Orderly book, 1778.

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Orderly book, 1778.

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Mansucript orderly book, 8 January-11 March 1778, kept by Cowherd containing brigade and garrison orders, lists of daily officer assignments and descriptions of court martials, with headquarters at Valley Forge.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Febiger, Christian, 1746-1796

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Christian Febiger was a colonel with a Virginia regiment during the Revolution. From the description of Letterbooks, 1778-1786. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122441747 ...

Cowherd, Francis, 1760-1833

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Francis Cowherd was a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army under Colonel Christian Febiger. From the description of Orderly book, 1778. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86165644 ...

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. ...