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Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 [Return muster roll for the New York brigade]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.44 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Document signed Date: December 12, 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 31.7 cm Order a Copy

Return of the non-commissioned officers and privates of the New York Brigade of foot commanded by James Clinton. Includes terms of service of those engaged for the period 1780-1782.

Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831
Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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