General Orders

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Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world, that a Freeman contending for Liberty on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.

George Washington

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Topic

American Revolution

Author

George Washington

Source

General Orders

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Washington, George. General orders. 2 July 1776, Newburgh, NY, USA.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "General Orders, July 2, 1776." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.