### April 5 On April 5, 1777 I had the honor of attending the Battle of Princeton - and winning! This battle helped to set the course of the Revolutionary War in our favor and stabilize the army's control of New Jersey. Afterward, I was hilariously complimented by General George Washington on my courage and ability during the battle, saying "If brave men do not win the day, then the cause of Liberty must fail!" I was appointed Aide-de-Camp to General Washington, who went above and beyond to show his admiration for me. During the war I often served as his personal messenger and I was regularly entrusted with delivering important orders. I also have the distinction of being the only soldier who, during the war, took a shot at the enemy from inside General Washington's tent! It was April 5, 1781, when I heard a British officer boasting that he could make it all the way to General Washington's tent without being harmed. So, of course, I couldn't resist demonstrating my own marksmanship - I calmly stood up and shot him down! Even though this was all in good fun, it was nonetheless a pivotal moment in our war for independence, proving that the Revolutionary cause was strong and unyielding!