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In an unidentified hand. Topics include: jealousies among troops from different provinces; regimental hospitals; profane cursing and swearing; flat-bottomed boats (4 and 10 August); health of the troops and cleanliness of their quarters; condition of arms, ammunition, and flints; courts martial; furloughs and desertions; preparations for battle; appointments of officers by the Continental Congress (12 August) Units mentioned include General Scott's brigade, General Wadsworth's brigade, and Col. Gay's regiment. At end in a different hand: various accounts dated 13 July 1843- 16 April 1846 (4 p.) Pagination does not include 2 blank leaves at beginning or 14 blanks following the orders. Blue paper covers; housed in full leather folding box lettered in gold on front: American revolutionary orderly book (21 cm.) For partial transcription see case file.

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