William Alexander papers,
Alexander, William, 1726-1783.
William Alexander papers, 1776-1826. - 6 items. 1 container.
Open to research.
Diary, typewritten transcripts of correspondence, and photostat of orders regarding a patrolling party for the New Jersey coast. Diary (1779) includes the names of the Brigandier, Field Officer, and Brigate Major; a description of courts-martial, command assignments, guard and fatigue details, complaints regarding pay, and similar matters; newspaper clippings (1825-1826); and sketches. Correspondence includes a letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1776 January 10) from John Hancock to Alexander, letter (Fishkill, N.Y.; 1778 October 6) from George Washington to Alexander, letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1778 November 26) from Henry Laurens to Alexander, and letter (Elizabeth Town, N.J.; 1778 December 1) from Alexander to Laurens concerning the conduct of the war.
In part, typewritten transcripts and photostat.
[S.l.].
Continental Army officer. Unsuccessfully claimed earldom of Sterling but was commonly known as Lord Sterling.
Collection material in English.
mm 81091504
Hancock, John, 1737-1793 --Correspondence.
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 --Correspondence.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 --Correspondence.
United States. Continental Army.
United States. Continental Army --Military life.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry.
New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
Army officers.
William Alexander papers, 1776-1826. - 6 items. 1 container.
Open to research.
Diary, typewritten transcripts of correspondence, and photostat of orders regarding a patrolling party for the New Jersey coast. Diary (1779) includes the names of the Brigandier, Field Officer, and Brigate Major; a description of courts-martial, command assignments, guard and fatigue details, complaints regarding pay, and similar matters; newspaper clippings (1825-1826); and sketches. Correspondence includes a letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1776 January 10) from John Hancock to Alexander, letter (Fishkill, N.Y.; 1778 October 6) from George Washington to Alexander, letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1778 November 26) from Henry Laurens to Alexander, and letter (Elizabeth Town, N.J.; 1778 December 1) from Alexander to Laurens concerning the conduct of the war.
In part, typewritten transcripts and photostat.
[S.l.].
Continental Army officer. Unsuccessfully claimed earldom of Sterling but was commonly known as Lord Sterling.
Collection material in English.
mm 81091504
Hancock, John, 1737-1793 --Correspondence.
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 --Correspondence.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 --Correspondence.
United States. Continental Army.
United States. Continental Army --Military life.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry.
New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
Army officers.