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Result found on the following page of: 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book

1. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 13

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 13
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Beginning of dated orders. Orders dated September 14 describe the mobilization of Colonel Motte's troops, two companies of grenadiers under Captains Pinckney and Elliott and Marion's Light Infantry, to capture Fort Johnson after reception of orders from Colonel Moultrie. The men are embarked aboard the Carolina and Georgia Packet,
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2. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 14

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 14
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of the crossing of Charleston harbor in the Carolina and Georgia packet and landing to move against Fort Johnson.
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3. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 15

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 15
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of Colonel Motte's division of the various troops under his command and their roles for the attack.
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4. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 16

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 16
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of the bloodless capture of Fort Johnson, the small remaining British garrison there (most of the occupant had fled two hours previously) and its guns by the militia under Colonel Motte.
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5. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 8

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 8
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'Orders for the Foot on the Day of March', describing roles for the officer of the day.
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10. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 26

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 26
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Orders dated September 30-October 3 describe spare and defective ammunition, reporting of officers to the commander, the appearance of the men, changes in officers' posts, and additional courts-martial.
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11. 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Insert

4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Insert
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Typewritten page dated June 28 describes the Battle of Fort Sullivan (later Moultrie), including the actions of Sergeant William Jasper in defense of Fort Sullivan on and his subsequent commendation by John Rutledge. This is a partial, re-dated transcription of pages 131 and 132.
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12. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 3

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 3
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'Orders to Q. Master', describing the duty to ensure delivery of appropriate foodstuffs, payment, and other duties which might arise. 'Orders for Infantry in Camp' describe the duties expected of the regiment in camp, including burial of waste and garbage, maintenance of good communications and disciple, prohibition on tents or huts in certain areas, and a curfew for selling goods.
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13. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 4

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 4
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Continuance of 'Orders for Infantry in Camp', describing instructions for handling solicitors, establishing curfew, and preventing gaming, liquor, and 'unwholesome provisions'.
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14. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 2

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 2
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'Adjutant's Duty', describing how many men to deploy under officers of various ranks. 'Orders to Q. Master' describe the duties expected of regimental quartermasters, including keeping of financial records, ensuring cleanliness of quarters, and reporting regularly.
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15. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 1

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 1
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Orders from a 'Gen. Wolfe' titled 'Adjutant's Duty', describing the various duties expected of adjutants, including maintaining and updating lists of men present, sick, and injured as well as arms and equipment, reporting to the General, choosing a good messenger, and maintaining proper discipline.
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16. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 5

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 5
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Continuance of 'Orders for Infantry in Camp', describing instructions for officers to stay with their men at drill and at their posts, and to eliminate lights and noise at night.
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17. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 6

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 6
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'Orders for Infantry in Camp'. 'Orders for the Foot on the Day of March' describe proper marching discipline and the roles of officers, drummers, and men.
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18. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 7

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 7
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Continuance of 'Orders for the Fort on the Day of March', describing additional roles for officers and procedure when meeting the Commander in Chief.
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20. 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Cover

4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Cover
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Leather cover of order book. Stamped with the name 'Captain Elliott.' in black, and below this, the date '7ber 15. 1775.' (September 15, 1775) An additional annotation which includes alphanumeric symbols can be seen in the upper right-hand corner.
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21. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 19

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 19
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of standoff between a group of British warships, comprising the man-of-war HMS Tamar, sloop of war Cherokee, and picket boat Swallow, and the militia in the fort under Colonel Motte, ending in the withdrawal of the British force. Orders dated September 16 contain the first listed parole and countersign and describe the disposition of troops around Fort Johnson, including new men from Charleston under Major Roberts.
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22. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 24

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 24
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'General Orders' describing the reassignment of Captain James McDonald to take command of Captain Huger's company. Orders dated September 24-25 describe the removal of Captain Pinckney's Grenadiers and Captain Marion's Light Infantry from the fort to join the troops of Major Roberts and a court-martial for prisoners the next day.
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23. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 25

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 25
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Order of September 26-29 describe the ammunition supply for soldiers, articles concerning desertion and mutiny, the appointment of a gunner for the fort, troop movements of the 2nd S.C. regiment, and a prohibition on the harassment of negroes on the fort's provision boat.
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24. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 22

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 22
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Conclusion of 'Additional Orders', describing the replenishment of water supplies. Orders dated September 19-23 describe injuctions to search all boats docking at the fort for rum, a court-martial, and the detachment of troops to bring palmetto logs to the fort.
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25. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 17

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 17
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of the capture and interrogation of the officer in command of the fort by Colonel Motte and the arrival of Lieutenant Heyward and a detachment of the Charleston Artillery Company to re-mount the fort's guns.
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26. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 23

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 23
Date:
1775-09
Description:
General Orders' describe the assignment of Captain Elliott's Grenadiers to man the fort's guns, with Captain Pinckney's Grenadiers and Marion's Light Infantry to join Major Roberts' men outside the fort, and allotments of tents for officers.
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27. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 18

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 18
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Description of the approach of three British warships before more than a few guns can be mounted.
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28. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 20

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 20
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Orders dated September 17 describe regulations governing the fort, including posting of watches, curfews, possession of British boats, and the chain of command.
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29. South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 21

South Carolina Regiment Order Book, Page 21
Date:
1775-09
Description:
Additional Orders' describe a command that two men each from the fort and nearby camp go to town under the command of a Sergeant and bring back necessary items. Beginning of orders dated September 18, describing the regular cleaning of the fort and hygiene of the men.