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Because General Nathanael Greene was outnumbered by a British troop and he needed General Sumter's army to help him fight off the British.

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How old was Emily geiger when she delivered the message to thomas Sumter?

Emily Geiger was 16 when she delivered the message to General Sumter, from Nathanael Greene.


What school did Emily geiger go to?

Emily Geiger attended the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta, Georgia. She is known for her role as a Revolutionary War heroine, particularly for her daring mission to deliver a message for General Greene. Her contributions are celebrated in American history, particularly relating to her bravery and resourcefulness during the war.


How old was Emily Geiger when Emily Geiger died?

she died in 1825


How was Emily geiger impacted the war or history?

was emily geiger impacted in the war or history?


Where did Emily geiger live?

I don't know were Emily Geiger lived. If someone does know, would you please tell me!


Why did Emily geiger become famous?

Because she was taking a message somewhere during the Revoulutionary war and was stopped. But before they could read the message she ate it :3


How did Emily geiger die?

Emily Geiger died when she was 60 in January 1825 of child bed feaver


Who was Emily geiger's family?

Mom-Emily Murph Dad-John Geiger Husband-John Threewits


How did Emily geiger dress?

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What did Emily Geiger do for the Revolutionary War soldiers?

Emily Geiger was a young woman who played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War by acting as a courier for the Continental Army. In 1781, she bravely volunteered to deliver an important message from General Nathanael Greene to Colonel Andrew Pickens, navigating through enemy territory. When captured by British soldiers, she cleverly consumed the message she was carrying to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Her actions exemplified the bravery and resourcefulness of women during the war.


Where did eat your words come from?

An 18 year old girl named Emily Geiger of South Carolina in 1781 volunteered to deliver a message from General Greene to General Sumter but was caught by British scouts and locked in a room until a tory women could be summoned to search her and while waiting and having memorized the message, ate the message. Upon release Emily found her way to General Sumter and spoke the message resulting in a successful attack on Rawdon.


Was Emily Geiger married?

Emily Geiger did not marry Teddy Geiger at all, im sure of that. She married John Threewits.