Cockey-Gist family papers, 1785-1868.

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Cockey-Gist family papers, 1785-1868.

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Correspondence of Brigadier General Mordecai Gist (1742-1792) and Dr. John Paul Cockey (1796-1859), Cockey family genealogical data (1765-1868), list (1868) of gifts to Cockey's heirs, and memoir (1837) of Gist's life and Revolutionary War service.

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Maryland historical society

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Maryland historical society

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Cockey family.

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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. ...

Gist Family.

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Gist, Mordecai, 1743-1792

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Continental Army officer. From the description of Letterbook of Mordecai Gist, 1777-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71069942 ...

Cockey, John Paul, 1796-1859

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