Orderly book of Nathaniel Goodwin, 1778-1780, (bulk 1778, Aug. -- Dec.).

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Orderly book of Nathaniel Goodwin, 1778-1780, (bulk 1778, Aug. -- Dec.).

Regimental orders, muster rolls, pay abstracts, weekly, returns, communications, memorials, etc. of Nathaniel Goodwin's command. Also, some copies of communications from Gerrish's headquarters, including the "Orders issued at Winter Hill, Nov. 8, 1778," "Copy of Orders to That Captain Commanding Each Division of German Troops, Cambridge, Nov. 8, 1778," signed by Nathaniel Goodwin, a copy of the letter from William Heath to Jacob Gerrish (Boston, Nov. 1, 1778), "Rout of the German Troops from Cambridge to Enfield drawing 4 days provisions on Marching," signed by James Richardson," "Rout of the British Troops from Rutland to Enfield drawing 4 days provisions on March," miscellaneous diary entries, and Goodwin's letters to Nathaniel Heath, Benjamin Beals, Abram Washburn, and other officers in his detachment, chiefly regarding settling the companies' accounts. (1779-1780).

61 leaves ; 31 cm. : bound v.

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Goodwin, Nathaniel, 1771-1843

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Major Nathaniel Goodwin commanded a detachment of Jacob Gerrish's regiment of Massachusetts Guards, posted on duty in Boston, Mass. Another part of the regiment was stationed at Winter Hill, guarding Burgoyne's captured troops. From the description of Orderly book of Nathaniel Goodwin, 1778-1780, (bulk 1778, Aug. -- Dec.). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 85179963 ...

Lincoln, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1846-1911,

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Heath, William, 1737-1814

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American Major-General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Ebenezer Hancock, 1777 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864067 Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1776-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061920 Army officer in the Revolution, Massachusetts state senator, and jurist. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1774-1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83784932 ...

Massachusetts. Militia. Gerrish's Regiment (1778)

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Gerrish, Jacob, 1739-1817.

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At the time of composition, Gerrish was a Captain in the 12th Massachusetts Regiment, Continental Foot, commanded by Col. Moses Little. His regiment was stationed in New York throughout 1776. From the description of Record book, 1776. (Society of the Cincinnati Library). WorldCat record id: 25701928 ...