The Samuel M. Shute papers, 1781-1782.

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The Samuel M. Shute papers, 1781-1782.

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Contains the following types of materials: journal. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: Revolutionary War; War of 1812. Contains information pertaining to the following military unit: 2nd New Jersey Infantry Regiment, Continental Army; 2nd New Jersey Infantry Battalion, Continental Army. General description of the collection: The Samuel M. Shute papers include journal primarily concerned with Yorktown campaign; includes troop movements from New York to Virginia; orders of the day from September 24 to October 26, 1781; organization and commanders of troops; order of battle; detailed regulations concerning trench and seige procedure; numbers and ranks of prisoners; contemporary poetry and maxims.

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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. ...

Shute, Samuel M.

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