Edward Braddock orderly book, 1755 July 17

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Edward Braddock orderly book, 1755 July 17

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Excerpt from the orderly book of General Braddock, July 17, 1755, mentioning Lieutenant Gladwin of the 14th Regiment of the British Army. Handwriting of George Washington, aide-de-camp to General Braddock.

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Gladwin, Henry, 1729-1791

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Great Britain. Army. West Yorkshire Regiment

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Washington, George, 1732-1799

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Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755

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