George Washington Papers

General Orders, 12 February 1777

General Orders

Head-Quarters, Morristown, Feby 12th 1777.

Parole: Effingham.Countersign: Essex.

The Adjutants of regiments will in future be more punctual in sending their men to the General Parade that are for duty; As all the Guards may be relieved at the appointed hour of nine o’Clock; a neglect of this sort will not be hereafter overlooked.

Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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