Friday, May 27, 2011

This Day in History: May 27

Headquarters, Reading, May 27, 1779
Major General Putnam about to take command of one of the Wings of the Grand Army, before he leaves the troops who have served under him the winter past, thinks it his duty to signify to them his entire approbation of their regular and soldier like conduct, and wishes them a successful and glorious campaign.” [Read]

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