Now Washington found his own people doing the same thing.
Militia officers, themselves, "generally" as he said, "of the lowest class of the people," not only stole but incited their men to steal.

It was easy to plunder under the plea that the owner of the property was a Tory, whether open or concealed, and Washington wrote that the waste and theft were "beyond all conception." There were shirkers claiming exemption from military service on the ground that they were doing necessary service as civilians.

Washington needed maps to plan his intricate movements and could not get them.

Smallpox was devastating his army and causing losses heavier than those from the enemy.

When pay day came there was usually no money.