The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress
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Letter George Washington, June 20, 1778, General Orders
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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources,
1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 12
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Head Quarters, Buckingham, Saturday, June 20, 1778.
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Parole--. Countersigns--
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Each Regiment is to furnish a Sub, each Brigade a Captain, and the line a
Field Officer who are during the march to mount with the morning Guards and
under the direction of the Brigadier of the day collect all Straglers and
march them to the Army.
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They are more over to see that nothing which can or ought to be brought away
is left on the ground, or properly secured there; That this business may be
conducted with more ease, a Subaltern and twelve Dragoons are to assist. The
Commanding Officer of the Cavalry will give orders for having them furnished
in Rotation.
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If the morning should not be very wet, the General, Troop and March will be
as this morning.
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If the Commissaries are provided, the men are to have each a Gill of spirits
served to them this afternoon.
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Source: Libary of Congress:
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