Christian Senff journal extracts, 1780.

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Christian Senff journal extracts, 1780.

Extracts from Senff's Revolutionary War journal (1780 August 16-19) relating to the battle of Camden, S.C.

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Senff, Christian

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Continental Army officer. From the description of Christian Senff journal extracts, 1780. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980850 ...

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. ...