William Torrey Papers 1777-1904 (bulk 1777-1783)

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William Torrey Papers 1777-1904 (bulk 1777-1783)

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Continental Army officer. Orderly books of the Second Massachusetts Regiment, 1777-1783, kept primarily by Torrey, including general, division, brigade, and regimental orders, a muster roll of the regiment, memorandum book containing returns, Continental Congress resolves, and miscellaneous material.

24 volumes; 2 containers; 0.8 linear feet; 3 microfilm reels

eng,

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357027

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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Torrey, William, 1751?-1828

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Continental Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Torrey, 1777-1783. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061931 Biographical Note William Torrey, born circa 1751, died 1828, from Hanover, Massachusetts, was a soldier and army officer in the Revolutionary War. He was a member of the company of Minute Men at Lexington, April 19, 1775; a sergeant in Bailey’s Massachusetts Regiment, May to December 1875; first ...

United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...

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. ...