...d woven by the women. The poor received compensation, if possible in coin. Others gave their work. The men enlisted on July 4 (a patriotic celebration of Independence Day). Among them was Thomas Savels , who had served as a minute-man, and was a veteran of the New York campaigns. It is said that he was the son-in-law of Col. Isaac Royall. His son Thomas, at his father's death, changed his name...