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One Company of Sir Peter Halketts Regimtto March to morrow Morning, they are to Parade opposite to the town Guard at 6 oclock where they will be joind by five Waggons belonging to the Artillery, which they are to take under their Escort to Winchester.
The Town Guard to be reduced to morrow morning to one Subaltorn Officer and thirty men.
Mr Leslie will take care that there shall be at Sir Peter Halketts Quarter Guard this afternoon 3 Wag- gons, one for the Companys Tents and Baggage and the other two are to carry ye Regiments spare arms and Stores.
The Men are to take eight Days Provisions with them.
ALEXANDRIA, Sunday, April 13th, 1755. Parole-Marlborough.
ALEXANDRIA, Monday, April 14th, 1755. Parole-Oxford.
ALEXANDRIA, Tuesday, April 15th, 1755. Parole-Petersborough.
ALEXANDRIA, Wednesday, April 16th, 1755. Parole-Rochester.
Thursday, April 17th, 1755. Parole -- Queen Town.
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXV.
Friday, April 18th, 1755. Parole-Salisbury.
Saturday, April 19th, 1755. Parole-Tamworth.
The commanding Officer of the Artillery to apply to Mr. Leslie for a Store House to lodge their new cloathing in, and the Officers are to see that their men comply with the Orders of the 8th of Apl (viz) to leave their Shoulder Belts waist Belts and Hangers behind, and are only to take with them to the field one spare shirt one spare pair of stockings one spare pair of shoes and one pair of brown Gaters.
FREDERICK, Monday, April 21st, 1755. Parole-Dunbar.
FREDERICK, Tuesday, April 22nd, 1755. Parole-Westminster.
One Sergeant one Corporal and 12 men to parade immediately at the Town Guard to March with the Waggons laden with Artillery Stores to Conogogee and to return back with the Waggon's to Frederick as soon as they are unloaded.
FREDERICK, Wednesday, April 23rd, 1755. Parole Exeter.
The commanding Officers of Regiments to order their Officers to provide themselves as soon as possi- ble with Bat men out of such recruits and Levies, as are unfit to the Duty to do the of solder and such men are to be enlisted as can act as Bat men and are to be taken for any Term and to be alowed as effectives; and according to the number settled in Flanders 3 men to each company and 4 to the staff, you are to go immediately to that part of the
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GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
Antietum that lies in the road to Connogogee and press such Boats or Canoes as you shall meet with upon the river agreeable to the Orders you shall receive from Governor Sharpe If you shall find any difficulty in the execution of this Order, you are to send an express to me and you shall be immediately supplied with a party of men to inforce it sending word when they shall join you, and you are to collect all the Boats &c at that pass by the 28th of this month.
FREDERICK, Thursday, April 24th, 1755. Parole-Yarmouth.
FREDERICK, Friday, April 25th, 1755. Parole-Appleby.
Colo Dunbar's Regiment to hold themselves in readiness to March by the 29th.
AFTER ORDERS.
One Corporal and four men to March to morrow Morning to Rock Creek with four Waggons that came up this Evening; when the party comes to Rock Creek they are to put themselves under the command of Ensign French.
FREDERICK, Saturday, April 26th, 1755. Parole-Bedford.
Colo Dunbars Regiment to furnish 3 Officers for a Court Martial, to try some prisoners of the Inde- pendant Company & Captn Gates Presidt the report to be made to General Braddock.
FREDERICK, Sunday, April 27th, 1755. Parole-Chester.
Colo Dunbars Regiment is to march ye 29th and to
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GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXVII.
proceed to Wills Creek agreeable to the following Route :
MILES.
29th From Fredk on ye road to Conogogee. 17
30th From that halting place to Congogee 18
1st From Conogogee to John Even's 16
2d Rest
3d To the Widow Baringer 18
4th To George Polls 9
5th to Henry Enock's. 15
6th. Rest
7th To Cox's at ye mouth of little Cacaph. .12
8th To Colo Cresaps .. 8
9th To Wills Creek 16
Total, 129
The men are to take from this place three Days provisions ; at Conogogee they will have more, at the Widow Baringers 5 Days, at Colo Cresaps one or more Days, and at all these places Oats or Indian Corn must be had for the Horses but no Hay.
At Conogogee the Troops cross the Potomack in a Float When the Troops have marchd 14 miles from Jnº Evans they are to -make the new road to their Right, which leads from Opeckon Bridge.
When the Troops have marchd 14 miles from George Polle's they come to the great Cacapepon they are to pass that River in a Float, after passing they take the road to the Right.
If the water in the little Cacapepon is high the Troops must encamp opposite to Cox's.
At the mouth of the little Cacapepon the Po- tomack is to be crossd in a Float Four miles beyond this they cross Town Creek if the Float should not be finishd Canves will be provided.
If the Bridges are not finishdover Wills Creek and Evans Creek, Waggons will be orderd to carry the men over. It will be propr to get 2 Days Provns at Colo Cresaps ye whole shd not arrive till ye 10th.
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GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
A Subaltorn and thirty men are to be left behind with a proper number of tents which will be carried for them ; these men are to have six days Provisions.
The Generals Guard is not to be relievd to morrow but proper Centrys are to be found from the 30 men orderd to remain.
FREDERICK, Monday, April 28th, 1755. Parole-Daventry.
The Detachment of Sailors, and the Provost Marshalls Guard consisting of one Sergeant, one Corporal and 10 men to march with Colo Dunbars Regiment to morrow morning, and to make the Rear Guard.
To CAPTN GATES, 28th April, 1755.
You are directed by His Excellency Gen' Brad- dock to proceed with your Company to Conogogee where you are to act as a covering party for the magazines, and you are to remain there till further Orders unless all the Stores, Ammunition, &c, should be come up from Rock Creek and forwarded to Wills Creek, in that case you are to join the General at Wills Creek as soon as possible.
You are to give all possible assistance and use your utmost endeavours in transporting the several Stores, Ammunition, Provision, &c to Wills Creek with the utmost expedition.
Whilst you remain at Conogogee you are to send a Sergant or Corporal with such of your men as are to be trusted with all the Waggon's which arrive at that place from Rock Creek allowing one man to each Waggon and you are to send them immediately back to Rock Creek for more Stores till you shall be informd from the Officers there, that every thing is sent up.
To ENSIGN FRENCH, AT ROCK CREEK. 28th April, 1755.
You are ordered by his Excellency Gen' Braddock
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to forward with all Expedition the ammunition Stores &c at Rock Creek to Mr Cresaps Conogogee taking care to send the ammunition Train Stores &c first, then the Hospital Stores and Salt Fish.
You are not wait for the Beeves but as soon as the aforementioned things are gone up you will move with your party and join the Regiment at Wills Creek agreeable to the follows March Route; as you will find Provisions very scarce on the Road you must take with you as many days of salt Provisions as the Men can carry.
From Rock creek to Owens Ordy 15
MILES.
To Dowdens. 15
To Frederick 15
On the Road to Conogogee 17
To Conogogee 16
18
To John Evan's
To Widow Baringer's 18
9
To George Polls's
To Henry Enocks 15
To Mr Cox's. 12
To Colo Cresap's 8
To Wills Creek 16
Total, 174
You must if you should find it necessary, take with you Guides from place to place, and make such halts as you shall find absolutely necessary being careful not to loose any time.
If the Waggons should come in very slowly make your application to the Civil Officers and if that should not succeed send Parties to fetch in any Waggons you shall hear off. Inform Lieut Breerton of the March Route, and tell him it is the Generals Orders that he make all imaginable dispatch.
As soon as the Paymaster arrives he must also victual his men when the last Stores of all kinds
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which are to be sent and dismissd from Rock Creek, you are to send a Letter to Capt Gates at Conogogee informing him of it.
The hand barrows and wheel barrows of the Train except 6 of each are to be left behind all but the Wheels and Iron Work which are to be forwarded.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Saturday, May 10th, 1755. Parole-Connecticut.
Mr. Washington is appointed aid de camp to His Excellency General Braddock.
Field officer for to morrow Majr Sparke.
The articles of war to be read to morrow morning, at which time the servants, women and followers of the army are to attend with the respective corps and companies that they belong to.
The two Independent companies and Rangers to receive three Days provisions to morrow.
For the Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
Col Dunbars Regiment to relieve the Fort Guard immediately. and the Fort Guard is to march to Fraziers as a Grass Guard, and to be relieved every 48 hours. Capt Pilson's company of carpenters is to send one corporal and 6 men with their tools and to make such fences as the officer of the Grass Guard shall think proper.
The Virginia and Maryland Rangers and the com- pany of carpenters to settle their men's accts imme- diately, giving them credit for what arrears &c are due, and they are for the future to be subsisted regularly twice a week as the rest of troops are.
A return to be given in to morrow morning of the strength of each of the Regiments by companys, the return to be signed by the commanding officer of each corps the Independent Companys, Virginia and Maryland Rangers and the Troop of Light Horse are also to send in a return to morrow morning of their
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXXI.
strength, which return is to be signed by the captain or officer commanding each company, and to be given in separately.
The General has fixed the hour for his Levy, from ten till eleven in the forenoon every Day.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND. Sunday, May 11, 1755.
Parole-Albany.
Field officer to morrow Lt Col Burton. The Generals Guard 44th Regmt.
A return to be sent in of the numbers of men who understand the springing of rocks, & those men that are fitt are to be told that they will receive proper encouragement all the troops are to begin their field Days. Powder may be had from the train by apply- ing for it, and each man is to have 12 rounds for every field Day.
A Return is to be given in to morrow morning at orderly time of the recruits of the whole army, setting forth their age size country and occupation one Sargeant and 6 men from piquet to attend during the time of marketting to prevent Disputes, and if any should happen he is to apply to the capt" of the Picquet he belongs to. This duty to be done alter- nately.
All provisions brought into camp to be settled according to a settled rule, a copy of which will be given to the troops by the Major of Brigade and no person bringing provisions shall presume to ask more nor shall anybody offer less for good and wholesome meat.
The 48th Regiment is to receive their Days pro- visions to morrow at 10 o'clock.
AFTER ORDERS.
All the out guards to be relieved to morrow morn'g and parade at 5 o'clock.
XXXII.
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
EVENING ORDERS.
It is His Excellencys General Braddocks orders that no officer soldier or others give the Indians men women or children any rum other Liquor or money upon any account whatever.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Monday, May 12th, 1755.
Parole-Boston.
Field Officer to morrow Majr Sparke. The Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
Whereas Capt Poulson, one of the Virginia com- pany of carpenters desired a court martial to enquire into his character, having been accused of being in arms in the late Rebellion. in Scotland His Excellency has been informed that the accusations is scandalous and groundless ; if therefore any person whatever can prove Capt" Polson to have been in the late Rebellion they are desired immediately to send their accusation to the General ; if not His Excellency entirely frees him from any imputation of that kind, and desires that no reflections for the future may be thrown on Capt" Polson on that acct.
AFTER ORDERS.
A General Court Martial to sit immediately at the President's Tent, it is to consist of one field officer, 6 Captns and 6 Subalterns.
Majr Sparke President. Mr Shirley Judge Advocate.
His Excellency has thought proper to Brigade the Army in the following manner and they are for the future to encamp accordingly :
The first Brigade, Commanded by Sir Peter Halket.
Compliment. Effective.
44th Regiment of Foot.
700
700
Captn Rutherford's. l
Independant Compy }
100
95
Capt" Gates
of New York
Capt. Polson's
Carpenters
50
48
Capt. Peronnee's Į
Virginia Rangers
50
47
Capt. Wagner's 1 Virginia Rangers.
50
45
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXXIII.
Capt. Dagworthy's ....... Maryland Rangers 50 49 Second Brigade, Commanded by Colonel Dunbar.
48th Regiment of Foot.
700 650
Capt. Demerie's.
South Carolina Detacht 100 97
Capt. Dobb's.
.North Carolina Rangers 100 80
Capt. Mercer's.
.. Company of Carpenters 50 35
Capt. Stevens's
Virginia Rangers. 50 48
Capt. Hogg's
Virginia Rangers 50 40
Capt. Cox's Virginia Rangers. 50
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Any soldier or follower of the army who shall stop any one bringing in provisions or forage to the camp shall immediately suffer death.
No out post to march from or to camp with beat of drum, nor is any beat of drum to beat before the Troop unless when any of the Troops are out at exercise, and of which they are to acquaint the General the night before thro' one of His aid de camps.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Tuesday, 13th May, 1755.
Parole-Charleston.
Field Officer for to morrow Lt Col Burton. For the Generals Guard 44th Regiment.
The quartermasters, Camp colour men, and Pioneers of the two Regiments with two men of the Independent Companies with proper Tools for clearing the ground in the Front to parade at five o'clock in the Evening at the head of the 48th Regiment, and to remain there for the Field Officer of the Day's orders.
The Picquetts are to lay advanced and to remain att their parade till they receive the Field Officers orders. Each of the two Regiments to send 6 tents to the companies in each Brigade, and also to send 6 tents each for the men of their advanced Picquets. The centrys on the advanced Picquetts not to suffer any body to pass unquestioned after sun set.
The Picquett returns at 6 o'clock in the morning. The quarter Guard of Sir Peter Halketts Regi-
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GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
ment for the future to be posted on the right flank.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Wednesday, 14th May, 1755. Parole-Dumfries. Field Officer to morrow Lt Col Burton. The Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
The General Court Martial is dissolved. Luke Woodward soldier in the 48th Regiment, commanded by Col Dunbar, having been tryed for Desertion by a General Court Martial whereof Majr Wm Sparke was president, is by sentence of that Gen' Court Martial adjudged to suffer death. His Excellency, Genl Braddock has approved of the sentence, but has been pleased to pardon him.
Thomas Conelly, James Fitzgerald and James Hughes, soldiers in the 48th Regiment, and tryed for theft by the said Court Martial whereof Major Sparke was President, are by the sentence of the s'd Court Martial adjudged to suffer the following punishments :
Thomas Conelly one thousd Jas Fitzgerald, eight hundd 1 Lashes att the Head of the Line.
Jas Hughes eight hundd
Also that they be obliged to make satisfaction for the Kegg of Beer stolen by them to the value of thirty three shilgs Maryland Cury, and that proper stopages be made out of their pay by their officers for that purpose; His Excellency has approved the sentence, but has been pleased to remit one hundred lashes from the puishment of Conelly and two hun- dred from each of the other two. Conelly is to receive 900 lashes at 3 different times 300 lashes each time. Jas Fitzgerald and Jas Hughes are to receive 600 lashes each at two different times, 300 lashes each time. The 48th Regiment to send the Drummers to the head of ye line, to put the sentence in execution, the first time of punishment to be to
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXXV.
morrow morning at troop beating. The two Picquetts formed from the Independent Companies Virginia and Maryland Rangers, to consist of one Captn 2 Subalterns, 2 Sargeants, 2 Corporals and 38 Cen- tinals.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Thursday, 15th May, 1755. Parole-Portsmouth. Field Officer to morrow Majr Sparke. For the Generals Guard 44th Regiment.
The Officers who were ordered to get themselves in readiness to go with the paymaster are contd
On subaltern, one sergt 1 corpl and 30 cent'l to march this evening to Mr Martin's where the troop of Light Horse graze, the men to take tents with them and provisions for three days, the officer to receive his orders from Capt Stuart of the Light Horse ; this guard to be relievd every 3d Day.
One Sergt, one Corpl and 12 men to parade att the Fort Guard this Day at 12 o'clock m.
The Surgeant will receive his orders from Capt Orme.
AFTER ORDERS.
The Subalterns Guard that was ordered to march to Martin's is countermanded.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Friday, 16th May, 1755. Parole-Winchester. Field Officer to morrow Lt Col Gage.
For the Generals Guard 44th Regiment.
Any Indian Trader, Soldier or follower of the army who shall dare to give liquor to any of the Indians or shall receive or purchase from them any of their presents made to them by His Majesty thro' His Excellency Genl Braddock, shall suffer the severest punishment a court martial can inflict.
XXXVI. GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
There will be a public congress of the Indians to morrow at 12 o'clock at the Generals Tent.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Saturday, 17th of May, 1755.
Parole-Eskaw.
The congress of Indians mentioned in yesterdays orders is put off.
Field officer to morrow Lt Col Burton.
For the Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
The Two Regiments, the Independent compys, the companys of carpenters, the Virginia and Maryland company of Rangers and the Troop of Light Horse are to send immediately to Mr Lake, commissary of Provisions a separate return of the number of persons they each of them draw provisions for, this return to be signed by the commander of the two regt and by the captains or officers commanding each of the Inde- pendent companys &c. The form of this return is sent to the Brigade Major and is to be given in regularly every eight Days.
His Excellency expects that this order will be punctually obeyed, as the commissary will not be able to provide a proper quantity of Provisions for . the army unless he has the above return sent to him regularly.
One Subaltern, one Sergt 1 corporal, & 30 men to mount as a guard on the artillery, They are to parade this afternoon at 5 o'clock and to be relieved every 48 hours.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Sunday, May 18th, 1755. Parole-Farnham.
There will be a public congress of the Indians this day at 12 o'clock at the Genls Tent.
GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK. XXXVII.
Field officer to morrow Maj Sparke.
For the Genls Guard 44th Regt.
One corpl, & 8 men of the line to attend the Engineer in Surveying; they are to parade at 9 o'clock.
Each Regiment, Independent Company &c in the making up of their cartridges are to allow 36 round of ball to 1 lb of powder, and for Field Days or Exercise they are to allow 46 with or without ball.
Six women per company are allowed to each of the two Regimts and the Independent companys; Four Women to each of the companys of carpenters Virginia and Maryland Rangers five women to the troop of Light Horse, as many to the detachment of seamen, and 5 to the detachment of artillery.
His Excellency expect that this order will be punctually complied with, as no more Provsn will be allowed to be drawn for than for the above number of women.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Monday, 19th of May, 1755. Parole-Guilford. Field officer to morrow Lt Col Gage.
For the Generals Guard 44th Regiment.
Each Brigade to send a man to the Gen'l Hospital as Orderly who are to receve and obey the directions of Doctr Napper Director of the 2d Hospital.
All the troops are to acct with the Director of the Hospital once in three months or as soon after as can be, for stoppages at the rate of 5 pence stirl'g per Day, for every Man that is admitted in the Gen'l Hospital; this stoppage to commence from the 24th of May ensuing.
As soon as the Retreat has been beat this night the Drum Majr of each of the two Regimets are to march with the Drummers and Drumers to the Head of the artillery where they will receive orders.
XXXVIII. GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
AFTER ORDERS.
A return to be given into the Brigade Major to morrow at orderly time of the number of smiths and carpenters that are in the two Regiments, Inde- pendent Companies &c.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Tuesday, May the 20th, 1755. Parole-Hendon. Field officer to morrow Lt Col Burton. For the Generals Guard 48th Regmt.
One Subaltern, 1 Sergt, 1 corp & 24 men to parade to morrow morning at 5 o'clock They are to have three Days Provisions with them and the officer is this night to recieve his orders from Sir John St. Clair.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND. Wednesday, 21st of May 1755. Parole-Ilchester.
Field officer to morrow Maj Chapman. The Generals Guard 44th Regmt.
No soldier that is employed as a Baker by Mr Lake, commissary of Provisions, is to be put upon any duty whatever till further orders.
It is His Excellency's orders that no Sutler give any liquor to the Indians on any account: if any one does he will be severely punished.
The provost is to go his round every Day through all the Roads leading to the camp, Every soldier or woman that he shall meet with on the other side of the River, or beyond the advanced Picquets without a pass from the Regiment or from the officer com- manding the company to which they belong, he is to order his executioner to tye them up and give them fifty lashes and to march them prisoners thro' the camp to expose them.
One gill of spirits mixed with three gills of water
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may be allowed each man per Day, which the officers of the picquet are to see delivered out every day at Eleven o'clock, any settler that shall sell any spirits to the soldiers without an officer being present shall be sent to the Provosts.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Tuesday, 22d May, 1755.
Parole-Kensington. Field Officer to morrow Majr Sparke. The Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Friday, May 23d, 1755.
Parole-Lincoln.
Field officer to morrow Majr Chapman. For the Genls Guard 44th Regemt.
A General Court Martial to sitt to morrow morn- ing, at 8 o'clock at the Genl's Tent to consist of one Field officer, 6 captns 6 Subalterns.
Lt Col Gage President. Mr Shirley Judge Advocate.
If any officer, soldier or follower of the army shall dare to give any strong liquor, or money to the Indian Men or Women, if an officer he shall be brought to a General Court Martial for disobedience of orders; if a non commissioned officer soldier or follower of the army he shall receive 250 lashes without a C't Mart'l.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Saturday, 24th May, 1755. Parole-Monmouth.
Field officer to morrow Lt Col Burton. For the Genls Guard 48th Regmt.
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GENERAL BRADDOCK'S ORDERLY BOOK.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Sunday, May 25th, 1755.
Parole-Norwich.
Field officer to morrow Majr Sparke.
For the Generals Guard 44th Regmt.
If any non commissioned officer or soldier belonging to the army is found gaming he shall immediately receive three hundred lashes without being brought to court martial, and all standers by or lookers on shall be deemed principals and punished as such.
One Captn, 1 Leut, 1 Ensign and 70 men of the 2 Brigades to parade immediately att the Fort. They are to take Tents and 10 days Provns with them. The Capt is to receive his orders from Sir John St Clair.
A Genl Court Martial of the Line, to sitt to morrow to try Lt McLead of the Royal Regt of Ar- tillery confined by Genl Braddock to consist of one Col. 2 Field Officers, and 10 Captns.
Sir Peter Halkett President. Mr Shirley Judge Advocate.
To sit at the Presidents Tent and to meet at 12 o'clock.
CAMP AT FORT CUMBERLAND, Monday, 26th May, 1755.
Parole-Oxford.
Field Officer to morrow Lt Col Gage.
For the Generals Guard 48th Regiment.
The General Court Martial whereof Lt Col Gage was President is dissolved His Excellency having approved of the several sentences allotted them.
John Nugent of the 44th Regiment having been tryed for theft and found guilty of the crime laid to his charge as an accomplice in receiving a share of the money that was stole, is adjudged to receive one thousand lashes, and to be drum'd out of the Reg't
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through the line with a halter about his neck.
Samuel Draumer, of the 44th Regim't and George Darty of Capt Demere's Independent Company having been tryed for desertion are adjudged each of them to receive two hund'd lashes.
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