During the Battle of Germantown, Washington found a small terrier running around the battlefield between British and American lines. It turns out that General Howeâs dog had gotten loose, as it was identified by itâs collar. Washingtonâs soldiers suggested that the dog be kept as a trophy of the British to weaken the morale of the British General Howe. Instead, Washington took the pup back to his tent where he fed him, brushed him and cleaned him. He then wrote a letter and attached it to the dogâs collar. To everyoneâs surprise, he ordered a cease fire and had his aide return the terrier under a flag of truce. rochestermilitary.com