Von Hemert autograph collection, 1752-1908 (bulk 1780-1803) [photostats]

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Von Hemert autograph collection, 1752-1908 (bulk 1780-1803) [photostats]

Contains photostats of a collection compiled by A. Philippe Von Hemert (Princeton Class of 1944), consisting primarily of letters to Anthony Walton White by such historical figures as Alexander Hamilton, Thaddeus Koscuiszko, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Dolly Madison, Gouverneur Morris, Baron von Steuben, and George Washington.

0.90 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8293857

Princeton University Library

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White, Anthony Walton, 1750-1803

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Army officer. From the description of Anthony Walton White papers, circa 1780-1798. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981352 Revolutionary War officer and general of cavalry during the Whiskey Rebellion (1794). From the description of Papers, 1752-1841. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70955097 ...

Von Hemert, A. Philippe, 1922-,

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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. ...

Evans family.

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Residents of Marion County, S.C. From the description of Evans family papers, 1826-1956. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 54887268 ...