Andrew Lester note, 1780 Aug. 16.

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Andrew Lester note, 1780 Aug. 16.

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A short note dated Canaan, Conn., 16 Aug. 1780, from Lester to the Honorable Committee of Pay Table requesting that the balance of pay due to him in the service of the Continental Army be paid to Mr. Safford Stevens.

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Litchfield Historical Society

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Lester, Andrew, active 1780

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Baker, Elisha, -1807

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Stevens, Safford

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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. ...

Connecticut. Committee of the Pay Table

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