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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.628 |
From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
Title | John Tyler on the state of life in an American military camp |
Date | 16 December 1777 |
Author | Tyler, John (1747-1813) |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Comments on the undisciplined behavior of his correspondent's regiment in camp. He cannot discern "what plan the Genl. [George Washington] has" but believes "this maneuver is the most likely to produce neglect of duty." Would like himself and the other officers present to join the regiment; he believes that he could bring discipline to the regiment and promote health among those recently inoculated, possible for small pox. Reports that on 12 December 1777, the army was marching along the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania. That evening they were completely "surprised to find the Enemy on the other side." A brief skirmish followed. Remarks that he expects to be ordered to Winter Quarters (at Valley Forge) at any moment. Discusses army's suffering and his activities at camp. Mentions supply (especially clothing) and troop level problems, remarking that "we suffer all the inconvenience of being in an Enemy country." Advises his correspondent to obtain as much clothing as possible if he is to join them in June. Comments on the kindness of General Henry Knox. Tyler was a major in Henry Jackson's regiment during the Revolutionary War. He was among the officers who took the Oath of Allegiance at Valley Forge in the spring of 1778. |
Subjects | Rebellion Continental Army Valley Forge Revolutionary War Military History Health and Medical Smallpox Disease Global History and Civics Battle Military Camp Military Supplies Military Uniforms |
People | Tyler, John (1747-1813) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
Place written | Gulph Creek, Pennsylvania |
Theme | The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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