First General Order
Chief, my first first general order is to take charge of this post and all government property in view, chief.
Second General Order
Chief, my second general order is to walk my post always in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing, chief
Third General Order
Chief, my third general order is to report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce, chief
Fourth General Order
Chief, my fourth general order is to repeat all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own, chief
Fifth General Order
Chief, my fifth general order is to quit my post only when properly relieved, chief
Sixth General Order
Chief, my sixth general order is to receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only, chief
Seventh General Order
Chief, my seventh general order is to talk to no one except in the line of duty, chief
Eighth General Order
Chief, my eighth general order is to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder, chief
Ninth General Order
Chief, my ninth general order is to call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions, chief
Tenth General Order
Chief, my tenth general order is to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased, chief
Eleventh General Order
Chief, my eleventh general order is to be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all people on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority, chief.