George Washington Papers

General Orders, 24 November 1778

General Orders

Head-Quarters Frederick’s-burgh [N.Y.] Tuesday Novr 24th 1778

Parole Nassau—C. Signs Natick Needham.

The Pennsylvania line and Park of Artillery are to march tomorrow morning nine ôClock; The Stores and Baggage of the Flying-Hospital and General Staff to move with them.1

Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

1This movement commenced the army’s march to winter quarters in cantonments in New York and New Jersey; for GW’s plans and dispositions, see his letters to David Henley and Henry Laurens of 27 November.

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