Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Samuel Blachley Webb was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut on December 15, 1753. His mother later married Silas Deane, whom Webb served as private secretary. In 1775 Webb was appointed aide to General Israel Putnam and in 1776 was made aide-de-camp to General George Washington, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He wrote the order making public the Declaration of Independence, was a prisoner of the British for three years (1777-1781), served as grand marshall at Washington's inauguration, and was a merchant from 1789 until his death in Claverack, New York on December 3, 1807.

From the description of Samuel Blachley Webb papers, 1756-1819 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702167436

From the guide to the Samuel Blachley Webb papers, 1756-1819, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Revolutionary officer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Gen. Greene, 1779 Oct. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588334

Samuel Blatchley Webb (1753-1807) was a general with the American army during the Revolution and a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati. His son, James Watson Webb (1802-1884) was a soldier, publisher and diplomat. For three decades he published the Morning Courier and New York Enquirer in New York City. In 1861 he sold his publishing interests to serve as U.S. minister to Brazil for eight years.

From the guide to the Webb family papers, 1773-1882, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

ADC to Putnam and Washington, here a Colonel, later Brigadier General.

From the description of ALS, 1777 December 5 and 6 : Quarters in Norwalk, to Thomas Mumford. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14122995

American soldier.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Richard Henry Lee, 1785 Mar. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587947

Samuel Blatchley Webb (1753-1807) was a general with the American army during the Revolution and a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati.

His son, James Watson Webb (1802-1884) was a soldier, publisher and diplomat. For three decades he published the Morning Courier and New York Enquirer in New York City. In 1861 he sold his publishing interests to serve as U.S. minister to Brazil for eight years.

From the description of Webb family papers, 1773-1882. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122532772