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1. RG1.B10.F6 - Excerpts

   This document is comprised of an excerpt from Wayne Bodle's book "The Valley Forge Winter: Civilians and Soldiers in War". The excerpt deals with the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge (and also the outpost at Wilmington, which Washington seized for defensive reasons) during the winter of 1777-1778 and focuses mainly on the supply situation of the American Army, the issue of looting and plunder that affected the civilian population, a...

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2. RG1.B11.F7 - Report

   This is an account of the Philadelphia Campaign 1977-1778 illustrated with a collection of maps of the area highlighting the battles and marches. (Maps not in folder.)

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3. RG1.B2.F28 - Magazine articles

   Valley Forge is commemorated at centennial of the founding of Valley Forge as the first state park in PA and a symbol of the Revolutionary War. A history of the park is discussion in detail. Brandywine describes the Battle of Brandywine and also gives details on visiting the park today. Crossing the Delaware gives the details of the crossing and the attach on the British that changed the focus of the Revolutionary War and aided in securi...

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4. RG1.B4.F17 - Journal article

   This folder contains the journal article "General Washington and the Patriot Soldiers" discussing how they won the Revolutionary War with little food. Included are many letters and commands from General George Washington stating his deep concern for securing food for his army. Descriptions of securing this food are included. A reference list provides material for further research. Also in the folder is a list of the contents of Army Medi...

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5. RG1.B4.F7 - Report

   This is a list of damages caused by British soldiers to property of Christopher Teany in Pikeland Township during the Revolutionary War in September 1777 by General William Howe's army.

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6. RG1.B4.F9 - Excerpts

   This folder contains various sources of information about the Revolutionary War re the Paoli Massacre and General Anthony Wayne. It includes information on the formation of a Committee of Safety for Chester County. Included is a roster of field and staff officers. An overview of the Valley Forge encampment is given.

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7. RG4.B1.F3.I05 - Booklet

   War Department Collection of Revolutinary War Records RG93 in the National Archives Building. This includes information on British Troops 1776-1781. Also included on the microfilm are records of American soldiers who served during the war. Other journals, correspondence and records can be located via this microfilm. Needs:

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