ALS, 1780 Aug. 5, West Point, N.Y., to Ephraim Blaine.
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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. ...
Blaine, Ephraim, 1741-1804
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Ephraim Blaine was an officer during the French and Indian War; a member of the Committee of Correspondence for Cumberland County, Pa., 1774; and a Revolutionary officer, who became a Commissary-General for the Continental Army. From the description of Receipt book, 1772-1798. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151372323 ...
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...
