Hispana Contributions to the
American Revolution

in 1781, French and American forces were about to abandon their seige of Yorktown for lack of funds.

Women in Havana, Cuba, however, took up a collection and were able to raise a substantial sum of money.

By delivering their gift to the French Expeditionary force, they were able to insure that the seige would continue.

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The above information was provided by the United States Government, Department of Defense Publications.