Keith, J., fl. 1778 Extract from General Orders
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04764.61 Author/Creator: Keith, J., fl. 1778 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy
Written by Keith as Deputy Adjunct General. Says there have been complaints of captured British Convention Army officers playing billiards at a house in the center of Cambridge at late hours. Says General William Heath, commander of the district where the Convention Army is situated, does not have a problem with their "innocent diversions" but with the late hours that they partake them. Says all officers are to be in barracks at 9 p.m. unless for a very special occasion and not without a pass. Says obedience to this order is expected and that patrols will be stepped up. Marked "No. 59."
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