Hugh Mercer (January 17, 1726 – January 12, 1777) was a soldier and physician. He initially served with British forces during the Seven Years War but later became a brigadier general in the Continental Army and a close friend to George Washington. Mercer died as a result of his wounds received at the Battle of Princeton and became a fallen hero and rallying symbol of the American Revolution.
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Famous quotes containing the words hugh and/or mercer:
“Turn off that remarkable conscience, Merryhew. Remember virtue has its own reward.”
—Richard Bluel. Henry Hathaway. Major Hugh Tarkington (Clinton Greyn)
“Lazybones, sleepin’ in the sun, how you ‘spec’ to get your day’s work done?”
—Johnny Mercer (1909–1976)