British forces approached Georgia’s Fort Morris and demanded surrender through a written note to the American rebels. Though clearly outnumbered, Colonel McIntosh’s defiant response to the British demand included the following line: “COME AND TAKE IT!”. The British declined to attack, in large part due to their lack of intelligence regarding other forces in the area. “Come and Take It” inspired the Northern Patriots in later battles. During the quote was later used on a Texan flag after the Battle of Gonzales in 1831.
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