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Great Alamance Camp
Friday 17^^ May 1771
Parole— Granville
Countersign—Oxford
The Governor impressed with the most affectionate sense of Gratitude
gives Thanks to both Officers and Soldiers of the Army for the Vigorous
and Generous support they afforded Him Yesterday in the Battle near
Alamance, It was to their Valour and steady Conduct that he owes
under the Providence of Almighty God, the signal Victory obtained over
obstinate and infatuated Rebels, — His Excellency simpathises with the
Loyalists for the brave Men that fell and suffered in the Action, but
when he reflects that the fate of the Constitution depended on the
success of the Day, and the important Services thereby rendered to
their King and Country, He considers this Loss (though at present the
Cause of Affliction to their Relations and Friends) as a Monument of
lasting Glory and Honor to themselves and Families.
The Dead to be interred at five OClock this Evening in the Front of
the Park of Artillery, Funeral Service to be performed with Military
Honors to the deceased. — after the Ceremony, Prayers and Thanks-giving
for the signal Victory it has pleased Divine Providence Yesterday
to Grant the Army over the Insurgents.
Field Officer of the Day Colonel Fanning.
For the Piquet to Night and Baggage Guard to Morrow— Craven
For the Grass Guard to Night and Rear Guard to Morrow —Johnston
For the Governors Guard to Morrow— Orange
For the Quarter Guard to Morrow— Onslow
A Man from each Detachment of the Army with one Serjeant to
parade immediately for the Hospital Guard. This Guard to be relieved
every forty eight Hours.
John Walker Esquire is appointed Steward to the Hospital, with the
pay of Captain, and is to be accountable for the Sick and Wounded.
Doctor Richards^ appointed Surgeon to Doctor Cobhams Division
with the pay of Lieutenant Colonel.
Great Alamance Camp
Saturday the IS^h May 1771
Parole— Edenburgh
Countersign—Carlisle
Field Officer of the Day —Colonel Thomson
Ordered that all Arms, Ammunition, Horses, Saddles, Bridles and
Papers that were taken from the Rebels in the Field of Battle or else
where be brought to the Head of the Artillery by Twelve O'Clock.
The Saddle Baggs, Provisions and Clothes belong to the Captors.
Second Line Ordered to March out as soon as possible under the
Command of Colonel Ashe with a Detachment from the Artillery and
two small Field Pieces.
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| Full Text | Great Alamance Camp Friday 17^^ May 1771 Parole— Granville Countersign—Oxford The Governor impressed with the most affectionate sense of Gratitude gives Thanks to both Officers and Soldiers of the Army for the Vigorous and Generous support they afforded Him Yesterday in the Battle near Alamance, It was to their Valour and steady Conduct that he owes under the Providence of Almighty God, the signal Victory obtained over obstinate and infatuated Rebels, — His Excellency simpathises with the Loyalists for the brave Men that fell and suffered in the Action, but when he reflects that the fate of the Constitution depended on the success of the Day, and the important Services thereby rendered to their King and Country, He considers this Loss (though at present the Cause of Affliction to their Relations and Friends) as a Monument of lasting Glory and Honor to themselves and Families. The Dead to be interred at five OClock this Evening in the Front of the Park of Artillery, Funeral Service to be performed with Military Honors to the deceased. — after the Ceremony, Prayers and Thanks-giving for the signal Victory it has pleased Divine Providence Yesterday to Grant the Army over the Insurgents. Field Officer of the Day Colonel Fanning. For the Piquet to Night and Baggage Guard to Morrow— Craven For the Grass Guard to Night and Rear Guard to Morrow —Johnston For the Governors Guard to Morrow— Orange For the Quarter Guard to Morrow— Onslow A Man from each Detachment of the Army with one Serjeant to parade immediately for the Hospital Guard. This Guard to be relieved every forty eight Hours. John Walker Esquire is appointed Steward to the Hospital, with the pay of Captain, and is to be accountable for the Sick and Wounded. Doctor Richards^ appointed Surgeon to Doctor Cobhams Division with the pay of Lieutenant Colonel. Great Alamance Camp Saturday the IS^h May 1771 Parole— Edenburgh Countersign—Carlisle Field Officer of the Day —Colonel Thomson Ordered that all Arms, Ammunition, Horses, Saddles, Bridles and Papers that were taken from the Rebels in the Field of Battle or else where be brought to the Head of the Artillery by Twelve O'Clock. The Saddle Baggs, Provisions and Clothes belong to the Captors. Second Line Ordered to March out as soon as possible under the Command of Colonel Ashe with a Detachment from the Artillery and two small Field Pieces. 698 |
