Whereas, many persons, at and below the White-Plains, in the county of West-Chester, by reason of the ravages of the enemy are greatly distressed for want of provision to support their families : ... I do hereby authorize ... permission to any person or persons ... to carry or drive to their respective dwellings, the necessary provisions for their families ...
Summary
Signed: Given at head-quarters, Peeks-Kill, December 22, 1778. Alexander M'Dougall, major-general.
Followed by two other orders given by Major General M'Dougall, dated Dec. 24, 1778 and Jan. 7, 1779, respectively.
Evans 16645
LC copy held by Manuscript Division (George Washington Papers, v. 96, no. 9-10).
Source: DLC #11682, 1930.
Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Formerly U.S. Broadside portfolio 211, no. 3f. qr01 08-08-90
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McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786.
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