Orderly book, 1776 July 30-September 20.

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Orderly book, 1776 July 30-September 20.

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Handwritten copy of orders (general, regimental, brigade, etc.) kept by Colonel Jonathan Holman of Sutton, Mass., commander of a regiment of foot stationed at Greenwich and Chelsea Camps in New York. Includes regulations concerning the disbursement of provisions, appointments and court-martials. Daily life in camp is described in orders regulating the conduct of the soldiers.

1 v. ; 19 cm.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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Holman, Jonathan, 1732-1814

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Jonathan Holman (1732-1814) was born and died in Sutton, Mass. He served in Learned's Massachusetts Regiment in 1775, and in the Massachusetts Militia in 1776. From the description of Journal, 1759-1775. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207145268 ...

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. ...