Lydia was my grandmother. She lived in Philadelphia with her husband and younger children. General Howe's adjutant took up his quarters and secured a back room in which private councils could be held. Just before one of these my grandmother was told to retire early as the British officers would require the room at seven o'clock and would remain late. Lydia suspected that something against the patriot army was to take place. She sent the family to bed and taking off her shoes crept down the stairs and listened at the door. She learned that all the British troops were to march out and surprise General Washington and his army. She knew it lay in her power to save the lives of thousands of people. She decided to find a way of telling the news. Going to the mill for flour, she left her sack to be filled and hurried on to the American camp where she told one of the officers she knew. He galloped off to Headquarters and informed General Washington. The British officers never knew who gave Washington the information. JACKSON: She was a brave woman. There were many brave women and men. MAN: And that fight at Bunker Hill. Of course we lost because we didn't have enough powder but how our brave boys did fight, as long as the powder held out. They cut down whole ranks of the British army as they advanced up the shore. JACKSON: Well folks, I think we better go to bed. We have a hard journey ahead of us. I will keep watch. (Jackson leans up against tree, smoking corncob pipe). (Suddenly the sound of an owl is heard in the distance). JACKSON speaks to the man with him: "A little too natural that owl. I fear it is Indians. We must arouse the people and go." (Goes and arouses people who get ready to leave.) _End of Act II._ ACT III. INTRODUCTION: Jackson was successful as a lawyer; was made district attorney and was finally elected to Congress. Later became a frontier judge and a man of business. He won fame as a fighter in the war of 1812, and in many fights with the Indians and won the name of "Old Hickory." The next act will be calling for volunteers to fight at New Orleans. JACKSON'S SPEECH: The British are again our enemies. They are capturing our men on the high seas and forcing them to fight for Great Britain. Shall we stand this? No, I say no. Perry and other great sailors are fighting hard with our vessels. The British, if we are not careful, will capture New Orleans. Who volunteers to go with me? On to New Orleans and Victory!! _End of Act III._ ACT IV INTRODUCTION: