1777

During General Howe’s march from Delaware to Philadelphia, British troops break into the Meeting House and Pastor’s home stealing: “2 pewter dishes, 2 pewter pints, 1 diaper table cloth, 1 Bible of the British language, a change of raiment for the administration of Baptism; viz. 2 linen shirts, a pair of linen drawers; the lock of the chest the goods were in, the sexton’s tools for burials; viz. 1 grubbing hoe, 1 spade.”