"If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."

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"O eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the lamb, and purge my heart by thy Holy Spirit . . . daily frame me more and more into the likeness of thy son Jesus Christ, that living in thy fear, and dying in thy favor, I may in thy appointed time attain the resurrection of the just unto eternal life." -George Washington

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I called to my young men and said, mark yon tall and daring warrior…Himself is alone exposed. Quick, let your aim be certain, and he dies. Our rifles were leveled, rifles which, but for you, knew not how to miss – ‘twas all in vain, a power mightier than we shielded you.“I called to my young men and said, mark yon tall and daring warrior? He is not of the red-coat tribe- he hath an Indian’s wisdom, and his warriors fight as we do- himself alone is exposed. Quick, let your aim be certain, and he dies. Our rifles were leveled, rifles which, but for you, knew not how to miss – ‘twas all in vain, a power mightier than we shielded you. Seeing you were under the special guardianship of the Great Spirit, we immediately cease to fire at you…I come to pay homage to the man who is the particular favorite of Heaven, and who can never die in battle.”

- Chief Red Hawk

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1779 Battle of Brandywine

Throughout that battle, British Major Patrick Ferguson, a renowned rifle shot and head of the British sharpshooters, discreetly positioned his men in the forest, dispatching one American soldier after another. As the battle wore on, Ferguson pointed out the next target to his men, and he and three of his best riflemen drew a bead on the unsuspecting victim. But just before ordering them to fire, Ferguson experienced a startling impulse, later recounting that the thought of shooting that particular soldier suddenly seemed repulsive to him. The American officer, now within pointblank range, turned and looked directly at Ferguson. The American (Washington) slowly turned his horse and calmly cantered away.

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