02277cpmaa2200385 4500 mm 81091504 DLC 20260227111710.0 810423|||||||||||| eng mm 81091504 mm 78000021 DLC DLC dacs DLC C lcmd 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. 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. itoamc 43303 43303