Great Britain. Army. Provincial Corps. De Lancey's Volunteers

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Brigade formed September 1776, for the defense of Long Island, under the command of Oliver De Lancey; two battalions later took part in campaigns in the South, the third remained in Queens County, New York for the duration of the war; all disbanded in Nova Scotia.

From the description of Orderly book, 1777-1778. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475795742

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associatedWith Ballentine, Samuel, fl. 1783. person
associatedWith De Lancey, Oliver, 1718-1785. person
associatedWith Great Britain. Army. Provincial Corps corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Long Island (N.Y.)
New York (State)
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American loyalists
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Medicine, Military
Military hygiene
Sexually transmitted diseases
Smallpox
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Active 1777

Active 1778

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