Regimental order book of Captain Saunders, 1777-1783, (bulk 1777-1778)

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Regimental order book of Captain Saunders, 1777-1783, (bulk 1777-1778)

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Volume containing a pamphlet, orders, records of courts martial, accounts, and lists of cloth and blankets given to slaves. A printed pamphlet (ca. 1777), entitled "Standing regimental orders, &c.," forms part of the book. Special daily orders (7 December 1777 - 15 April 1778) given primarily by Colonel Pinckney and Major Scott concern the regulation of dress and behavior, individuals on duty, removal of the regiment from Ft. Moultrie to Charleston, and other related activities. Numerous entries concern courts martial and paroles. Accounts (ca. 1780) relate to cattle, horses, and the sale of butter. Lists (ca. 1783) of cloth and blankets given to slaves contain the names of slaves.

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Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825

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Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (February 25, 1746 – August 16, 1825) was an early American statesman of South Carolina, Revolutionary War veteran, and delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He was twice nominated by the Federalist Party as its presidential candidate in 1804 and 1808, losing both elections. Pinckney was born into a powerful family of aristocratic planters. He practiced law for several years and was elected to the colonial legislature. A supporter of independence from Great Br...

United States. Continental Army. South Carolina Regiment, 1st.

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Saunders, Roger Parker, d. 1795.

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Scott, William, ca. 1728-1807.

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St. Andrews Parish, South Carolina plantation owner, Revolutionary War officer, and politician. Scott rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel around 1778 and was in command of Fort Moultrie when it capitulated to British forces in May 1780. From the description of Letter : Fort Moultrie, to Major General Lincoln, Charlestown, [S.C.], 1779 Dec. 17. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144727 ...

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