Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati records, 1755-

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Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati records, 1755-

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Records of the Mass. Society of the Cincinnati, a state branch of the all-male Revolutionary War veterans' organization founded in 1783 to continue friendships developed among the officers during wartime. Loose and bound records include: minutes (1783-1900); financial records (1765-1982); correspondence (1780-1953); printed materials (1783-1953) which include publications of both the general society and other state chapters; and member records. Correspondence contains circulars to and from other state societies, applications for memberships, requests for financial support, and genealogical information. (Cont'd) The collection also includes personal papers left to the Society. The papers of Henry Lyman Patten (1862-67) document his Civil War career as a member of the 20th Regiment of the Mass. Volunteer Infantry and the bulk of the Francis S. Drake papers (1873-90) consist of materials gathered for publication of member biographies. Papers attributed to Joseph P. Warren (1894-1905) comprise historical notes used for lectures and publications; and the Edward B. Robbins papers (1896-97) include various maps pertaining to the Civil War.

31 cartons and 1 oversize carton (stored offsite) and 1 narrow box stored onsite.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Society of the Cincinnati

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The Society of the Cincinnati was formed on 10-13 May 1783 by American Revolutionary Army officers who met at Mount Gulian, the American Army's cantonment on the east bank of the Hudson River. After resigning his post as General, George Washington (1732-1799) accepted an invitation to become the society's first president. Major General Henry Knox (1750-1806) was the secretary and for years the guiding spirit of the organization. Membership extended to those officers of the Continental Army and N...

Patten, Henry Lyman, d. 1864.

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Drake, Francis S. (Francis Samuel), 1828-1885

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American historian. From the description of Francis Samuel Drake letter to Benson John Lossing [manuscript], 1878 May 27. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 517977559 ...

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati

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Warren, Joseph Parker, 1876-1942.

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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. ...

Robbins, Edward, 1944-....

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