Orderly book : from General Nathanael Greene's headquarters, 1776 Feb 13-May 19.

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Orderly book : from General Nathanael Greene's headquarters, 1776 Feb 13-May 19.

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Holograph orderly book containing Washington's general orders and Greene's orders, probably written by two or more members of Greene's brigade. Accompanied by "Report of the Field Officers in Genl Greens Brigade," Prospect Hill, 1776 Feb. 10, 4 p.

1 v. ([162] p.) ; 21 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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