Nicholas Haussegger orderly books, Volume II, 1777-1778
Permanent ID:
6717
Call number:
Am .623
Date:
1777 – 1778
Image Description:
Orderly book of the German Continental Battalion from January 1777 to June 16, 1778. The volumes contain regimental and general orders with descriptions of courts-martial and daily officer assignments. Orders include instructions to soldiers to keep themselves clean and behave in a "soldier-like" manner and details about the feeding and housing of troops (they were to be provided with vinegar for their food whenever possible). Other orders refer to officers of the day and troop movements.
Format:
Manuscripts
