George Washington Papers

General Orders, 14 July 1781

Head Quarters near Dobb’s Ferry Saturday July 14 1781

Parole Burgundy
Countersigns Rochelle
Dunkirk

For the day Tomorrow

Brigadier General Patterson

Lieutenant Colonel C. Smith

for Picquet Major Billey Porter

Inspector from Stark’s Brigade

The Gentlemen who attend at the Adjutant General’s office for Orders are requested to be there precisely at three ô clock P.M. untill further orders.

Captain Converse of the second Connecticut Regiment is appointed to do the duty of Inspector to the second Connecticut Brigade.

Captain Warner of the first Connecticut regiment is appointed to do the duty of Inspector to the first Connecticut Brigade.

Both these Gentlemen are to be respected and obeyed accordingly.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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