Balfour, Nisbet, 1743-1823

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Dates:
Birth 1743
Death 1823-10-10

Biographical notes:

British soldier, served in American theater during Revolutionary War.

From the guide to the Nisbet Balfour letter and receipt, 1781, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

British Officer during American Revolution, and Commandant of Charleston, S.C., during British occupation, 1781-1782.

From the description of Nisbet Balfour papers, 1781 Dec. 4 and 178[2] Jan. 21. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 54468239

British army officer.

From the description of Nisbet Balfour correspondence, 1780-1781. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449979

Epithet: Major-General; of Add MS 46702

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000677.0x000331

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Subjects:

  • American loyalists

Occupations:

  • Army officers, British

Places:

  • South Carolina (as recorded)

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