John Laurens

John Laurens (October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782) However, upon returning to London in August 1774, he yielded to his father's wish that he study law. which served as Washington's headquarters through the Battle of White Marsh.

After spending the remainder of the winter of 1777–1778 encamped at Valley Forge, Laurens marched to New Jersey around June 1778, to fight in the Battle of Monmouth.

Laurens was also reported to have told the French that without aid for the Revolution, the Americans might be forced by the British to fight against France. When Laurens and Paine returned to America in August 1781, they brought 2.5 million livres in silver, the first part of a French gift of 6 million and a loan of 10 million.

The Laurens family sold their plantation in the 19th century, where it was bought and resold by many. In 1936 it was purchased by publisher Henry Luce and his wife Clare Boothe Luce.

Personal life Marriage and children

On October 26, 1776, Laurens married Martha Manning in London. Her father, one of Henry Laurens's business agents, was a mentor and family friend whose home Laurens had frequently visited during his years in London. Based on Laurens's correspondence with his father, the first film "The Cause Of Liberty", dramatized the young man's decision to leave England, and the second "The Impossible War" outlined his battles in the Continental Army and his death. Michael Douglas played the leading role of Laurens. Keene Curtis played his father, Henry. Gretchen Corbett played his wife, but was given the name Patty rather than her actual name of Martha.

Laurens was featured in an episode of the 1984 George Washington miniseries, portrayed by Kevin Conroy.

Laurens was depicted as a supporting character in the 2015 musical Hamilton. Anthony Ramos originated the role of Laurens in the off-Broadway and Broadway casts, including the 2020 film of the stage production. Laurens has also been portrayed in the Broadway company of Hamilton by Jordan Fisher.

Historical tributes In October 1782, Alexander Hamilton wrote to General Nathanael Greene of Laurens's death: