Physical Description:
111 leaves, 20 cm., bound volume. Notes:
The regimental orderly book of the 2nd Battalion of the 71st
Regment of Foot, containing general, brigade, regimental, and
battalion orders, including those from the headquarters of Henry
Clinton and John Campbell, records of proceedings of court martial,
etc. Biographical Note:
The 71st Regiment of Foot (Fraser's Highlanders) was raised in
Inverness, Stirling and Glasgow in 1775, in two battalions. The
regiment arrived in New York in July 1776, and took part in New
York and Philadelphia campaign, before returning to New York in
December 1777. In 1778, the regiment was under the command of
General John Campbell (d. 1806), commander on Staten Island. It was
sent to Savannah in Dec. 1778. Subjects:
Campbell, John, d. 1806. ; Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795. ; Great
Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 71st (Highland Light Infantry) ;
Great Britain. Army -- Military life -- History -- 18th century --
Sources. ; Great Britain. Army -- Scottish regiments -- History --
18th century -- Sources. ; Great Britain -- History, Military --
18th century -- Sources. ; New York (State) -- History --
Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources. ; United States -- History --
Revolution, 1775-1783 -- British forces -- Sources. Form/Genre:
Military records Great Britain 18th century. ; Orderly books Great
Britain 18th century. Physical Collection:
Orderly Books of the American Revolution.
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