Michael Melally letter, 1782 Mar. 21.

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Michael Melally letter, 1782 Mar. 21.

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Letter from Melally to Benj. Coit and the rest of the committee (Selectmen of New London), giving list of soldiers in the Continental Army to the best of his knowledge; most of the certificates were burned by the British during the burning of New London in 1781.

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New London County Historical Society

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New London County Historical Society

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New London (Conn.). Selectmen

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Coit, Benjamin

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Melally, Michael, active 1782-1800

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Selectman of New London, Conn. From the description of Michael Melally letter, 1782 Mar. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428859 ...

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. ...