Papers, 1779-1782.

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Papers, 1779-1782.

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A Manuscript copy, 1779, of the final three chapters of von Steuben's Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States, first published in 1782 and a diary, 1781-1782 kept while William Feltman served as lieutenant, 1st Pennsylvania Regiment from its departure from York, Pa., to its arrival near Charleston, S.C., including the siege of Yorktown.

2 v. ; 17 cm. or smaller.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben; Prussian military officer; reformed and disciplined the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, subsequently regarded as one of the fathers of the United States Army. Steuben took part in several battles in the Seven Years' War (1756–63), rose to the rank of captain, and became aide-de-camp to Prussian King Frederick the Great, abruptly discharged from the army in 1763. Awarded title Baron in 1771 from his service to Hollenzollern-Hechingen earned him...

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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. ...