Orderly book of Abraham Scranton, 1778.

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Orderly book of Abraham Scranton, 1778.

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Orderly book (1778 September 5-20) kept by Scranton with orders for Capt. Josiah Baldwin's company of Connecticut militia in Providence, R.I.

1 item.1 container.0.1 linear feet.

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Scranton, Abraham

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Soldier. From the description of Orderly book of Abraham Scranton, 1778. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71132352 ...

Baldwin, Josiah B., 1792?-1859

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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. ...

Connecticut. Militia

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