Records, 1744-1836 (inclusive), 1777-1792 (bulk).

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Records, 1744-1836 (inclusive), 1777-1792 (bulk).

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The papers consist of letter books, 1778-1784; accounts of purchase for the army, 1777-1778; accounts of provisions bought, 1778-1785; a daybook, 1777; receipt books, 1778-1784; and extensive correspondence revealing the operations and problems of army provisioning. Post-war papers, mostly correspondence, relate largely to Chaloner's commercial activities.

5 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6858366

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White, James

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The later volume indicates James White lived in South Amboy, New Jersey. From the description of James White account books, 1809-1836. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63543457 ...

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. ...

Chalonder and White.

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John Chalonder and James White, Philadelphia merchants, were appointed Assistant Commissaries of Purchase for the Middle Department of the Continental Army in 1777. From the description of Records, 1744-1836 (inclusive), 1777-1792 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151372749 ...

Chalonder, John, d. 1792/3.

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