Commission and Instructions to William Morony, Provost Marshal of the Army of the United Colonies

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By His Excellency General WASHINGTON, Esq˙, Commander-in-chief of the Army of the UNITED COLONIES of NORTH-AMERICA.

To Mr˙ WILLIAM MORONY:

By virtue of the powers and authorities to me granted by the honourable Continental Congress, I do hereby constitute and appoint you Provost Marshal in said Army, in the service of the United Colonies of North-America, to have, hold, exercise, and enjoy, the said office of Provost Marshal, and to perform and execute all matters and things which to your said office doth, or may of right, belong or appertain, until further order shall be given herein, by the honourable Continental Congress, myself, or any future Commander-in-chief of said Army; willing and commanding all officers, soldiers, and persons whatsoever, any way concerned, to be obedient and assisting to you in the due execution of this commission.

Given under my hand and seal, at Cambridge, January sixth, Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six.

GEORGE WASHINGTON.

By His Excellency' s command.