One of the first military manuals used by the New England militia and the fledgling continental army in 1775. George Washington was so impressed by Timothy Pickering\’s militia command when they entered camp, Washington appointed Pickering Adjutant General of the Army. This complete work covers leadership, manual of arms, marching, and firing. includes 14 plates illustrating the commands contained inside. Plate 1 contains an illustration of cartridge paper configuration and the Pickering musket tool among other illustrations.178 pages.