John Rodgers letter : to Governor Clinton, 1779 December 14.

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John Rodgers letter : to Governor Clinton, 1779 December 14.

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Letter calling Clinton's attention to the smuggling of flour and wheat from New York into New England, which Rodgers deplores especially at a time when "our Army is in a suffering condition for bread" and depending heavily on New York to supply the ingredients. With the letter is a typewritten transcript.

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Cornell University Library

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Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

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. ...

Rodgers, John, 1727-1811

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John Rodgers was the chaplain of the New York Provincial Congress. George Clinton was Governor of New York from 1777-1795 and 1801-1804, and a brigadier general in the Continental Army. From the description of John Rodgers letter : to Governor Clinton, 1779 December 14. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 775572727 John Rodgers, Colonial Presbyterian minister; pastorates: St. George's, Del., and Brick Church, New York City; Continental Army chaplain; first Mode...