Orderly book, 1781, 28 June to 19 October.

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Orderly book, 1781, 28 June to 19 October.

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Contains the general orders and detailed instructions for the British troops commanded by Lord Cornwallis during the Seige of Yorktown, 1781. In addition to listing the routine orders, it includes words of thanks and appreciation to the men for gallant conduct. On several occasions not only were the men publicly praised but they were also given extra rations. Especially significant are the concluding entries concerning the Battle of Yorktown and the British surrender.

1 v. (79 p.) ; 34 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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