George Washington, himself, spoke of the reasons for the choice of Valley Forge in his letter of 22 December 1777 to the President of the Congress: "Viewing the Subject in any point of light, there was choice of difficulties. If keeping the Field was thought of, the naked condition of the Troops and the feelings of Humanity opposed the measure: If retiring to the Towns in the interior parts of the State, which consistently with the preservation of the Troops, from their necessitous circumstances, might have been justifiable, the measure was found inexpedient because it would have exposed and left uncovered, a large extent of the Country. If cantoning the Troops in several places, divided and distant from each other, then there was a probability of their being cut off, and but little prospect of their giving security to any part. Under these Embarrassments, I determined to take post near this place, as the best calculated, in my Judgement to secure the Army, to protect our Stores and cover the Country..."
Awesome as usual. Thank you gents.
So glad to see Mr. Maples is back!
George Washington, himself, spoke of the reasons for the choice of Valley Forge in his letter of 22 December 1777 to the President of the Congress: "Viewing the Subject in any point of light, there was choice of difficulties. If keeping the Field was thought of, the naked condition of the Troops and the feelings of Humanity opposed the measure: If retiring to the Towns in the interior parts of the State, which consistently with the preservation of the Troops, from their necessitous circumstances, might have been justifiable, the measure was found inexpedient because it would have exposed and left uncovered, a large extent of the Country. If cantoning the Troops in several places, divided and distant from each other, then there was a probability of their being cut off, and but little prospect of their giving security to any part. Under these Embarrassments, I determined to take post near this place, as the best calculated, in my Judgement to secure the Army, to protect our Stores and cover the Country..."
River is pronounced SCHOOL-KILL. Best.
Thank you! I stumbled on that a bit in this episode. I appreciate the information.
pronounced Skoo-kill river. Spelled Schuylkill (Dutch origin)