A brief narrative of Andrew Cushman's life, furnished by himself, 1843 Dec. 12.

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A brief narrative of Andrew Cushman's life, furnished by himself, 1843 Dec. 12.

Topics include Revolutionary battles at Fort Ticonderoga in 1777; with Gen. Burgoyne's army at Monmouth, N.J., in 1778; and at Stony Point in 1779.

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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. ...

Cushman, Andrew Leeds, 1761-1844

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Revolutionary War veteran and resident of Leeds, Me. From the description of A brief narrative of Andrew Cushman's life, furnished by himself, 1843 Dec. 12. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 78463953 ...

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

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Burgoyne was a Lieutenant General of British forces during the American Revolution, who surrendered at Saratoga in Oct. 1777. From the description of John Burgoyne letter : to M.G. Gates, 1777 Dec. 12. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936829 British general. From the description of ALS : near Bemis Heights, N.Y., to Horatio Gates, 1777 Sept. 27. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122591552 General and Dramatist. ...