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PP-P.777.019
24 Jun 1777:33 (6/293)
In Congress, June 20, 1777. Resolved, that a corps of
invalids be formed, consisting of eight companies, each
company to have one captain, two lieutenants, two ensigns,
five serjeants, six corporals, two fifers, and one hundred
men. This corps to be employed in garrisons, and for guards
in cities and other places, where magazines or arsenals are
placed; as also to serve as a military school for young
gentlemen, previous to their being appointed to marching
regiments;
[15 more lines describing duties and function of invalid
corps]
[signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary. The printers are
requested to publish this resolution in their several news
papers.
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