Patriot Echoes – Remembering 250 years of patriot sacrifice.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Sorrow
Quotes
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“The unfortunate condition of the slaves... fills me with sorrow. ”
George Washington , Private Letter · View -
“He raises me from the dust to feel that I am near Him. He drives away all sorrow to fill me with His consolations. ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings IIIa · View