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Today episode 182 occupied Philadelphia.

As I mentioned back in episode 160, General Howe's British Army entered Philadelphia

on September 26, 1777. Prior to the occupation, Philadelphia had been not only the seat of the Continental

Congress, it was also the largest city in British North America.

It had a population of about 40,000,

compared to 25,000 for New York City and 15,000 for Boston.

General Howell had hoped that its capture would finally bring the rebels to their senses,

or at least win him some praise back in London.

In the end, the capture accomplished not much of anything,

beyond being a career-ender for the British commander of North America. The army found itself

surrounded by a hostile enemy with a great deal of difficulty keeping its own Army properly supplied.

Benjamin Franklin's comment about Philadelphia having captured General Howe must have run true for many British leaders.

Having occupied the city, the British began setting up defenses.

The British had slipped past the Continental Army to enter the city without

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