countersign

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On March 17, 1776, the English troops evacuated Boston and General Washington issued the following order on that date: Parole Boston Countersign St. Patrick The regiments under marching orders to march tomorrow morning.

From Our Foreigners A Chronicle of Americans in the Making by Orth, Samuel Peter

In a general order, "Parole, America; Countersign, Liberty," he assigned to his officers their rank in the Columbian army, distributing them into the Engineers, Artillery, Dragoons, Riflemen, and Foot.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 by Various

Another general order, "Parole, Warren; Countersign, Bunker's Hill," fixed the uniforms of the different corps,—to be distinguished by blue, yellow, or green facings.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 by Various