On board His Majesty's Ship Chatham Rhode Island harbour. 7th Decr 1776
General Orders.
The General is certain that the officers Commanding Regiments will take the utmost care that the reputation their courage has so justly given them during this Campaign, is not sullied by Marauding, or any other disorderly behavior. Want of discipline does not reflect less dishonor on a Corps, than deficiency in point of Spirit.
1. Mackenzie's Diary, I, 125.