The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Volume 14: March-April 1778 Washington George
The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Volume 14: March-April 1778 Washington George Volume 14 of the Revolutionary War Series opens on 1 March 1778 with Washington praising his troops…
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The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Volume 14: March-April 1778 Washington George
Volume 14 of the Revolutionary War Series opens on 1 March 1778 with Washington praising his troops for their "uncomplaining Patience during the scarcity of provisions in Camp" and exhorting them to persevere in the face of any "occasional" shortages that might yet occur. The problem was magnified as the commander in chief turned his attention to gathering men and supplies for the upcoming summer campaign. Indeed, the documents generated during these two months of the army's stay at Valley Forge demonstrate that although the crisis had passed, shortages, especially of clothing, continued to concern Washington.
The campaign preparations also included training, which was hampered by a serious shortage of officers despite Washington's efforts to discourage resignations and absenteeism. The questionable readiness of the army was a constant theme of his correspondence. To alleviate that
Papers of George Washington
Papers of George Washington