College of Philadelphia To Yorktown: 1761-1781
One could argue that in 1761, that Tilghman was not destined to become a revolutionary. That year, he was graduating from the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania) with an A.B. degree. His other 11 siblings worked for the British, Tench built a business. Citing Tench's fine communication skills, the Continental Congress recruited him to make peace with the Six Nations. Following his return from this mission, he enlisted in the Maryland Militia. His good service was rewarded with a promotion to General George Washington’s Army where he was soon promoted to Washington's aide-de-camp. During the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, Tench again distinguished himself as one of a handful on Washington's staff fluent in French. Tench continued to serve faithfully for three more years. Then, Tench's moment of huzzah came when Washington chose him to carry the surrender papers from Yorktown to Philadelphia.
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