Captain Robert Gamble's book, 1777 August - 1779 June 6.

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Captain Robert Gamble's book, 1777 August - 1779 June 6.

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These records contain memoranda kept by Captain Robert Gamble, quartermaster. They contain a rank-roll of field officers of the Virginia line, 14 September 1778; the arrangement of field officers and their respective regiments; a list of field officers who were prisoners; a rank-roll of Captains and Captain-Lieutenants of the Continental Troops of the Virginia Line, according to a resolution of Congress; an arrangement of Captains and Captain-Lieutenants to the different regiments; a list of Captains and Captain-Lieutenants who were prisoners, and a list of Captain Gamble's company as it stood on June 6, 1779. There are also lists of uniforms issued and cash for rations issued in Captain Gamble's function as quartermaster. Note is made of his being in Lancaster, Pa. to get uniforms.

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Library of Virginia

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Gamble, Roberta

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In October 1782 the quartermaster general assumed the duties of the commercial agent, whose office was abolished by the General Assembly. Although quartermasters continued to be appointed to supply the militia, the revolutionary office ceased to function soon after the Treaty of Paris was signed. From the description of Captain Robert Gamble's book, 1777 August - 1779 June 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122464345 ...