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
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The Genl. returns his thanks to the brave officers & soldiers who with so much spirit & intrepidity repulsed the enemy & defeated their designs of taking possession of the woods near our lines.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Genl. has been pleased to reward their bravery with forty Dollars each, except the last man that quitted the fire-sloop who had fifty.
From Nathan Hale by Root, Jean Christie
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.
The Genl. was kind; he said he had given them no orders; he intended to have no place disturbed where service was kept.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
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