Military papers collection, 1689-1876 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Collection consists of military papers concerning activities centered around New York City and includes military commissions appointing individuals to particular ranks, certificates, orders and acts, discharge certificates, and a proposal for the exchange of Revolutionary War prisoners, drawn up by James Robertson and Henry Clinton. Some papers pertain to George Clinton; one act was issued by King George II regarding raising forces for an expedition in Brooklyn, 1756