Head Quarters New York

16th September 1783

Parole Petershair - Pars Low C Sign Famhair

As soon as the British and British American Regts. destined for St. Johns in Nova Scotia are disbanded they are to become Regiments of Militia, and their Officers are to continue in their Respective Ranks as Militia Officers and be obeyed as such until the Govenour of Nova Scotia shall make new Arrangements in their behalf.

War Office 28/9/466.