In later years, General Wayne was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army by President Washington to subdue the Indians in the northwest territory. Click on the image above to see a larger version.
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4, 1777: the Battle of Germantown. Wayne wrote a letter to his wife in which
he gave the following comment about the battle: "Upon the whole it was a
Glorious day — Our men are in the Spirits — and I am confident we shall give
them a total defeat the next Action; which is at no great distance." The
battle actually was a loss for the Americans, who were actually on the verge
of victory. The army retreated to the west, camping at White Marsh, Gulph
Mills and eventually Valley Forge on December 19th. Wayne sent numerous
appeals during the encampment to the Pennsylvania authorities, without
results. It wasn't until April that Wayne received a favorable reply.
Although Waynes' home was but a few miles from Valley Forge, he preferred to
take up residence closer to the encampment, so he moved in with his cousin,
Mrs. Joseph Walker and her husband. (Opposite Pulaski's Quarters on the
south side of Walker Road.) In later years, General Wayne was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army by President Washington to subdue the Indians in the northwest territory. Click on the image above to see a larger version. |
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| General Wayne and his troops had to get cattle from anywhere they could including taking them at gunpoint to keep the troops fed. Here is a depiction of the troops keeping cattle in a temporary corral. Click on the image above to see a larger version. |
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| General Wayne became so successful at gathering cattle that his nickname was the "Drover". Click on the image above to see a larger version. |