I heartily wish the money had arrived sooner that the militia might have been paid as soon as their time of service expired. The disappointment has given them great uneasiness, and they are gone home much dissatisfied, nor have I been without severe
complaints from the other troops on the same account.
-George Washington, letter to the president of Congress, April 4, 1776
According to the except, colonial forces, in contrast to British forces, sometimes fought
OA. in unsanitary conditions.
OB. alongside mercenaries.
Oc. under poor leadership.
OD. without receiving pay.