Papers, 1766-1867.

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Papers, 1766-1867.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48069578

Collection contains miscellaneous diaries, correspondence, and genealogical notes of three generations of the Beatty family, including Charles Beatty's 1766 missionary journal, John Beatty's army papers (including a letter to George Washington).

.45 cubic ft.

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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SNAC Resource ID: 7588640

Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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Beatty, John, 1749-1826

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John Beatty (December 10, 1749 – May 30, 1826) was an American slave owner, physician, and statesman from Princeton, New Jersey. Born in Neshaminy in the Province of Pennsylvania (now part of Warrington Township), Beatty graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), studied medicine in Philadelphia under Founding Father Benjamin Rush, and practiced in Hartsville, Pennsylania. He rose to the rank of major in the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army during th...

Beatty family.

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Charles Clinton Beatty (1712?-1782) emigrated from Ireland; pioneer Presbyterian missionary to Native Americans; married Anne Reading in 1746, had ten children; the eldest, John, a doctor, served in the Continental Army, and as a member of the Continental Congress and as Congressman from New Jersey. From the description of Papers, 1766-1867. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 48069578 ...

Beatty, George.

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Beatty, William Pitt (1766-1848)

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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. ...