Today in Johnson City History, Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Sunday, September 24, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, the following orders were issued; as usual, the original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“Head Quarters, Cambridge, Sept. 24th 1775
“Parole Quebec. Countersign Richmond
“Major Scarborough Gridley, try’d at a late Genl Court Martial, whereof Brigd. Genl Green was president, for “being deficient in his duty upon the 17th June last, the day of the Action upon Bunkers-hill”—The Court find Major Scarborough Gridley guilty of a breach of orders; They do therefore dismiss him from the Massachusetts service; But on Account of his inexperience and Youth, and the great confusion which attended that days transaction in general, they do not consider him incapable of a Continental Commission, should the General Officers recommend him to his Excellency—The General confirms the dismission of Major Scarborough Gridley, and orders it to take place accordingly.