Washington’s Headquarters
Introduction
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General George Washington arrived back in his home state of Virginia in mid-September. After paying a visit to his family at Mount Vernon, he established his headquarters here—situated between the American and French lines. He spent much of his time here between visiting the front lines and conferring with his French allies.
Images
George Washington's Camp Chest containing tin plates and platters, tin pots with detachable wooden handles, glass containers for condiments such as salt, pepper, and sugar, knives and forks with dyed black ivory handles, a tinder box, candle stand, and folding gridiron.
Backstory and Context
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Washington could commonly be found amid his army. He inspected many of his regiments in formal parades. “General Washington Arrived,” noted Lt. Ebenezer Denny of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, on 14 September 1781. “Our brigade was paraded to receive him. Officers all pay their respects. He stands in the door, takes every man by the hand. The officers all pass in, receiving his salute, and shake hands. This is the first time I have seen the General.” Washington could also be found on the front lines, such as when he visited the Sappers and Miners on the night they were digging the first parallel, surprising many when they realized the cloaked officer was “his excellency.”
Sources
https://allthingsliberty.com/2020/04/what-they-saw-and-did-at-yorktowns-redoubts-9-and-10/
National Museum of American History