Reid, Lieutenant Colonel George

Title:

Reid, Lieutenant Colonel George

Creator:

Reid, George.

Accession / Call Number:

M 1928-007 (V)

Object ID:

M 1928-007 (V)

Date:

1780-1783

Physical Description:

2 vols.

Scope and Content:

Dec. 30, 1780 - May 28, 1781Second N.H. Regiment at West Point Garrison, commanded by Maj. Gen. William Heath. Includes orders from Gen. Washington's headquarters at New Windsor, N.Y., news of battles in South Carolina, instructions for new formation of troops in camp (New Hampshire and Rhode Island) to form one brigade under Brig. Gen. Stark. Orders and courts martial for garrison, brigade and regiment, which was at "New Hampshire Village". Directions for making a coat given, March 26th. Detailed regulations for innoculation for small pox, March 28th ff. Sergeant's and corporal's roster for guard, command and fatigue, Jan. - Mar. 1881; weekly reports made by the captains in the regiment; list of names of Capt. Cherry's company and names of men drafted into it. October 1, 1780 - April 1, 1781Orderly book for Capt. Daniel Livermore's company in the 3d battalion of New Hampshire Forces commanded by Col. Alexander Scammel, Esq. and Adj. Gen. to the United States Army of North America, October 1, 1780 - April 1, 1781.Printed in N.H.H.S. Collections, IX:200-244.Roster, returns and orderly book, 1782-1783Second New Hampshire Regiment at Washington's headquarters at Newburgh. Shows number in each of the 9 companies whose terms expire Aug. 22, 1782 - Dec. 31, 1783; roster for duties Sept. 1782 - Jan. 1783; reports and command for the 9 companies, Sept. 1783; reports and command for the 9 companies, Sept. 1782 - Jan. 1783. Orderly book, Jan. 1 - Feb. 5, 1783, includes appointments of officers of the day and regiments on duty at headquarters; copies of some resolutions of Congress; Gen. Washington's orders and announcements of evacuation of Charlestown, S.C., celebration of anniversary of alliance with France, testimonial on death of Maj. Gen. Lord Sterling; Gen. Gates orders making detailed arrangements for construction of a new "public building"; brigade and regimental orders.

Subjects:

Orderly Books.

Locations:

United States History 1775-1783, Revolution.
United States History 1775-1783, Revolution Sources.
New Hampshire History 1775-1783, Revolution.

Level Description:

Item