Orderly book of Anthony Wayne, 1781, Sept. 28 - Nov. 2, Yorktown, Va.

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Orderly book of Anthony Wayne, 1781, Sept. 28 - Nov. 2, Yorktown, Va.

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Brigade orderly book of Anthony Wayne's command during the Yorktown campaign.

94 leaves, bound manuscript, oblong octavo.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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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. ...

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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