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This week episode 2006, George Washington in Philadelphia.

Last week I covered the issues facing the Continental Congress over the winter of 1778-79.

The government was facing problems and divisions not only from the Silas Dean

investigations but also chronic shortages for the Army and disputes over

due strategies.

General Washington traveled to Philadelphia to consult with Congress on some of these matters.

This week I want to focus on Washington's visit to Philadelphia during this important time.

On December 21st, 1778, General Washington left the Army under the command of Major General

William Alexander, also known as Lord Sterling.

He noted to Sterling that Congress had requested his attendance and that he would be gone for

a few days.

After a hard 60-mile ride, Washington arrived in Philadelphia on the evening of December 22nd.

A local newspaper noted his arrival.

Quote, too great for pomp, and as if fond of the plain and respectable rank of a free and independent

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