John Glover orderly books and letter book, 1775-1781

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
X92 G51
Bib ID:
4078813 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Glover, John, 1732-1797
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 bound volume (1 bound volume)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

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.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Glover papers ; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Copies

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

General John Glover was a native of Marblehead, Mass. He commanded the transportation for Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River at Trenton.

Subject Headings

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Name
United States. Continental Army CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Washington, George, 1732-1799 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Families -- Massachusetts -- Marblehead CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID