Orderly books, 1779-1780.

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Orderly books, 1779-1780.

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Orderly books, June 11, 1779 - September 26, 1780. Most have had some pages torn out. Several kept by the adjutant, Peter Taulman. They cover the regiment's service in Sullivan's Indian expedition, time in winter quarters at Morristown, and time at Preakness, Peekskill, Teaneck, Steenrapie, Stony Point, and Verplanck's Point. They contain headquarters, division, brigade, wing and regimental orders; the last volume also contains garrison orders for Stony Point and Verplanck's Point. They include material on courts-martial, hygiene in camp, supplies and shortages (shoes being a particular problem) and some detailed discussion of uniforms and marks of rank. Some have lists of words written inside the covers, perhaps for use as passwords.

7 v.

New-York Historical Society

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Taulman, Peter.

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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. ...

Spencer, Oliver, 1736-1811.

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United States. Continental Army. Spencer's Additional Regiment.

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Congressional resolution of December 27, 1776, authorized the raising of sixteen unnumbered regiments "at large." Colonel Oliver Spencer commanded his regiment, which was raised mostly in New Jersey, and was sometimes known as the 5th New Jersey, throughout its existence, January 15, 1777 - January 1, 1781. On April 22, 1779, Colonel William Malcolm's Additional Regiment was ordered to merge with it. From the description of Orderly books, 1779-1780. (New York University, Group Batchl...