The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-07-01
FROM TIE VIRGINIA ARGUS.

A gentleman, now engaged in writing
Continuation Of Burk's History Of Virginia,
has favored US with the following valuable ar.
ticles, forming part of the original documents
before him.--The voice Of the rcvercd chief,
that, during the revolutionary contest, led his
countrymen 10 victory, cannot fail of being
heard with pleasure, and Difference, especial
Iy by thoso Americans who may bc placed in
situations similar to that OF Col. Woodford.--
The prudent hint Of the ii!ustrious and amia-
bic Page may also have its utility, with such
persons. Bravery uniformly characterises
our oficen.--Lct caution ever guide them in
the path Of honor aud usefulness.
Letter from General GEORGE WAsnIScToN,
to Colonel WILLIAM WOoDroRD, Of tie
Cd Virginia Regiment, dated Cambridge,
(bfassachusestsJ Napsmber 10, l775.
Dear Sir-Your favor of the 10th Scptem.
Der came to my hands on Wednesday last,
through Boston, and open as you may sup.
pose. 1t might be well to recollcct by whom
you sent it, in order to discover if there has
DOT been some treachery pructiscd.
l do not mean to hatter, when assure you,
that highly approve OF your appointment.
The inexpcrieoce you complain Of 10 COM
mon case, and to be remidied by practice and
close attention only. The best general ad-
vice can give, and which l am sure you
stand in need of, is to be strict in your disci-
pline that is, to require nothing unreasona-
bic of your officers or men, but see that what
over is required be punctually complied with.
Reward and punish every man according 10
his merit, without partially or prejudice.
Hear their comp,aints-if well founded, re-
dress them, if otherwise, discourage them,
in order to prevent frivolous ones--Discour-
age vice in every shape, and impress upon
the mind Of every man, from tho hrs: t. the
lowest, the importance Of the cause, and
what it is they are con.ending for. For cvor
keeping in view the necessity Of guarding a.
gainst surprizcs. In all your marches accus-
tom your men and officers, at times, at least,
even when there is no possible danger, to
move with front, flank, aud rear guards, that
they may be famiIiarized to the use and be
regular in your cncampments, appointing ne
ccssary guards for the security Of your corps.
In short whether you expect an enemy, or
not, this should 10 practised otherwise your
attempts will be confused and awkward when
necessary. Be plain and precise in your or
dsrs, and keep copies Of them 10 refer to
that no mistakes may hsppen.--Be easy and
condesceodIag in your department to your OF
Gcers, Tut not too familiar, lest your subject
yourself to want of that respect which is
necessary to support proper command
These, sir, not because think you need the
advice, bat because you have boon conde-
scending enough to ask it, l have presumed
to give as the great outlines Of your conduct
GEO: WASHINGTON.
Ezfraef Of . letter from Mr.. John Page,
member Of the Virginia Committee Of SAFE
~, 10 Gel. Nm. Woodford, Nov. 2sfh,l77s.
" One bin: would give you, and that
have heard is practised by Lord Dunmorc.
Il is, that whenever you have Information
fson aDy person, desersss, prisoner, or what.