George Washington Papers

General Orders, 16 December 1781

Head Quarters Philadelphia Sunday December 16th 1781

The Town Major is desired as soon as Possible to procure and deliver to the Adjutant General a Return of the Officers of the Continental Army now in this City exclusive of those attached to the Corps stationed here, specifying their Names Rank the Corps they belong to, their Quarters and the occasion of their being in Town.

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