Head Quarters [Ticonderoga] July 23rd 1776. ー
Parole Martinico Counter Sign Monckton
Whereas it is of the utmost consequence, that a well regulated Body of Sea Men, and Marines, should be immediately draughted from the Several Brigades of this Army, to the End that the Army of The United States may Continue to Support Their Naval Superiority, and Command of the Waters of Lake Champlain; and for the Encouragement of such Seamen, and Marines, as shall be so Draughted for the important purpose aforesaid; The Honorable The Congress of The United States have Order'd each Non Conid Officer, Seaman, & Marine, while employ'd in the Service aforesaid, an additional pay of Eight Shillings Lmo pr month, over and above the pay they are entitled to receive in the Corps to which they respectively belong ー
The Following is the Detail for the Non Commission'd Officers, Seamen, & Marines to be Draughted from each Brigade. They are to Parade to Morrow Morning at Eight o'Clock, & immediately to be deliver'd to the Officers appointed to Command Them.
Each Officer, will keep a Roll of their Names, Regiments, & Companies, that their pay abstracts may be regularly made up, and adjusted Once a Month. ー
Detail for the Seamen and Marines
|
Serjeants ー |
Corporals ー |
Drumrs ー |
Privates |
First Brigade |
6 |
4 |
4 |
64 |
Second |
6 |
4 |
4 |
62 |
Third |
6 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
Fourth |
10 |
6 |
6 |
102 |
Total |
28 |
16 |
16 |
288 |