Head-quarters, Washington, April 17th, 1805. General orders As the scientific pursuits of the Corps of Engineers do not allow time for attention to the details, police, and discipline of the troops of the line (s.n, 1805)
"(Signed) Ja: Wilkinson. Inspector's Office, Frederick-Town, (Md.) April 22d, 1805. - "The president has therefore thought proper to decide, that the officers of the Engineers shall not interfere with the discipline, police, or command of the troops of the line unless by his special order, to which alone they are subject. - Shaw & Shoemaker, 9524