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Colonel Edward Buncombe, Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment / His Life, Military Careeer, and Death While a Wounded Prisoner in Philadelphia During the War of the Revolution

By Marshall De Lancey Haywood
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The address recounts the life and service of Colonel Edward Buncombe, born in 1742 on St. Kitts, who settled in North Carolina in the late 1760s. It traces his family origins, the building and hospitality of Buncombe Hall, civic duties as a county magistrate, and his leadership of the Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment during the Revolution. The narrative describes his capture and death while a wounded prisoner in Philadelphia, offers contemporary letters and local reminiscences, and notes the geographic and familial legacy that preserved his name.

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Marshall De Lancey Haywood

Marshall De Lancey Haywood was an American author known for his historical writings, particularly focusing on the Revolutionary War. His notable work, "Colonel Edward Buncombe, Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment / His Life, Military Career, and Death While a Wounded Prisoner in Philadelphia During the War of the Revolution," provides a detailed account of the life and military service of Colonel Buncombe, highlighting the experiences of soldiers during this pivotal period in American history. Haywood's contributions to historical literature offer valuable insights into the personal narratives that shaped the Revolutionary War.

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