Name/Title
George Washington LetterSecondary Title
George Washington LetterDescription
Heads Quarters VerplankspointCataloged By
Rachel HughesTranscription
290
will release that from the Rhode Islands regiment ______ at Stoney friend, tomorrow after the _____ to remain on that duty seven days. ______
Head Quarters Verplankspoint
Sunday September 8th 1782
Parole memoranda ________ Dumfries, CD. Chester
for the day tomorrow { Serg. George Washington, Lieutenant Colonial Core, Major Hyest Brigade Major Cox, Lieutenant Yorks brigade}
for duty tomorrow { 2nd Journey and 7th Massachusetts } regiments
The final mode of encampment, the _______ _______mental and command may, without the intent care subject us to the life of our tents by force- the Brigades of which the Colonials is ________ being so very dry, that a Vpack of fire or a candle falling among them would and fast to wit them constantly in a blaze. The commander in chief therefore recommends the greatest ________ to the officers in their marquee and tents, and ______ the officers of ________ to see that the soldiers do not make use of fire or candles _______ by in _______.-
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