EAU

Fr. water, is a principal object to be considered, whenever an army advances, retreats, or encamps. It is the quarter master general’s busine , through his subordinate deputies, to secure this indispensible nece ary of life. Small running rivulets are preferable to large rivers, because the latter cannot be so easily turned for the convenience of the army; whereas the former may be always stopped, or diverted from their natural course. Wells are never resorted to, but in case of absolute nece ity. Stagnant or pond water is in general unwholesome, and rarely limpid or clear. Haute Eau . High water. Ba e Eau . Low water.