1) In December 1777, Washington's Continental Army established winter quarters at Valley Forge, located around 25 miles from British-occupied Philadelphia.
2) Conditions at Valley Forge were extremely difficult, with many soldiers lacking proper clothing, shelter, and supplies during the harsh winter. Over 2,500 soldiers died from disease or exposure to the cold.
3) Despite the hardships, the army persevered through training under Baron von Steuben, and emerged from Valley Forge in better condition to continue fighting the British in the following year.
The document provides a detailed overview of the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. It describes the extreme hardships faced by the soldiers due to lack of food, clothing, and shelter. Over 20,000 soldiers camped in the valley, suffering from hunger, disease, and exposure to the harsh winter weather without proper supplies or equipment. The document also highlights key events that occurred at Valley Forge, including Baron von Steuben beginning his critical training of the troops to improve discipline and fighting skills. It summarizes the strategic military advantages of the location and provides historical context for the pivotal role Valley Forge played in the Revolutionary War.
The story of Valley Forge through the New England Magazine. Plenty of old pictures. This article is over 100 years old. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us for incredible content.
1) In the 19th century, westward expansion in the United States doubled the country's size as many followed the idea of "manifest destiny" to settle across North America from coast to coast.
2) The American Civil War began in 1861 following decades of increasing tensions between northern and southern states over political and social issues like slavery that divided the nation.
3) During the 17th-19th centuries, missionaries and settlers expanded into frontier regions in North America, often coming into conflict with indigenous peoples over land and resources.
The document summarizes key events of the French and Indian War, including disputes over land between the French and British that sparked the war, early battles like those at Fort Necessity and those led by General Braddock where George Washington distinguished himself, and the eventual British victory with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 that ceded French territory east of the Mississippi to Britain.
The document summarizes key events from 1774 to 1783 during the American Revolutionary War. It describes how the British took control of Boston in 1774 and the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. It then discusses how George Washington was chosen as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and some of the early challenges they faced. Finally, it outlines the British strategy to defeat the colonies, the pivotal American victory at Saratoga in 1777 which led France to join the Americans, and concludes with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781 after being trapped by Washington and French forces, effectively winning the war for American independence.
The document summarizes the Battle of Fort Washington which took place on November 16, 1776 in northern Manhattan. It was part of a series of battles for control of New York City between British General Lord Howe and American General George Washington. During the battle, 8,000 British and German troops defeated 2,900 American troops, forcing them to surrender. This was a major defeat for the Americans and led to the British holding New York for the rest of the war.
The document summarizes the Battle of Fort Washington which took place on November 16, 1776 in northern Manhattan. It was part of a series of battles for control of New York City between British General Lord Howe and American General George Washington. During the battle, over 2,900 American troops were pinned down in Fort Washington under heavy fire and were forced to surrender to the larger British and Hessian force of over 8,000 troops. The British victory resulted in heavy American casualties, with most of the surrendered troops becoming prisoners. The loss of Fort Washington allowed the British to use New York City as a base for the rest of the war.
The document provides an overview of key events from 1775-1776 during the American Revolutionary War, including:
- Paul Revere and William Dawes' midnight rides on April 18th, 1775 to warn of approaching British troops.
- The battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775, which marked the beginning of the war.
- Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys' capture of Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775.
- George Washington being appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in June 1775.
- The battle of Bunker Hill on June 17th, 1775 and the declaration of independence in July 1
The document provides a detailed overview of the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. It describes the extreme hardships faced by the soldiers due to lack of food, clothing, and shelter. Over 20,000 soldiers camped in the valley, suffering from hunger, disease, and exposure to the harsh winter weather without proper supplies or equipment. The document also highlights key events that occurred at Valley Forge, including Baron von Steuben beginning his critical training of the troops to improve discipline and fighting skills. It summarizes the strategic military advantages of the location and provides historical context for the pivotal role Valley Forge played in the Revolutionary War.
The story of Valley Forge through the New England Magazine. Plenty of old pictures. This article is over 100 years old. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website. Visit us for incredible content.
1) In the 19th century, westward expansion in the United States doubled the country's size as many followed the idea of "manifest destiny" to settle across North America from coast to coast.
2) The American Civil War began in 1861 following decades of increasing tensions between northern and southern states over political and social issues like slavery that divided the nation.
3) During the 17th-19th centuries, missionaries and settlers expanded into frontier regions in North America, often coming into conflict with indigenous peoples over land and resources.
The document summarizes key events of the French and Indian War, including disputes over land between the French and British that sparked the war, early battles like those at Fort Necessity and those led by General Braddock where George Washington distinguished himself, and the eventual British victory with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 that ceded French territory east of the Mississippi to Britain.
The document summarizes key events from 1774 to 1783 during the American Revolutionary War. It describes how the British took control of Boston in 1774 and the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. It then discusses how George Washington was chosen as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and some of the early challenges they faced. Finally, it outlines the British strategy to defeat the colonies, the pivotal American victory at Saratoga in 1777 which led France to join the Americans, and concludes with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781 after being trapped by Washington and French forces, effectively winning the war for American independence.
The document summarizes the Battle of Fort Washington which took place on November 16, 1776 in northern Manhattan. It was part of a series of battles for control of New York City between British General Lord Howe and American General George Washington. During the battle, 8,000 British and German troops defeated 2,900 American troops, forcing them to surrender. This was a major defeat for the Americans and led to the British holding New York for the rest of the war.
The document summarizes the Battle of Fort Washington which took place on November 16, 1776 in northern Manhattan. It was part of a series of battles for control of New York City between British General Lord Howe and American General George Washington. During the battle, over 2,900 American troops were pinned down in Fort Washington under heavy fire and were forced to surrender to the larger British and Hessian force of over 8,000 troops. The British victory resulted in heavy American casualties, with most of the surrendered troops becoming prisoners. The loss of Fort Washington allowed the British to use New York City as a base for the rest of the war.
The document provides an overview of key events from 1775-1776 during the American Revolutionary War, including:
- Paul Revere and William Dawes' midnight rides on April 18th, 1775 to warn of approaching British troops.
- The battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775, which marked the beginning of the war.
- Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys' capture of Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775.
- George Washington being appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in June 1775.
- The battle of Bunker Hill on June 17th, 1775 and the declaration of independence in July 1
The document summarizes key events in the American Revolutionary War from 1774 to 1783. It describes the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Long Island, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. It discusses George Washington taking command of the Continental Army, the publication of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris that ended the war and gained American independence.
George Washington was sent by the governor of Virginia to deliver an important letter to the French military leader in the Ohio River Valley in 1753. The letter ordered the French to leave the region, but Washington returned with the reply that the French would not give up the land without a fight. Tensions increased between the French, Native Americans, and British as they all claimed interests in the fertile Ohio River Valley and fought for control over the lucrative fur trade.
The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 with several key events that led to the colonists declaring independence from Britain. The causes of the war included Britain imposing taxes on the colonies to pay off war debts without colonial representation. Major battles included Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. With support from France after the Battle of Saratoga, the Americans were able to turn the tide of the war. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized American independence and established the new borders of the United States.
George Washington proclaims the first national Thanksgiving on November 26, 1777 to give thanks for God's protection of the American people and for His providence in helping achieve victory in the Revolutionary War up to that point. The Continental Army endured great hardship while wintering at Valley Forge in 1777-1778, with 2500 soldiers dying from starvation, disease, exposure and lack of supplies. Despite these difficulties, Washington maintained faith and prayer, strengthening the resolve of the patriot cause.
Major Battles Of The American RevolutionVVS Central
1) The document summarizes several major battles of the American Revolution including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Oriskany, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
2) The Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was a turning point that resulted in the capture of around 10,000 British troops including General Burgoyne's forces.
3) The final major battle, Yorktown in October 1781, ended with the British forces including Cornwallis surrendering to the combined American and French forces, marking a major victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
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In
1814,
American
forces
fought
off
a
British
sea
invasion
of
the
busy
port
city
of
Baltimore,
Maryland.
The
American
defense
of
Baltimore’s
Fort
McHenry
(seen
here)
inspired
Francis
Scott
Key
to
write
“The
Star-‐Spangled
Banner.”
At
the
Battle
of
Lake
Erie
in
September
1813,
the
American
commander
Captain
Oliver
Hazard
Perry
won
a
victory
that
ensured
U.S.
control
of
the
lake.
Afterwards,
he
famously
wrote
to
the
American
commanding
general,
“We
have
met
the
enemy
and
they
are
ours.”
Painting
by
William
H.
Powell.
About
the
painting
(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/9710)
The
Battle
of
New
Orleans
became
the
source
of
American
legends
and
boosted
Andrew
Jackson
to
the
White
House.
Copy
of
engraving
by
H.B.
Hall
after
W.
Momberger.
About
the
illustration
(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/9708)
The War of 1812
Adapted
in
part
from
"War
of
1812,
1812–1815"
and
"Napoleonic
Wars
and
the
United
States,
1803-‐1815,"
both
from
the
U.S.
Department
of
State.
In his farewell address before leaving office, President George Washington warned his countrymen to remain neutral in European affairs
and to avoid alliances that might drag the young nation into devastating wars. But by the first decade of the 1800s, it was becoming
impossible for the United States to stay out of European wars.
After the French Revolution, which began in 1789, Great Britain and France fought — again — for dominance in Europe. During their
wars, each nation blockaded the other to cut off its trade, and each used its navy to seize foreign ships on the open seas attempting to reach
the other nation with trade goods. Since the United States remained neutral, its merchant ships traded with both nations — and the navies
of both nations attacked American ships. After 1803, British ships began stopping U.S. merchant ships on the open seas and impressed
British-‐born U.S. citizens into the Britsh navy, claiming that the sailors were deserters. In 1807, the British H.M.S. Leopard bombarded and
forcibly boarded the U.S.S. Chesapeake off Norfolk, Virginia, in search of British navy deserters.
In 1807 President Jefferson responded by cutting off trade, first with all European nations and then only with Britain and France. But
this “Non-‐Intercourse Act” was impossible to enforce, and didn’t hurt the economies of the two warring nations as much as Jefferson had
hoped. Peop.
The War of 1812 began as tensions escalated between the United States and Britain over British interference with American shipping and impressment of American sailors. President Madison declared war in June 1812. While the US faced several defeats early in the war, including the surrender of Detroit, later victories like the Battle of Lake Erie shifted momentum. Fighting continued until the Treaty of Ghent was ratified on February 17, 1815, ending the war without resolving the original causes of conflict.
"Death, Hell, or Canada": Dryden and the War of 1812Simon St.Laurent
Two centuries ago, Dryden militia crossed the Niagara River into Canada in one of the early battles of this often forgotten war. Thomas Jefferson was wrong: conquering Canada was more than "a mere matter of marching". The attempt on Queenston failed, though British General Brock died in its defense.
Come learn about the perilous adventures of Dryden men and the state and national political whirlpools that were more hazardous than the Niagara River itself. Meet Governor Daniel Tompkins, namesake of our county, as he fought to keep New York State together in difficult times.
We like to remember "the rockets' red glare", our surprisingly good performance at sea, and Andrew Jackson's victory at New Orleans after the peace treaty was signed. We also need to remember our town's role in the war, even when it didn't go so well.
- Chapter 7 discusses the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct between 1905-1913, which brought water 235 miles from the Owens Valley to LA and was celebrated at its completion by a crowd of 30,000-40,000 people.
- Southern California society in the early 20th century was divided into three groups: oligarchs (wealthy families), babbits (newly arrived middle class), and folks (white Anglo-Saxon Protestants from the Midwest making up the working class).
- Chapter 8 discusses how the development of irrigation districts and railroads in the late 19th century accelerated California's growth as an agricultural state, relying on seasonal and migratory labor, mainly single white and Chinese men.
"Death, Hell, or Canada": Dryden and the War of 1812Simon St.Laurent
The document summarizes the Battle of Queenston Heights during the War of 1812, which took place along the Niagara River between American and British/Canadian forces. It describes how American troops, including a company from Dryden, New York, crossed the river in boats under fire and established a beachhead, scaled the cliffs, and took the British redan fort at Queenston Heights. However, the timely arrival of British commander Isaac Brock turned the tide, and though he was killed in the battle, the British were able to retake the heights and the village of Queenston in chaotic fighting, resulting in an eventual but unsteady American victory.
Washington had fewer than 20,000 poorly trained soldiers facing over 34,000 well-trained British troops led by General Howe in New York in 1776. After being driven out of Brooklyn in August, Washington was forced to abandon New York City in September. Morale among Patriot troops was low due to relentless pursuit by the British. However, Washington was able to boost morale and launch a surprise attack against Hessian mercenaries in Trenton on December 26th, capturing nearly 1,000 soldiers. This American victory at Trenton helped turn the tide of the war.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. The war was sparked by British interference with American shipping and support of Native American resistance to American expansion. While the US launched unsuccessful invasions of Canada, they gained control of the Great Lakes with a naval victory. Later, the British invaded Washington D.C. and burned public buildings, but their invasion of New York was stopped. The war ended in a stalemate with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, though Andrew Jackson later defeated a British force at New Orleans in 1815.
The document provides context around key events and developments in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1781. It describes how the Second Continental Congress met in 1775 and drafted appeals to Britain while also raising an army and navy. It then discusses several major battles such as Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown, as well as the roles of key figures like Washington, Burgoyne, Cornwallis, and the Marquis de Lafayette. France's entry into the war in 1778 as an American ally helped tip the balance against Britain, leading to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781 and the start of peace negotiations.
The document provides information about key events leading up to and during the American Civil War, including South Carolina's secession from the Union in 1861 which sparked other southern states to form the Confederate States of America. It also discusses slavery during this period and the Underground Railroad network that helped slaves escape to freedom, describing methods of travel and important figures like Harriet Tubman who led escapes.
1) The document discusses several important themes in 19th century America, including westward expansion, the American Civil War, slavery, immigration, and conflicts with Native American tribes.
2) It also covers events and themes during the Little Ice Age period in Europe such as famine, unpredictable weather, and changes in diet.
3) The document then discusses frontiers in America, including the Louisiana Purchase, independence of Haiti, exploration of the western frontier, and violence and revolution in South America.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812-1815. Tensions arose due to British interference with American shipping and impressment of American sailors. While the United States failed to conquer Canada as planned, American forces had some naval victories. The British burned Washington D.C. in 1814 but were repulsed from Baltimore after witnessing the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry, inspiring the national anthem. The war ended in 1815 with the Treaty of Ghent and a new sense of national identity and unity in America.
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The document summarizes key battles and military leaders of the American Revolution. It describes Francis Marion's military career leading up to the Revolutionary War. It also discusses Samuel Nicholas' role in establishing the Continental Marines and Daniel Morgan's marksmanship skills that helped defeat the British. Finally, it provides brief overviews of Henry Knox's artillery expertise, Arthur St. Clair's political involvement, and key details of several major battles including Fort Ticonderoga, Trenton, King's Mountain, and Yorktown.
The document summarizes key events in the history of the Americas in the 19th century. It discusses how Chinese immigrants came to California during the Gold Rush and opened restaurants when prospecting failed. It also describes the expansion of the United States leading to tensions with Native Americans and conflicts over slavery. The document then briefly outlines political issues in Canada and Latin America during this period before shifting to discuss the impacts of the Little Ice Age.
This document provides an overview of key events in the United States between 1812-1824, including the War of 1812. It summarizes that Tecumseh and the Prophet tried to unite Native American tribes against white settlement before being defeated. The War of 1812 was declared for various reasons but the country was disunited in the war effort. Key battles are described along with the Treaty of Ghent that ended the war. Nationalism grew after the war and policies like the Tariff of 1816 and American System were implemented. The Era of Good Feelings under President Monroe is also summarized.
The document summarizes events in the United States between 1812-1824, including:
1) Tecumseh and the Prophet tried to unite Native American tribes against American expansion but were defeated by 1813.
2) The War of 1812 was declared against Britain due to trade tensions, impressment of American sailors, British support of Native raids, and American desires for expansion. It ended in 1814 with no territorial changes in the Treaty of Ghent.
3) After the war, American nationalism increased and the foundations were laid for industrialization through the American System of Henry Clay, which advocated infrastructure projects, tariffs, and national banking.
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George Washington was sent by the governor of Virginia to deliver an important letter to the French military leader in the Ohio River Valley in 1753. The letter ordered the French to leave the region, but Washington returned with the reply that the French would not give up the land without a fight. Tensions increased between the French, Native Americans, and British as they all claimed interests in the fertile Ohio River Valley and fought for control over the lucrative fur trade.
The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 with several key events that led to the colonists declaring independence from Britain. The causes of the war included Britain imposing taxes on the colonies to pay off war debts without colonial representation. Major battles included Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. With support from France after the Battle of Saratoga, the Americans were able to turn the tide of the war. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized American independence and established the new borders of the United States.
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2) The Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was a turning point that resulted in the capture of around 10,000 British troops including General Burgoyne's forces.
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In
1814,
American
forces
fought
off
a
British
sea
invasion
of
the
busy
port
city
of
Baltimore,
Maryland.
The
American
defense
of
Baltimore’s
Fort
McHenry
(seen
here)
inspired
Francis
Scott
Key
to
write
“The
Star-‐Spangled
Banner.”
At
the
Battle
of
Lake
Erie
in
September
1813,
the
American
commander
Captain
Oliver
Hazard
Perry
won
a
victory
that
ensured
U.S.
control
of
the
lake.
Afterwards,
he
famously
wrote
to
the
American
commanding
general,
“We
have
met
the
enemy
and
they
are
ours.”
Painting
by
William
H.
Powell.
About
the
painting
(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/9710)
The
Battle
of
New
Orleans
became
the
source
of
American
legends
and
boosted
Andrew
Jackson
to
the
White
House.
Copy
of
engraving
by
H.B.
Hall
after
W.
Momberger.
About
the
illustration
(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/9708)
The War of 1812
Adapted
in
part
from
"War
of
1812,
1812–1815"
and
"Napoleonic
Wars
and
the
United
States,
1803-‐1815,"
both
from
the
U.S.
Department
of
State.
In his farewell address before leaving office, President George Washington warned his countrymen to remain neutral in European affairs
and to avoid alliances that might drag the young nation into devastating wars. But by the first decade of the 1800s, it was becoming
impossible for the United States to stay out of European wars.
After the French Revolution, which began in 1789, Great Britain and France fought — again — for dominance in Europe. During their
wars, each nation blockaded the other to cut off its trade, and each used its navy to seize foreign ships on the open seas attempting to reach
the other nation with trade goods. Since the United States remained neutral, its merchant ships traded with both nations — and the navies
of both nations attacked American ships. After 1803, British ships began stopping U.S. merchant ships on the open seas and impressed
British-‐born U.S. citizens into the Britsh navy, claiming that the sailors were deserters. In 1807, the British H.M.S. Leopard bombarded and
forcibly boarded the U.S.S. Chesapeake off Norfolk, Virginia, in search of British navy deserters.
In 1807 President Jefferson responded by cutting off trade, first with all European nations and then only with Britain and France. But
this “Non-‐Intercourse Act” was impossible to enforce, and didn’t hurt the economies of the two warring nations as much as Jefferson had
hoped. Peop.
The War of 1812 began as tensions escalated between the United States and Britain over British interference with American shipping and impressment of American sailors. President Madison declared war in June 1812. While the US faced several defeats early in the war, including the surrender of Detroit, later victories like the Battle of Lake Erie shifted momentum. Fighting continued until the Treaty of Ghent was ratified on February 17, 1815, ending the war without resolving the original causes of conflict.
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Two centuries ago, Dryden militia crossed the Niagara River into Canada in one of the early battles of this often forgotten war. Thomas Jefferson was wrong: conquering Canada was more than "a mere matter of marching". The attempt on Queenston failed, though British General Brock died in its defense.
Come learn about the perilous adventures of Dryden men and the state and national political whirlpools that were more hazardous than the Niagara River itself. Meet Governor Daniel Tompkins, namesake of our county, as he fought to keep New York State together in difficult times.
We like to remember "the rockets' red glare", our surprisingly good performance at sea, and Andrew Jackson's victory at New Orleans after the peace treaty was signed. We also need to remember our town's role in the war, even when it didn't go so well.
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Washington had fewer than 20,000 poorly trained soldiers facing over 34,000 well-trained British troops led by General Howe in New York in 1776. After being driven out of Brooklyn in August, Washington was forced to abandon New York City in September. Morale among Patriot troops was low due to relentless pursuit by the British. However, Washington was able to boost morale and launch a surprise attack against Hessian mercenaries in Trenton on December 26th, capturing nearly 1,000 soldiers. This American victory at Trenton helped turn the tide of the war.
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2) It also covers events and themes during the Little Ice Age period in Europe such as famine, unpredictable weather, and changes in diet.
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Read this first then open the separate section to type your answer. The questions are at the
end of this document and also are repeated on the assessment. Timeline Leading to Valley
Forge May 1777 Sir William Howe’ s forces, comprising 18,000 effective troops in position
at New Brunswick and Amboy. Washington, with about 6000 Continentals, exclusive of
cavalry and artillery and of 500 New Jersey militia (a total, according to Bryant, of 7300
men) broke winter camp at Morristown and advanced to Middlebrook Heights, ten miles
from New Brunswick. June British army moved to Staten Island, American force still at
Middlebrook. July 23 British fleet under Lord Howe sailed from New York with entire
British army in command of his brother Sir William Howe, appearing briefly a week later at
the capes of the Delaware. Washington encamped on Neshaminy Creek, 90 miles north of
Philadelphia. Aug. 20 The enemy appeared in Chesapeake Bay. On the 23d Washington’ s
army marched through Philadelphia and to Wilmington. The enemy disembarked upon the
95th at the Elk River, 54 miles southwest from Philadelphia. Sept. 11 Battle of Brandywine.
Retreat of Americans to Chester, Philadelphia and Germantown. Americans then numbered
about 11,000 men, exclusive of Gates’ command in the North. On the 15th, Washington
advanced to Warren Tavern, on the Lancaster Pike, a heavy storm ruined the ammunition
and led to a retreat to Yellow Springs and thence across the Schuylkill River near
Phoenixville. Howe advanced at his leisure, covering a wide stretch of rich country. Upon
the night of Sept. 19th, a body of Wayne’ s men, detached to operate in the rear of the
British left flank, was surprised at Paoli, many being bayonetted. Sept. 21 Howe’ s columns
reached the Schuylkill River in force, crossing at several points above and below Valley
Forge. Upon the 26th they marched into Philadelphia, leaving a strong force in Germantown.
Oct. 4 Battle of Germantown, retreat of Americans to White Marsh, about six miles north
from Chestnut Hill. Nov. 10 Lord Howe’ s ships invested Fort Mifflin and Fort Mercer below
the city. An incident of this movement was the Battle of Red Bank, N. J., in which Count
Donop, the Hessian commander, was mortally wounded. Dec. 19 After an exhausting march
from White Marsh via Gulf Mills, Washington’ s troops arrived upon the hills at Valley
Forge. Four days later nearly 3000 men of this force were sick or too nearly naked to do
duty. WEATHER There are two excellent resources providing an account of the weather
situation in the Philadelphia region during the winter of 1777-1778. One is that of Thomas
Coombe, from his residence “ two miles west of Philadelphia” (which would be in the city
today) and that of Rev. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, from Providence (now Trappe,
approximately 10-12 miles from Valley Forge), near the Perkiomen River in Montgomery
2. County. The Encampment saw basically two periods of severe cold. The end of December
with a low of 6 Degrees and the end of March with a low of 8 Degrees. The low in January
reached 12 Degrees and February was 16 Degrees. The troops arrived at Valley Forge on the
19th of December and eight days later, the deepest single snow of the season fell, which was
followed by the severest cold. They were plagued by bouts of cold, which would thaw and
then refreeze. You can imagine what a muddy mess it would have been working on drills.
There were three continued snowstorms, but not of a blizzard-like quality. More moderate
to heavy covering. “ There was heavy snowfall” according to Dr. Muhlenberg on the 8th of
February, “ deeper now than we have had the whole winter,” but was washed away by a
heavy rainfall within the next 2 to 3 days. The heavy snowfall of the 8th, compounded by the
heavy rainfall brought some flooding conditions…which made roads impassable. Between
the cold and freezing temperatures, there were even some above average warm
temperatures during the encampment when some thaws set in. These included some days
around Christmas and then approximately three periods in January lasting for several days
at a time. With a lack of proper clothing, and the inadequacies of the temporary military
housing in the log huts, built during some foul weather, it was not a pleasant winter for the
Continental Army. But through it all, they persevered, and we can thank them for our
freedom. ? Valley Forge Background ? Philadelphia was the largest city in the new nation. It
became the de facto capital after representatives of the 13 colonies gathered there as the
Continental Congress to demand their rights as Englishmen and later proclaim
independence and battle the British. Lethargic Maj. Gen. William Howe, commander of
British forces in America, made his move on Philadelphia in September 1777 thinking that,
perhaps, the capture of the rebel capital would end the war. Howe loaded 15,000 troops on
an armada of ships and sailed from New York City to Elkton, Maryland on the Chesapeake
Bay. His forces then marched north on Philadelphia. Washington attempted to block Howe
along the banks of the Brandywine River but was outnumbered and outmaneuvered. Two
weeks after Brandywine, Howe entered Philadelphia unopposed. When told that the British
had taken Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin, representing his nation in Paris, said, “ No Sir,
Philadelphia has taken the British.” As events turned out, Franklin’ s clever quip contained
a kernel of truth. Washington attempted a bold surprise attack on the main British forces at
Germantown on October 4. His plan was too complex and after some initial surprise and
much confused fighting, the Americans were forced to retreat. Those remarkable amateur
soldiers had marched about 35 miles and fought a four-hour battle in one day. For several
weeks American forces camped about 20 miles from Philadelphia in Whitemarsh along high
hills that were ideal for defense. Howe tried to lure Washington from his impregnable
position in December, but after a few minor skirmishes withdrew back to Philadelphia.
Some in Congress ? now safely in York, Pa. ? urged Washington to attack the British in
Philadelphia, but the commander-in-chief realized it would be suicidal. His men were worn
out and ill-equipped. Even before Valley Forge, there was a supply crisis. Many soldiers
were already shoeless and their uniforms in tatters. It was normal for 18th century armies
to cease combat during the coldest months and take up “ winter quarters.” Washington was
looking for a place to rest his army that would “ afford supplies of provisions, wood, water
and forage, be secure from surprise and best calculated for covering the country from the
3. ravages of the enemy.” He sought the opinions of his generals on the best location for the
winter encampment. There was no consensus, and Washington was forced to decide the
matter alone. On December 12th, the troops began the move from Whitemarsh to the west
bank of the Schuylkill River at Valley Forge. It was a 13-mile march that was delayed and
took eight days. The troops crossed the Schuylkill on a wobbly, makeshift bridge in an area
called the Gulph. They were forced to bivouac at the Gulph for several days after a
snowstorm and several days of icy rain made roads impassable. On December 18th the
soaked and miserable troops observed a Day of Thanksgiving declared by Congress for the
American victory in October at Saratoga, N.Y. Joseph Plumb Martin, a Connecticut Yankee,
who wrote a fascinating account of his years in the Continental Army recalled that
thanksgiving dinner decades later: “ We had nothing to eat for two or three days previous
except what the trees of the forests and fields afforded us, but we must now have what
Congress said, a sumptuous Thanksgiving to close the year of high living. . . . it gave each
man half a gill (about half a cup) of rice and a tablespoon of vinegar!” On the 19th, the
famished troops finally marched into Valley Forge. The ragged soldiers might have thought
the worst was over, but they were wrong. Valley Forge ? 25 miles from the city ? was a good
choice. It is a high plateau that might have been designed by a military engineer. One side is
protected by the river. Two shallow creeks provide natural barriers that would present
problems for attacking cavalry and artillery. Any attackers would have to charge up-hill.
Where the Valley Creek entered the Schuylkill was a small village, giving the area its name.
It contained a complete iron-making operation owned by two Quaker families, the Dewees
and Pottses. A cache of American military stores had been placed at Valley Forge. After the
Battle of Brandywine the British had learned of the cache and raided the village, seizing the
goods and burning houses. Arriving American troops found trees in the area but little else. ?
The Story of Valley Forge ? The images are heartrending, dramatic and so powerful that
they are embedded in the nation’ s historical consciousness: Bloody footprints in the snow
left by bootless men. Near naked soldiers wrapped in thin blankets huddled around a smoky
fire of green wood. The plaintive chant from the starving: “ We want meat! We want meat!”
These are the indelible images of suffering and endurance associated with Valley Forge in
the winter of 1777-78. “ An army of skeletons appeared before our eyes naked, starved,
sick and discouraged,” wrote New York’ s Gouverneur Morris of the Continental Congress.
The Marquis de Lafayette wrote: “ The unfortunate soldiers were in want of everything;
they had neither coats nor hats, nor shirts, nor shoes. Their feet and their legs froze until
they were black, and it was often necessary to amputate them.” A bitter George
Washington ? whose first concern was always his soldiers ? would accuse the Congress of
“ little feeling for the naked and distressed soldiers. I feel superabundantly for them, and
from my soul pity those miseries, which it is neither in my power to relieve or prevent.”
The suffering and sacrifices of the American soldiers at Valley Forge are familiar, iconic
images, but there is another side of the picture. Valley Forge was where a new, confident,
professional American army was born. Three months of shortage and hardship were
followed by three months of relative abundance that led to wonderful changes in the morale
and fighting capabilities of the Continental Army. France would enter the war on the side of
the new nation. Valuable foreign volunteers and fresh replacements would trickle into
4. camp. Most important, it was at Valley Forge that a vigorous, systematic training regime
transformed ragged amateur troops into a confident 18th century military organization
capable of beating the Red Coats in the open field of battle. ? Suffering ? The troops arrived
at Valley Forge in time for Christmas, but there was no holiday feast. Already the men’ s
diaries spoke bitterly of a diet of “ fire cakes and cold water.” A fire cake was simply a flour
and water batter fried on a griddle. The morning after Christmas, the men awoke to find
four additional inches of snow on the ground. The first priority was the building of huts. An
order issued by Washington spelled out the style and size of the Spartan quarters. Every 12
men would share a 16×14 foot log hut with walls six and a half feet high. Each would have a
stone fireplace. The roof would be of wood board. Most huts were built in a pit about two-
feet below the ground. Generally, there was only a dirt floor and some sort of cloth covering
for a door. The huts were drafty, damp, smoky and terribly unhealthy. The primitive
shelters were laid out in regular patterns to form streets. Officers built their huts behind the
enlisted men’ s cabins. These were similar in construction but, perhaps, not as crowded.
Housing the Army was fairly simple. Clothing and feeding the troops was a daunting
challenge. Transportation was the major stumbling block. The supplies were out there.
Getting them to Valley Forge seemed impossible. Roads were rutted quagmires. It was
difficult to recruit wagoneers. Continental money was nearly worthless, so Pennsylvania
farmers often hid their horses and wagons rather than contract with the Army. The man in
charge of military transportation, Quartermaster General Thomas Mifflin hated his job.
Mifflin was a wealthy Philadelphia merchant and a born politician who wanted glory on the
battlefield not the headaches of transportation. He literally ignored the job. It wasn’ t until
the spring when Washington’ s most capable general, Nathanael Green, took over the
quartermaster’ s post that supplies began to move in decent quantity. An Unhealthy Life ?
The first priority of the soldiers was keeping warm and dry. The troops faced a typical
Delaware Valley winter with temperatures mostly in the 20s and 30s. There were 13 days of
rain or snow during the first six weeks. Illness, not musketballs, was the great killer.
Dysentery and typhus were rampant. Many makeshift hospitals were set up in the region.
The Army’ s medical department used at least 50 barns, dwellings, churches or
meetinghouses throughout a wide area of Eastern Pennsylvania as temporary hospitals.
These places were mostly understaffed, fetid breeding grounds of disease. All were
chronically short of medical supplies. America’ s first true military hospital ? constructed
for that purpose ? was built at Yellow Springs, a popular health spa about 10 miles west of
the encampment. About 300 sick men were accommodated in the large three-story wood
structure. Washington once visited the Yellow Springs Hospital and stopped to exchange a
few words with each patient. Dr. Bodo Otto, an elderly German and his two physician sons,
ably ran the hospital until the end of the war. Much of the sickness was traceable to
unhealthy sanitation and poor personal hygiene. Washington constantly complained of the
failure to clear the encampment of filth, which included rotting carcasses of horses. The
commander-in-chief even issued orders concerning the use and care of privies, but men
relieved themselves wherever they felt. “ Intolerable smells” finally prompted Washington
to issue orders that soldiers who relieved themselves anywhere but in “ a proper
Necessary” were to receive five lashes. In the absence of wells, water was drawn from the
5. Schuylkill River and nearby creeks. Men and animals often relieved themselves upstream
from where water for drinking was drawn. One of Washington’ s major worries was an
outbreak of small pox. Inoculation was still relatively new and controversial, but the
General was a firm believer in the procedure. The winter before at Morristown, N.J., he
ordered inoculation for all those who had not already had the disease. A survey at Valley
Forge showed many vulnerable soldiers. Some 3,000 to 4,000 men were vaccinated.
Knowing how unhealthy the congested the huts were, Washington ordered windows cut for
circulation in the spring and even encouraged some to move from their squalid quarters
into tents. Just how many became seriously ill during the Valley Forge encampment and
how many died of these illnesses is not known. Even in the mild weather of late spring, the
medical department informed Washington that 1,000 men were too ill for combat. Those
who died at camp or in hospitals has been estimated as high as 3,000. Things Improve ? In
early March, the energetic and competent Gen. Nathanael Greene was appointed
quartermaster general, and soon things improve rapidly. Greene got down to business by
dispatching engineers to improve bridges and roads between Valley Forge and Lancaster.
Wagons began arriving with clothing and food. Also in early March a baking company of
some 70 men headed by Philadelphia gingerbread baker Christopher Ludwig arrived at
camp. The German-born patriot refused to profit from his labor. Eventually, each soldier got
the daily pound of bread promised by Congress. Ludwig, himself, baked for the
headquarters staff and often spoke with Washington. In April great schools of shad surged
up the Schuylkill River to spawn. Thousands were netted, and the soldiers gorged
themselves. Hundreds of barrels were filled with salted shad for future use. One soldier
wrote, “ For almost a month the whole camp stank and men’ s fingers were oily.” Despite
Washington’ s daily orders, there was little real military discipline in the camp. General
John Sullivan once commented, “ This is not an Army; it’ s a mob.” There were no regular
roll calls. Sizes of units that were supposed to be equal varied radically. Orders prohibiting
gambling, fighting, selling Army equipment and wandering away from camp were routinely
ignored. While brave, Continental troops possessed few skills in the art of 18th century
warfare. They didn’ t know how to march in ranks or maneuver on the battlefield. The
bayonet ? crucial to battlefield success ? was used mostly to cook over a fire. All this was
about to change with the arrival in late February of Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard
Augustin Stuebe, known to history as Baron von Steuben. The title was of his own making.
He had served in the Prussian Army of Frederick the Great but rose no higher than captain.
Now, at age 47, he was out of work and applying for military posts in several places. In
Paris, Steuben impressed American envoys, Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane, who
provided the German with a glowing letter of recommendation. Some suggest that Franklin
inflated Steuben’ s military credentials and coached him on how best to get an
appointment. Like the Marquis de Lafayette, the Baron said the right words when he spoke
to members of the Congress and the Board of War: He would serve without a salary. He did,
however, want his expenses paid. Both the War Board and Washington liked the man’ s
modesty and viewed Steuben as a possible candidate for inspector general of the Army.
Steuben was appalled by what he observed during his first weeks at Valley Forge.
Washington asked the German to study the situation and provide reports on camp defenses,
6. troop morale and military readiness. Steuben’ s reports were detailed and astute. In a short
time, Steuben was named acting inspector general. His primary mission involved training,
and he attacked the task with dedication and zeal. Washington liked Steuben immediately
even though the Prussian could not speak English. But he could speak French, and
Washington appointed two of his French-speaking aides, Alexander Hamilton and John
Laurens to work with the Prussian. Steuben has been called history’ s only popular
drillmaster. The men loved his gruff manner, his cursing in broken English and his hands-
on-style of demonstrating every move personally. He insisted that officers drill with their
men, and he pared down the officers’ staffs of personal servants. He created his own
manual of arms and drill to fit the American situation. Simplicity was the keynote. The
training started with a select group of 100. When these men knew what they were doing, he
released them to teach others. Soon he was drilling large masses of entire regiments and
brigades. He constantly taught the use of the bayonet. He gave lessons in mounting guard
and sentry duty. He insisted that every watch be synchronized with the headquarters’
clock. And page-by-page Steuben wrote in French an army drill book that was then
translated into English. “ Regulation for the Order of Discipline of the Troops of the United
States” was then copied by an officer in each brigade. Within weeks, everyone could see a
new proficiency and new pride among the formerly dispirited men. There were other
factors coming together to boost morale and send sagging spirits soaring. Most important,
France entered the war as an ally of the new nation. America got the good news in April.
Great festivities were held in camp on May 5. Along with prayer, parading and gun salutes,
each man was issued a gill of rum. French-made uniforms and military gear soon began
arriving in camp. Back in March, an extra month’ s pay was issued to all in camp for having
stuck it out through the miseries of the winter. Washington added a ration of rum for each
soldier. Farmers began bringing their produce to a camp market and fresh military units
arrived at Valley Forge. An Anti-Washington “ Cabal” ? Most historians agree that the so-
called “ Conway Cabal” was not an organized effort to replace Washington with Gen.
Horatio Gates, the victor of Saratoga or some other general. But there were some in the
Army who felt they were better qualified than the Virginian and several politicians were
critical of his performance. The so-called “ cabal” was a lot of mutterings and niggling
criticism that finally broke out in the open with the help of an arrogant Irish-born, French-
reared soldier of fortune, Thomas Conway. He was recruited in France by Silas Deane and
was granted the rank of brigadier general. Washington and many other American officers
took an immediate dislike to the boastful Conway. It seems that Conway along with English
Army veterans Charles Lee and Gates all felt they had better military credentials than
Washington and would make better commanders. In fact, with the exception of brilliant but
minor victories at Trenton and Princeton, Washington had lost all his battles with the
British. On the other hand, Gates’ victory at Saratoga had resulted in the surrender of 6,000
British troops. In truth, Gen. Benedict Arnold and Daniel Morgan had saved the day at
Saratoga with little help from Gates. Washington’ s civilian critics included Philadelphia
physician and radical patriot Dr. Benjamin Rush; New Englanders John and Sam Adams and
Elbridge Gerry. The man most responsible for the supply problems at Valley Forge, Thomas
Mifflin, was another loud critic. The whole anti-Washington movement was brought to a
7. head when an aide to Gates, Gen. James Wilkinson, revealed over drinks, details of a certain
letter to Gates from Conway that was highly critical of Washington. Washington was
informed of the Conway letter by Gen. William Alexander “ Lord” Sterling. Conway’ s letter
allegedly stated, “ Heaven has been determined to save your country; or a weak general and
bad counselors would have ruined it.” Washington confronted Conway with the insult,
which brought Gates into the fray and eventually the whole thing became a matter for
Congress. In the end, Washington emerged stronger than ever. About a year later,
Wilkinson and Gates engaged in a pistol duel, in which neither was injured. Washington
admirer John Cadwalader, a Pennsylvania militia leader, fought another duel with the
obnoxious Conway hitting him in the mouth. Conway recovered and returned to France. In
truth, most of the officers and men suffering at Valley Forge worshipped Washington. Many
historians say the leader’ s calm, caring presence during those horrible winter months was
the most important factor in preventing the Army from disintegrating. ? Leaving Valley
Forge ? Philadelphia was a difficult place for the British to defend. Now that France was in
the war, the city was also vulnerable to attack or blockade from the sea. It was decided to
abandon the Quaker City and move British forces back to their base in New York City. The
British completed their evacuation on June 18th. An estimated 3,000 Tories left the city with
the troops. Within hours, American cavalry arrived in the city. Ready to move against the
retreating British, Washington abandoned Valley Forge on June 9 by crossing the Schuylkill
River and setting up camp a mile away. He ordered work parties to clean up the old
campgrounds, filling the latrines and burying all garbage. The general was waiting for the
British to make their move north through New Jersey. And when word came that the Red
Coats were gone on June 18th, he followed immediately. Now the Continental Army was
ready to fight. Professionalism, confidence and pride marked those who had survived the
ordeal of Valley Forge. The two armies clashed on June 28 at Monmouth Courthouse. The
battle was almost single-handedly lost by an inept but always arrogant Gen. Charles Lee.
When Washington learned that Lee was retreating instead of advancing, the seemingly stoic
commander flew into fury and galloped out to turn the men around and lead the attack. The
battle at Monmouth was inconclusive, but it was the British who retreated this time. And it
was clear to everyone that those ragged Continentals ? who had suffered so much at Valley
Forge ? were now a fair match for the British. Read on for background on the Marquis de
Lafayette The Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette, published by J. Fielding, Pater-noster Row
(London), 1785 by Ron Avery Writer for the Philadelphia Daily News Written exclusively
for ushistory.org Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was
born in 1757. Before his second birthday, his father, a Colonel of grenadiers was killed at
Minden. At the age of twelve, his mother passed away and a few weeks later he lost his
grandfather to death as well. He was left a very young, wealthy orphan. On April 9, 1771, at
the age of fourteen, Lafayette entered the Royal Army. When he was sixteen, Lafayette
married Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles ? allying himself with one of the wealthiest
families in France. (She was related to the King.) Lafayette’ s real introduction to America
came at a dinner on August 8, 1775, when the young Marquis came into contact with the
Duke of Gloucester who spoke with sympathy of the struggle going on in the colonies. With
thoughts of the “ romantic” American cause, glory and excitement, Lafayette made plans to
8. travel to America. Realizing his plans would be disapproved of by the King and his family,
Lafayette confided in his friend the Comte de Broglie, who in turn introduced him to the
Baron Johan de Kalb. Both men were seeking to travel to America and after several delays,
the two men set up a journey across the Atlantic with written agreements from Silas Deane
that they would be commissioned major generals. “ Lafayette’ s baptism of fire” by
Edward Percy Moran. c. 1909 When Lafayette learned of the struggle of the Americans in
their endeavor to secure their independence he resolved to come to the colonies to aid them
in their efforts as a volunteer. He also persuaded several French officers to come with him.
Eventually he landed near Charleston, South Carolina, June 13, 1777, and when the leaders
learned of his mission they welcomed him very hospitably. Later in the summer he came to
Philadelphia and the Congress welcomed him as he came to serve without pay and also as a
volunteer. Since he represented the highest rank of French nobility and his motives were so
patriotic in the American cause, the Congress commissioned him a Major General on the
31st of July. Later in the summer he met General Washington and a friendship developed
between the two men which lasted as long as Washington lived. He was not even 20 years
old! During Lafayette’ s life he never forgot the great American. Lafayette was a member of
Washington’ s staff and during the Battle of the Brandywine, Lafayette participated in the
closing part of the battle when he was wounded. Later in the autumn he rejoined the
American forces since he had recovered from his wound. In December, 1777, he went with
Washington and the army into winter quarters at Valley Forge. In the early days of the camp
several officers were interested in trying to have a sentiment developed against Washington
to have Congress relieve him of the command of the Continental armies (Conway Cabal).
However, they were unable to gain the support they expected. They tried to secure the
cooperation of Lafayette, but failed. In order to explain the situation he wrote a long letter
to Washington in which he pledged his loyalty to the General. Washington replied to
Lafayette in a letter which was marked by his sincere appreciation. In due course the
proposed scheme of the few officers failed as it was doomed to failure from the beginning.
The soldiers and officers at Valley Forge were very loyal to Washington, and the members of
Congress realized that Washington was an unusual leader, which some of the Congressmen
had not taken into consideration. General Gates who was only luke warm in his support of
Washington had succeeded in convincing several members of Congress to appoint a Board
of War in which Gates would have complete control. He suggested that plans should be
developed to invade Canada. Gates knew how loyal Lafayette was to Washington and he
urged that Lafayette should command the expedition and Congress agreed to the campaign
and gave Gates authority to work out the details. In the meantime Washington was ignorant
of this new plan. However, after Gates worked out some of the details, he wrote a letter that
Congress had approved the invasion of Canada and also that he had appointed Lafayette to
command the expedition. Lafayette was also notified of his appointment. He consulted at
once with Washington and he stated to Washington in emphatic terms that he did not want
to accept the appointment, but Washington overruled his objections and Lafayette
reluctantly accepted the appointment. Washington understood the situation and told
Lafayette that the expedition would not materialize. Lafayette went at once to York,
Pennsylvania, the new capital of the United States and began to carry out plans for the
9. proposed expedition. However, while Lafayette was in York, he revealed his sincere
devotion and support of Washington. This turn of affairs led Gates to change his procedure
and now he was anxious to have Lafayette depart from York for Albany, New York, the
center of operations against Canada. Lafayette hurried to Albany and arrived on February
17, 1778, though the authorities had not expected him before the 25th. He wanted to see
how much had been done in preparation and what he had to do. He saw Governor Clinton
also an earnest supporter of Washington. Clinton was not enthusiastic about the invasion.
After a careful study of the supplies Lafayette found that too many essential things were
lacking. In the meantime Generals Schuyler, Lincoln and Arnold were decidedly opposed to
the expedition as money, food and soldiers were lacking to make the expedition a success.
As he continued to investigate, he found that people were disgusted that the Board of War
wanted to carry on an invasion in the midst of winter. He found a small body of men about
twelve hundred, who lacked sufficient clothing to carry on such a campaign. The other
soldiers Gates had promised had not arrived and there was every evidence they would not
arrive. Lafayette found that in this northern department Congress owed officers, men and
others more than eight hundred thousand dollars. Finally half of that amount came, which
did not meet the needs of the situation. He also received definite word that Canada was well
prepared for the invasion as they knew the details of the campaign, which was indeed
discouraging news for Lafayette. In a letter to Washington under date of February 23,
Lafayette stated he found each day conditions were very serious with no prospects of
improvement. He found debt, dissatisfaction, and deceit everywhere. He wrote: “ I am sent,
with a great noise, at the head of the army to do great things. The whole continent, France,
and what is the worst, the British army will be in expectation.” Finally, Congress realized
the seriousness of the situation and sent dispatches to Lafayette to delay the expedition
which meant the wild adventure was ended and it came to such an untimely end as
Washington had said it would. Washington knew that the Congress did not have the money
to spend on such futile expeditions and there was lacking sufficient man power to invade
Canada at this time. Finally, in March 1778, Congress passed the following resolution on
behalf of Lafayette’ s service: “ That Congress entertain a high sense of his prudence,
activity, and zeal and that they are fully persuaded nothing has or would have been wanting
on his part, or on the part of the officers who accompanied him, to give the expedition the
utmost possible effect.” Lafayette returned to Valley Forge early in April