Washington, The Man Of The Revolutionary Era - 1725 Words

Allison McNamara D’Abbene, p.4 American History 8 18 December 2015 Washington, the Man of the Revolutionary Era On February 22nd, 1732, George Washington was born in Virginia, but little did his parents know that he would change America forever. George Washington worked hard to raise soldiers’ spirits and help them to survive the winter at Valley Forge. He did anything in his power to get the necessary supplies and best living conditions for his soldiers. George Washington lead the Culper Spy Ring which was vital in winning the war. In the spy ring, anonymous spies worked around the clock to find any information that could give hints to plans of the British. He lead the Continental Army successfully at Yorktown. He faced many†¦show more content†¦From morning until night he taught his army the art of war. He worked as hard as he could to make sure his soldiers were ready for anything and everything that could happen on the battle field. But, training his soldiers was not the only thing that needed to be done. Although the soldiers were making due at the camp, conditions were f ar from perfection. He ordered that camp to be laid out in a way that best fit the soldiers. His instructions were to build a log hut 14 by 16 ft for every 12 men. He also ordered his men to build a bridge over the Schuylkill River to resupply his army more efficiently. Washington wanted the best for his troops, and in order have that he needed help from sources outside of Valley Forge. As early as September, 1777, Washington contacted Alexander Hamilton to ask for supplies such as clothes and blankets, which the soldiers were in need of. He desperately wrote a letter to congress to inform them of the harsh conditions, and asking them for any supplies that they would give to his troops. He wrote, From my soul... I pity these miseries, which it is neither in my power to relieve or prevent† (Bruns, 63-64). Washington also sent men on large expeditions to get food for his soldiers. These men were successful and most likely saved the army. With all of these efforts combined, his t roops’ supply dilemma eased and they got back on track for the war. Although the winter was harsh, conditions gradually improved under the leadership of