General Lafayette Marker, Tiverton, Rhode Island (RI-8)

During the Battle of Rhode Island, which took place on August 29th, 1778, General Lafayette had been sent north to Boston, Massachusetts, to meet with Admiral D’Estaing and briefly meet with General John Hancock. Lafayette’s presence was required as a diplomat to coordinate the French alliance with Count d'Estaing. Despite Lafayette’s disappointment at having “missed the action” of the battle, he returned in time for the retreat, joining his troops in Tiverton, where they camped and regrouped after the battle. 

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