Carlisle became a hotbed of the American Revolution. In 1777 Thomas was appointed Chief Armorer by the Second Continental Congress and was responsible for organizing other gunsmiths to manufacture and repair weapons for the conflict with the British. His five sons "The Fighting Butlers of Carlisle" distinguished themselves in the War. (Gen. Richard Butler, Col. William Butler, Col. Thomas Butler, Capt. Pierce Butler, Capt. Edward Butler)
Hence, the toast by Gen George Washington to his officers after their victory at Yorktown. "To the Butlers and their five sons!"
Carlisle became a hotbed of the American Revolution. In 1777 Thomas was appointed Chief Armorer by the Second Continental Congress and was responsible for organizing other gunsmiths to manufacture and repair weapons for the conflict with the British. His five sons "The Fighting Butlers of Carlisle" distinguished themselves in the War. (Gen. Richard Butler, Col. William Butler, Col. Thomas Butler, Capt. Pierce Butler, Capt. Edward Butler)
Hence, the toast by Gen George Washington to his officers after their victory at Yorktown. "To the Butlers and their five sons!"
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