Samuel Adams papers, 1758-1819 (inclusive), [microform].

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Samuel Adams papers, 1758-1819 (inclusive), [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122575117

The papers consist of Samuel Adams's diary and miscellaneous papers. The diary describes his early life in Connecticut, colonial army service, his job as a teacher, the study of medicine, practice in Massachusetts and Maine, his role as a surgeon in the Continental Army, and tavern keeping. The diary is particularly significant for details of Adams's medical practice, including obstetrical cases. Miscellaneous papers include notes on anatomy, army commissions, a commonplace book, and some correspondence.

2 reels.

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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. ...

Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819

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Physician. From the description of Samuel Adams correspondence, 1774-1783. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979937 Physician and Revolutionary Army surgeon; of Truro, Mass., and after 1783 practiced in Bath, Me. From the description of Record book, 1782-1819. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70974188 Samuel Adams was an American physician who served during the Revolutionary War. From the description of Samuel Adams pape...