Revolutionary Orders of General Washington, Issued During the Years 1778, '80, '81, and '82 Selected from the Mss. of John Whiting and edited by his son Henry Whiting

Washington, George; Whiting, John compiler

Published by Wiley and Putnam, New York, 1844

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New York: Wiley and Putnam, 1844. 8vo. Cloth binding. First edition. SIGNED/INSCRIBED BY THE EDITOR GENERAL HENRY WHITING and by his son Henry M. Whiting, who served in the U.S. Mexican War. Rare ephemera announcing the death and mourning period of General Henry Whiting is tipped in. Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General Henry Whiting was commissioned a Cornet of Dragoons, October 20, 1808 and served on the Niagara frontier in the War of 1812 with Great Britain. In the War with Mexico he served as Quartermaster General. His father, Col. John Whiting of the 5th U.S. Infantry was Adjutant of the 2d Regiment of the Massachusetts Line commanded by Lieut.-Col. Commandant E. Sproat. He preserved most if not all of the Orders from General Washington. These fascinating Orders cover matters great and small: the discipline of the troops, health and sanitation, the organization of the army and its support services, and a uniform system of manoeuvres. Throughout the Orders, Washington evidences deep concern for his soliders as well as civilians, a deep spirituality, and his gratitude for the support from France. Rebacked with original decorated silk boards, new endpapers. Very good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Revolutionary Orders of General Washington, Issued During the Years 1778, '80, '81, and '82 Selected from the Mss. of John Whiting and edited by his son Henry Whiting
• Publisher: Wiley and Putnam, New York
• Publication Date: 1844
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Editor
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • Rare History
  • United States History