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Women usually took over their husbands' positions when they were shot or wounded.

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The vast majority worked as laundresses, cooks and water boys (Molly Pitchers).

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Many woman served a nurses in the Revolution helping to tend to the sick and wounded soldiers. They also made very good spies.

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They helped nurse the soldiers and brought them water. Molly Pitcher or Moll of the Pitcher, did that.

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