Lest Darkness Fall

"While walking along Harrison Creek, where the advance from (Towards. BT) Ft. Stedman stalled in the face of overwhelming numbers, my thoughts turned to what we have lost. American Liberty, the very founding principles of the United States were following the advance and retreat of this battle. The results are very sad. When this line of Grey crumpled and began retreating, I am sure sadness was felt by men such as Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and George Mason, for their great sacrifices and wisdom were at stake. Looking down upon the ebb and tide of this battle, they would have known that their creation, American Liberty, had lost"