Correspondence, 1775-1776.

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Correspondence, 1775-1776.

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Letters written by Douglas to his wife at Branford, Conn. He wrote from the Lake Champlain area during July-Nov. 1775, giving an account of military action. In July-Dec. 1776 he wrote from New York City, Harlem Heights, and Philips Borough with accounts of military preparations in the city prior to the British attack. He also writes of the Battle of Brooklyn, American retreat into Westchester, desertions, sickness, movements of the British, engagements, rumors, etc.

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Douglas, William, 1742-1777

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William Douglas (1742-1777), Revolutionary sailor and soldier, served in Montgomery's Canadian expedition in 1775 and in the defense of New York (State) in 1776, born in Plainfield, Connecticut. From the description of Letters to his wife, 1775-1776. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478241 Colonel in the Connecticut State Regiment. From the description of William Douglas letters, 1776 Nov. and Dec.. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 610215937 ...

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. ...