William Courtney and William O'Neel letter, circa 1780.

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William Courtney and William O'Neel letter, circa 1780.

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The collection consists of a copy of a letter written by William Courtney and William O'Neel while they were prisoners of war. The letter, written to General Nathanael Greene on behalf of more than 100 fellow prisoners, asks that Greene take up their cause and relieve them from inhumane treatment.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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O'Neel, William, fl. 1780.

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William Courtney and Major William O'Neel were in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were taken as prisoners of war by forces led by Lord Cornwallis, possibly in North Carolina during the summer of 1780. From the guide to the William Courtney and William O'Neel Letter, circa, 1780, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...

Courtney, W. L. (William Leonard), 1850-1928

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English philosopher and journalist; author of "Metaphysics of John Stuart Mill." From the description of William Leonard Courtney autograph, 1921 December 23. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 82199691 ...

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...

Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805

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Governor General of India and British army officer. From the description of Papers of Charles Cornwallis, Marquis Cornwallis, 1614-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068310 British general; second in command in North America during Revolution, surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. Later governor-general of India. From the description of Proclamation, 1781 March 18, North Carolina. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86156104 Charle...

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. ...