Entry 14: October 30, 1781

Deary Diary,

Finally, victory returns to us! After many losses, we finally had a victory on October 19th. And what a victory it was! The Continental Army forced Charles Cornwallis to go to Yorktown, Virginia so he could stay in communication. This was his downfall. George Washington, who was in my colony, ordered to block Cornwallis's escape. They cut off escape possibilities, and French ships got hold of Chesapeake Bay on September 15th. Battle raged, and the British began to struggle, and the British surrendered 8000 troops!
I cannot believe all the events taking fold. It feels so sudden, but so exhilarating all the same. This must be the greatest victory of the entire war. I am wondering if there shall be another, for how could there be something stronger?

No, I'm foolish to think so. I must concentrate on happier things, such as my children. John and Jane are of seven years now, and they don't quite understand what goes on around them, but they see a change. Their smiles mean the world to me. I love them dearly, and always shall.

Sources: Deverell White. "Tennessee United States History Beginnings to 1877 ." Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2008.
Kindig, Thomas. Independence Hall Association. "Revolutionary War Timeline." UShistory. 1999-2011. <http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm>


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