Muster roll of Capt. John Lamb's Company of Artillery in the service of the United Colonies : now in command before Quebec Feb. 20th 1776

Muster roll of Capt. John Lamb's Company of Artillery in the service of the United Colonies : now in command before Quebec Feb. 20th 1776

Québec [Québec] 1776

[2] p. ; 23 x 32 cm. (obl. fol.)

MSS L1988.190.298

On verso: "I do certify ... that the offers, non commissioned officers and privates who appeared this day ... are bona fide engaged in the service of the United Colonies & are to receive pay according to the ranks they hold in this roll ... Isaiah Wool Capt Lieut."
A four-column list of officers and men by name and rank.
Context: After the Dec., 1775, siege of Quebec, Commander Benedict Arnold withdrew his remaining men, including this company of artillery, to a camp outside the city; but in January, 1776, he began to withdraw his forces as Burgoyne's British reenforcements started to arrive. Twenty eight of the montrosses listed on this Feb. roll are designated "Prisoners in Quebec" as are 1 captain (John Lamb), 3 bombardiers, 2 first lieutenants, and 1 sergeants. Several additional men are listed as having "died in hospital." Shortly afterwards, the unit was reorganized and redesignated as Capt. -Lt. Isaiah Wool's Artillery Detachment.
Unidentified watermark: English arms and shield.
Folded and torn at fold, affecting some text
Digitized image available.

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