Did the British Unleash Biological Warfare Against Washington's Troops?

Did the British unleash biological warfare against Washington's troops?

George Washington had a problem in the winter of 1777. Smallpox was devastating the already undermanned Continental Army, and much-needed new recruits were being quarantined for a month as a precautionary measure. In addition, Washington had intelligence that the British had devised a scheme to infect more troops.

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