Influence of the Battle of Bunker Hill
Two days before the battle of Bunker Hill Washington had been appointed by the Continental Congress Commander in Chief.
The news of the battle was brought. Foreseeing the significance of the result he said, “The liberties of the country are safe.”
Four days afterward Thomas Jefferson entered Congress and the next day news was brought of the Charlestown conflict. “This put fire into his ideal statesmanship.” Patrick Henry hearing of it said, “I am glad of it; a breach of our affections was needed to rouse the country to action.”
Franklin wrote to his English friends: “England has lost her colonies forever.”