Physical Description:
48 leaves, 18 cm., bound volume, in a slip-case. Notes:
Orderly book of Matthew Dixon's command, including general orders
from Howe's headquarters and "chief engineer's orders" during the
New York campaign (1776). Biographical Note:
On Aug. 14, 1776, Major Matthew Dixon of the Corps of Engineers was
appointed "Chief Engineer to the Army in North America," replacing
John Motressor who had accepted the assignment of the aid-de-camp
to Sir William Howe. Matthew Dixon previously served in Nova Scotia
in 1755-1758. Subjects:
Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814. ; Dixon, Matthew, fl.
1755-1778 -- Archives. ; Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers --
History -- 18th century -- Sources. ; Long Island, Battle of, New
York, N.Y., 1776 -- Sources. ; Military engineers -- Great Britain
-- Archives. ; Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century
-- Sources. ; New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
-- Sources. ; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 --
British forces -- Sources. Form/Genre:
Military records Great Britain 18th century. (aat) ; Orderly books
Great Britain 18th century. (aat) Physical Collection:
Orderly Books of the American Revolution.
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