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

   Head Quarters near Dobbs Ferry, Saturday, August 18, 1781.

    Parole Calais. Countersigns Rouen, Ghent.

  •    For the day tomorrow


  •    Major General Heath


  •    Colonel Greaton


  •    For Picquet Major Maxwell 30

    [Note:Maj. Hugh Maxwell, of the Second Massachusetts Regiment. He was made lieutenant colonel of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment in August, 1782; transferred to the Third Massachusetts Regiment in June, 1783; served to November, 1783. ]


  •    Inspector Captain Warner


    •     At a General Court Martial held in the Jersey Brigade at Dobbs ferry August 15th. 1781 of which Major Hollinshead was President.

        William Clark, soldier in the first Jersey regiment charged with "Sleeping on his Post" was tried found Guilty and sentenced to suffer Death, agreeably to the 6th. Article 13th. Section of the Rules and Articles of War.

        The Commander in Chief approves the sentence.

        At a Board of General Officers of the American army, held by Adjournment the 17th. instant to consider a dispute of rank between Colonel Swift and Webb of the Connecticut Line.

        The Board report their opinion that Colonel Swift ought to take rank of Colonel Webb.

        The Commander in Chief approves the opinion of the Board.

        Major John Porter 31 will please to relieve Major Olney 32 and take command of the Picquets this afternoon.

    [Note:Of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment He was discharged in October, 1782. ]
    [Note:Maj. Coggeshall Olney, of Olney's Rhode Island battalion. He served to March, 1783. ]