More interesting ti d bits sent by a friend. ��������������������������������������� Sandra Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 37, Number 1 (January 1913) VALLEY FORGE HEADQUARTERS.�€”The following extracts from theaccount book of Thomas Yorke, son-in-law of Thomas Potts, the Ironmaster, and in 1760 a merchant in Philadelphia, which book is now in my possession, shows to some extent the famishing and manner of life in the house at Valley Forge occupied by Washington as his headquarters in the Winter of 1777 and 1778. At the time these articles were supplied the building of the house had just been completed. 2 mo. 1st, 1760. John Potts, Jun. to Sundry Accounts. To Thomas Yorke for a piece of White Russia Sheeting ��5 To cash for A large Copper Sauce pann 15 shillings A small Do. 8 shillings A pr. Brass Candlesticks 15 shillings A pair Rose Blanketts 46 shillings 6 China Bowles 23 shillings 6 pence A pr. of Snuffers 2 shillings 6 pence A Brush 2 shillings 9 pence. A pr. Iron Candlesticks 2 shillings 2 China Bowles 5 shillings 3 Saucers 2 shillings 3 pence A Looking Glass 54 shillings A dozen Knives & Forks 7 shillings 6 yds of Draper 11 shillings A Blankett 14 shillings 6 pewter Dishes 52 shillings A dozen Plates 32 shillings 6 hardmettle porringers 15 shillings A dozen spoons 6 shillings A trunck 18 shillings A Cotton Counterpane 57 shillings �� dozen Chairs 40 shillings 3 Galls, of Spirit 22 shillings 3 silver spoons 66 shillings 10 pence A Bedsted 40 shillings & Fire Shovel and Tongs 10 shillings. Sent By Borick Pickell to Mt. Joy Forge. 14 of 2 Mo. 1760 John Potts Junr. to Cash For 4 pewter Dishes wt. 15 ct. 3 oz. at 2 shillings 1-10-5 A dozen Hardmettle plaites 1-10SAML. W. PENNYPACKER.