John Cropper commissions, 1775-1779.
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Cropper, John, 1755-1821
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Revolutionary War officer and planter of "Bowman's Folly," Accomack County, Va. From the description of Papers of John Cropper, 1778-1814. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 34567025 Army officer, and planter, of "Bowman's Folly," Accomack County, Va. From the description of Papers, 1779-1820. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 30658861 Army officer. From the description of John Cropper commissions, 1775-177...
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. ...
