Jean Louis Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de Villefranche, correspondence, 1781 July 7.

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Jean Louis Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de Villefranche, correspondence, 1781 July 7.

ALS written by Villefranche to James Clinton concerning the construction of Fort Herkimer in New York.

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Villefranche, Jean Louis Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, active 18th century

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French army officer who served as an engineer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. From the description of Jean Louis Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de Villefranche, correspondence, 1781 July 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981565 ...

Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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American soldier; father of DeWitt Clinton. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Camp Cannajoharie Creek", to Henry Glen in Schenectady, 1779 June 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904334 From the description of Autograph letter signed : White Plains, to his wife, 1778 Aug. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904336 Revolutionary War General, brother of Governor George Clinton. From the description of Letter, 1800 February 14. (Unknow...

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. ...