Orderly book of James Mayson, 1778-1779.

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Orderly book of James Mayson, 1778-1779.

Orderly book containing general orders by General Moultrie and regimental orders by Colonel Mayson, New Barracks, Charleston, S.C., 1778 June 23-1779 May 1.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8077418

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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. ...

Moultrie, William, 1730-1805

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Revolutionary Army officer and govenor of South Carolina; Captain (Provincial South Carolina Regiment), and Major General (Continental Army); S.C. Governor (1785-1787 and 1792-1794); served in S.C. House, 1783; as Lieutenant Governor, 1784; and in the S.C. Senate, 1787 From the description of William Moultrie papers, 1757-1963 and undated. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 44061063 South Carolina plantation owner, author, politician, and Revolutionary War g...

Mayson, James

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Army officer. From the description of Orderly book of James Mayson, 1778-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71132351 ...