Genl.
abbreviation
General.
Genl.
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Genl
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Mulligan thereafter called himself “Clothier to Genl. Washington,” but the tailor did not advertise his other service to the general.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
The duties being exceedingly heavy on the men, the Genl. thinks proper to lessen the fatigue party ½ & reduce the guard in forts Green & Putnam ⅓, & a Serjt.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Genl. wishes to have the troops provided with every thing necessary to give them a proper reception.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
Nothing can be more disagreeable to the Genl. than to call upon the men to be so constantly on fatigue, but their own salvation, and the safety of the country requires it.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Colonels of regts. lately come in are immediately to make returns to the Genl. of their number of men & where they are quartered.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
Maung Maung Soe’s transfer was ordered on Friday and Brig Genl Soe Tint Naing, formerly a director in logistics, was appointed as the new head of Western Command.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 13, 2017
His close pal Major Genl Burns, had been named head of the Office of Emergency Management, the operating arm of Lend Lease on May 6th, 1941.
From Forbes ● Jul. 30, 2014
Yet I freely allow that the shattered windows and ruined Carpets that greeted me when I dared return were enough to make this Old Genl flinch.
From Time Magazine Archive
Authorization was then given for Congress to receive the document being prepared by Messrs. Jefferson, Adams and Franklin, and word was sent to Genl.
From Time Magazine Archive
If any doubt had ever existed it would have been removed by the following circumstances: 1st When Genl.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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