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MG-A(G.777.021
3 Jul 1777:23 (1660)
In Congress, June 20, 1777. Resolved, that a corps of
invalids be formed, consisting of eight companies, each
company to have one captain, two lieutenants, two ensigns,
five serjeants, six corporals, two drummer, two fifers, and
one hundred men. This corps to be employed in garrisons,
and for guards in cities and other places, where magazines
or arsenals are placed; as also to serve as a military
school for young gentlemen, previous to their being
appointed to marching regiments; . . . [15 more lines
describing duties and function of invalid corps.]
[signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary.
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