A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography/Martin, Elizabeth and Grace
MARTIN, ELIZABETH AND GRACE,
The wives of the two eldest sons of Abram Martin, of South Carolina, who were engaged in active service in their country's cause during the war of the revolution, distinguished themselves by a daring exploit. Being left at home alone with their mother-in-law, Elizabeth Martin, during their husbands' absence, and hearing that two British officers, with important despatches, were to pass that night along the road near their dwelling, the two young women disguised themselves in their husbands' apparel, and taking fire-arms, concealed themselves by the road, till the courier appeared with his attendant guards, when springing from the bushes, they demanded the despatches. Taken by surprise, the men yielded, gave up the papers, and were put on their parole. The despatches were immediately sent to General Greene.