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General Orders, 26 October 1782

Head Quarters Verplankspoint Saturday 26th October 1782.
Parole Countersigns.

As soon as the New Garrison Shall arrive at Westpoint the 10th Massachusetts & 2d New York regiments will march to the Cantonments of their respective State lines—All the Artificers, and other draughts from the Line (except the Levies who are engaged for the Campaign only) now employed at the Garrison of Westpoint are also to join their several regiments.

After orders.

The weather being wet and uncomfortable and likely to continue so; the right will not march tomorrow.

Evening orders.

For the day tomorrow Lieutenant Col. Huntington
Major Graham
Brigade Major Hicks
For duty tomorrow 1st New York & 4th Connecticut regiments.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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