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Cadwalader

JOHN, an American soldier, born in Philadelphia, Jan. 10, CADZAND 1742. At the outbreak of the Revolution he was placed in command of a tion he was placed in command of a battalion and soon became brigadier- general. He fought at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. In 1777 he organized the militia of east dywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. In 1777 he organized the militia of east- ern Maryland. In 1778 he challenged and wounded Thomas Conway for plotting against Washington. His daughter became, in 1800, the wife of Lord ting against Washington. His daugh- ter became, in 1800, the wife of Lord Erskine. He died in Shrewsbury, Pa., Feb. 10, 1786.

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