This volume of Washington's correspondence collects his writing and letters he received during two months of the army's stay at Valley Forge. The letters address topics like the scarcity of supplies, the forthcoming summer campaign, the readiness of the troops, training, absenteeism, reforms of the officer corps, negotiations with the British, Loyalists, and the alliance with France. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)