George Washington Papers

General Orders, 24 August 1780

General Orders

Head Quarters Tean Neck [N.J.] Thursday August 24th 1780

Parole Monmouth. Countersigns, Mars: Now.
Watchword, Be ready—

[Officer] For Guard[:] Major Wallbridge

The Army will draw three days flour and bake it and as soon as Beef arrives will draw and cook as much as the Weather will permit.

The General reminds the Troops of the order of yesterday.

Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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