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"Hdqtrs Fredericksburg Oct. 23, 78 [in sentencing three thieves from Washington's Guards to death]
...His Excellency the Commdr in Chief, Shockd At the frequent Horrid Villanys of this Nature Committed by the Troops of Late, He is determined to Make Examples that will deter the Boldest and Most Hardened Offenders, Men who are called out by their Country to Defend the Rights and Properties of their fellow Citizens, who are Abandoned Enough to Violate those Rights, and Plunder that Property, Shall receive no mercy..."
"Regimental Orders Nov 4th 1778
The Col having much at heart the happiness and Comfort of the Soldiers Under his commd, and being in Expectation that he will Shortly be Able to Lodge them in Comfortable Winter Quarters where they will want many Necessarys to make them Spend the Winter with Satisfaction, and he is from there Circumstances Induced to Order the pay Masters At this time to pay to the Regt one Months pay only, the other he is to Retain in his hands Untill Such time as the Regt gets into Quarters, as the Col is Confident it will then be of Much Greater benefit to his men and this time Now having only an oppertunity of Laying it out With Sutlers for Rum or Other Spiritous Liquors which is hurtfull to their health and Service of Good Discipline; -- Walter Stewart Col."
Division Orders Nov. 5, 1778 [from Anthony Wayne]
"...The Genl is very happy in having it in his power to Assure his worthy Fellow Soldiers that Compleat for Every Man will be delivered as soon as the Hats arrive which is expected Every Moment..."
Hdqtrs Fredricksburg Nov. 8, 1778
"The Order of the Second Inst Directing a Delivery of the Several Old Coats, Waistcoats and Breeches to the Clothier after the troops should have received new ones, was not meant to Comprehend such as had been procured by the soldiers themselves, either by purchase or Donation, or such as had been paid for by Stoppages out of their pay. These which are to be the object of Delivery, Now called for the Reccommendation of the Honorable the Board of War as from a view of our supplys at the time the measure was considered, was founded not only in policy but strict Necessity, as providing the best source for relief to the soldiers themselves against accidents that might attend the importation of future supplies as well as those whose Unhappy Lot it Should be to become the Subjects of Hospitals and others in the Army for whom some provision in this instance would be indispensibley necessary; However as our quantity of New Clothing turns out better than it was at first comprehended And of course removes in Some Degree the Necessity which dictated the measure, and as the old Remains in the Hands of the Soldiers will contribute much by a carefull Use and Application of them on Duties of Fatigue, etc. to preserve the new..."
"Head Quarters, Fredericksburg Nov 10th, 1778
At a Brigade Court Martial, whereof Major Winges was president, was Tryed Sergt Major Guy, of the 2d Penna Regt, charged, acting contrary to the Lives and Liberties of his Country, by Depriving Lawrence Buyon from making his Escape from the Enemy; -m the court are of the Opinion he is guilty of the Charge but from favorable circumstances produced, the Court only sentence him to be reprimanded by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment...Was Tryed by the Same Court Charles Cowan of the 2d Penna Regt confined on suspicion of Desertion, found not guilty by the Court, and is therefore acquitted; John Mullen of Said Regt was charged before the Same Court, with leaving his post, getting drunk, Sleeping whilst a Centinel, also Suspected of Embezzeling of the Commissary Stores; the Court are of the Opinion the prisoner is Guilty of th Charge of Embezzeling the Stores ,and Sentence him to receive 100 lashes, The Commandant approves of the above sentence. But from the circumstances attending John Mullens affair and the Good Character Given of him, ye Commandant remitts the punishment ordered, and informs the Commissary that he has been remiss, in leaving a Bucket of Rum in a Situation where Every Centinel might make what use he pleased of it; the Sentence against Sgt Major Guy...Charles Cowen; to take place this morning at 10 O Clock at which time the Brigade is to be paraded.
Walter Stewart, Col. Commdg"
"Regimental Orders Nov 12th 1778
It was with concern the Col. found there was the least occasion for a Court Martial, finding Sergt Major Guy Guilty, they have passed a sentence on Account of Many things appearing in his favor which is but slight when compared with the Crime he was Charged with, but for his good conduct and Attention to his Duty Since he has been under my Command, I thought proper to approve of the Sentence and now order him to return to his duty as Sergt Major, which I Make know doubt he will Discharge to the satisfaction of the officers and the Regt in Genl. - He and Every Sergt in My Regt may depend upon my Attention and Support while they Act with Propriety and attend to their Duty. He wishes to Impress on the Minds of his Sergts That there is a Distance to be kept between them and the Privates, Equally the Same as Between the Officers and Taken otherwise their orders will not be obeyed with the Punctuality and Exactness which should take place. Every Sergt. should have an Emulation to make the company to which he belongs do their duty better and look Cleaner and Neater than any other in the Regt. Such Sergts will be Respected and May Depend Upon Promotion..." -- Walter Stewart Col."
Hdqtrs F'bg Nov 18th 1778
"A few tickets of the 2d Class of the State Lottery are Rec'd and Ready for Sale at the Pay Masters office, where those who are inclined to become adventurers are requested to apply as soon as possible as the Lottery will Certainly be Drawn the first of Jany next at which time all the tickets remaining on hand Must be returned, those who are posessed of prizes of 20 Dollars in the 1st Class may have them renewed by applying as above..."
Division Orders Nov 28 1778
"...The new clothing to be Immediately Delivered into 4 sizes. The Largest in first and so down to ye 4th by which means the greater part of the men will be fitted without any alteration, Such as will want altering must be Immediately set about by the Taylors of their respective Regts, the Clothing to be delivered to the Soldiers Tomorrow at Troop Beating. Particular care must be Taken of Old Clothing which the men must weare on fatigue, a list of Clothing to be kept by the commanding officers of each company; the Genl is confident the officer will make it his study (as it is his duty) to see that his men at all times-on all occasions, make the most soldeirly appearance, Either on or off Duty, And As the Soldiers belonging to the Penna Line have established the first character in the field, he wishes them to outshine all those on the parade which will be in their power to do by taking a proper care of their clothing, and themselves.
-- Anthony Wayne B. G."
