William Alexander papers, (Record no. 43303)
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| 001 - CONTROL NUMBER | |
| control field | mm 81091504 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | DLC |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260227111710.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | mm 81091504 |
| Canceled/invalid LC control number | mm 78000021 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | DLC |
| Transcribing agency | DLC |
| Description conventions | dacs |
| Modifying agency | DLC |
| 072 #7 - SUBJECT CATEGORY CODE | |
| Subject category code | C |
| Source | lcmd |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Alexander, William, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1726-1783. |
| 245 00 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | William Alexander papers, |
| Inclusive dates | 1776-1826. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 6 |
| Type of unit | items. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 |
| Type of unit | container. |
| 506 0# - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS NOTE | |
| Terms governing access | Open to research. |
| 520 8# - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | 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. |
| 533 ## - REPRODUCTION NOTE | |
| Type of reproduction | In part, typewritten transcripts and photostat. |
| Place of reproduction | [S.l.]. |
| 545 0# - BIOGRAPHICAL OR HISTORICAL DATA | |
| Biographical or historical data | Continental Army officer. Unsuccessfully claimed earldom of Sterling but was commonly known as Lord Sterling. |
| 546 ## - LANGUAGE NOTE | |
| Language note | Collection material in English. |
| 600 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hancock, John, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1737-1793 |
| Form subdivision | Correspondence. |
| 600 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Laurens, Henry, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1724-1792 |
| Form subdivision | Correspondence. |
| 600 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Washington, George, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1732-1799 |
| Form subdivision | Correspondence. |
| 610 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME | |
| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element | United States. |
| Subordinate unit | Continental Army. |
| 610 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME | |
| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element | United States. |
| Subordinate unit | Continental Army |
| General subdivision | Military life. |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Courts-martial and courts of inquiry. |
| 651 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME | |
| Geographic name | New Jersey |
| General subdivision | History |
| Chronological subdivision | Revolution, 1775-1783. |
| 651 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME | |
| Geographic name | United States |
| General subdivision | History |
| Chronological subdivision | Revolution, 1775-1783. |
| 656 #7 - INDEX TERM--OCCUPATION | |
| Occupation | Army officers. |
| Source of term | itoamc |
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