Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
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Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
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Surname :
Scammell
Forename :
Alexander
Date :
1747-1781
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Continental army officer. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, Scammell moved to New Hampshire in 1772, where he studied law with John Sullivan and participated in the patriot movement. A major of the N.H. Brigade, Scammell in 1776 accepted command of the 3rd N.H. Continentals, serving until 1778 when Washington appointed him army adjutant general. In 1780 Scammell resigned to head the 1st N.H. Regiment. He was mortally wounded at Yorktown.
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https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4720023
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n85185629
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n85185629
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Military history
Indians of North America
Manuscripts, American
Military courts
Military offenses
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Saratoga Campaign, N.Y., 1777
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Whippany (N.J.)
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New Jersey
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West Point (N.Y.)
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Fort Ticonderoga (N.Y.)
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New York (State)--Fort Ticonderoga
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Preakness (N.J.)
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Morristown (N.J.)
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United States
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United States
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Ticonderoga (N.Y.)
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United States
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United States
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Short Hills (N.J.)
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United States
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Connecticut Farms (N.J.)
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New York (State)
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Springfield (Union County, N.J.)
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Ramapo (N.J.)
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United States
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