The <span>name given to the British practice of taking americans sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British army was "impressment," since the British were "pressing" the Americans into service. </span>
Suppose you had been Joseph Plumb Martin at Yorktown. What would you like to have told
General Washington about your experiences in the war? What emotions would you have
shared with him? Express your ideas in a short letter that the soldier might have written to
the general. Your letter should clearly describe experiences and emotions related to the war.
Be sure to use correct letter format and correct spelling and grammar.
