Joshua Mersereau account book, 1777-1779.

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Joshua Mersereau account book, 1777-1779.

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Account book (24 pages) and other records chiefly concerning provisions for prisoners of war.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8231927

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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. ...

Mersereau, Joshua, 1728-1804

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Lawyer and U.S. Continental Army deputy commissary of prisoners. Alternate spelling of name, Mercereau, used in some records not held by the Library of Congress Manuscript Division. From the description of Joshua Mersereau account book, 1777-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454061 ...