At three ôClock this afternoon a Cannon will fire at the Park as a signal for the troops to be put under Arms and formed ready to march—At four another signal Cannon for the Right to march by the Right over the Bridge to the Ground which shall be shewn them to form on—At half past four a third signal Cannon for the Left Wing to march by the Right and follow the Right Wing—At five a fourth Signal for the second Line to form on the ground which shall be shewn them—After the Army is formed upon a signal by order of the Commander in Chief, thirteen Pieces of Cannon will be discharged, after which a single Cannon which will be a signal for a runing fire to begin on the right of the Army and be continued to the left with Musquetry and Cannon. At the Conclusion of which, on a signal three Cheers will be given, “Perputual and undisturbed Independence to the United States of America.”1

Previous to forming the Army the commanding Officers of Corps will see that their men draw their charges and that such as cannot be drawn be discharged under the Eye and direction of proper Officers.

As blank Catridges are not to be procured the officers will be careful that their men charge their pieces with their worst Catridges after having taken the balls out of them, and that the Balls thus taken out be delivered to the Regimental Quartr Masters, who are to deliver them to the Quarter Masters of Brigade and they to the Commissary of Military stores—A March beat on the left will be a signal for the troops to retire by the left to their respective Encampments.

The Commander in Chief presents his Compliments to the General Officers and Officers commanding Brigades, The Commissary, Muster Master and Judge Advocate Generals with the Surgeon General of the Hospital & desires the pleasure of their Company to dine with him at three ôClock this afternoon.

The Left Wing of the Army is to march precisely at half after three ôClock tomorrow morning by the Left—The Quarter Master General will give the Route, Encampments and halting days.

The baggage and stores belonging to this Wing are to follow in their proper order.

No Member of the General Court-Martial now sitting at the request of Major General Lee is to march with the above division, and if there are any Evidences in the said Division for or against him they are to remain and attend the Court. Their Names to be given in to the Judge Advocate.