The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-17
n end. CRISWOLD.
GENERAL ORDERS,

GENERAL ORDERS,
Head Quarters, Boston, .juiy Sd, 1912.
M AR having been declared ny the yo-
w vernment of the United States against
Great Britain and Ireland. and the depen-
denotes thereof, the Commander i'm Chief
calls Upon the Militia of Massachusetts du-
ly to notice the solemn and interesting crisis,
and eXhorts them to meet the occasion with
constancy and hrmness.
When war is commenced, no human fore
sight can discern the time of its termination,
or the course Of events that must fellow in
its tram The path of duty is the path of
satety-Pmvidence seldom abantlons to
ruih those, who, to just reliance ON the
experimenting influence of Heaven. add
their own vigilant and strenuous exertions
to preserve themselves.-At the present
moment, therefore, the Commander in chief
earnestly recommends to the officers Of eve
ry grade, close and persevering attention
to the duties resulting from their several
s'ations-particularly that they acquire and
maintain perfect know ledge of the condi-
ton ot their respective Commands, and see
as lar as is in their power. that their men
are duly armed and equipped--that the time
allotted to trainings be devoted to the in
struction OF the non-commissoned officers &
soldiers in the exercise of arms, and in Inc.
practice OF the eVolutions as prescribed liz
the established regulations and that the
provisions and intentions of the laws, benp.
in every respect fulfilled. they may be rea-
dy with alacrity and effect, 40 defend their
country, their constitutional rights and those
liberties which are not only cur brthright,
nut which, at the expense of so much blood
ana treasure, were purchased in the late
revolution.
From the docility, from the good sense &
patriotism of the non commissioned officers
and soldiers, the Commander in Chief is
led TO expect patient submission to the
instructions OF their Officers, prompt obedi-
ence to orders, and the practice of all those
military and masculine virtues which adorn
the soldier and exalt the man
10 all the Militia, both officers and soldi-
ers, the Commander in Chief would super
add an earnest eXhortation, as they are citi-
zens as we'll as soldiers, to cultivate a spirit
OF candour, of friendship, and mutual for
bearance, and an ardent love of Country,
that shall elevate them above all sinister
Jews, and eventually secure to them and
their children, the blessings of peace, of Ii
berry, and good government.
lhe Commander in chief requires, that
particular attention be paid to the Town
Magazrnes-that they are fully provided
with the ammunition. military stores, and
utensils which the law directs and the
brigade Quarter Masters are required to
perform their duty, with promptitude and
eXactnesS.
In such divisions as have not completed
the detachment OF ten thousand men called
Tor by the General Orders of the twenty fifth
day OF April last, the Major Generals or
Commanding officers OF those divisions are
enJoned to attend to that service without
delay, and to make and complete the de-
tachments from their respective corps, of
their several quotas of the SAID ten thousand
men, and to make return of the same as
speedily as may be to the Adj. Geu.-the said
Generals and other officers will take care
mat the iniiitia SO detached, are duly pro-
vided with the efficient arms and accoutre-
ments necessary for actual service The
Militia detached by the Orders above allud- |
ed TO, after they are formed Conforma bly, to |
sad Orders, will hold themselves in read |
ness to march on the shortest notice, pur-
suant to the orders to be given by the Com
mandcr III Chief, unless in case Of actual II,
Vasion, or imminent danger thereon, IN which |
case, without waiting fer such orders, they !
VIII march, without delay, to the defence |
OF any part or paris Of this Commonwealth |
that shall be so invaded, or in immiuent
danger OF invasion-and when in the ac,u !
al service OF the United States will be IN !
der the command of the President, aereea-
bly, to the constitution of the United States. |
And whereas the quota of ten thousand |
Militia, required as aforesaid being to be |
raised from the several divisions and CORDS |
throughout the Common wealth, cannot be |
assembled IN time TO repci sudden invasi |
on and to embody them previously, and
keep them IN Constant service, would be eX |
tremeiy burdenSome, and even if assembled |
would not be adequate to the defence of the |
numerous points OH a coast of several hun |
dred miles in extent the Commander in |
Chiet further orders and directs, that the |
Generals and other officers of the whole |
NlhtIa OF the Commonwealth, bearing in |
mind the possibility Of a sudden invasion. |
hold themselves, and the corps of Militia un- !
der their respective commands i'm constant |
readiness TO assemble and march to the de- !
fence Of any part or parts of the Common |
wealth, pursuant to the orders tn be given
by him but without waiting for such orders, [
IN case OF actual invasion, or such immi- |
nent danger thereof as will not admit of de- |
lay.
BY the General Orders above mentioned |
OF the %oth OF April last, three Major &c.
nerais and SIX Brigadier Generals were as
signed to command in that detachment, |
without being regularly detailed from the
Roster. The Commander in Chief there |
fore orders, that the following General OF
hcers. being detailed FROM the Roster as the |
law directs, be appointed to- command in
the said detachment in lieu of the General |
Officers named iii the General Orders a.
fOresaid viz.
Western DfUi8ion.
Major Gen. EBENF.ZER MATTOON. |
"Brlgadier General CALEB BURBANK