Orderly book of the 4th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army, 1780 - View Resource

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Orderly book of the 4th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army, 1780

Title

Orderly book of the 4th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army 1780

Resource Link

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3678

Abstract

Orderly book of the 4th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army, dated May-August 1780, kept at Highlands, New York. Heavily damaged by rust, so that many sections are illegible

Extent

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

Holding Repository

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6313424

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...

United States. Continental Army. Connecticut Regiment, 4th

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