STORIES OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS

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Count Pulaski

" Count Pulaski was a native of Poland and put forth his noblest efforts to redeem her from thraldom. In 1771 he called around him a few brave spirits, and penetrated the capitol and carried away King Stanislaus in the face of his petrified guards. He soon made his escape and proclaimed Pulaski an outlaw. He then came to America and was created a Brigadier General. Being unacquainted with our language he could not command to advantage but no one could better lead a column of cavalry in a charge. He served some time at the north and was then transferred to the south and fell at Savannah boldly charging the enemy with his daring dragoons. His noble bearing, polished urbanity, open frankness and amiable disposition had gained the admiration of all who knew him, and his patriotism, bravery and unwavering love of Liberty placed his name upon the records of unfading glory."

Source: The Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson