GENERAL ORDERS.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 1, 1776.

A Sergeant, Corporal, and twelve men, to march tomorrow morning, at six o’clock; at which time they will be directed where to march. They are to be furnished with six days’ provisions per man.

Eight men (that understand making cartridges) from each of the five Regiments in General Spencer’s Brigade, and from Colonel Nixon’s and Colonel Webb’s Regiments, to parade to-morrow morning, at six o’clock, at the Bowling-Green, before Colonel Knox’s door, and receive their further orders from him.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 2, 1776.

General Greene to order all Arms in his Brigade which want repairs to be immediately brought into the Armourer’s shop, where they will be fitted up properly; after which, all repairs will be stopped out of the men’s wages.

Capt. Oliver Soper, of the Thirteenth or Colonel Read’s Regiment, tried at the General Court-Martial, (whereof Colonel Nixon is President,) on complaint of Lieutenant Thomas Williams, of said Company, for “defrauding the publick, in knowingly and willingly drawing pay for more men than he had belonging to his Company.” The Court are of opinion that Captain Soper is not guilty of the charge brought against him; therefore, do acquit him.

The General approves of the proceedings of the above Court-Martial, and orders that Captain Soper be immediately released from his arrest.

Lieutenant Thomas Williams, of Captain Soper’s Company, and Colonel Read’s Regiment, also tried at the above Court-Martial, for “impeaching and falsely asserting that Captain Soper, of the said Regiment, had knowingly and designedly defrauded the publick, in making up and drawing pay for more men than he had in his Company; also, for signing Returns of the Company, expressly against the orders of Captain Soper; also, for refusing to repair to his tent when ordered by Captain Soper. ” The Court are of opinion that the prisoner is guilty of the charge, and unanimously adjudge that he be cashiered for the said offence.

The General approves of the sentence of the above Court-Martial, and orders that Mr. Williams, late a Lieutenant in Colonel Read’s Regiment, immediately depart the Camp, by the way of Kingsbridge, or on board a vessel going up the Sound.

John Quinn, of Captain Allen’s Company and Colonel Ward’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “desertion, ” is found guilty, and sentenced to receive thirty-nine lashes on his bare back for said offence.

John Luby and James Johnston, both of Captain King’s Company, and Colonel Ward’s Regiment, tried, severally, at the above Court-Martial for “desertion, ” are each found guilty, and sentenced, severally, to be whipped thirty-nine lashes on their bare backs.

The General approves of the several sentences above, and orders them to be put in execution to-morrow morning, at guard-mounting.

Hugh Killbreath, of Captain Ross’s Company, in Colonel Hand’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “assaulting, beating, and wounding Asa Baker and David Avery, of the Artillery, ” is found guilty of the charge brought against him, and sentenced to be whipped thirty-nine lashes on his bare back.

The General approves of the above sentence, and orders the prisoner to be transmitted to his Corps, and that the punishment be inflicted on him at the head of the Regiment, at guard-mounting, on the first morning the Commanding Officer shall find suitable for the purpose.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 3, 1776.

Colonel Learned’s and Colonel Webb’s Regiments to be mustered Wednesday morning, at nine o’clock.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 4, 1776.

Colonel Read’s Regiment to be mustered to-morrow morning, at nine o’clock, and not Colonel Webb’s, as was mentioned in the orders of yesterday.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 5, 1776.

Lieutenant John Riggs, of Captain McFarland’s Company and Colonel Nixon’s Regiment, tried at the General Court-Martial (whereof Colonel Nixon is President) for “counterfeiting and assuming the character of a Field-Officer, and, under pretence of being Field-Officer of the Day, ordering out one of the principal Guards in the Army, imposing upon Captain Sumner, commanding the Upper Barrack Guard, and behaving herein unbecoming the character of an officer, acting in subversion of military order, &c.,” is found guilty of the several charges brought against him, and sentenced by the Court to be cashiered for the same.

The General approves of the sentence of the Court, and orders that Mr. John Riggs, late a Lieutenant in Colonel Nixon’s Regiment, do depart the Army, city, and encampment immediately.

George Cottingen and Daniel Dunevil, both of Captain Van Wyck’s Company, of Colonel McDougall’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “desertion,” are severally found guilty of the same, and sentenced to be whipped thirty-nine lashes each on their bare backs.

The General approves the above sentences, and orders them to be put in execution to-morrow morning, at guard-mounting, at the head of the Regiment.

Head-Quarters, New-York, June 6, 1776.

The Brigadiers of each Brigade are to send to the Quartermasters-General to-morrow, at ten o’clock, for the Spears.

The Colonel of each Regiment wanting Arms is to draw on Mr. Cheever, Commissary of Stores, for thirteen, and give their receipts.

One Captain, two Subalterns, two Sergeants, two Corporals, and fifty Privates, from Colonel Webb’s Regiment, to parade to-morrow morning, at six o’clock, at Whitehall-Slip; these men to be furnished with five days’ provision, and each man an axe to cut pickets; axes and provisions to be got ready this day: they are not to bring their firearms. This party to be deducted from their usual details.

The Guard of one Subaltern, one Sergeant, one Corporal, and twenty-four Privates, from the Fourth Brigade, with six days’ provisions, is to be posted at Kingsbridge, to prevent any soldiers of the Army passing that way, unless they have leave, in writing, from the Commanding Officer of their respective Corps. This Guard is to be relieved every Wednesday, till further orders. All Masters of vessels and Ferrymen are strictly enjoined not to carry off any soldiers of the Army, without leave, in writing, from their Commanding Officer.

Each of the three Brigades in the Grand Camp is to furnish a Patrol every two hours in the day-time, consisting of a Sergeant and six men, who are to patrol at least two miles to the northward of their respective Camps, and to take up all soldiers whom they find with fire-arms out of Camp, and endeavour to prevent their committing any disorders whatever, and in particular to seize and confine all who shall fire a gun.

The Fourth Brigade is to furnish a Guard, consisting of one Subaltern, one Sergeant and Corporal, one Drum, and twenty Privates, to guard the works on Bayard’s Hill, and be relieved every day.

George Edgel, of Captain Hobby’s Company and Colonel Ritzema’s Regiment, tried at the General Court-Martial (whereof Colonel Nixon is President) for “leaving his guard, getting drunk, and damning the Officer of the Guard, ” is found guilty, and sentenced to be whipped thirty-nine lashes on his bare back.

John O’Brien, of Captain Varick’s Company and Colonel McDougall’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “sleeping on his post when sentry, ” is found guilty, and sentenced to be whipped twenty lashes on his bare back.

Benjamin Richards, of Captain Mighill’s Company and Colonel Baldwin’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “publishing the countersign, and openly proclaiming it in a publick house, after tattoo beating, ” is found guilty, and sentenced to be whipped twenty lashes on his bare back, for said offence.

John Sinnet, of Captain Johnson’s Company and Colonel McDougall’s Regiment, tried at the above Court-Martial for “desertion, ” is found guilty of the same, and sentenced