George Elliott orderly book 1775

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George Elliott orderly book 1775

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Orderly book kept by George(?) Elliott, Captain of the 3rd Company, 2nd Battalion of Marines in the British Navy while serving ashore at Boston from July 23-October 18, 1775

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315933

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Richard Howe, Earl Howe, was born in London, England, on March 19, 1726, the son of Emanuel Scrope Howe (1699-1735) and Mary Sophia Charlotte von Kielmansegg (1703-1782). Around 1735, he joined the crew of the merchant ship Thames, and in July 1739 he joined the 40-gun Royal Navy ship Pearl . Howe then served on several ships in the Caribbean and off the South American coast. After being promoted to lieutenant in 1744 and post captain in 1746, he continued his military service in th...