Julius Deming papers, 1778-1780.

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Julius Deming papers, 1778-1780.

Account book (68 pages) containing commissary accounts (1778 June 18-1780 October 28) of Deming, commissary of issues employed with Henry Champion, deputy commissary general for the Eastern Dept. of the Continental Army. Entries relate to Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York drovers and their delivery of stock to various encampments.

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Deming, Julius, 1755-1838

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Merchant, of Litchfield, Conn.; served as assistant commissary general for the Eastern Division of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; involved in the China trade and other business ventures. From the description of Julius Deming letter, 1798 Oct. 5 (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 747821006 ...

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. ...

Champion, Henry, 1723-1797

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