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Washington’s Desperate Letter–September 24, 1776
George Washington was a practical man, and he realized that without a standing army, he wouldn’t stand a chance against the British. Sure, it’s good to have motivated people who are passionate about the cause, but when they have setbacks, they’re more likely to bail out, and that’s exactly what he was facing once the […] The post Washington’s Desperate Letter–September 24, 1776 appeared first on 250 and Counting.
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