The Incident at Welbourne

May 31 - June 1, 2008

“I have no doubt of the enemy’s intention to prosecute the plundering plan they have begun." --- General George Washington, April 1781

May 31, 2008 Orders of the day,

To the officers commanding the Welbourne Pickett.

 

Hold the posts forming the rearguard of the light division.

Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant,

M. de Lafayette

"Our men are in high spirits. Their honor having been interested in this affair, and discontents as well as desertion are entirely out of fashion." --- Marquis de Lafayette to General George Washington, April 1781