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. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Orders issued the 12th november, to them orders all officers are refd for. 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. The continental army major general baron johann dekalb. 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. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the. George weedon was born in late 1734 in westmoreland county, virginia.
The continental army established the hospitals at valley forge in december 1777. Greene s fine support was likewise generally approved. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army. Tomorrow being the day appointed for opening the market at the stone chimney pickett, the army is desired to take notice of the same.
Revolutionary war archaeology at valley forge, pennsylvania. Weedon s valley forge orderly book is the primary source of information about health conditions within the camp. 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 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. George weedon was born in westmoreland county, virginia, to george and sarah weedon in late 1734. 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.
While at the valley forge encampment he lived with the stephens family in their farmhouse. Making my quarters good at genl weedons where i dined with a british officer, capt. He shows numerous times in general weedons orderly book for various duties and signed an oath of allegiance to the united states while there. 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. Fifth regiment general stevens brigade, william crawford was promoted to lieutenantcolonel. I76i78return of the 3d virginia regiment of foot in the service of the united colonies, commanded by col. 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. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902 weedon, george on.
Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list required by genl. The philadelphia campaign had left the virginia line in shambles, depleting both men and supplies. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under the command of genl. Weedons valley forge orderly book is the primary source of health conditions within the camp. Every monday morning regimental surgeons are to make returns to the surgeon genl. A guide to the george weedon papers, 17761789 weedon. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902. A brigadier general in the continental army, george weedon served under the immediate command of his fellow virginian george washington from, 1776 until 1778. 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. 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. At valley forge, washington appointed general mcintosh the command of the north carolina brigade. American revolution 2nd virginia regiment revwartalk. Varnums quarters is mentioned a number of times in general weedons orderly book.
From the description of orderly book, 17771778, kept at valley forge. Valley forge orderly book hardcover february 22, 2019 by george weedon author 5. Valley forge, coryells ferry, cranberry, manalapan, freehold, englishtown, brunswick landing. The continental army as reorganized at valley forge. 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. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental armydescribing battles of brandywine. 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. In other instances the commander was never at valley forge at all glover and learned. Private abraham frantz in the germanamerican battalion in. George weedon, camp at john fushees, november 5, 1776. 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. 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. Doctor did you wash your hands heal info to comsumers manage. Valley forge to their different counties, february i6, i776.
Weedon, george, 17341793 social networks and archival. Head qxjabtebs at the valley fobge wednesday jany 14 1778. 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. 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 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. In the weedons brigade orderly book, dated may 2, 1778, was written, while we are. 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 bookhis record of orders including the neshaminy encampment and battle plansfrom valley forge remains in the. 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.
Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon. The following bibliography specifies all continental army orderly books which. 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. Weedon served as a lieutenant under george washington in the french and indian war, mainly assigned to garrison duty in western. 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. 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. History of valley forge encampment by henry woodman, 1850. George weedon orderly book american philosophical society. Physicians and surgeons with washington at valley forge.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Orderly book of major william heth of the third virginia regiment, may 15 july 1, 1777. 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. Weedons orderly book includes the following additional order at this point. Significant leaders during the american revolution 1849. Did you know that small pox innoculation was not discovered. James mitchell varnum, a lawyer of rhode island, was a general during part of the revolutionary war. Of the continental army under command of general george washington 1902 george weedon on. Weedon s valley forge orderly book is the primary source of health conditions within the camp. 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.
Selected orders from general weedon s orderly book, valley forge, 177778. By february 1, 1778, the number of incapacitated had increased to 3,989. 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. Full text of valley forge orderly book of general george. 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. 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. Weedon resigned before the end of the encampment and the last entry in his orderly book is dated the 7th may. George weedon 17341793 was an american soldier during the revolutionary war from fredericksburg, colony of virginia. Describing the events of the battles of brandywine, warren. A fredericksburg innkeeper and prewar acquaintance of washington, he served in the french and indian war, rising to captain. After weedons marriage to catherin, he took over operations of the tavern, under the name weedons tavern. The story of valley forge through the new england magazine.
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. George weedons orderly book continues with a passage taken from the general orders of 12 nov. Feb 04, 2020 the continental army as reorganized at valley forge. He was characterized in 1774 by an english visitor as very active in blowing the seeds of sedition. The commander and chief directed that divine service would be performed every sunday at 11 oclock. Of general george weedon of the continental army under command of gen. Quarterlies of the tredyffrineasttown history club. Full text of valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl. Valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl.
Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list required by gen. 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. 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. He served as a brigadier general in the continental army and later in the virginia militia. 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.
Most brigades were named for their commander, although in some cases the commander was present only part of the time weedon and huntington. Complaints having been made by the surgeons of hospitals that the sick are often sent to him without a list. A brigade in the continental army was composed of several regiments from the same state or region. The original orderly book is located at the american philosophical society.
From general weedons orderly book, which was a record of events at valley forge, we quote as follows under date of february 8, 1778. A report dated december 23 recorded 2,898 men sick or unfit for duty. Title valley forge orderly book of general george weedon of the continental army under command of genl. Forgotten warriors of the american revolutionary war. Weedon, george, 17341793 social networks and archival context. Orderly book of major william heth of the third virginia.
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