Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . Hedquarters of Major Gen. Thomas Mifflin 44. The Path to Fort Washington Hohen-Zolleni-Hechingen, and was a traveler of distinction. At Paris lie hadmet Franklin and Beaumarchais, and thus became interested in the Americancause. He had traveled from Boston to York, Pa., in sleighs in company with hismilitary secretary, going thence to Valley Forge. This was the beginning of salvation. Within a few days Washington had foundthe work for the old disciplinarian. He was annnounced to the army as its newdrill master. Baron Steuben is said to have been
Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . Hedquarters of Major Gen. Thomas Mifflin 44. The Path to Fort Washington Hohen-Zolleni-Hechingen, and was a traveler of distinction. At Paris lie hadmet Franklin and Beaumarchais, and thus became interested in the Americancause. He had traveled from Boston to York, Pa., in sleighs in company with hismilitary secretary, going thence to Valley Forge. This was the beginning of salvation. Within a few days Washington had foundthe work for the old disciplinarian. He was annnounced to the army as its newdrill master. Baron Steuben is said to have been astounded by the condition of the armyas he found it. His French cook, whom he had brought across the seas, abandonedhis job in disgust and fled to the fatherland. In addition to the universal epidemic of colds, smallpox ravaged the camp, andthe men, borne down by the awful weight of their sufferings, could hardly bedragged to their daily work. Deserters and spies were executed as an example,and the generals were busy with threats and entreaties. The great men who had less than a brief y
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