Edited by John W. Jordan

The dates of the birth and death of Col. Henry Bicker have not been ascertained [Bap:28 July 1723-Bur:7 Sep 1801], but it is known that he was married [11 Dec 1745, Dutch Church NYC to Sophia "Fietie" Heyer (16 Mar 1726-15 Jul 1789)]. as two of his sons [Walter Bicker (2 Aug 1747-6 Apr 1821); Henry Bicker, Jr. (2 Feb 1752-1801)], commissioned officers, served with him in the Third Pennsylvania Battalion of Infantry, Col. John Shee.

His surname is found among the early Provincial residents of the city of New York. [Henry Bicker was the great grandson of the first New Amsterdam Burgomaster, Captain Martin Cregier, who kept a Journal of his military expedition to rescue settlers captured at the Esopus massacre.]

In 1755, he was commissioned Lieutenant of Captain William Skinner's company of Col. Peter Schuyler's New Jersey regiment, raised for one year of service for the defense of the frontiers. He was promoted captain, captured at Oswego [15 Aug 1756], and was kept a prisoner of war for fourteen months. After his release, he was appointed Quarter Master of General Gage's regiment and served to the close of the war. [Victor Bicker, Henry Bicker's father, shows up in the Committee of One Hundred.

In 1766, he was a resident of New Brunswick NJ, where for a time he was in business as a hatter and later proprietor of the "Tree of Liberty," a favorably known inn of the town.

On the breaking out of hostilities between the Colonies and the mother country, Henry Bicker offered his services and was commissioned January 4, 1776, Major of the Third Pennsylvania Battalion of Infantry. Col. John Shee, recruited under the resolution of Congress, December 9, 1775, authorizing the raising of "four battalions more in the colony of Pensylvania." The officers were principally Philadelphians, but the companies were filled up by recruits from Pennsylvania and the neighboring colonies. On June 11th, Congress ordered the battalion to New York, where it was assigned to the brigade of Gen. Thomas Mifflin, and began the construction of Fort Washington, under the direction of Col. Rufus Putnam. Here they remained until the battle of Long Island, when they were ordered to New York, reaching there in the afternoon after the battle was over.

The following day they were transported to the entrenchments at Brooklyn. Only July 30th, they returned to New York, and later to their old encampment at Fort Washington. Walter Bicker, then Adjutant, and Henry Bicker, Jr., a Second Lieutenant of the regiment, were taken prisoners on the surrender of the fort [16 Nov 1776]. About three weeks prior to the investment of Fort Washington, Major Bicker was transferred to the Tenth Philadelphia Line Infantry, Col. Joseph Penrose, and after a short service in this regiment, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and assigned to the Sixth Pennsylvania Line Infantry, between the time Col. Magrew was a prisoner of war and the appointment of Col. Josiah Harmar to the command of the regiment.

On June 6, 1777, Lieut. Col. Bicker was promoted Colonel of the Second Pennsylvania Line Infantry, and was in command of the regiment at the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Whitemarsh, in which it lost heavily, and at Valley Forge, where it was in the First Brigade, Col. James Chambers commanding, of Wayne's Division Pennsylvania Line. The Executive Council of Pennsylvania having resolved to incorporate the Thirteenth Regiment with the Second, Col. Walter Stewart was appointed to the command July 1, 1778, Col. Bicker became supernumerary, and his name disappears from the service.

Washington himself chose Valley Forge as the site of his army's winter encampment, arriving there Dec 19, 1776. It was near enough to Philadelphia, then occupied by the British, so that he could keep track of the enemy's doings, but on a good piece of high ground -- an easily defendable position.

The army that arrived at Valley Forge had been in some hot fights -- Brandywine, Germantown and Whitemarsh. Their performance had shown them to be an army of volunteers, far more enthusiastic than experienced. Expecting to find supplies for his army at Valley Forge, Washington instead discovered that the enemy had gotten there first. With his men in desperate need of food and clothing, Washington was dependent upon the Quartermaster General appointed by Congress to get badly needed supplies to his men. Badly turned out to be the operative word.

Thomas Mifflin was much more interested in winning laurels on a field of battle, than in doing his duty well. The supplies just didn't come. It wasn't until he was replaced by Nathaniel Greene in early March -- almost three months later! -- that supplies finally began arriving.

Colonel Henry Bicker commanded the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, under Colonel Hartley's 1st Brigade, under General Wayne's Batallion. A marker monument for Hartley's Brigade can be found on Outerline Drive, off of Wayne's Woods, before Wayne's statue. The location of Wayne's Batallion within Valley Forge is shown in pink on the map below.

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Garrison Orders
Court Martial:
The same reasons which prevented his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief from determining on the Sentences of the Court Martial ordered by the Marquis de Lafayette, Major Genl. &c., apply against the proceedings of the Court Directed by Gen^l Wayne in the Case of Lieuts. McMichael and Dickinson. His Excellency having return'd the order of Gen^l Wayne for holding said Court, has been pleased to Direct that L^t. M^cMichael and Dickinson be tried by the Gen^l Court Martial now sitting at this place, of which all persons concerned, are to take Notice.

His Excellency having been pleased to approve of the order of -- Directing that not more than one Ration pr. Diem be Issued to Any officer either of the line or Staff, and that no back Rations be paid up in provisions. The Issuing Commisary is therefore, to pay the stricted attention to this order, the least Deviation from which will be taken Notice of.

So soon as the returns for the Clothing are complete, which must be done with the greatest exactitude, they shall be brought to the Commanding Officer that the Articles may be drawn from the Clothier General and distributed to the Soldiery. The Officers Commanding Detachments are to pay attention to the men under their command to prevent them from embezzeling their Clothes.

New Officers Startup:
The Hon'bl the Supreme Executive Council of this State, having deliv'd their instructions to the Officers sent by His Excell'y, the Commander-in-Chief, for the purpose of recruiting men to complete the regiments from this State on the Continental Establishmen^t. It is expected the officers will immediately repair to the Stations appointed them & exert themselves in the prosecution of this important business, the necessity for which must be so obvious to the Gentⁿ Officers, as to render any further recommendation on this Head unneccessary.

Court Martial:
A Garrison Court Martial to sit this day for the Trial of all the prisoners now in confinem^t in the Guard house. The Court will refer the trial of any prisoners they may find guilty of Capital offenses to the General Court Martial now sitting, reporting the names & crimes of all such persons so to be tried.

Tailors and Shoemakers Needed:
Such soldiers as are employed by the mechanics of this Town not Absolutely in the Continental Service, are ordered to repair immediately to the Adj^t at the Hospital in order that they may be put to work for the Continent. The Issuing Commissary is to apply to Fred^k Anspack and Mr. Adam Reigart for Beef, who will supply him with such Quantities as they can spare for the use of the Troops. A Subaltern's Command to hold themselves in readiness to march, to be furnished with 5 days provisions.

The Officers who have the care of the Detach'd Corps in this Town, are requested to make inquiries after the Solders alluded to in this order, as there is the greatest want of Tailors and Shoemakers to furnish Clothing for the Army.

Inspector General Conway's performance as Inspector General had gone from dismal to disastrous. It was only when Conway's behavior landed him in a duel with General Cadwalader, that Washington was finally able to get someone he trusted to help him pull his army together. Baron von Steuben was not really a Baron, and not even an English speaker, but he had already proven his worth to Washington as a volunteer with Washington's army. Working through Washington's French speaking aides Hamilton and Laurens, Steuben created a military manual just for volunteer soldiers.

Inspectors' Meeting:
As the stormy weather prevented the Brigade Inspectors y^e meeting this day, agreeable to yesterday's orders, the Sub and Brigade Inspectors with the officers and Non Comms'd Officers who were to have assembled this day at 10 o'clock, will attend at said time & place.

The following officers are appointed Brigade Inspectors and are to be obeyed and respected as such in their respective Brigades:

Cap^l Walker of Col. Livingston's Reg^t is appointed Brigade Major P.F. and is to be obeyed and respected as such.

Division Orders
Discipline and Cleanliness:
Discipline being the very soul of all Army's, so it ought to be the pride and study of all Officers, to introduce it into their respective Corps. In valor man to man are equal throughout the World, but it is discipline alone which gives the opportunity in the field. And as the Gen^l hopes to rival the Britons in that, he also wishes to bear the [faded] from the other part of the Army. For which purpose he requests the Officers to the example they set the other day, and which gave the highes^t pleasure to his Excellency and met his warmes^t approbation in maneuvering themselves as well as men.

As there is no Greater or surer mark of discipline than Cleanliness, so there is nothing more conducive to health and spirit. It introduces a laudible pride which is substitute for almost every virtue. The Gen^l therefore, in the most pointed terms, desires the Officers to oblige their men to appear clean & decent at all times and upon all occasions. Even punishing that Soldier that appears dirty whether on duty or not.

The Officers will compel the men to wear their Hats in one way, in the most soldier-like position, and oblige to mend their old clothes so as to make the best appearance possible. The Gen^l expects a sufficiency of Hats with some other clothing for the men every hour. He has also ordered Co^l Bayard to Lancaster, to provide the Officers clothing and the Drums and fifes belonging to this Division.

Regimental Orders
Muster Rolls Due:
Muster Rolls to be made out immediately by the Comm^dr Officers of companies (agreeable to the former in the hands of the Adjutant) for the month of March, in order to the Reg^t being mustered on the first Day of April next.

Division Orders
Clothes Are Now in Stock:
A Return to be immediately made by each Reg^t of the number of Hats, Britches, Hoes, Stockings and Waistcoats wanting for the men. A quantity of those articles being now arrived at Gen^l Wayne's Quarters for the immediate use of his Division.

Temporary Truce:
Germantown being appointed for the meeting of Commissioners from the two Armys, a strict Neutrality and suspension of hostilities are to be observed in all the extent of the Village and all Officers whether Continental, or Militia are expressly forbid to enter there either with their parties or singly, or to do any thing that may tend any wise to violate the peace which is to subsist in the above-mentioned place until further orders.

Appointment:
By permission of the Honorable Congress, the Paymaster Gen^l has appointed Tho^s Reed Esq., to be his Assistant, and he is to be considered as such, and the business of that Department in the absence of the Pay Master Gen^l to be transacted with him.

Get Ready for Parade
Clothes Are Now in Stock:
The Brigade to parade tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, fresh shaved, well-powdered. It is expected that the Officers will pay the strictest attention to the appearance of their men.

The Fatigue party to parade tomorrow morning properly officer'd at Troop Beating, to finish the works.

Synchronize Watches:
Some Brigades were late sending their men on the parade this morning. The Gen^l willing to attribute this to the difference in Watches, and to the end great punctuality may be observed in future with respect to time, the Adjutant Gen^l is to regulate his watch by the Clock at Headquarters, the Brigade Major by his, and the Adjutant by the Brigade Major.

Guard Detail:
The Guard at the Bridge is in future to consist of a Captain, two subalterns, three Serg^ts, 36 rank and file, whereof one subaltern, one serg^t and 16 rank and file are to be posted on the other side. It is expected that this Guard will be very attentive to their duty and suffer no soldier to pass without written leave from the Comm^dg Officer of the Reg^t he belongs to.

Temporary Drivers Needed:
A soldier from each Brigade acquainted with driving a Wagon, to be paraded tomorrow morning at Guard Mounting & to be employed in the Wagon Master Gen^l Department till the Wagoners enlisted for that purpose come to Camp.

Parade Inspection Plan:
The Inspector of the First Penn^a Brigade, will command the parade tomorrow and will bring with him two Adjutants from the Brigade, and when the parade is over, remit the command for the next day to the Inspector of the 2^nd Penns^a Brigade, and his two Adjutants, who are desired to attend the parade tomorrow for that purpose, the same method to be observed in regular rotation.

The Inspector Gen^l proposes exercising the Officers of the Second Penna. Brigade at 10 o'clock tomorrow, and at 11 o'clock those of Gen^l Poor's Brigade. As the stumps and brush in front of the new lines, afford an excellent obstacle to the approach of the enemy, it is expressly forbid that any of it should be burned by any of the Fatigue parties or any others, for the distance of extreme musket shot range in front of the lines, in which all officers commanding Reg^ts are to take particular notice, as there is a sufficiency of wood to furnish stakes for the works within the lines.

Colonel Hall Court Martial:
Co^l Josias Carville Hall tried by a Gen^l Court Martial held at Wilmington, the 20^th of March 1778, by order of Brigadier Genl Smallwood, whereof Col. Richardson was president, charged of refusing to comply with a Gen^l Service, which at that time could not otherwise be remedied, and unofficerlike behavior & threatening to blow the brains out of any officer who would head a party to execute the same, and was acquitted on the following terms.

That the orders issued on that instant were not Military, nor conveyed through a Military Channel in the nature of an Impressment not even addressed to Co^l Hall, was an absolute confession that he had not a right to expect, nor exact a compliance to the order by virtue of superior command. And with respect to the second charge, altho' the Court do, by no means approve of Co^l Hall's intention or threats resisting by force the Officers sent to execute the order, yet as they can easily account for it, from the keen and sensible feeling of a person in his situation, and as a few moments of cool reflection determined him to act otherwise, we acquit him of ungentlemanly, or unofficer-like behavior and are, upon the whole, unanimously of opinion that he is not guilty of the Charges exhibited against him, and therefore, acquit him with Honor.

It is with much concern that his Excellency thinks himself obliged to disapprove the Determination. He is clearly of the opinion that the orders issued through Co' Sheriffs Division Quartermaster was regular and obligatory. Regular because Gen^l Smallwood as Commanding Officer to be exclusively vested with every power for the good of it, and consequently that Impressing of horses on an emergency and because the Division Q^t Master was a proper channel through which it should operate, agreeable to the practice of Armies and to the true spirit and design of Gen^l orders. Obligatory because it was the orders of the superior Comm^dg officer, and from the face of the evidence, appears to have been founded in the necessity of the Case, and uncalculated to promote the service. Col^l Hall's refusal to comply with the order was a blamable opposition to the Command of a superior officer acting in the line of his Duty & the violent threats thrown out against any person who should execute it were, at least, highly indelicate and improper. Co^l Hall is released from his arrest.

Major Forrest Court Martial:
At a Gen^l Court Martial whereof Col. Swift was president, March 28^th 1778, Major Thomas Forrest tried for sending to Co^l Crane, Commanding Officer of Artillery, an insolent and unwarranted letter. It appeared to the Court that Major Forrest was president of a Court Martial when he wrote the letter he was arrested for, and was done by order of the Court. They are of opinion that he is not personally liable for writing the letter. At the same time, are of opinion, having considered the circumstances, that the letter is not insolent nor unwarrantable. The Commander-in-Chief confirms the opinion and orders Major Forrest to be discharged from arrest.

Brigade Orders
Keep Your Men Up to Snuff:
The officers Comman^dg the different Regts are requested to be very particular in having their men turned out under the inspection of their officers between 9 and 10 o'clock in the morning, & at the usual hours in the afternoon, to perfect themselves in Maneuvering.

Sounds like a party:
One of Co^l Hartley's houses on the Right to be cleared for the reception of the Brigade Guard.

Parade Problems:
A Sargeant and a private from Gen^l McIntosh's Brigade prepared for a Fortnight's Command to be mounted on the Grand parade. The works of the New lines being very carelessly executed in many parts, and the representations of the Engineers have been heretofore of no avail, the Gen^l calls upon the several Brigadiers to inspect the parts which have been allotted to their Brigade, and order the defected to be remedied, which appears to be principally owing to the weakness of the stakes, and those of the exterior for being placed two perpendicular.

Horse Stealing Court Martial:
At a Gen^l Court Martial whereof Co^l Ogden was president, March y^e 24^th 1778, William Morgan, inhabitant of the State of Penna., tried for coming out of Philadelphia, stealing a horse, and attempting to carry him back to the City. Found Guilty of a breach of a Resolution of Congress dated Octb^r 8^th 1777, and extended by another, and sentenced to be kept at hard labor during the contest with Great Britain not less then thirty miles from the enemies' Camp. And if he is caught making his escape to suffer death.

Conduct Unbecoming Court Martial:
At a Gen^l Court Martial whereof Co^l Vose was president, March 23^d 1778, Lieut. Anderson of the 11^th Penns^a Reg^t tried for behaving in a manner unbecoming the Character of an officer and a gentleman found Guilty of the charge exhibited against him, being a breach of the 21^st Article 14^th Section of hte Articles of war & sentenced to be discharged. His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief approves of the sentence and orders them to take place.

Subaltern Detail:
A Subaltern from Gen^l Woodford's and another from Gen^l Scott's to attend at the Adju^t Gen^l's Office where they will receive their orders at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Inspect Prisoners:
The Brigade Commissaries are to make an exact Return of the horns delivered into the Q^t master Gen^l agreeable to the Orders of the 8th of Jan^y last. The Brigadier Gen^l of the Day is to visit the prisoners in the Provost, during his tour of Duty and to enquire into the manner of their treatment, which he is to report with the number and kind of them, and length of confinement, when he gives in the Gen^l Report of the Guard, & announces this to be considered a standing order and to be punctually executed.

Division Orders
General to Examine Each Man For Needs:
The whole Division to parade on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, fresh shaved, well powdered, arms and Accoutrements in the best order possible; the officers at the head of their respective Corps. It is the Gen^l's positive orders, that all the Invalids be paraded at the same time, and that the Officers take care that they appear clean, and that the whole are paraded.

The Gen^l being determined to examine every man himself, to the end that if any of the soldiers are suffering for want of necessaries or proper care or attention, either in the Officers or Surgeons, that these defects may be remedied. The Gen^l wishes the Commanding Officers of Reg^ts or Corps to see that their men are completed to 40 Rounds per man immediately.

Assignments:
The Brigade Inspectors, Brigade Majors, and all the Adjutants of the Battalions are to attend on the Grand parade tomorrow at Guard Mounting. If the weather should prove bad, they shall attend the first fair day.

No Furloughs:
No furloughs to be granted to Non-Commis^d Officers or privates till further orders.

Store Has Some Shoes and Stocks:
Those Reg^ts that want shoes are to attend at the Clothier's Store for them. Few dozen of Worsted Stocks fit for officers, and some shoes, may be had at the store.

Assignments:
For Escort with two days' provisions to parade at 11 o'clock tomorrow. Adjutant of the Day tomorrow from the 10^th Reg^t.

Division Orders
Clean Up the Men:
The hair of all the Non-Commiss'd officers and privates to be cut short and alike. This afternoon the Commd^g officers of Reg^ts and Corps will pay a particular attention to this business, as it will not only be a means of keeping the men clean, but will make them appear more uniform and soldierly, and be attended with much less trouble.

Notwithstanding the repeated orders for officers to take care to oblige their men to appear clean and decent on all occasions, the Gen^l is extremely unhappy to find so little attention paid to it, when the health and spirit of his soldiers, & the good of the service, so much depends on a strict compliance with this Order.

Gen^l Wayne once for all does assure the Officers that attention to their soldiers & Discipline will be the criterion by which Congress will be directed on the New Establishment. He therefore wishes, for their own credit as officers and soldiers, that they would turn their whole attention to these subjects. Shoes and other articles for Officers and men may be had at the Clothiers Gen^l's on timely application.

Appointments:
Lieut. Col. Green is appointed to the Comm^d of the 10^th, and Lieut. Col. Daviss to the Comm^d of the 14^th Virginia Reg^t to further orders, and are to be respected accordingly.

Conduct Unbecoming Court Martial:
At a Gen^l Court Martial whereof Col. Vose was president, March 31^st 1778, Lieut. Dunn of Col. Patton's Reg^l tried for striking & ungentleman-like behavior and acquitted. The Commander-in-Chief confirms the sentence and orders L^t Dunn to be discharged from arrest.

Can't We Settle Things Outside a Court Martial:
At the same time the frequent proceedings of Court Martials presented to him seem to originate from personal prejudices and private animosity, than real intention to promote the good of the service, gives him very sensible pain. He wishes the Officers of this Army to consider themselves as a band of Brothers cemented by the Justice of the Common Cause; that a perfect harmony might subsist among them, and that they would settle all personal disputes amongst themselves in an amicable manner, ever being cautious not to trouble Court Martials or the Gen^l with private dissentions, or add to the public files, which may hereafter disgrace themselves and the Army.

Court Martial to Meet:
A Gen^l Court Martial of the line, whereof Brig. Gen^l Poor is appointed President, to set tomorrow morning at nine o'clock at the presid^t's Quart^s to try such persons as shall be bro^t before them.

Col. Stewart, Lt. Col. Burr, Major Peters & a Capt. from the Corps of the Artillery (Woodford's, Scott's, First & Sec^d Penn^a, Glover's, Patterson's, Muhlenberg's, Maxwell's, Huntingdon's, Varnum's, & McIntosh's) Brigade's to attend as Members.

Appointments:
Capt. Will Lewis is appointed Brigade Inspector in Gen^l Muhlenberg's Brigade & Capt. Croghan in Gen. Scott's, and are to be respected accordingly.

Account for Men and Ammo:
The Brigade Q^r Mast^rs will immediately bring in the empty Ammunition boxes to the Park of the Artillery & deliver them to the Commissary of Military Stores.

An Exact Return of Arms & Accoutrements to be made immediately, according to the form which shall be deliver'd by the Brigade Majors.

Commanding Officers of the Reg^ts & Corps are Desir'd to be very Particular in the next Weekly returns, to Acc^t for all their Officers & Men who are Absent, Sick, on Furlough or Command, and the places where, that proper measures may be taken to call them in to join their respective corps. The Gen^l strictly enjoins it upon them to be exceedingly Exact to Mention those Officers in any Department who detain any of their Soldiers as waiters, or for any purpose whatsoever, and any particular Circumstance relative to their absence, as his first Determination is that he will know the true state of his Army.

Gambling Anyone:
A few Continental Tickets to be had at the Auditor's Office and at the paymaster Gen^l's Office.

Brigade Orders
Court Martial Assignments:
Adj^t of the Day tomorrow from 1^st Reg^t. A Capt from the 7^th Reg^t to attend the Court Martial of the Line tomorrow nine o'clock at Gen^l Poor's Quarters.

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness; Or Else:
A Review of the Orders Relative to the Cleanliness and proper Appearance of Soldiers who are to mount guard, however great a reproach to the Officers, whose province is to attend to these points, it becomes necessary that the Adj^ts in whom the Delinquents originates as it is their Duty in the first instance to Inspect Arms, Ammunitions, Accoutrements & Dress of their men before they Quit the Reg^t Parade, are particularly call'd upon.

The Brigade Majors minutely to examine the detachments Assembled on the parade of the Brigade in all the above mentiond Respects and the Adj^ts will remain there till the men are march'd off in Order to answer for any Deficiency.

When the Guards are Assembl'd on the grand parade, the Brig^e Maj^r, Field Officers of the Day, are carefully to report the same examination of the arms &c. and to order the Adj^ts under an Arrest when any ill appearances of Deficiencies may justly be attributed to their negligence.

Want of Uniformity in a Soldier's Clothing, and its indifferent Quality, so far from excusing Slovenliness and unsoldierly Neglect, in other respects out rather to Excite each man to compensate each man by redouble attention to the means he has in his power. For instances -- a Soldier may always shave his bear, appear with clean hands and face, in Gen^l have an air of Neatness which will be Conspicuous under all Disadvantages.

Capt. Chambers Court Martial:
A Court of Enquiry, whereof Lt. Col. Hubley's appointed Pres^t, to sit tomorrow morning nine o'clock at the pres^t Quar^s to examine into a complaint exhibited by an inhabitant of this State against Cap^t Chambers of the 12^th Penn^a Reg^t. Maj^er Lydald & a Cap^t from Glover's, Conway's & Huntingdon's Brig^s.

Brigade Orders
Court Martial:
The Officers commanding Reg^ts are requested to pay the strictest attention to the condition of the Sick, appoint a Weekly Officer to visit the Barracks & see that they have beds raised off the Ground & that their situation may be made as Comfortable as circumstances will admit. With the condition of the troops, much depends on the strict attention of the Officers to the Cleanliness of the men. It is therefore expected they will use every endeavor to make their men appear in as decent a manner as possible.

Court Martial to Meet:
A Regimental Court Martial to sit this morning, whereof Cap^t Patterson is to be president, to try all Prisoners brought before them belonging to the 2^d Penny Reg^t. Lieut. Stoy, Lieut. Percy, Lieut. Waggoner, members.

Division Orders
Recruiting:
His Excellency Governor Wharton, having requested that an additional number of Officers be sent on the Recruiting service, two industrious and active Officers are to parade from each Reg^t at Gen^l Wayne's Quarters tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, to proceed immediately to Lancaster on that business. The encouragement given to Officers and men is such, that these now meet with great success, and the Gen^l has the most Flattering hopes of seeing the Penny^a Regts soon Completed.

Inspect the Inspectors:
In case the Officers do their Duty, the neglect and little attention paid to the repeated orders for Maneuvering the Troops by some of this Division obliges the Gen^l to Order the Brigade Inspectors to Report Such Officers or Corps as do not attend the parade at the hours appointed for that purpose, which is from nine to ten in the morning, and from 4 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. And to the end that neither Officers or soldier may thereafter plead ignorance of orders, the orders of the day are in future to be Read, at the head of each Reg^t at Retreat beating, when every Officer, and Soldier will punctually attend. This is to be considered a standing order.

Housekeeping:
The Gen^l once more desires that Hooks may be fixed to place the Arms against every day.

Court Martial into Death of Patrick Cole:
The Court of Enquiry, whereof Lt. Col. Hubley is president, is to enquire into a charge against Capt McGowen of the 4^th Penna. Reg^a for accidentally wounding Patrick Cole, a soldier belonging to his company, and of which wound it's thought he died. All evidences and parties concerned are to attend at the president's quarters tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Shape Up or Ship Out:
In addition to the orders of yesterday for the purpose of effecting Decency and Cleanliness of the men, the Commander-in-Chief informs the Serg^ts and Corp^ls of the Line and desires that it may be deeply impress'd upon them, that unless they exert themselves to the utmost, to bring about this desirable change (as far as the circumstnaces of Clothing will admit), and the same time by a conduct & example which ought to distinguish them from privates, endeavor to preserve Order, Regularity and Obedience, every Delinquent among, without exception, shall be Reduced to the Ranks & others appointed until good ones can be had to discharge their respective Duties properly.

It's a Matter of Life and Death:
Nothing does, nor nothing can, contribute more to the health of the Soldiers than a Clean Camp, Clean Clothes, and Victuals well dressed. These, however, deeply involv'd in Rags an army may be, are to be effected by attention in the Officers, the Gen^l therefore calls on every Officer, from the Major Gen^l to the Corporal, for their exertion, hoping therefore, by the Blessing of God, to prevent such Numbers of Deaths which unfortunately has happened since we came to this ground, and see a stricter Attention to order than has heretofore been paid.

Court Martial to Meet:
The Court of Enquiry, whereof Lt. Col. Hubley is president, to examine into the circumstances of Cap^t McGowan's mortally wounding a soldier of the 4^th Penns^a Reg^t.