Brig. General Lachlan McIntosh
State of the Troops
In this one-page document addressed from "Camp Valley Forge 20th March 1778", General McIntosh writes North Carolina Governor on the conditions and privations of state forces at Valley Forge. McIntosh writes, "I am sorry I have to inform you the Men of my Brigade here have suffered severely this Winter...Fifty of them died in and about camp...a most distressing Situation!"
Brig. General Lachlan McIntosh
20 March 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 42, 19-08
Brigadier General William Smallwood
Paroled Prisoners
Rare manuscript addressed from "Wilmington March 10th 1778" regarding the parole of a prisoner. LEtter signed, "yr very Obed. Sert WSmallwood"
Brig. General William Smallwood
10 March 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 38, 19-04
Brigadier General George Weedon at Valley Forge
Pay for Virginian Troops
In this one-page letter addressed from Valley Forge, General Weedon requests payment be issued to the 6th Virginia Regiment whose time of enlistment will soon expire.
Brigadier General George Weedon
31 January 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 9, 16-08
Brigadier General Charles Scott to personal friend Frankey
Addressed from "White Marsh Church" this letter is addressed "Dear Frankey" and mentions General Scott's view, "we are in High spirits and full of hope of Bringing this most horrid War to a Conclusion by Defeating Genl.Howe in a few days." Personal information regarding leaving "Frankey" some money and "pray dont wish to see me sooner than my Duty to my country will allow me to Leave the SErvice."
Brigadier General Charles Scott
15 November 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 2, Folder 20, 12-01