The American Twins of the Revolution with Study Guide

During the Revolutionary War, General Priestly entrusted his children, Sally and

Roger, to help their mother deliver the money to pay the Continental Army. After

their home was attacked and burned by British soldiers, they managed to escape

and set out on their perilous mission to bring the payroll to General Washington. Th ey struggled through countless obstacles, knowing that if they didn’t succeed, it would halt progress in the war. Hardships like the ones in this story, based on truth, were endured by many to bring about the privileges modern Americans enjoy today.