Worsley Emes papers 1769-1780 Emes, Worsley papers
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Emes, Worsley, d. 1802
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Worsley Emes began his military service as a gunner in James Butler's company of the Royal Artillery Regiment of the British Army in October 1755, and served in North America until January 1769. In October 1776, Emes became first lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment for the Continental Army. He served in the army throughout the war, including at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778, and eventually attained the rank of captain lieutenant in the 4th Battalion of Artill...
Great Britain. Army. Royal Regiment of Artillery
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The 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artillery was commanded by Lt. Henry Seymour Conway. George Wray was commissary to the Royal Artillery. From the description of Muster roll and orders to the commissary, 1772-1781. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141544 ...
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. ...
