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General Marinus Willett's Criminal Behavior

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At the end of General Marinus Willett’s time in the war, Willett was honored a war hero. Willett was rewarded a silver and gold sword of honor from the United States Government. The town of Boston celebrated Marinus’ name for many years. When Willett died, over ten thousand people were said to have gone to his funeral. Marinus Willett is still remembered today as the savior of Fort Stanwix and the protector of Mohawk Valley.estroy everything in the villages.

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