1General Orders, 26 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
Major Morrell is appointed a member of the Genl. courtmartial of which Colonel Greaton is president vice Lieutenant Colonel Fernald. The honorable the congress have been pleased to pass the following resolves vizt. By the United States in Congress Augt 1 1782. Resolved That the Adjutant General be appointed by Congress from the General officers, Colonels, Lieutt Colonels Comdt or Lieutt...
2From George Washington to Thaddeus Burr, 26 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
In compliance with the request of the Civil Authority and Select Men of the Town of Fairfield communicated in your Letter of the 23d of Novr I have sent the Infantry of Sheldon’s Legion under the Orders of Major Tallmadge to take Quarters in that place. I beg, Sir, you will be assured nothing could be more agreeable to me, than your laudable exertions to prevent that pernicious intercourse...
3From George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 26 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
As a reward for the signal gallantry of Captain Caleb Brewster of the 2nd Regt of Artillery, and the Officers & Men under his command, in capturing on the Sound two Armed Boats then in the service of the King of Great Britain and commanded by Captains Hoit & Johnson; you are hereby authorised to cause the said Boats with all the property taken therein, to be disposed of for the benefit of the...