Orderly books, 1777-1782.

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Orderly books, 1777-1782.

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Five orderly books, 1777-1782, containing Washington's general orders, issued from various places at different times, and an index to all general orders, 1775-1783. It is not clear which units kept these books. One, dated November 12, 1777 - December 26, 1777, was kept by Richard Platt, perhaps for McDougall's Division. One set of orders, dated August 1, 1780 - October 7, 1780 is a photostat of a book kept by William Popham, which was in private hands in 1953; it corresponds to the cancelled entry #120 in the Early American Orderly books microfilm. One book, dated June 20, 1781 - October 21, 1781, has a ms. note by a former owner stating that it was found in a barn fifteen miles below Albany, and attributing it to McDougall's Division One, dated January 1, 1782 - August 10, 1782, comes from the papers of baron von Steuben. They contains general orders, after orders, and resolutions of the Continental Congress. Subjects covered include courts-martial, hygiene in camp, uniforms, and shortages of clothing and shoes.

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Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben; Prussian military officer; reformed and disciplined the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, subsequently regarded as one of the fathers of the United States Army. Steuben took part in several battles in the Seven Years' War (1756–63), rose to the rank of captain, and became aide-de-camp to Prussian King Frederick the Great, abruptly discharged from the army in 1763. Awarded title Baron in 1771 from his service to Hollenzollern-Hechingen earned him...

Platt, Richard, 1755-1830

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Popham, William Lee, 1901-1986

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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. ...