tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90271381691925913552012-02-20T07:32:00.984-05:00General Washington's Military Headquarters and FamilyGeneral Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-1803923292270138762012-02-20T07:32:00.000-05:002012-02-20T07:32:01.007-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 20th 1777 Parole Plucklemin.  Countersign Portsmouth. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-89573429852192566272012-02-19T07:54:00.001-05:002012-02-19T07:54:00.407-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 19 1777. Parole New-Castle. Countersign Newark. The frequent complaints made from the different divisions of the Army, of Neglect and Abuse in the Commissaries department, induce the Commander in Chief to call on the Commissary General, and request of him, to take such measures as will in future prevent the like Complaints. The Quarter Master General is General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-65229644695254711002012-02-18T07:00:00.003-05:002012-02-18T07:00:04.268-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 18th 1777 Parole Middlesex.  Countersign Milford. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-54811191554119895872012-02-17T12:13:00.002-05:002012-02-17T12:13:59.524-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 17th 1777 Parole Sundown.   Countersign Lancaster. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-8951604677511970652012-02-16T12:12:00.001-05:002012-02-17T12:15:15.411-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, Feburary 16th 1777 Parole.     Countersign. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-61454219799000837062012-02-15T12:11:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:12:23.540-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 15, 1777. Parole Ireland. Countersign Jersey. As the Commander in Chief is extremely desirous that the Small-Pox should not spread among the Soldiery, it is hoped no persons will presume, on any account whatever, to inoculate without first obtaining leave. Mr Robert Freeman is appointed Pay Master to the 9th. Virginia Regiment, and is to take upon him General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-22934667091819356722012-02-14T07:35:00.001-05:002012-02-17T12:11:16.632-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 14th, 1777 Parole Georgia. Countersign Gashen. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-26258055816620831812012-02-13T07:30:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:09:09.859-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 13, 1777. Parole Falkland. Countersign Fairfield. The inconveniency arising from drafting Drivers for the Waggons and Artillery out of the Continental Troops, induces the Commander in Chief to direct the Quarter Master General, or his Deputies, to engage Waggoners, and Drivers, for the Artillery, from the Inhabitants; and all persons so engaged, or as General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-12555938697360501732012-02-12T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:08:14.525-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 12, 1777. Parole Effingham. Countersign Essex. The Adjutants of Regiments will in future be more punctual in sending their men to the General Parade that are for duty; As all the Guards may be relieved at the appointed hour of nine o'clock; a neglect of this sort will not be hereafter overlooked. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-75833385095112489062012-02-11T19:54:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:07:31.829-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 11, 1777. Parole Dorchester. Countersign Durham. The exceeding difficulty there is in procuring Spiritous Liquor, with the exorbitant prices now asked for that Article, renders it absolutely necessary to stop serving it out to the troops in a general way, 'till supplies can be laid in upon more easy and better terms: The Commissary General is therefore General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-63581009108652772592012-02-10T19:40:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:06:23.351-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 10th 1777 Parole Cumberland.  Countersign Carlisle. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-81215345751310531452012-02-09T19:34:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:05:06.580-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 9, 1777. Parole Burlington. Countersign Bedford. The General Court Martial held at Chatham, the 8th. Inst: whereof Brigadier General St. Clair was President, for the trial of Col Mordecai Buckner, accused of "Shamefully Misbehaving before the Enemy, in the Action of the 23rd. of Jan'y last," And of "Quitting his post and party in time of engagement," have General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-72551652501241421462012-02-08T19:32:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:04:16.728-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 8, 1777. Parole Alexandria. Countersign Allentown. The Horses belonging to the Artillery are not to be used under any pretence whatsoever, but the purpose for which they are designed; but are to be held in such readiness, as to move in fifteen Minutes if required. Any officer or soldier, using them contrary to this order will be severely punished.--The General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-20837257663447750762012-02-07T12:02:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:03:27.727-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 7th 1777 Parole Williamsburgh.  Countersign YorkGeneral Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-9056248830148912862012-02-06T19:02:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:02:33.835-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 6, 1777. Parole--. Countersign--. The General is informed, that many frauds and abuses have been committed of late by sundry Soldiers, who after inlisting in one Regiment, and receiving the Bounty allowed by Congress, have deserted, inlisted in others, and received new Bounties, for prevention of such unjust, and infamous practices, commands and strictly General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-76392433005512487092012-02-05T19:01:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:01:36.889-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 5, 1777. Parole Lewis. Countersign Barclay. The Fast day directed in Yesterday's General Orders was a mistake, it being ordered by the Governor and Assembly of this State, to be kept the 6th. of March, not the 6th. of this Month; which the Army is to take notice of. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-64949824483261647532012-02-04T11:59:00.000-05:002012-02-17T12:00:54.112-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 4, 1777. Parole Stanton. Countersign Pittsburgh. The Hon'ble The Governor and Assembly of New Jersey, having directed Thursday the 6th. day of this Month, to be observed as a Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, by the Inhabitants of the State--The General desires the same may be observed by the army. The Quarter Master General will, in future, deliver General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-56081493424998782832012-02-03T07:57:00.000-05:002012-02-17T11:58:33.176-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 3, 1777. Parole Vienna. Countersign Wilmington. Any officers, or soldiers of the American Army, who are possessed of Bonds, or other papers, belonging to Mr. Stockden, are strictly ordered to deliver them to the Adjutant General at Head-Quarters. General Returns of Brigades and Regiments to be given in to morrow, 9 o'clock. Taken from The Writings of General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-89814919742966281592012-02-02T06:58:00.002-05:002012-02-17T12:09:25.729-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, February 2d, 1777 Parole.           Countersign. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-54320131942119254002012-02-01T07:00:00.000-05:002012-02-17T11:57:24.971-05:00Head-Quarters, Morristown, February 1, 1777. Parole--. Countersign--. The General positively forbids all Recruiting Officers whatever, giving a greater bounty for men, or making them any other promises, than what is particularly mentioned in the Resolve of Congress for that service; nor does he admit of officers inlisting men out of one State, to serve in another, unless they are of the General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-77321116467484182992012-01-31T10:57:00.000-05:002012-01-31T10:57:00.057-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, 31st January 1777 Parole.  Countersign. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-60888164303171540792012-01-30T10:56:00.000-05:002012-01-30T10:56:00.848-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, January 30, 1777. Parole Quebec. Countersign Raway. The Commissary General, and his Assistants in every department of the Army, are to be particularly careful of the Hides and Tallow-- The commanding Officers of the regiments and corps lately come in, are to make themselves acquainted with the General Orders, which have been issued for the Government of the Army General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-49317252026782794542012-01-29T10:55:00.001-05:002012-01-29T10:55:00.145-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, January 29, 1777. Parole Inverness. Countersign Kendal. Capt. Josiah Harmar's Company of Foot, in the 2nd. Pennsylvania Battalion, to join Major Proctor's Regt. of Artillery, and be by him returned. The Quarter Master General is directed to engage Waggoners, from among the Inhabitants, and not to employ Soldiers in that service longer than such persons can be got.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-69413989080700363482012-01-28T10:54:00.000-05:002012-01-28T10:54:00.265-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, 28th January 1777. Parole Princeton. Countersign Chatham. Commanding Officers of Regiments, to order, Regimental Courts Martial, for the trial of such prisoners as belong to them, now confined in the Provost Guard, that do not come under the consideration of a General Court Martial. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original ManuscriptGeneral Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027138169192591355.post-49059862649597612342012-01-27T10:53:00.000-05:002012-01-27T10:53:00.036-05:00Head Quarters, Morristown, 27th January 1777. Parole. Countersign. Taken from The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.General Washington's Military Headquartershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204836909307267365noreply@blogger.com