Major General Edward Braddock's orderly books
Subtitle: from February 26 to June 17, 1755.
Publisher: W.H. Lowdermilk
Published: 1878
Place of publication: Cumberland, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 58
Subjects: Braddock's Campaign, 1755; United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763
Description: Major-General Edward Braddock's 2 orderly books, containing orders issued by Braddock in Virginia and Fort Cumberland (Md.) to the commanding officers of his troops between Feb. 26 and June 17, 1755, at the outset of the French and Indian War. The early orders by Braddock, general and commander-in-chief of the English forces in North America, were issued from Williamsburg, and concern logistical, administrative, and disciplinary matters of the army. Subsequent orders organize troop movements from Alexandria to Winchester (Va.), to Frederick (Md.), and to Rock Creek. An order of May 10, 1755 notes that "Mr. Washington is appointed Aid de Camp to His Excellency General Braddock," and court-martials, and sentences handed down for theft, desertion, alcohol consumption, gaming, and other infractions are also recorded. Other orders regulate supplies and provisions, and the presence of women among the troops.