Benjamin Whipple orderly book, 29 June- 9 July 1775.

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Benjamin Whipple orderly book, 29 June- 9 July 1775.

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Orderly book kept by Benjamin Whipple, 29 June- 9 July 1775. Whipple was the adjutant for Moses Little's Regiment of the Continental Army at Prospect Hill, Cambridge, and recorded orders from Gen. Artemas Ward and George Washington regarding sentry duties; and orders from Little regarding cleanliness.

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Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800

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United States. Continental Army. Moses Little's Regiment.

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Whipple, Benjamin, 1777 or 1778-1851

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