Papers, 1768-1834.

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Papers, 1768-1834.

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Irvine's papers mainly relate to his service as a brigadier general in the Revolutionary Army. They include: letters, muster rolls, records of courts martial, petitions, orders, and resolutions of Congress, 1768-1834; letters, 1780-1811, of John Rose (Baron Rosenthal), Irvine's adjutant; letter book, 1781-1782; Irvine's order book while commanding the Western Department, 1781-1783; receipt book, 1776-1777; account and cashbook, 1783.

4 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Rosenthal, John Rose, Baron de, -1830

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