My wife Jane, I am very sorry I had to run from home to join the army, masquerading myself as a boy, but it is something I had to do. As you know, most of my friends left for the army and I had to follow the trend. I thought I had what it takes to serve in the Continental Army, but I think I made the wrong decision. It is winter and we have camped at Valley Forge. You know how I manage through the winter, but the condition we are currently in has made life difficult for me. There are no supplies, no food, clothes or anything coming our way. We have no shoes and uniforms, and the little we have are rugs that are likely to fall off soon. I pity other soldiers because mine is tattered, but I consider it better than what they have. It is difficult