Continental Army orderly book, 28 April-17 August 1783

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Continental Army orderly book, 28 April-17 August 1783

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Orderly book kept at Washington's headquarters, Main Army, Continental Army kept at Newburgh, New York, 28 April-17 August 1783. Includes orders to forbid vendors from selling rum to the troops and urging the troops not to sell their pay chits at a discount to speculators; furloughs; and authorization for Badges of Merit. Also includes records of courts-martial and desertions that reflect the restlessness of the troops.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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