Wethersfield in the Revolution

Washington-Rochambeau conference. Tier 2 - One sourced story.

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[Verified] In May 1781, Washington and Rochambeau met secretly at the Webb House in Wethersfield to plan the march to Yorktown - the decisive campaign of the war. - National Park Service

[Verified] Silas Deane of Wethersfield was America's first foreign diplomat, sent secretly to France in 1776 to secure arms and alliance. - U.S. Department of State

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