Orders and official letters by Governor George Clinton, , 1778, Jan. 6 - 1783, Oct. 13, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, N.Y.

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Orders and official letters by Governor George Clinton, , 1778, Jan. 6 - 1783, Oct. 13, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, N.Y.

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Retained copies of general orders, communications, letters, and other documents issued by George Clinton during his command of the New York State militia. Some entries are in the hand of Robert Benson, Clinton's aid-de-camp. Included are a few printed orders issued by Clinton.

187 leaves, 32 cm., bound volume.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

Benson, Robert, fl. 1777-1783.

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New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...