Military Leadership and Strategy
Title | Daily Entry |
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19 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
18 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
17 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His soldiers were informed that ignorance of commands given in his daily General Orders was not an acceptable excuse for delinquency. |
16 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He announced orders from the Continental Congress stating 20 July would be a day of fasting and prayer. Upon passing the N.H. |
15 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW ordered commanding officers to notify him of the men who were most skilled in managing whale boats. |
14 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW emphasized good hygiene and the proper clothing of all troops. |
13 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW instructed Col. Samuel Gerrish to purchase all livestock in and around Chelsea, Massachusetts. |
12 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW issued a court martial for Col. James Scammans for incompetence; he was later cleared of the charges. |
11 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW ordered no man to leave their guard unless instructed to do so. |
10 July 1775 |
GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In his General Orders for the day, GW detailed the punishment of Col. William Prescott for abuse. |