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............I'm so interested in him ad his history........but I a little stuck.!!!!!!!!
Answer
In his initial address to the troops when he took charge in Massachusetts, he laid out several goals.
The first order of business was to get organized.
"Exact returns to be made by the proper Officers of all the Provisions Ordnance, Ordnance Stores, Powder, Lead working Tools of all kinds, Tents, Camp Kettles, and all other Stores under their respective care, belonging to the Armies at Roxbury and Cambridge. The commanding Officer of each Regiment to make a return of the number of blankets wanted to compleat every Man with one at least."
Next he addresses discipline:
"It is required and expected that exact discipline be observed, and due Subordination prevail thro' the whole Army, as a Failure in these most essential points must necessarily produce extreme Hazard, Disorder and Confusion; and end in shameful disappointment and disgrace. The General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the Government of the army, which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkeness; And in like manner requires and expects, of all Officers, and Soldiers, not engaged on actual duty, a punctual attendance on divine Service, to implore the blessings of heaven upon the means used for our safety and defence."
Then he addressed hygiene
"All Officers are required and expected to pay diligent Attention to keep their Men neat and clean; to visit them often at their quarters, and inculcate upon them the necessity of cleanliness, as essential to their health and service. They are particularly to see, that they have Straw to lay on, if to be had, and to make it known if they are destitute of this article. They are also to take care that Necessarys be provided in the Camps and frequently filled up to prevent their being offensive and unhealthy."
Then he addressed unity in the troops.
Another thing that Washington did that was critical was a unification of all of the different colony's soldiers. In the beginning they all pretty much looked at their colony the way we would look at our country. In fact they often called it their "country". This was important to avoid fighting and jealousies between soldiers from separate colonies. Here is how he addressed it.
"The Continental Congress having now taken all the Troops of the several Colonies, which have been raised, or which may be hereafter raised for the support and defence of the Liberties of America; into their Pay and Service. They are now the Troops of the UNITED PROVINCES of North America; and it is hoped that all Distinctions of Colonies will be laid aside; so that one and the same Spirit may animate the whole, and the only Contest be, who shall render, on this great and trying occasion, the most essential service to the Great and common cause in which we are all engaged."
This may have been his most valuable contribution to the Continental Army as well as the country as a whole. It was the officer and soldiers who went home and taught this unification principle by example and because of their experience. This was a lesson that all of the colonies/states needed to learn in order to survive as the United States. If not for this concept being developed we might still be 13 different countries on the eastern seaboard at best.
One of the answers here that disparaged Washington as an incompetent general and a selfish glory seeking individual was way off the mark. He was not a perfect person. He was like yo and I but he was a great man with great character that was largely responsible for getting the US through the Revolution.
Also, if you read the book he recommended you should know that he could not have gotten such a negative opinion from reading "His Excellency".
Having said that I can wholeheartedly recommend this book as well for someone who wants to delve a little deeper into his life.
In his initial address to the troops when he took charge in Massachusetts, he laid out several goals.
The first order of business was to get organized.
"Exact returns to be made by the proper Officers of all the Provisions Ordnance, Ordnance Stores, Powder, Lead working Tools of all kinds, Tents, Camp Kettles, and all other Stores under their respective care, belonging to the Armies at Roxbury and Cambridge. The commanding Officer of each Regiment to make a return of the number of blankets wanted to compleat every Man with one at least."
Next he addresses discipline:
"It is required and expected that exact discipline be observed, and due Subordination prevail thro' the whole Army, as a Failure in these most essential points must necessarily produce extreme Hazard, Disorder and Confusion; and end in shameful disappointment and disgrace. The General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the Government of the army, which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkeness; And in like manner requires and expects, of all Officers, and Soldiers, not engaged on actual duty, a punctual attendance on divine Service, to implore the blessings of heaven upon the means used for our safety and defence."
Then he addressed hygiene
"All Officers are required and expected to pay diligent Attention to keep their Men neat and clean; to visit them often at their quarters, and inculcate upon them the necessity of cleanliness, as essential to their health and service. They are particularly to see, that they have Straw to lay on, if to be had, and to make it known if they are destitute of this article. They are also to take care that Necessarys be provided in the Camps and frequently filled up to prevent their being offensive and unhealthy."
Then he addressed unity in the troops.
Another thing that Washington did that was critical was a unification of all of the different colony's soldiers. In the beginning they all pretty much looked at their colony the way we would look at our country. In fact they often called it their "country". This was important to avoid fighting and jealousies between soldiers from separate colonies. Here is how he addressed it.
"The Continental Congress having now taken all the Troops of the several Colonies, which have been raised, or which may be hereafter raised for the support and defence of the Liberties of America; into their Pay and Service. They are now the Troops of the UNITED PROVINCES of North America; and it is hoped that all Distinctions of Colonies will be laid aside; so that one and the same Spirit may animate the whole, and the only Contest be, who shall render, on this great and trying occasion, the most essential service to the Great and common cause in which we are all engaged."
This may have been his most valuable contribution to the Continental Army as well as the country as a whole. It was the officer and soldiers who went home and taught this unification principle by example and because of their experience. This was a lesson that all of the colonies/states needed to learn in order to survive as the United States. If not for this concept being developed we might still be 13 different countries on the eastern seaboard at best.
One of the answers here that disparaged Washington as an incompetent general and a selfish glory seeking individual was way off the mark. He was not a perfect person. He was like yo and I but he was a great man with great character that was largely responsible for getting the US through the Revolution.
Also, if you read the book he recommended you should know that he could not have gotten such a negative opinion from reading "His Excellency".
Having said that I can wholeheartedly recommend this book as well for someone who wants to delve a little deeper into his life.
Best route across america from Boston to San Francisco to San Diego???
Philip W
We're heading from Boston to San Diego via San Francisco in the middle of September and would like some advice on the best, most scenic route to take. We have about 2 weeks to do it and want to see some amazing sights while still making good progress.
Also, what is the best way to accommodate ourselves on the journey. We were thinking camping to save costs (and for the experience) and a motel every few nights for comfort. What is the best way to do this? Phone ahead as we go? Is it possible to camp next to the highway, not in a campsite? What is the average cost of a Motel or 1 tent at a campsite...?
Thanks in advance for any feedback :)
Answer
I could probably spend all night answering this question.
To start, it depends on whether you go in summer of winter. In Sept its still warm around the country so I would definately take a northerly route.
Catch I-90 and maybe stop over at Niagara Falls (take a side trip to Toronto if you have the time). From NF continue down through London, Canada, and on to Detroit to pick up 90 again. Its an interesting route. Then over past Chi-town via 90 again and on to S Dak. Think about Mt Rushmore while youre there but definately head over into Yellowstone Natl Park. Drop down from Billings and into the east entrance.
Trust me on this, if you see nothing else, go to Yellowstone and try to spend a few days there. It is far and away the best, most amazing, destination in the hemisphere, probably the world, and you will suffer great anguish if you pass it up!
You can camp there but you should probably make camping reservations before you leave home because its very popular in summer.
When you leave, exit Yellowstone to the North and drive through Montana, Idaho and Washington state, on I-90. If you go this way you really will thank me for it later. It is a wonderful route and will further open your eyes.
In Wa, catch US 101 and drive south to San Francisco, much better than I-5. Better still, in Ca catch Pacific Coast Highway below Eureka (Ca 1) and ride that into SF, and it will be the trip of a lifetime. Ca 1 continues down to LA. Enjoy it.
Inexpensive motels can be found all along the way, especially as you get further west, as well as campsites. KOA is a nationwide campground chain that will rent you either a tent or a space to park and pitch.
There are so-called Rest Areas periodically all along the Interstates and overnight car-camping is completely permitted. They are checked by highway patrols and are usually completely safe, lots of people, truckers and tourists, use them to overnight. Usually there are cookout grills so bring charcoal and burgers.
Motel 6, Motel 8 and lots of others are clean and cheap with lots of hot water and pool. Figure on $40 for a night, more or less, and they often give discounts for things like AARP or AAA.
Plan to average 300 miles a day. I know you can do more and sometimes you'll have to, but this allows breathing room.
If you are wondering about a return, consider southern I-10, especially in winter. Catch I-95 and drive the eastern seaboard to Boston. Good luck and have a fun trip!
I could probably spend all night answering this question.
To start, it depends on whether you go in summer of winter. In Sept its still warm around the country so I would definately take a northerly route.
Catch I-90 and maybe stop over at Niagara Falls (take a side trip to Toronto if you have the time). From NF continue down through London, Canada, and on to Detroit to pick up 90 again. Its an interesting route. Then over past Chi-town via 90 again and on to S Dak. Think about Mt Rushmore while youre there but definately head over into Yellowstone Natl Park. Drop down from Billings and into the east entrance.
Trust me on this, if you see nothing else, go to Yellowstone and try to spend a few days there. It is far and away the best, most amazing, destination in the hemisphere, probably the world, and you will suffer great anguish if you pass it up!
You can camp there but you should probably make camping reservations before you leave home because its very popular in summer.
When you leave, exit Yellowstone to the North and drive through Montana, Idaho and Washington state, on I-90. If you go this way you really will thank me for it later. It is a wonderful route and will further open your eyes.
In Wa, catch US 101 and drive south to San Francisco, much better than I-5. Better still, in Ca catch Pacific Coast Highway below Eureka (Ca 1) and ride that into SF, and it will be the trip of a lifetime. Ca 1 continues down to LA. Enjoy it.
Inexpensive motels can be found all along the way, especially as you get further west, as well as campsites. KOA is a nationwide campground chain that will rent you either a tent or a space to park and pitch.
There are so-called Rest Areas periodically all along the Interstates and overnight car-camping is completely permitted. They are checked by highway patrols and are usually completely safe, lots of people, truckers and tourists, use them to overnight. Usually there are cookout grills so bring charcoal and burgers.
Motel 6, Motel 8 and lots of others are clean and cheap with lots of hot water and pool. Figure on $40 for a night, more or less, and they often give discounts for things like AARP or AAA.
Plan to average 300 miles a day. I know you can do more and sometimes you'll have to, but this allows breathing room.
If you are wondering about a return, consider southern I-10, especially in winter. Catch I-95 and drive the eastern seaboard to Boston. Good luck and have a fun trip!
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