Papers, 1776-1818.

Massachusetts. Militia

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Ten companies comprised the 12th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia: five from Boston, one from North Bridgewater, one from Abington, one from Weymouth, one from Stoughton, and one from Gloucester. After organization was completed, the regiment was ordered to Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. Three months later it was sent to Harper's Ferry, Va., where it guarded the upper Potomac as part of Bank's division. From the description of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia records, 1861 [ma...

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. ...

Maxwell, Sylvester

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Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799

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Army officer. From the description of Papers of Hugh Maxwell, 1762-1781. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454408 Hugh Maxwell was a United States (U.S.) colonial soldier and officer in the Continental Army. He settled in Masssachusetts and was at Fort William Henry during the French and Indian War. He volunteered in the United States Continental Army in 1775 and was wounded at Bunker Hill. He later served at Saratoga, Monmouth, White Plains and Valley Forge. He was at Govern...