Diary, 1773-1778.

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Diary, 1773-1778.

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Diary kept by Rev. Hezekiah Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church in Haverhill, Mass., from 1 Aug. 1773 - 27 Apr. 1778. Entries note sermons delivered, visits, baptisms performed, and funerals attended. Smith notes his service as a regimental and brigade chaplain from 1775-78, in particular with John Nixon's (Mass.) Regiment (later the 4th Continental) at Cambridge during the Siege of Boston, including sermons delivered and the activities of the Continental Army.

1 small v. in a case.

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United States. Continental Army. 4th Continental Regiment (1775-1783)

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United States. Continental Army. John Nixon's Regiment (1775-1783)

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Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805

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Baptist clergyman, chaplain in the Continental Army, and educator. From the description of Papers of Hezekiah Smith, 1762-1805. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068973 Baptist minister. From the description of Papers, 1758-1804. (Andover Newton Theological School). WorldCat record id: 11941623 ...

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. ...