George Washington Papers

General Orders, 29 December 1782

Head Quarters. Newburgh Sunday December 29th 1782

Parole Turnbridge.
Countersigns Utrecht, Woodford
For the day Tomorrow Lieutenant Colo. Mellen.
Major Trescot
For duty tomorrow the 3d Massachusetts regiment.

A General courtmartial whereof Colonel Putnam is appointed President, will assemble at the Presidents quarters tomorrow morning for the trial of Major Reid and such persons as may come before them; Lieutenant Colonel Hull—Major Lansdale—Two Captains from the Jersey: Two from the York, one from the Hampshire, two from the 1st Massachusetts two from the 2d and one from the 3d Brigades to attend as members.

After orders

Major Gibbs is appointed officer of the day tomorrow vice Lieutenant Colonel Mellen.

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