William B. Gifford papers, 1747-1815.

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William B. Gifford papers, 1747-1815.

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The collection contains correspondence, business transactions, legal documents and miscellaneous papers from both William and John Gifford. Documents of importance include, John Gifford's letter describing the American invasion of Canada in 1813 and 1814 and William Gifford's letters written during the Revolutionary War. Also of interest are the records of Gifford's slave purchases in New York and a petition for exchange of prisoners following the Battle of Monmouth (June, 1778).

1 box ; 27 x 39 x 6 cm.

SUNY Oswego, Penfield Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7275359

SUNY Oswego, Penfield Library

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 25th

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Gifford, William Bernard.

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Captain William B. Gifford and his son Lieutenant John Gifford were officers in the New York State Militia during the American Revolutionary War. Both were stationed on Long Island and participated in the battles and skirmishes that surrounded New York City. John Gifford later participated in the War of 1812, where he was involved in the battle of Chippewa and the Battle of Lundy's Lane (July, 1814). From the description of William B. Gifford papers, 1747-1815. (SUNY Oswego). WorldCa...

Gifford, John A. (John Allen), 1947-

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