Edward Parsons' collections of the practice of the American army [New York, Ticonderoga, and elsewhere] Jan. 1776-Dec. 1779 [and later?]

Sullivan, John, 1740-1795

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John Sullivan (February 17, 1740 – January 23, 1795) was a Founding Father of the United States and an American General in the Revolutionary War winning several key battles most notably the Delaware crossing. He was a delegate in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Continental Association, the third governor of New Hampshire, and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Born in Somersworth in the Province of New Hampshire,...

Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781

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Continental army officer. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, Scammell moved to New Hampshire in 1772, where he studied law with John Sullivan and participated in the patriot movement. A major of the N.H. Brigade, Scammell in 1776 accepted command of the 3rd N.H. Continentals, serving until 1778 when Washington appointed him army adjutant general. In 1780 Scammell resigned to head the 1st N.H. Regiment. He was mortally wounded at Yorktown. From the descripti...

Reed, James Patrick

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James Reed, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was general manager of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway district (1933 - ca.1941). From the description of James Reed papers, 1907-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 497927935 ...

Parsons, Edward, d. 1776.

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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. ...

Poor, Enoch, 1736-1780

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Army officer. From the description of Military order of Enoch Poor, 1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449736 Enoch Poor was a brigadier general for the Continental Army, 1777-1780. As a colonel, he commanded the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment in 1775, reinforced Benedict Arnold's retreating forces in Canada in 1776 and fought at Trenton and Princeton, 1776-1777. From the description of Orderly book, 1778. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id:...

Nixon, John, 1733-1808

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Pennsylvania military officer and financier during the Revolution; director and president of the Bank of North America. From the description of ALS : Philadelphia, to John Nicholson, [1791 Oct. 29]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122380621 John Nixon was a Philadelphia patriot, merchant and financier. From the description of Letterbook, 1809-1813 (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151380083 Philadelphia army ...

Parsons, William T.

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Epithet: architect, of Leicester British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001300.0x0000b3 Epithet: of Add MS 36526 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001300.0x0000c1 Epithet: Trustee for raising money for Ireland British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001300.0x0000c8 ...

United States. Continental Army. Regiment of Foot, 8th

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