George Washington Papers

General Orders, 23 July 1781

Monday July 23d 1781

Morning Orders
The Troops including Colonel Scammell’s detachment and Sheldon’s Legion to be served with a Gill of Rum per man or in proportion if there be not quantity enough in Camp to give a Gill.
Evening Orders
Parole New York
Countersigns Morisania
Frogs Neck

For the day Tomorrow

Major General Howe

Lieutenant Colonel Hull

For Picquet Major Morrell

Inspector Captain Remick

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    General Orders, 23 July 1781
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    Washington, George
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    23 July 1781

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    “General Orders, 23 July 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-06482. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]