Edward Vanvelzey certificate of discharge, 1782.

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Edward Vanvelzey certificate of discharge, 1782.

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Certificate signed by Captain Thomas Giles attests that Edward Vanvelsin [Vanvelzey] was enlisted in Col. Hezekiah Maham's regiment of cavalry and is "hereby discharged and entitled to his pay."

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South Carolina Historical Society

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South Carolina Historical Society

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Vanvelzey, Edward.

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Revolutionary War soldier who served in South Carolina. From the description of Edward Vanvelzey certificate of discharge, 1782. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36865504 ...

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. ...

Maham, Hezekiah, 1739-1789.

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Giles, Thomas, . ca. 1789.

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