By february 1, 1778, the number of incapacitated had increased to 3,989. The continental army major general baron johann dekalb. Doctor did you wash your hands heal info to comsumers. Greene s fine support was likewise generally approved. He served as a brigadier general in the continental army and later in the virginia militia. In the weedons brigade orderly book, dated may 2, 1778, was written, while we are. Tomorrow being the day appointed for opening the market at the stone chimney pickett, the army is desired to take notice of the same. The first official record of dekalb found in weedon s valley forge orderly book, is dated november 22, 1777, when general george washington ordered that the brigades commanded by generals patterson and learned are to form one division under major genl. This orderly book was kept under weedon s command during the fall and winter, 17771778, documenting the hardships suffered by the american soldiers during their bitter encampment at valley forge. The philadelphia campaign had left the virginia line in shambles, depleting both men and supplies.
George weedons orderly book continues with a passage taken from the general orders of 12 nov. George weedon was born in westmoreland county, virginia, to george and sarah weedon in late 1734. James mitchell varnum, a lawyer of rhode island, was a general during part of the revolutionary war. Weedon served as a lieutenant under george washington in the french and indian war, mainly assigned to garrison duty in western. Selected orders from general weedon s orderly book, valley forge, 177778.
Weedon, directed the deposit of the volume with the american philosophical society, and it is now ublished under the auspices of that venera le and in. Fifth regiment general stevens brigade, william crawford was promoted to lieutenantcolonel. History of valley forge encampment by henry woodman, 1850. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon. Letter from george washington hartley s brigade marker historic valley forge valley forge historical park valley forge national park service doctor s diary journal of a valley forge soldier. In the campaign of 17778, describing the events of the battles of brandywine, warren tavern, germantown, and whitemarsh, and of the camps at neshaminy, wilmington, pennypackers.
Feb 04, 2020 the continental army as reorganized at valley forge. Every monday morning regimental surgeons are to make returns to the surgeon genl. That washington approved of greene s ability in the administration of the affairs of the camp is shown by weedon s valley forge orderly book wherein general greene s name appears many times almost from the beginning of the camp on december 22, 1777. Weedons orderly book includes the following additional order at this point. Weedon, george, 17341793 social networks and archival. Did you know that small pox innoculation was not discovered. The continental army as reorganized at valley forge. Weedons valley forge orderly book is the primary source of information about health conditions within the camp. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902 weedon, george on.
The original orderly book is located at the american philosophical society. The guards to parade near the park weedons orderly book description begins valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl george washington, in the campaign of 17778. Weedon resigned before the end of the encampment and the last entry in his orderly book is dated the 7th may. American revolution 2nd virginia regiment revwartalk. Revolutionary war archaeology at valley forge, pennsylvania.
George weedon, camp at john fushees, november 5, 1776. This orderly book was kept under weedons command during the fall and winter, 17771778, documenting the hardships suffered by the american soldiers during their bitter encampment at valley forge. After the 26th march only a brigadiergeneral was assigned as officer of the day. Sep 21, 20 14 valley forge from a military point of view the selection of valley forge for the encampment was a most admirable one. The 2d virginia regiment entered winter quarters at valley forge, emerging in june 1778 to fight at the battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778. Of general george weedon of the continental army under command of gen. Making my quarters good at genl weedons where i dined with a british officer, capt. From general weedons orderly book, which was a record of events at valley forge, we quote as follows under date of february 8, 1778. In other instances the commander was never at valley forge at all glover and learned. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under the command of genl. Weedon spent most of his early life on his familys plantations, where he engaged in the subsistence farming, hunting, and bookkeeping that were familiar to 18th century virginia tobacco farmers.
Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list. The first official record of dekalb found in weedons valley forge orderly book, is dated november 22, 1777, when washington ordered that the brigades commanded by generals patterson and learned are to form one division under major genl. Selected orders from general weedons orderly book, valley forge, 177778. George washington, in the campaign of 17778 describing the events of the battles of brandywine, warren tavern, germantown, and whitemarsh, and of the camps at neshaminy, wilmington, pennypacker s mills, skippack. The continental army established the hospitals at valley forge in december 1777. Orderly book of major william heth of the third virginia. Orders issued the 12th november, to them orders all officers are refd for.
A brigadier general in the continental army, george weedon served under the immediate command of his fellow virginian george washington from, 1776 until 1778. Significant leaders during the american revolution 1849. Two of its boundaries, the west and north, were deep streams, whose passages were easily defended, while the approaches from the east and south were absolutely dominated by the heights which rose in the angle of these water. Full text of valley forge orderly book of general george. While at the valley forge encampment he lived with the stephens family in their farmhouse. Orderly book march 21 april 9 april 10 april 20 april 21 may 6 may 7 may 18 may 19 may 27 henry bicker s ancestors grandson henry bicker gibson. Valley forge orderly book hardcover february 22, 2019 by george weedon author 5. From the description of orderly book, 17771778, kept at valley forge. George weedon orderly book american philosophical society.
Physicians and surgeons with washington at valley forge. The first official record of dekalb found in weedons valley forge orderly book, is dated november 22, 1777, when general george washington ordered that the brigades commanded by generals patterson and learned are to form one division under major genl. Quarterlies of the tredyffrineasttown history club. Valley forge, coryells ferry, cranberry, manalapan, freehold, englishtown, brunswick landing. Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list required by genl.
Weedons orderly bookhis record of orders including the neshaminy encampment and battle plansfrom valley forge remains in the. The commander and chief directed that divine service would be performed every sunday at 11 oclock. New york, camp life at valley forge and skirmishes between american and british forces in southeastern pennsylvania, maryland troops, weedons service in and departure from the continental army, general george washington 17321799, general horatio gates 17281806. Orderly book march 21 april 9 april 10 april 20 april 21 may 6 may 7 may 18 may 19 may 27 henry bickers ancestors grandson henry bicker gibson letter from george washington hartleys brigade marker historic valley forge valley forge historical park valley forge national park service doctors. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. According to general weedons valley forge orderly book, beginning on december 27, mcintosh is appointed a brigadier for the day and is so appointed a successive fourteen times during the encampment. The following bibliography specifies all continental army orderly books which. He served as a brigadier general in the continental army and later in the virginia militia weedon served as a lieutenant under george washington in the french and indian war, mainly assigned to garrison duty in western virginia after the war, he moved. Weedon s valley forge orderly book is the primary source of health conditions within the camp. The flying hospitals are to be 15 feet wide and 25 feet long in the clear and the story at least 9 feet high to be covered with boards or shingles only without any dirt, windows made on each side and a chimney at one end. Varnums quarters is mentioned a number of times in general weedons orderly book. Orderly book march 21 april 9 april 10 april 20 april 21 may 6 may 7 may 18 may 19 may 27 henry bickers ancestors grandson henry bicker gibson. Title valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl.
Doctor did you wash your hands heal info to comsumers manage. From general weedon s orderly book, which was a record of events at valley forge, we quote as follows under date of february 8, 1778. He shows numerous times in general weedon s orderly book for various duties and signed an oath of allegiance to the united states while there. That washington approved of greene s ability in the administration of the affairs of the camp is shown by weedon s valley forge orderly book wherein general greene s name appears many times almost from the beginning of the camp on. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army. The first official record of dekalb found in weedon s valley forge orderly book, is dated november 22, 1777, when washington ordered that the brigades commanded by generals patterson and learned are to form one division under major genl. Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list required by gen. Weedons valley forge orderly book is the primary source of health conditions within the camp. A fredericksburg innkeeper and prewar acquaintance of washington, he served in the french and indian war, rising to captain. George weedon was born in late 1734 in westmoreland county, virginia. Valley forge to their different counties, february i6, i776. A companion piece to the encampment map, this drawing provides a structural overview of the divisions, brigades, and regiments of the continental army as it existed at valley forge in 177778.
George washington, in the campaign of 17778 describing the events of the battles of brandywine, warren tavern, germantown, and whitemarsh, and of the camps at neshaminy, wilmington, pennypackers mills, skippack. Weedon, george, 17341793 social networks and archival context. Orderly books of virginia regiments in continental service. Letter from george washington hartleys brigade marker historic valley forge valley forge historical park valley forge national park service doctors diary journal of a valley forge soldier. He shows numerous times in general weedons orderly book for various duties and signed an oath of allegiance to the united states while there. Weedon s valley forge orderly book is the primary source of information about health conditions within the camp. Most brigades were named for their commander, although in some cases the commander was present only part of the time weedon and huntington. Head qxjabtebs at the valley fobge wednesday jany 14 1778. George weedon 17341793 was an american soldier during the revolutionary war from fredericksburg, colony of virginia. According to general weedon s valley forge orderly book, beginning on december 27, mcintosh is appointed a brigadier for the day and is so appointed a successive fourteen times during the encampment.
Forgotten warriors of the american revolutionary war. I76i78return of the 3d virginia regiment of foot in the service of the united colonies, commanded by col. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902. Private abraham frantz in the germanamerican battalion in. Orderly book of major william heth of the third virginia regiment, may 15 july 1, 1777. He was characterized in 1774 by an english visitor as very active in blowing the seeds of sedition. Weedon spent most of his early life on his familys plantations, where he engaged in the subsistence farming, hunting, and bookkeeping that were familiar to 18 th century virginia tobacco farmers like many officers who went on to serve in the american revolution, weedons.
A brigade in the continental army was composed of several regiments from the same state or region. A guide to the george weedon papers, 17761789 weedon. Weedons orderly bookhis record of orders and battle plansfrom valley forge remains in the holdings of the american philosophical society in philadelphia. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902 george weedon on. He was president of the historical society of pennsylvania, a member and councillor of the american philosophical society and a member of many other societies, including this society to which he was elected in 1912. The story of valley forge through the new england magazine. Describing the events of the battles of brandywine, warren. At valley forge, washington appointed general mcintosh the command of the north carolina brigade. A report dated december 23 recorded 2,898 men sick or unfit for duty. Full text of valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl.
After weedons marriage to catherin, he took over operations of the tavern, under the name weedons tavern. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental armydescribing battles of brandywine. According to general weedons valley forge orderly book, beginning on december 27, mcintosh is appointed a brigadier for the day and is so appointed a. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl.
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