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Orderly books of William Moultrie, 1775, June 20 - 1780, Dec. 15

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Description: The manuscript contains two orderly books. The first covers the time period from June 20, 1775 to October 16, 1776, and comprises orders issued by William Moultrie during his command of the defense of Sullivan's Island. Also included are orders issued by Cristopher Gadsen, and Robert Howe, then Colonel of the 2nd Regiment of North Carolina.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: June 20, 1775 - Dec. 15, 1780
Call number: mssHM 681
Creator: Moultrie, William (1730-1805)(Opens in new tab)
Additional description: The second part of the manuscript covers the period from April 15, 1779 to February 12, 1780 and consists of orders issued by William Moultrie and Benjamin Lincoln during Lincoln's operations on the Southern theater. Also included is a list of "General officers of the American Army, Dec. 15, 1780" and Moultrie's note on his aides
Dimensions: 23 cm :
Associated people: Gadsden, Christopher, (1724-1805.); Howe, Robert, (1732-1786.); Lincoln, Benjamin, (1733-1810.)
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