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Washington urges longer enlistment and disciplined conduct
The article quotes General Orders urging longer service and generous bounties to avoid wasting money and lives on militia. It notes Washington’s concern over profane swearing and impiety hindering divine blessing on arms. It also mentions a failed naval clash on the Madson River and an Elvis anagram contest with prizes in The San Antonio Light.
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