12061General Orders, 2 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Artemas Ward’s orderly book gives the parole as “Richmond” and the countersign as “Doncaster” ( MHi ). In the Varick transcripts these watchwords appear in the General Orders for 1 Feb. 1776 .
12062General Orders, 5 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
For the day Tomorrow Major General Heath Lieutenant Colonel Fernald For Picquet Major Oliver Inspector Captain Drew No Person excepting those belonging to the Army is to come into Camp from the country above or northward of the Camp but by the following roads vizt: No. 1 The road by Storm’s bridge along the Saw mill river. 2 The road from Young’s to the road leading from Dobbs ferry to the...
12063General Orders, 9 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12064[Diary entry: 10 May 1781] (Washington Papers)
10th. The Q. M. Genl. representing, that it was not in his power to get the Salt Meat of Connecticut transported—even for the Money that was put into his hands for this purpose—the people now alledging that they had no forage—when the badness of the roads was an excuse when they were called upon by the Executive of their State in the Month of March and that nothing but Military force could...
12065Circular to the States, 2 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
By the Letter from the Honble the Committee of Congress at Morris Town, which goes with these dispatches, You will find, that these Gentlemen and Myself, after maturely considering the matter, deem it essential to the success of the measures in contemplation to be carried on against the Enemy—to call on the States for certain Aids of Militia, in addition to the requisitions for Men already...
12066General Orders, 9 July 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] Of the Day Tomorrow[:] Colonel Shreve[,] Major Thayer[,] Brigade Major Van Laër A General Court Martial of the Line to assemble the day after tomorrow to try such Persons as shall come before them Colonel Richard Butler is appointed President Lieutenant Colonel Olney Major Edwards; two Captains from the 1st and 2d Pennsylvania Hands and Maxwell’s Brigades and one from Stark’s to...
12067General Orders, 30 September 1776 (Washington Papers)
The movements of the Enemy indicating a speedy Attack, the officers of the several Regiments, of all Ranks, are to be very attentive to the state of the Arms and Ammunition of their respective regiments, and to be particularly alert in Case of Alarm. The Order of yesterday, with respect to the Troops marching to their Alarm Posts, and making themselves acquainted with the Guard, is to be...
12068General Orders, 14 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Officers for tomorrow Colonel J. Vose, Major Graham. For duty tomorrow the 7th Massachusetts regiment. One Captain from the first Massachusetts brigade to attend the Courtmartial of which Colonel Greaton is President in the place of Captain Hastings absent by leave. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
12069General Orders, 19 January 1781 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12070General Orders, 4 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
The detachment on the Lines is to be releived by entire Companies of Light Infantry in rotation—all other Guards and Detachments (except the Water Guard) are to be furnished by Corps as far as the nature of the service will possibly admit. All Guards and Detachments are to draw Provisions with their Regiments sufficient to serve them during thier Tour if possible—when Provisions will not keep...
12071General Orders, 8 September 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Huntington[,] Colonel Cilley[,] Lieutenant Colonel Dearborn[,] Major Leavensworth[,] Brigade Major Oliver Major Rosekrans will do the duty of brigade Inspector in Clinton’s brigade during Major Fish’s absence. Lieutenant Luther Trowbridge of the 7th Massachusetts regiment is appointed Adjutant to the same from the 1st instant vice Adjutant...
12072General Orders, 18 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Brigr Genl Putnam B.Q.M. York Brigade The 8th Massachusetts regiment gives the Guards & the 6th the fatigues tomorrow. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
12073[Diary entry: 14 May 1781] (Washington Papers)
14th. About Noon, intelligence was recd. from Genl. Patterson at West point, that the Enemy were on the No. side of Croton in force—that Colo. Green, Majr. Flag, & some other officers with 40 or 50 Men were surprized & cut off at the Bri⟨dg⟩e & that Colo. Scammell with the New Hampshire Troops had Marched to their assistance. I ordered the Connecticut Troops to move in & support those of New...
12074General Orders, 25 February 1781 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On this date, GW receipted for $6,000 received “of Lieutt Colfax for public uses” ( ADS , RNHi ). On this date, GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote Maj. Gen. William Heath: “Will you be kind enough to take opportunities of forwarding the inclosed. “Count Rochambeau, in a letter of the 20th, mentions that another Vessel has arrived at Newport from Cape Francois...
12075General Orders, 22 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
The duty of Sub-Inspector. The Sub-Inspectors are to consider themselves at all times subject to the orders of the commanding officers of the divisions to which they are respectively attached. They are to receive their instructions relative to the department from the Inspector General and are to see that the new regulations are carried strictly into execution. They will take the general orders...
12076[Diary entry: 5 June 1781] (Washington Papers)
5th. Governor Rutlidge of South Carolina came to Head Qrs. with representations of the situation of Southern affairs, & to sollicit aids. I communicated the plan of Campaign to him & candidly exposed the true State of our Circumstances which convinced him—or seemed to do so—that no relief cd. be given from this army till we had acquired a Naval Superiority and cd. transport Troops by Water....
12077General Orders, 11 May 1778 (Washington Papers)
A Court of Enquiry to sit tomorrow morning nine ôClock at General Varnum’s Hut to take into Consideration a Complaint exhibited by Coll Greene against Coll Steward—Brigadier General Varnum is appointed President—Colonels Grayson & Biggelow Lieutena[n]t Colonels Wiessenfels and Brearly & Major Ward will attend as Members. The General Officers are requested to attend at Head-Quarters tomorrow at...
12078General Orders, 20 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
12079General Orders, 1 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
A regiment from each of the Pennsylvania brigades is immediately to replace the North-Carolina brigade on Constitution Island to be employed in carrying on the works ’till further orders. General Putnam will take the direction of the Look-out boats down the river to be employed as heretofore for the security of this post and the different encampments. The officers commanding regiments will be...
12080Circular to the New England Governments, 5 December 1775 (Washington Papers)
I have of late, met with abundant reason to be convinced of the impracticability of Recruiting this Army to the new establishment in any reasonable time, by voluntary Inlistments—The causes of such exceeding great lukewarmness, I shall not undertake to point out; sufficient it is to know, that the fact is so—many reasons are assigned, one only I shall mention, and that is, that the present...
12081General Orders, 10 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Colonel Swift Major Troop Brigade Major Smith Quarter Master Tuckerman For duty tomorrow 3d Connecticut & 3d Massa. Brigades. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
12082General Orders, 9 November 1780 (Washington Papers)
[Officers] For the Day Tomorrow[:] Brigadier General Wayne[,] Lieutenant Colonel commandant Sherman [,] Lieutenant Colonel Fernald[,] Major Tudor[,] Brigade Major Smith The General court martial whereof Colonel Bailey is president, to assemble tomorrow morning, 9 ô clock at the Widow Godwin’s for the trial of such persons as shall come before them—All persons concerned to attend. Major Oliver...
12083General Orders, 24 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
Varick transcript , DLC:GW . Adj. Gen. Alexander Scammell’s orderly book entry for this date includes the following additional general orders: “Brigade Major Tomorrow of Hands Brigade. A Detachment from the line compleatly Equipp’d, with two Days Provisions to parade tomorrow Morning Nine o’Clock. “For Detachment tomorrow Field Officers. Colonel Ogdon Lieutenant Colonels Ford, Hait & Mentges...
12084General Orders, 11 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Pope B.Q.M. Jersey Brigade For duty 1st Massachusetts regiment. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
12085General Orders, 14 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
The Brigade Majors are to make accurate returns of the numbers of the company books, soldiers books & Regulations delivered each regiment in their respective brigades and the numbers of each wanting—These returns to be made by tomorrow at orderly time and delivered at the Orderly-Office. The State Cloathiers of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania New-York and Connecticutt are to apply immediately...
12086General Orders, 29 September 1777 (Washington Papers)
The troops are to be in readiness to march this morng at Ten o’clock. John White Esqr. is appointed a Volunteer Aid-de-Camp to Major General Sullivan, and is to be respected as such. Lieut. Col. Hendricks is promoted to the rank of Colonel of the 1st Virginia regt in the room of Col. Reed deceased. Major Simms of the 13th Virginia regt to be Lieut. Col. of the 6th in the room of Lieut: Col....
12087General Orders, 29 August 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief has the pleasure to announce the following resolutions which the Honorable the Congress have been pleased to pass for the benefit of the Army. The disposition manifested in these resolves is a fresh proof to the Army that their Country entertain a high sense of their Merits and Services and are inclined to confer an honorable and adequate compensation: The General...
12088General Orders, 27 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Colonel Vanscaick Major Fish. For duty tomorrow the 7th Massachusetts regiment. Commanding officers of Brigades and Regiments are desired to meet the Contractors, who are to supply the army with Provisions from the first of January, at Majr General Howes Quarters, on Sunday next, at 11 o’clock A.M. in order to agree upon some points relative to the issues. Regulations for...
12089General Orders, 12 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
The Honorable Continental Congress have been pleased to pass the following resolve, concerning the opinion of the Court of enquiry, published in General Orders, the 16th Ult: relative to General Sullivan. Resolved—That the result of the Court of enquiry into the expedition of Staten-Island, so honorable to the character of General Sullivan is highly pleasing to Congress, and that the opinion...
12090General Orders, 31 December 1778 (Washington Papers)
The Tents and Markees which are public property are to be delivered in to the Quarter-Master General’s Store as soon as the Officers and men are hutted; Likewise the tools which were delivered out for the purpose of building huts. The Regimental Pay-Masters will make out returns of the Blankets wanting in their respective Regiments early tomorrow morning and deliver them to the Brigade Majors,...