Papers, 1767-1777.

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Papers, 1767-1777.

Report by Armstrong, Dec. 23, 1767, to John Lukens, concerning a land dispute between Patrick Campbell and Samuel Robb; also a letter to Thomas Wharton, Dec. 16, 1777, describing a British retreat from Chestnut Hill and the Continental Army's move to winter quarters.

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Campbell, Patrick, 1913-1980

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Patrick Gordon Campbell, 3rd Baron Glenavy, known best as Patrick Campbell was a British journalist, humorist and television personality. From the description of [Letter, 1951?] Nov. 12 [to] Miss Simon / Patrick Campbell. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 184741575 ...

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. ...

Wharton, Thomas, 1735-1778

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Philadelphia merchant; president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania 1777-1778; commander-in-chief of Pennsylvania military forces. From the description of Autograph cover of letter : [Philadelphia?], to Elias Boudinot, 1777 Dec. 4. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122591672 ...

Robb, Samuel.

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Armstrong, John

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Pennsylvania resident (Westmoreland County). From the description of Papers, 1827-1880. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31421805 Epithet: Surveyor-General of the Ordnance British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001108.0x000258 John Armstrong, costume designer. From the description of Costume designs for Rembrandt (Motion picture), 1936. (New York Public Library). WorldCat...

Lukens, John, 1720-1789

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John Lukens was Surveyor-general of Pennsylvania and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1767. From the description of Papers, 1760-1788. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122464769 From the guide to the John Lukens papers, 1760-1788, 1760-1788, (American Philosophical Society) "John Lukens (1720?-1789) served as Surveyor-General of Pennsylvania and Delaware, 1761-1776, and of Pennsylvania, 1781-1789. He was ...