I am now convinced, beyond a doubt that unless some great and capital change
suddenly takes place... this Army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these
three things. Starve, dissolve, or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best
manner they can; rest assured Sir this is not an exaggerated picture.
-General George Washington, letter to the Continental Congress, December 23,
1777
Which of the following prompted General Washington to write this letter?

- A shortage of continental soldiers to maintain the siege of Yorktown

- The high number of casualties suffered during the Battle of Bunker Hill

- Low morale after the British army captured New York City

- Concern for the Continental troops during the winter at Valley Forge