Wednesday, March 04, 2009

This Day in History: March 4

Our need of a Reinforcement owing to the departure of the Militia will, in a few days be so great, that if there are not Continental Troops to come forward, it will be proper for you to make application, in my name, to the Council of Safety for a Reinforcement of Militia, and I desire that you will in my Name also call upon the Commanding Officers of the Pensylvania Regiments,and the Regiment of the lower Counties, for a strict obedience to this order. [More]

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