Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . . 3^1tf^ Inner Line Boulevard CHAPTER IXWASHINGTONS OPTIMISM See Notes upon pages 80, 81 and 83 In February a systematic market scheme was inaugurated, by which theQuartermasters were able to meet the farmers at designated places and buy suchmeagre supplies as they were able to bring. The constant anxiety with which historians doubtless properly credit theCommander-in-Chief does not find expression in his routine orders. Upon thecontrary, his proclamations were usually optimistic beyond those of any of hisGenerals. Matters in camp were at their w
Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . . 3^1tf^ Inner Line Boulevard CHAPTER IXWASHINGTONS OPTIMISM See Notes upon pages 80, 81 and 83 In February a systematic market scheme was inaugurated, by which theQuartermasters were able to meet the farmers at designated places and buy suchmeagre supplies as they were able to bring. The constant anxiety with which historians doubtless properly credit theCommander-in-Chief does not find expression in his routine orders. Upon thecontrary, his proclamations were usually optimistic beyond those of any of hisGenerals. Matters in camp were at their worst in the beginning of March, but Washingtonissued the following as a tonic to the Army: Weedon Orderly Book, March ist, 1778. Thank Heaven our Country abounds with privisions and with prudent manage-ment we need not apprehend want for any length of time. Defects in the Commis-saries Department, Contingencies of Weather and other Temporary Empedementshave subjected and may again subject us to deficiency for a few days. ButSoldiers, American
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