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The
British barricaded themselves in Nassau Hall in the center
of Princeton. General Washington and the Americans surrounded
the building and shot cannonballs at it. One cannonball
left a dent in the building that can still be seen today.
According to legend, another cannonball went through
a window and decapitated a portrait of King George. The
frame was later used to hang a portrait of George Washington.
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General
Cornwallis |
The
British in Nassau Hall surrendered. The Americans killed or
wounded over 80 British soldiers. Only 40 Americans were killed
or wounded.
Meanwhile,
General Cornwallis and his British troops were still in Trenton.
When he heard the cannons General Cornwallis realized General
Washington had escaped again. General Cornwallis quickly marched
to Princeton. When he arrived, General Washington had just
left.
Next: After
the Battle
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