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July 22, 1829
Event 1 of 2
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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General Washington had two favorite horses: a large elegant chestnut parade horse from the British Army, high-spirited with gallant carriage; and a small sorrel horse used in action, signaling business when mounted.
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War Horses.—General Washington had two favorite horses; one large elegant parade horse of a chestnut color, high spirited, and a gallant carriage; this horse had belonged to the British Army—the other was small and his color sorrel. This he used to ride in time of action; so that whenever the General mounted him, the word ran through the ranks "we have business on hand"
At the battle of Germantown, Gen. Wayne rode his gallant roan, and in charging the enemy, his horse received a wound in the head, and fell, and was supposed dead. Two days after the roan returned to the American camp, not materially injured, and was again fit for service.
At the battle of Germantown, Gen. Wayne rode his gallant roan, and in charging the enemy, his horse received a wound in the head, and fell, and was supposed dead. Two days after the roan returned to the American camp, not materially injured, and was again fit for service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Human Interest
What keywords are associated?
War Horses
General Washington
Chestnut Horse
Sorrel Horse
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
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General Washington's Favorite War Horses
Key Persons
General Washington
Event Details
General Washington had two favorite horses: a large elegant chestnut parade horse from the British Army, high-spirited with gallant carriage; and a small sorrel horse used in action, signaling business when mounted.