The Papers of George Washington: 10 March-12 May 1780 Volume 25

by George Washington

Bad weather plagued Gen. George Washington's army during its winter encampment near Morristown, N.J., far into the spring of 1780. Finances caused further woes. Commissaries lacked both cash and credit to obtain provisions, and food shortages meant restless troops. Only vigorous exertions b largely anonymous supply officers kept Washington's army intact. Recognizing these grave financial needs, Congress passed reform legislation in March, but any...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813939801
• ISBN13: 9780813939803
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"