William Alexander papers, 1776-1826.
Material type:
Mixed materialsDescription: 6 items; 1 containerSubject(s): - 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
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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.
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