Caleb Clap papers, 1778-1779.

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Caleb Clap papers, 1778-1779.

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Orderly book (261 pages) containing general, brigade, and regimental orders for the Continental Army, 9th Massachusetts Regiment, issued at Middlebrook, N.J., Fishkill, New Windsor, Peekskill, and West Point, N.Y., and Danbury, Hartford, Newtown, Waterbury, and Woodbury, Conn., kept by Caleb Clap, adjutant. Includes results of courts-martial, troop dispatches, regulations, and returns.

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Clap, Caleb, -1812

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Continental Army officer. From the description of Caleb Clap papers, 1778-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061938 ...

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. ...