John Glover orderly books and letter book, 1775-1781
Collection context
- Creator:
- Glover, John, 1732-1797
- Extent:
- 1 bound volume (1 bound volume)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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These papers are copies in what appears to be a 19th century hand, on 321 pages of a blank book, of selections from the orderly books and a letter book of General John Glover. The military orders range in date from June 29, 1775 to October 14, 1778 (pp. 1-233) and from August 3, 1781 to November 25, 1781 (pp. 263-321). The letter book occupies thirty pages and is bound in the center of the volume. It contains 35 letters all dated between 16 and 30 September 1777. With the exception of two letters to General Glover's mother and his brother, all are directed to military officers. Many of the letters are written to General George Washington.
- Biographical / historical:
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General John Glover was a native of Marblehead, Mass. He commanded the transportation for Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River at Trenton.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Glover papers ; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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