George Washington Letter

Name/Title

George Washington Letter

Secondary Title

George Washington Letter

Description

Heads Quarters Verplankspoint

Cataloged By

Rachel Hughes

Transcription

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 _______.- A.

Created By

info@historicdumfriesva.org

Create Date

March 4, 2026

Updated By

info@historicdumfriesva.org

Update Date

March 4, 2026