Food Animals of the Continental Army at Valley Forge and Morristown

1964 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley J. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Bos Taurus ◽  
The State ◽  
Continental Army ◽  
Food Animals ◽  
Valley Forge

AbstractRecent excavations of fireplace hearths at the Revolutionary campsites of General Washington's army at the National Historical Park at Morristown, New Jersey, and at the State Park at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, have been responsible for the recovery of a quantity of bones of food animals (Bos taurus). These remains are discussed and compared with the dietary reports made by soldiers of the time. A crudely made strap-iron grill, used by the men at Morristown in 1778, is figured.

scholarly journals Hills, Huts, and Horse-Teams: The New Jersey Environment and Continental Army Winter Encampments, 1778-1780

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Steven Elliott
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
American Revolution ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Continental Army ◽  
War Of Independence ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
Valley Forge ◽  
Mountain Home

<p><em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">New Jersey’s role as a base for the Continental Army during the War of Independence has played an important part in the state’s understanding of its role in the American Revolution, and continues to shape the state’s image as the “Cockpit of the Revolution,” and “Crossroads of the American Revolution” today. This article uncovers how and why the Continental Army decided to place the bulk of its forces in northern New Jersey for two consecutive winters during the war.  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Unlike the more renowned Valley Forge winter quarters, neither New Jersey encampment has received significant scholarly attention, and most works that have covered the topic have presumed the state’s terrain offered obvious strategic advantages for an army on the defensive.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article offers a new interpretation, emphasizing the army’s logistical needs including forage for its animals and timber supplies for constructing winter shelters.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">The availability of these resources, rather than easily defended rough terrain or close-proximity to friendly civilians, led Washington and his staff to make northern New Jersey its mountain home for much of the war.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span><span style="font-size: medium;">By highlighting the role of the environment in shaping military strategy, this article adds to our understanding of New Jersey’s crucial role in the American struggle for independence.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span></span></em></p>

Advancements in the Management of Dredged Material in the State of New Jersey

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas A. Gaffney ◽  
Edward S. Gorleski ◽  
Genevieve Boehm Clifton
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
The State ◽  
Dredged Material

TWELVE-SPOTTED ASPARAGUS BEETLE IN CONNECTICUT

1903 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 188-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. E. Britton
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Introduced Species ◽  
The State ◽  
New Haven ◽  
Male And Female

Crioceris12-punctata, Linn, is an introduced species, and has been working northward from Maryland, according to Professor J.B. Smith, who some time ago informed me that it was present in New Jersey, and would in time reach Connecticut. The first speciment recorded from the State was taken by a student assistant June, 16th, 1902, who collected a single speciment on asparagus upon the Station grounds in New Haven. On May 23rd, 1903, I took male and female specimens from the same locality. We may now expect this species to become thoroughly established here as a pest of asparagus, beetle, C. asparagi, Linn.

Beshada v. Johns-Manville Products Corp.: The Function of State of the Art Evidence in Strict Products Liability

1984 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Berman
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Strict Liability ◽  
The State ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Products Liability ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Liability Claims

AbstractIn Beshada v. Johns-Manville Products Corp., the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a state of the art defense is unavailable in cases brought under a theory of strict liability for failure to warn. The court indicated that asbestos producers may be held liable for their products' harms even if the health hazards of asbestos were unknown and not discoverable when the products were marketed. In a subsequent case, the New Jersey court held that state of the art evidence is relevant to whether a product is defective. This Case Comment examines these different uses of knowledge evidence in the disposition of products liability cases. It contends that manufacturers should not be held liable for unknowable risks. The Comment concludes that the state of the art defense establishes a logical limit on strict liability and promotes efficient resolution of products liability claims.

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