Battle of Trenton

December 25, 1776. That Christmas night, Washington and his boys crossed the Delaware, while the Redcoats were celebrating and getting drunk. What were they doing that night that kept them up so late?

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"1776" is a double puzzle. The remaining letters of this puzzle should give you a hint on one side, and a direction on the other.

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