12061General Orders, 7 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief orders and directs that Captures of Provisions actually going into Philadelphia must be made under the Eye and by the approbation of a Commissioned officer and no Forfeitures otherwise will take place: Provisions so taken will be for the benefit of the Captors & an authentic Certificate of their being properly taken, from the officers commanding parties and delivered to...
12062General Orders, 4 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court-Martial held by order of Major General McDougall in the Highlands the 19th of June last, Colonel Greaton President, Lieutenant Torey [Ivory] Holland of Colonel Putnam’s regiment was tried for “Encouraging a Prisoner at Terry town to make his escape on the 22nd of March last, it being unbecoming the character of an officer and gentleman,” found not guilty and acquitted with...
12063General Orders, 26 October 1776 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Ebenezer Huntington is to assist the Adjutant General in regulating the duties, and details of Genl Heath’s division, ’till further orders. An Aide-De-Camp from each Major General, is to attend at Head-Quarters, at twelve o’clock, every day, to receive the General Orders—he is to see that the Brigade Majors execute them in the division. An Orderly Serjeant from each Brigade, of General...
12064General Orders, 23 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
Col. James Reed’s, Nixon’s, Poor’s, Prescot’s, Arnold’s, and Baldwins Regiments, are the first to march, under Brigadier Genl Sullivan; they are to be ready at a moment’s warng—The General flatters himself that the commanding Officer of each of these, and the other Corps, will exert themselves (as they are going to join the Troops of other Colonies) in sprucing up their men, that they may look...
12065General Orders, 25 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Angell[,] Brigade Major Ogden Major Thomas L. Moore is appointed a Member of the General Court Martial whereof Colonel Butler is President vice Major Edwards going on Command. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On the evening of this date, GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote to Brig. Gen. Henry Knox from headquarters: “The General desires that 750 of the...
12066General Orders, 26 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief has the pleasure to inform the Army that the Continental Frigates, Queen of France, Warren & Ranger have captured the british ship Jason of 20 Guns—the Ship Maria of 16 Guns—the Brigantines Patriot, Frederick, Bachelor, and John and the Schooners Hibernia & Chance bound from New-York to Georgia with large quantities of goods, stores, provisions &c. with four field and...
12067General Orders, 4 March 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following general orders: “1 C[aptain] 2 S[ubalterns] 3 S[ergeants] & 50 R[ank] & F[ile] from the 2nd Maryland Brigade for fatigue Tomorrow to parade at 9 oClock in the morning. “The Clothier Genls Guard to be augmented with 8 privates from Genl Scotts Brigade—A Sub: from Genl Muhlenberg’s...
12068General Orders, 26 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Various opinions prevailing in the 9th Virginia Battalion, respecting the Rank of several of the officers in it, Major Genl Stephen will inquire into their respective claims, and state their Ranks agreeable to justice and seniority; of which he will make report. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12069General Orders, 26 May 1777 (Washington Papers)
It being omitted (thro’ mistake) in the Orders of the 22nd Instant, to mention the Brigadiers that command in Major General Lord Stirling’s division—Brigadier Genl Conway takes command of the 3rd 6th 9th and 12th Pennsylva Regts and Col. Spencer’s regiment, which compose his brigade—And Genl Maxwell of the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th Jersey regiments, which form his brigade. Peter Tarling Esqr: is...
12070Circular to State Executives, 10 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency will, I presume, have received before this reaches you, an Act of Congress of the 4th of last Month, calling on the several States for specific quantities of fresh and salt Provisions—Flour, Salt, and Rum, for the Army, and directing all of the above articles except the fresh Meat, to be collected, and deposited at such places in each of the States, as should be judg’d most...
12071General Orders, 29 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Lt Col. Brooks B.Q.M. 2d Massa. Brigade The Hampshire Battalion gives the Guards. The Commander in Chief has the pleasure to lay before the Army an Extract of a Letter he has received since the publication of the orders of yesterday from his Excellency the president of Congress. Philadelphia 23d March 83 Sir 9 o’clock p.m. "Your Excellency will give me the utmost credit,...
12072General Orders, 26 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Captains, or commanding Officers of the Militia Companies, are to have their pay Abstracts ready by the first of February, in Order for payment: The General having borrowed as much Money, as will answer this purpose, rather than suffer them to return without. In making up the Pay Abstracts, the following method is to be observed, upon one Side of an entire Sheet of paper is to be the Roll...
12073General Orders, 3 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
All soldiers before they are discharged from the service are to receive their full pay; Should the regimental Pay-Masters not have Money in their hands to answer the purpose they are to apply to the Deputy Pay-Master General, who will advance them the necessary sums on an estimate for one month. At a Division Court-Martial held by order of Major General St Clair in camp West-Point Octr 28th...
12074General Orders, 15 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
Brigadiers, and Colonels commanding Brigades, are directed to order fatigue parties from their respective Corps, for the purpose of cutting, and cording Wood: The Quarter Masters will order Waggons allotted to their Brigades, to bring it in, and will see it equally distributed amongst the troops of their brigade: This is intended to prevent the burning of fence-rails, which the General...
12075General Orders, 1 February 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12076General Orders, 5 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Colonel H. Jackson. For Duty the 6th Massachusetts regiment. At the General Courtmartial whereof Colo. Micheal Jackson is president the following soldiers were tried viz. Henry Burk of the 6th Massachusetts regiment For desertion found guilty in breach of Article 1 section 6th of the rules and articles of war, and sentenced to receive One hundred lashes on his naked back;...
12077General Orders, 20 February 1778 (Washington Papers)
At a board of General Officers held Feby 19th 1778—to take into Consideration the promotion of Majr Michael Ryan and after having heard the reasons for and against it, are of opinion that his promotion to the Rank of Major in 10th Pennsylvania Regimt is irregular. The Commander in Chief is therefore obliged to suspend the appointment of Major Ryan in the said Regiment. The same board likewise...
12078General Orders, 13 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12079General Orders, 2 September 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Replying to a letter from Col. Richard Butler, which has not been found, GW wrote to Butler on this date from headquarters: “I have recd yours of yesterday—You may be assured that the several matters mentioned in it shall be duly attended to, and my determination communicated, as soon as I have properly considered the different points referred to me” ( Df , in...
12080Return of the American Forces in New Jersey, 15 March 1777 (Washington Papers)
Return of Continental Troops under the command of his Excellency General Washington at the different Posts in the State of New Jersey. 15th March 1777. Posts Regiments Rank & File fit for duty Morris Town Parts of pennsylvania Regts 46 Bound Brook 8th pennsylva 342 Princetown Capt Yates from Maryland 49 1 Compy Colo. Martin’s Jersey 35 Colo. Shreves 200 Chatham Colo. Wards to serve to 15th May 235
12081General Orders, 1 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the Day Tomorrow Major General Parsons Lieutenant Colonel Sherman For Picquet Major Morrell Inspector Robinson At a General Court Martial whereof Colonel Putnam is President. Micajah Fay a Soldier in the 5th Massachusetts regiment, and William Connor a soldier of the 3d Massachusetts regiment, both charged with "Desertion" were tried and found guilty of a breach of Article 1st Section 6th...
12082[Diary entry: 22 August 1781] (Washington Papers)
22d. 23d. 24th. & 25th. Employed in transporting the French Army, its baggage & Stores over the river. On 23 Aug., GW and Rochambeau visited West Point ( CROMOT DU BOURG [Marie François Joseph Maxime, Baron Cromot du Bourg]. “Diary of a French Officer, 1781.” Magazine of American History with Notes and Queries 4 (1880): 205–14, 293–308, 376–85, 441–52; 7 (1881): 283–95. , 307).
12083General Orders, 20 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12084General Orders, 30 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
The celebration of the birth of the Dauphin of France which was to have taken place this day is Postponed till Tommorrow the 31st Instant. After Orders. 30th May 82. The tenth Massachusetts Regiment is to go into Tents as soon as possible on the most convenient grounds, near Nellsons Point. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
12085[Diary entry: 25 September 1781] (Washington Papers)
25th. Admiral de Barras having Joined the Count de Grasse with the Squadron and Transports from Rhode Island, & the latter with some Frigates being sent to Baltimore for the remr. of the French army arrived this day at the usual port of debarkation above the College Creek and began to land the Troops from them.
12086General Orders, 5 April 1778 (Washington Papers)
On monday 6 oClock in the morning the North Carolina Brigade to send a non commissioned officer & ten Privates to relieve his Excellency’s Guard for two hours only. The Brigade Inspectors, the Brigade Majors and all the Adjutants of the Army are to attend on the Grand Parade tomorrow morning at Guard mounting; if the weather should prove bad, they will attend the first fair day. No Furloughs...
12087General Orders, 22 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
such of the troops as have not already drawn provisions, for to day and to morrow, are to do it immediately, and cook the whole; and all be ready to march on the shortest notice. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12088[Diary entry: 29 August 1781] (Washington Papers)
29th. The Second division of French joined the first. The whole halted—as well for the purpose of bringing up our rear—as because we had heard not of the arrival of Count de Grasse & was unwilling to discover our real object to the enemy.
12089General Orders, 21 October 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major General Baron de Steuben. Lieutenant Colonel Antill Major Fish Brigade Major Aorson General Wayne’s Brigade for duty tomorrow to parade at ten ô clock on their own parade. Major General the Marquis de la Fayette’s division to furnish a corporal and four privates daily as a guard for the Hospital. Major Graham is appointed a Member of the Court martial of which...
12090General Orders, 25 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant Colonel Brooks a Sub-Inspector in the Army is to be considered as Deputy Adjutant General in the Garrison at West-Point and its dependencies and is to be respected and obeyed accordingly. Major Platt who has done that duty at said post is desired to accept the Commander in Chief’s thanks for his faithful services. Major Andrew Peters of Colonel Bailey’s regiment is appointed Brigade...