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the Major-General of the ardour and firmness he is to expect from the troops he may have the honour of commanding in the unfortunate event of being called into the field.
It is at all times important that the Militia be in as perfect a state of organization and discipline as the nature of the system will admit; but the present threatening aspect of our foreign relations ought to induce every possible exertion in the Militia to be prepared for acting with vigour, on the first summons from our Government.
Henry Dearborn, Major-General 8. Division.
Division Orders, Pittston, May 2. 1798.