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Benjy Baltimore Civil War

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It was a dark and stormy night when Benjy Baltimore was summoned to the officers tent. “ Benjy, I need you to take a message to George Washington and his troops,” officer Robert Hamilton ordered. Benjy accepted the order resignedly. He was hoping that he would be promoted from drummer boy and messenger, to a actual soldier. “ You will find your horse saddled and ready outside. You will have to pass by Boston to get to your destination. Don't get caught, because there is confidential military information in that letter. Good luck! Now get going!” With these orders Benjy left and mounted his horse Magpie. The rain beat upon his back as he raced through the night into the imposing darkness. The slick reigns became hard to hold onto and Benjy
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