Head Quarters, New York, May 12, 1776. Countersign Paris.
Parole Madrid.
The Carpenters, Boat Builders, and Painters, who were selected for the public service this morning, by Major Genl. [Israel] Putnam, are to parade to morrow morning at Sunrise, in the Street opposite to Genl. Putnam's, where they will receive his orders.
1. Fitzpatrick, ed., Writings of Washington, V, 39.
