This representation of Peter Franciscos gallant action with nine of Tarletons cavalry in sight of a troop of four hundred men / design'd by Warrell ; drawn by Barralett ; engraved by D. Edwin.
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Print shows Peter Francisco in a clearing near a tavern, with sword raised, assaulting a British soldier on horseback, another soldier lies at his feet, dead or wounded, and seven other dragoons flee on foot toward Lieutenant-General Tarleton's cavalry in the background. Includes a remarque of George Washington at bottom center.
706 U.S. Copyright Office.
Printed below title: Took place in Amelia County, Virginia 1781. Is respectfully inscribed to Him by James Webster and James Warrell.
Entered according to Act of Congress the 1st day of December 1814 by James Webster of the State of Pennsylvania.
Inscribed in ink on verso: No. 706. Title page of print, This representation of Peter Franciscos gallant action etc. Deposited 1 Dec. 1814 by James Webster as Proprietor.
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