George Washington Papers

General Orders, 24 September 1782

Head Quarters Verplanks point Septr 24th 1782

Parole Martinico
Countersigns Fort royal
Basseterre
For the Day tomorrow Lieutenant Colonel Vose
Major Gibbs
Brigade Major Walker
Brigade Quartr Master Williams
For duty tomorrow 3d Connecticut & 6th Massa. regiments.

When Guards march by Platoons it is to be observed as a General rule, that the Drummers & fifers if there be any dress, with the front rank of the first Platoon, the Drumr on the right of the Serjeant, and the fifer on the right of the Drummer.

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