Papers of William Walker, 1775.

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Papers of William Walker, 1775.

Orderly book (1775 July 3-October 9) kept by Walker at Cambridge and Charlestown, Mass.

1 volume.1 container.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8077336

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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. ...

Walker, William, 1751-1831

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Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Walker, 1775. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71132139 A resident of Lenox, of Massachusetts, Walker served as an officer in the Continental Army and resided ca. 1788-1790 in Canandaigua, New York, employed as a surveyor and land agent for Gorham, Phelps & Co., proprietors of the Phelps and Gorham purchase (or "Massachusetts Tract") in western New York, including lands located today in Monroe and Ontario County, New ...