Alexander, William,  1726-1783. <br/><br/>
William Alexander papers, 1776-1826. 

 - 6  items. 1  container. 
<br/><br/> Open to research. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><br/>In part, typewritten transcripts and photostat. <br/>[S.l.]. 
<br/><br/><br/>Continental Army officer.  Unsuccessfully claimed earldom of Sterling but was commonly known as Lord Sterling. 
<br/><br/><br/>Collection material in English. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>mm 81091504  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Hancock, John, 1737-1793 --Correspondence.<br/>Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 --Correspondence.<br/>Washington, George, 1732-1799 --Correspondence.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>United States. Continental Army. <br/>United States. Continental Army --Military life.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Courts-martial and courts of inquiry.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.<br/>United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Occupation: </label><br/>Army officers.