bookbard Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We have been listening to Hamilton (the musical) in the car. We are not American so my knowledge of US history is sketchy. Anyway, in regards to the "outgunned, outmanned" bit of the song - is that from a real quote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Can I be real a second? No. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 not a real quote, but a real assessment of the situation. This is a great resource https://genius.com/albums/Lin-manuel-miranda/Hamilton-original-broadway-cast-recording It allows you to go through the lyrics and see annotations. Not every line is historically vetted, but there is a lot of information. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Actual quote from George on the Battle of New York: I wish to Heaven it was in my power to give you a more favourable Acct of our situation than it is—our numbers, quite inadequate to the task of opposing that part of the Army under the Command of Genl Howe, being reduced by Sickness, Desertion, & Political Deaths (on & before the first Instt, & having no assistance from the Militia) were obliged to retire before the Enemy, who were perfectly well informd of our Situation till we came to this place, where I have no Idea of being able to make a stand, as My numbers, till joind by the Philadelphia Militia did not exceed 3000 Men fit for duty..... Outgunned, outmanned kind of sums it up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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