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Camp during the winter that was 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Made up of Quaker farms with promises of food and shelter. “THESE are the times that try men’s souls.” I would stay for my country!!! (DOC A) I don’t blame people for being scared of the numbers (illness & deaths), but it’s not like EVERYBODY died. Only about 20% of people died from illness. (DOC C) They had sooo many reasons to be disgusted and miserable yet they still had a cheerful vibe. They were even (surprisingly) healthy. They were expected to suffer yet they still have spirit. (DOC D) Those lame summer soldiers and sunshine patriots that all left because they couldn’t handle it. The things we get easily are the things that we don’t appreciate as much. This was not

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