Benjamin Lincoln order book, 1779-1780.

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Benjamin Lincoln order book, 1779-1780.

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The collection consists of the order book, Vol. 2, of General Benjamin Lincoln, while chief commander of the Southern Department, from January 3, 1779 - March 30, 1780. The orders deal mainly with general military administration and discipline of troops. Of particular interest are orders pertaining to marches or sieges at Augusta (Ga.), Savannah (Ga.), and Charleston (S.C.). The order book contains no entries between June 28 - September 13, 1779 and December 16-21, 1779.

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Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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United States. Continental Army

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