Papers of John Piper, 1781-1834.

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Papers of John Piper, 1781-1834.

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Continental Army orderly book containing general orders received by Piper from Gen. George Weedon at headquarters, Williamsburg, Va., (1781 March 4-April 10) and entries by various individuals on accounts paid and received (1788-1834, undated).

1 volume (107 pages).1 microfilm reel.

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Virginia. Militia

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Piper, John F., 1936-

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Soldier, Prince William and Fairfax Militia (Va.). From the description of Papers of John Piper, 1781-1834. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71064223 ...

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. ...

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

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George Weedon was born in late 1734 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Weedon was appointed an ensign in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 1757 and to the rank of captain lieutenant in 1762. After the war, he moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, and married Catharine Gordon (d. 1797). He operated a tavern in Fredericksburg. Weedon was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd Virginia Regiment in January 1776 and received a commission in the...