Tag: Albigence Waldo

  • Valley Forge: Diary of Albigence Waldo (1777-1778)

    Valley Forge: Diary of Albigence Waldo (1777-1778)

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    “EXTREME DIFFICULTIES” by James Still, ©2018, RetraceOurSteps.com (Jan. 1, 2018) — Albigence Waldo was an army surgeon at Valley Forge.  Disease, especially smallpox, was one of the most dangerous enemies for Washington’s army.  John Adams noted, “Disease has destroyed Ten Men for Us, where the Sword of the Enemy has killed one.”  Of the 11,000…