Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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GENERAL ORDERS

   Head Quarters, Morristown, Friday, March 3, 1780.

    Parole Militia. Countersigns Music, Merit.

    Commandants of divisions and brigades are desired to order Courts Marshal to sit as constantly as possible for the dispatch of business that there may be as few offenders in confinement as circumstances will admit.

    A man that can be well recommended for sobriety, integrity and industry is wanted to fill the Office of Provost Marshal to the Army.31

[Note:John Weiss had been provost marshal up to February, 1780. ]