Dr. Albigence Waldos diary, which he kept during that winter at Valley Forge, provides a valuable insight into the sufferings endured by Washingtons troops. His entries of December 21, 1777, provide a clue: A general cry goes through the camp thisMoreDr. Albigence Waldos diary, which he kept during that winter at Valley Forge, provides a valuable insight into the sufferings endured by Washingtons troops.
His entries of December 21, 1777, provide a clue: A general cry goes through the camp this evening among the soldiers: No meat, no meat! What have we for dinner, boy? Nothing but (fire)cake and water, sir.