George Washington Papers

General Orders, 17 October 1781

Head Quarters Before York Wednesday October 17. 1781

Parole Philadelphia
Countersigns Chester Wilmington

For the Trenches tomorrow

Major General Lincoln

Brigadier General Clinton

Major General Lincoln’s division will mount in the trenches tomorrow.

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    General Orders, 17 October 1781
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    Washington, George
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    17 October 1781

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