New England brigades records and regimental orders, 1781 Jan. 1-Sept. 28.

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New England brigades records and regimental orders, 1781 Jan. 1-Sept. 28.

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Records and regimental orders reforming the New England regiments into brigades, under Maj.-Gen. Heath, in the Hudson River area.

1 item (8 in. x 6 3/8 in.)

New London County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7275591

New London County Historical Society

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Heath, William, 1737-1814

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American Major-General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Ebenezer Hancock, 1777 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864067 Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1776-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061920 Army officer in the Revolution, Massachusetts state senator, and jurist. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1774-1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83784932 ...

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. ...