Army commission of Benjamin Eells, 1819 Apr. 13.

Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

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DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist who served as a United States Senator, Mayor of New York City and sixth Governor of New York. In this last capacity, he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal. Clinton was a major candidate for the American presidency in the election of 1812, challenging incumbent James Madison. A nephew of long-time New York Governor George Clinton, DeWitt Clinton served as his uncle's secreta...

Eells, Benjamin.

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New York (State). Militia. Regiment of Infantry, 69th.

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New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

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Chapter 32 of the laws of 1781 made provisions for granting unappropriated lands as bounties for those entering into service. The act was passed in response to the need for greater protection of frontier settlements. From the description of General Orders Regarding the Raising of Two Regiments, 1782 March 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535572 During the American Revolution, British Army Major John Andre (alias John Anderson) acted as a secret emissary and contact to A...