George Washington Papers

General Orders, 28 April 1779

General Orders

Head-Quarters Middle-Brook Wednesday April 28th 79.

Parole Lewis-XVIC. Signs Washington.

Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following general order: “A Sub—Serjt & twenty R[ank] & File from the 2nd pennsylvania Brigade for Fatigue—Tomorrow.” (orderly book, 22 Dec. 1778–26 June 1779, DNA: RG 93, Orderly Books, 1775–1783, vol. 28).

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