George WashingtonThe reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in. As the American Civil War is considered to be the bloodiest war in American history, the writer of this quote was right to be concerned about his military men. He was worried that they would think that they were in a comfortable position because he had tried to keep their spirits up, even though they were in a very dangerous situation.
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