Orderly book, 1780.

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Orderly book, 1780.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122524467

A manuscript orderly book with loose sheets, Setember-November 1780, kept by Butler containing division and brigade orders with descriptions of court martials, and promotions and assignments of officers.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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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. ...

Butler, William, -1789

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William Butler was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Continenetal Army and the commandant of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment from February 2, 1779-January 3, 1783. From the description of Orderly book, 1780. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122524467 ...