Moses Porter papers, 1792-1801

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Moses Porter papers, 1792-1801

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/607301903

Collection includes correspondence, letters, muster rolls and payrolls.

0.5 linear ft. (1 wallet, 2 volumes)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7784294

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848

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Continental and U.S. Army general and artillery commander and genealogist, of New London, Conn.; b. Henry W. Burbeck. From the description of Henry W. Burbeck genealogy of William Bradford, undated. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 227208795 Brigadier General, U.S. Army and Connecticut Militia, of New London, Conn.; b. Henry W. Burbeck. From the description of Henry Burbeck orderly book, 1794 Jan. 9-June 8. (New London County Historical...

Sterritt, James

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Porter, Moses, 1756-1822

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Brigadier-General of U.S. Army. Porter, then a captain, led the first contingent of American troops to occupy Detroit in 1796. Born at Porter's hill, Danvers, Mass., Mar. 26, 1767, son of Benjamin Porter. Enlisted when 18, and fought at Boston, Long Island, New York City. White Plains under Knox and Washington with whom he crossed the Delaware and fought at Trenton and Brandywine. Wounded at Ft. Mifflin. Was aid to have been first to raise stars and stripes in Michigan a...