George Washington Papers

General Orders, 16 August 1781

Head Quarters near Dobbs ferry Thursday August 16. 1781.

Parole Ostend
Countersigns Brussels Dunkirk

For the day Tomorrow

Brigadier General Patterson

Lieutenant Colonel Badlam

For Picquet Major Spurr

Inspector Captain Drew

Lieutenant Colonel Johnson is appointed for the day tomorrow vice Lieutenant Colonel Badlam indisposed.

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    General Orders, 16 August 1781
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    Washington, George
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