The Story of Emily Geiger is the story of a young girl who risked her life as a messenger for the Colonial army during the Revolutionary War.

The FULL Version and CLIPS from the program are included below.

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Preparing for the Mission | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 2
Preparing for the Mission | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women
Episode 2

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Emily Geiger, Part 2 - Preparing for the Mission Emily is chosen because the soldiers are weak, she is able to ride a horse, knows the land and may not be suspected because she is a woman. She is told...
The Interrogation | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 4
The Interrogation | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women
Episode 4

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Emily Geiger, Part 4 - The Interrogation Emily is interrogated by Lord Rawdon. In an attempt to prove her innocence, Emilly offers to be searched. A woman is sent to search Emily, who still has her...
The Search | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 5
The Search | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women
Episode 5

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Emily Geiger, Part 5 - The Search Emily is left alone while waiting for the woman who would search her, knowing if she is caught she could be killed. In a moment of courage and inventiveness, she...
Emily Geiger 6
Emily Geiger
Episode 6

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Emily Geiger, Part 6 - Conclusion When the woman enters, Emily pretends to sob and turns her back so she can continue to eat the note. She is searched and released, able to ride to the general and...