Quote by Anthony Wayne

I shall begin my march for Camp tomorrow morning. It was not in my power to move until I could procure shoes for the troops almost barefoot.

I shall begin my march for Camp tomorrow morning. It was not

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker, most likely a military commander, is planning to start a march towards a camp the following morning. However, they were unable to commence the journey before due to the lack of proper footwear for their troops. The quote highlights the practical concern of providing essential supplies, such as shoes, to ensure the comfort and readiness of the soldiers for the upcoming campaign.

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