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defS.-liat all protlIse cursing and swearing
and indecent language and behavior. will NOT
be tolerated in camp. The general expects
that all the officers, from highest to lowest
rank, set good example TO the soldiers in this
respect That three subaterns be appointed
daily TO visit the colleges at nine o'clock in the
morning, and see that they are swept clean
aud that the officers improving dwelling hous
es take care that those soldiers, who are
quurtered in the same, see that they are daily
swept. That the field officers in Cambridge
Charlestown, and Medtord, see that the adju-
tantS make out a list of the names Of all the
officers Of rank and file belonging to their re
spective regiments and make return imme
diately to the adjutant general. That all pos
slble care be taken that NO lewd women come
into the camp, and all'persOns are ordered tC
give information of such persons, if any there
be; that proper measures be taken to bring
them to condign punishment, and rid the camp
OF all such nuisances That the rules and re.
equations for the American army be read at
me head OF the respective companies by the
captains or such other person as they shall APP.
point, once a week till further orders.
Parole Pennsylvania.-Cou ntersign, Jamai-
ca.-OtHeer for the day, to morrow, Colonel
PRESCOTT officer of the main guard, Colonel
Robinson: adjutant for the day, Gibbs.
CAMP AT CAMBRIDGE, July l, 1875.
Parole Bowdoin. Countersign, Dexter
Officer for the day, tomorrow, Col. Glover
Officer Of main guard Maj. Johannot Adju.
tant for the day, Fox.
That the drummer i'll this encampment at.
tend upon Mr.. John Bassett, drum major, at
Z O'Clock tomorrow morning, and receive their
orders from him respecting their duty.
July 2.-That some suitable person in each
company in the several regiments be directed
to inspect said companies daily, that upon
finding any complaints OF indsposlion among
the men, the surgeon of each regiment will
examine thereunto, and if there be any symp.
toms of the small poX among them, that they
be Immediately removed. That one soldier
be taken out of each company in Putnam's,
Prescotts, Bridges, Fry's, and Glovers regi-
ments, for camp labor, men whose daily bust
ness shall be to sweep and keep clean the
camp.
That the adjutants of the respective regi-
ments doing duty at Cambridge, Charestown,
and Medtord, make weekly return to the ad-
lutant general at headquarters, of the number
of officers, and rank and file fit for duty, num-
Der unfit, where stationed, what number OH
duty daily, what duty, whether in camp, out
on turlough, or absent without leave.
Parole Lookout. Countersign, Sharp. Off
Ger of the day, tomorrow, Col. Bridge. Off.
Ger OF main guard, Maj Poor Adjutant ior
the day. Gibbs.
HEAD QUARTERS AT CAMBRIDGE,
July 3, 1775.
BY his EXcelency, George Washington,
Esq, COMMANDMENTS chief Of the forces OF the
united colonies of North America:
The colonel or commanding officer of each
regiment is ordered forthwith to make two re-
turns Of the number of men in their rcspec-
tive regiments, distinguishing those who are
sick, wounded, or absent on Through, and also
the quantity of ammunition each regiment
now has
after Orders, 4 o'clock.-By his Exceency,
Gen. Washington:
1t is ordered that Col. Gover's regiment be
ready this evening, with all their accouter.
ments, to march at a minutes warning, to
support Gen. Fulsome of the New Hampshire
forces in case his lines should be attacked 1t
is also ordered that Col. Prescott's regiment
equip themselves march this evening, and
take possession OF the woods leading to Lech.
mere's point and in case of an attack, then
Col. Prescott's regiment to march Immediately
to their support.
HEAD QUARTERS, July 4, l775
Parole Abingdon. Countersign, Bedford.
Officer Of the day, tomorrow, Col. Prescott.
Officer of main guard Maj. Brooks. Adju
tant of the day, Fox.
General Orders. July 4, 1775.-l. Exact re-
turns to be made by the proper officers of all
the provisions, ordnance, ordnance stores,
powder, lead, working tools of all kinds, tents,
camp kettles, ard all other stores under their
respective care, belonging to the armies at
Cambridge and RoXbury, The commanding
officer of each regiment to make return Of the
number Of blankets wanted to complete every
man with one, at least.
@ The Hon Artemas Ward, Charles Lee,
Db;Iiv Gfb, D,,t, Eeo
appointed major generals in the American
army, by the honorable Continental Congress-
and due obedience to be paid them as such.
The Continental Congress not having complet-
ed the appointment of other officers in said
army, nor had sufficient time to prepare and
forward their commissions, every officer is to
continue to do duty in the rank and station he
at present holds until farther orders.
3. Thomas Mifflin, ESQ., is appointed by the
general one OF his aid-de.camps. Joseph Reed,
Esq, is in like manner appointed secretary to
the general, and they are in future to be con-
sdered and regarded as such.
4. The Continental Congress having now
taken all tine troops of the several colonies,
which have been raised or which may be here
after raised, for the support and defence of tho
liberties of America into their pay and service,
they are now the troops of the united colonies
of North America, and it is hoped that all dis
tinction of colonies will be laid aside so that
one and the same spirit may animate the
whole, and the only contest be who shall rem
der on this great and trying occasion the most
essential service to the great and common
cause in which we are all engaged
5. 1t is required and expected that exact dis
cipline will be observed and due subordinatiOn
prevail through the whole army, as a failure in
these essential points must necessarily produce
extreme hazard, disorder, and confusion, and
end in shameful disappointment and disgrace.
6. The general most earnestly requires and
expects a due observance of these articles of
war established for the government of the
army which forbid protane cursing and swear
ing and drunkenness. And in like manner
requires and expects of all officers and soldiers
not engaged in actual duty, punctual attend
ance on divine service to implore the blessing
of heaven upon the means used for our safety
and defence.
7. All officers are expected and required to
pay digent attention to keep their men neat
and clean, to visit them often at their quarters,
and incucate upon them the necessity Of it, as
essential to their health and Service they are
particularly to see that they lave arawNto lie
on, if to be had, and to make ikknoSSr ifNhey
are destitute Of this article they are ~ TO
take care that necessapies are pr0Sfltru~in the
camps, and frequently filed up, TO prevent be-
ing offensive and unhealthy. Proper notice
will be taken of such officers and men as shall
distinguish themselves by due attention to
these necessary duties
s. The commanding officer of each regiment
is to take particular care that not more than
two men OF a company be absent on furlougli
ut the same time, except in very extraordinary
cases.
8. Col Gardiner is to be buried tomorrow
at o'clock, p. NJ, with the military honors
due 90 so brave and gallant an officer, who
fought, bled, and died, in the cause Of his coul
try and mankind. His own regiment except