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PP-P.783.128
9 Sep 1783:21,22 (12/1091)
Headquarters, New-York, August 17, 1783. ORDERS.
The Commander in Chief has received the following
Instructions from his Majesty, which are to be entered into
the Regimental Books of the several Corps; and his
Excellency makes no doubt but the contents will be strictly
complied with.
George R.
. . . [Instructions for reducing British forces in America]
Plan of the establishment of the several regiments to be
reduced, referred to in his majesty's orders and
instructions to Sir Guy Carleton, dated the 9th of June,
1783.
Lieutenant General Morrison's Regiment.
[List of Staff Officers]
One Company,
1 Captain,
1 Lieutenant,
1 Ensign,
2 Serjeants,
3 Corporals,
2 Drummers,
48 Private men,
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58
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290 Five companies more of the same.
One Company Grenadiers.
1 Captain,
2 Lieutenants,
2 Serjeants,
3 Corporals,
2 Drummers,
2 Fifers
48 Private men,
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60
One Company of Light-Infantry.
1 Captain,
2 Lieutenants,
2 Serjeants,
3 Corporals,
2 Drummers,
48 Private men,
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58
. . . [Lists of other regiments being sent either to Britain
or Halifax]
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