George Washington Papers

General Orders, 18 July 1781

Head Quarters near Dobb’s Ferry Wednesday July 18. 1781

Morning Orders
A Subaltern and eighteen privates for Guard to be on the Grand Parade at two ô clock this afternoon.
Parole Marblehead
Countersigns Salem:
Newhaven.

For the day tommorow

Major General Howe

Lieutenant Colone. Reid

For Picquet Major Trescot

Inspector Captain Drew

An Active industrious Serjeant is much wanted to serve as Provost Marshal any officer who can recommend a suitable person is requested to send his name and regiment to the Orderly office.

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    General Orders, 18 July 1781
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    Washington, George
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