Letter, 1777 Feb. 8.

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Letter, 1777 Feb. 8.

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A letter discussing Slaughter's service as a wagoner for the 8th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army.

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The Filson Historical Society

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The Filson Historical Society

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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. ...

Slaughter, Robert E.

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Publishing executive; interviewee b.1910. From the description of Reminiscences of Robert E. Slaughter : oral history, 1956. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86131374 Wagoner. From the description of Letter, 1777 Feb. 8. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49317076 ...

United States. Continental Army. Virginia Regiment, 8th

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