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Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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On December 13, 1793, at Tournay headquarters, the Duke of York issues general orders praising his army's performance in the campaign and instructing them on conduct in winter quarters, respect for Austrian allies and religious processions, and regiment organization on the Irish Establishment.
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General orders of his royal highness the commander in Chief.
Head quarters, Tournay, Dec. 13, 1793.
His royal highness the commander in chief cannot suffer the troops to go into winter quarters without expressing to them, previous to their separation, the sense he entertains of the intrepidity, patience, and perseverance they have displayed, so much to their own honor and his satisfaction, in the course of the campaign.
His royal highness desires the officers and men will accept his warmest acknowledgements, and be assured their meritorious exertions have made an impression on his mind that never will be effaced. He is persuaded that the good conduct of the troops in quarters will equal their gallantry in the field. His royal highness desires the officers will explain to their men the good consequences which must naturally ensue from their conciliating, by their good behaviour, the affection of our Allies, the subjects of his Imperial Majesty; and his royal highness is perfectly assured, that every officer, feeling the importance of this object, will take every opportunity of giving it the weight it so justly deserves, both by precept and example.
His royal highness orders, that all the troops under his command pay proper respect to the Host, and all other religious processions. He directs that all sentinels carry their arms when any religious procession is passing: and demands the attention of all officers, but particularly those on duty, to prevent impropriety being committed on these occasions.
His royal highness is confident, that the troops under his command will ever bear in mind, that, though we differ in some of the ceremonies of religion, we unite with our gallant Allies, and it is our glory to do so, in every sentiment of devotion to our Creator, and attachment and loyalty to sovereigns.
Every regiment of the line on the Irish Establishment is to consist of 1,200 men, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and two additional Captains.
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Tournay
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Dec. 13, 1793
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every regiment of the line on the irish establishment is to consist of 1,200 men, two lieutenant colonels, two majors, and two additional captains.
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His royal highness the commander in chief expresses praise for the troops' intrepidity, patience, and perseverance in the campaign, offers acknowledgements, and instructs on good conduct in winter quarters to gain affection of Austrian allies. Orders respect for religious processions, with sentinels to carry arms and officers to prevent impropriety. Emphasizes unity in devotion and loyalty despite religious differences.