Orderly book the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, 1782, Apr. 17- June 20, West Point, N.Y.

United States. Continental Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1777-1783)

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Regiment formed by John Bailey, November 1, 1776; discharged November 3, 1783. In 1782 it was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Ebenezer Sprout. From the description of Orderly book, 1782. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58770284 John Bailey's regiment, subsequently numbered the 2nd Massachusetts, was created November 1, 1776 and served until November 3, 1783 when it was discharged. From January 1, 1781 to November 3, 1783, the regiment was ...

Whiting, John, 1716-1784

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Paterson, John, 1744-1808.

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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. ...