returns will be given out at the Adjutant-General's office to those who apply for them, and an Orderly book for each Company.

A working party of one 0068undred and fifty men, properly officered, to parade to-morrow morning at six o'clock, with their arms, near the Laboratory, to take one day's provision with them, to relieve the party which went up the 10th instant; this party to stay one week, and then to be relieved.

Head-Quarters, New-York, July 18, 1776.

Although the General is very sensible that the great fatigue duty of this Army (which he is highly pleased to see the officers and men go through with so much cheerfulness and zeal) does not allow much time for manœuvring and exercising the troops; yet it is a matter of so much consequence to have them as well practised as time and circumstances will admit, that he earnestly recommends it to the Brigadiers, Colonels, or commanding officers of Regiments, to take time for that purpose; and particularly, to have the men instructed and practise the evolutions, manœuvring, and as much of the manual exercise as respects loading and firing, not only with quickness but calmness.

John Priest, of Captain Maxwell's Company, Colonel Prescott's Regiment, Duncan Grant, of Captain McFarland's Company, Colonel Nixon's Regiment, Jason Kemp, of Captain Bolster's Company, late Colonel Learned's Regiment, William Baker, of Captain Waterhouse's Company, Colonel Parsons's Regiment, all tried by a General Court-Martial, whereof Colonel Webb was President, for "desertion," and found guilty, were sentenced to receive thirty-nine lashes each; Baker to receive his punishment at three different times, thirteen lashes each time. The General approves the above sentences, and orders them to be executed at the usual time and place.

Two guns fired from Cobble-Hill, on Long-Island, are to be the signal that the enemy have landed on that Island.

Complaints having frequently been made that the sentries, especially those along the river, fire wantonly at boats and persons passing, officers of guards are to be careful upon this head, and acquaint the sentries that they are not to fire upon boats coming to the town, and that they are not to molest or interrupt the ferry-boats.

The present number of fatigue to be augmented with one hundred men, properly officered; the whole to parade precisely at six o'clock in the morning; to continue so till further orders.

Colonel Malcolm, of General Scott's Brigade, to have the superintendence of the work laid out near that encampment, and to be excused from other duty.

The General invites the Brigade-Major of the day to dine with him in course, with the other officers of the day.

Head-Quarters, New-York, July 19, 1776.

A detachment of three hundred men, properly officered, to parade to-morrow morning, six o'clock, on the grand parade, with two days' provisions, to go in boats, by way of East-River, to King's Bridge, to execute such work as shall be laid out for them by the Engineer. Lieutenant Champion, of Colonel Wyllys's Regiment, to oversee said works. Major Reed to furnish this party with such tools as Colonel Putnam shall direct.

A working party of fifty men, properly officered, to parade to-morrow morning, at six o'clock, on the grand parade, without their arms, to receive their orders from Captain Anderson, and tools from the Laboratory.

William Herenden, of Captain Warren's Company, Colonel Read's Regiment, David Ludlow, of Captain Ledyard's Company, Colonel McDougall's Regiment, both tried by a General Court-Martial, whereof Colonel Webb was President, for desertion, and found guilty, were sentenced to receive, the former thirty-nine lashes, the latter twenty. The General approves the sentences, and orders them to be executed at the usual time and place.

The Field-Officers of the Picket are directed to attend, on the grand parade, punctually, at a quarter after eight o'clock in the morning, and to continue there till the guards are marched off; for there has been great remissness lately of that kind.

Head-Quarters, New-York, July 20, 1776.

Daniel Grimes, of Captain Shaw's Company, Colonel Marshall's Regiment, tried by a General Court-Martial, whereof Colonel Webb was President, was found guilty of "desertion;" but some favourable circumstances appearing in the prisoner's behalf, his punishment is remitted. The Provost-Marshal is ordered to deliver him to Captain Tilton, in order to be put into some Regiment, to do duty here until a good opportunity offers to send him to his own.

Head-Quarters, New-York, July 21, 1776.

William Baker, of Captain Johnson's Company, in Colonel McDougall's Regiment, charged with "absenting himself several days from the camp without permission," having been tried by a General Court-Martial, whereof Colonel Webb was President, and found guilty, was sentenced to receive twenty lashes. The General approves the sentence, and orders it to be executed at the usual time and place.

Sergeant Ballard, late of General Lee's Guard, now in custody for having presumed to give a pass to a person to cross the East River, appearing to have done it more through ignorance than design, the General is pleased to discharge him; but if any inferior officer shall hereafter take such a liberty, he will be severely punished; it being again declared that passes to citizens or country people are only to be granted by John Berrian, Henry Wilmot, and John Ray, Jun., or one of them; passes to officers and soldiers, only by a Major-General, the Brigadier-General of the Brigade to which the person belongs, the Adjutant-General, or General's Secretary or Aids-de-Camp.

The General has great pleasure in communicating to the officers and soldiers of this Army, the signal success of the American arms, under General Lee, at South-Carolina. The enemy having attempted to land at the same time that a most furious cannonade, for twelve hours, was made upon the fortifications near Charlestown, both fleet and army have been repulsed with great loss by a small number of gallant troops just raised. The enemy have had one hundred and seventy-two men killed and wounded, among whom were several officers; two capital ships much damaged; one frigate of twenty-eight guns entirely lost, being abandoned and blown up by the crew; and others so hurt that they will want great repair before they can be fit for service. And all with a loss on our part of ten killed and twenty-two wounded. The firmness, courage, and bravery of our troops has crowned them with immortal honour. The dying heroes conjured their brethren never to abandon the standard of liberty, and even those who had lost their limbs continued at their posts. Their gallantry and spirit extorted applause from their enemies, who, dejected and defeated, have retired to their former station, out of the reach of our troops. This glorious example of our troops, under the like circumstances with us, the General hopes will animate every officer and soldier to imitate, and even outdo them, when the enemy shall make the same attempton us. With such a bright example before us of what can be done by brave and spirited men fighting in defence of their country, we shall be loaded with a double share of shame and infamy if we do not acquit ourselves with courage, or a determined resolution to conquer or die. With this hope and confidence, and that this Army will have its equal share of honour and success, the General most earnestly exhorts every officer and soldier to pay the utmost attention to his arms and health, to have the former in the best order for action, and by cleanliness and care, to preserve the latter; to be exact in their discipline, obedient to their superiors, and vigilant in duty. With such preparation, and a suitable spirit, there can be no doubt but, by the blessing of Heaven, we shall repel our cruel invaders, preserve our country, and gain the greatest honour.

A working party of one hundred and fifty men, properly officered, to parade to-morrow morning on the grand parade, at six o'clock, with their arms and one day's provision, to go up to King's Bridge, by water, to relieve the party which went up the 15th instant; to apply to General Putnam for tents.