III. Woman's Legal Powers--Right to Own and Will Property--John
Todd's Will--A Church Attempts to Cheat a Woman--Astonishing
Career of Margaret Brent--Women Fortify Boston Neck--Tompson's
Satire on it--Feminine Initiative at Nantucket.

IV. Patriotic Initiative and Courage--Evidence from Letters--The
Anxiety of the Women--Women Near the Firing-Line--Mrs. Adams in
Danger--Martha Washington's Valor--Mrs. Pinckney's Optimism--Her
Financial Distress--Entertaining the Enemy--Marion's Escape--Mrs.
Pinckney's Presence of Mind--Abigail Adams' Brave Words--Her
Description of a Battle--Man's Appreciation of Woman's
Bravery--Mercy Warren's Calmness--Catherine Schuyler's Valiant
Deed--How She Treated Burgoyne--Some General Conclusions.


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