Letter to Colonel Israel Keith, 1778 January 7.

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Letter to Colonel Israel Keith, 1778 January 7.

Note from a Major Kingston to Colonel [Israel] Keith informing him that General Burgoyne has no objection to Mr. Theobald the Chaplain going to Canada.

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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. ...

Keith, Israel, 1750-1819

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Revolutionary War soldier. From the description of Discharge Letter, 1778 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582853 From the description of Letter, 1776 November 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487941 From the description of Letter, 1776 November 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122611311 From the description of Letter, 1776 December 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407142 From the description of Letter, 1777 January 4. (Unknown)....

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

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