1Council of War, 8 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
At a Council of War held at Head Quarters October 8th 1775. Present His Excelly having on the 5th Instt proposed sundry Questions in Writing to each of the Members of the Council now requested their Opinion on the several Matters referred to their Consideration. 1st What Number of Men are sufficient for a Winters Campaign? Unanimously agreed, that the Army ought not to consist of less than...