State of Connecticut note to Hercules Wessells, 1780 June 1.

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State of Connecticut note to Hercules Wessells, 1780 June 1.

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Promissory note issued by the State of Connecticut Treasury Office to Wessells, in the amount of 10 pounds, 4 shillings, 2 pence for his service in the Continental Army.

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Litchfield Historical Society

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Connecticut. Treasury Dept.

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Timothy Caesar of Haddam enlisted June 1, 1777 for the duration of the American Revolution. He is listed in Connecticut's Black Soldier's. From the description of Treasury order, 1782 June 1 : to Timothy Caesar. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82059980 Served in the Continental Army. From the description of State of Connecticut note to Hercules Wessells, 1780 June 1. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 664367067 ...

Wessells, Hercules

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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. ...

Lawrence, John, 1719-1802

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