Orderly book of the Continental Army Corps of Invalids kept by James McLean, dated December 12, 1783-June 29, 1784
1783
MSS L2014F111 M [Bound]
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Title
Orderly book of the Continental Army Corps of Invalids kept by James McLean, dated December 12, 1783-June 29, 1784
Published
West Point, [N.Y.] 1783-1784
Description
[26] p. ; 23 x 18 cm.
Call Number
MSS L2014F111 M [Bound]
Note
Pages [2], [8]-[11] blank.
Company and Garrison orders and weekly returns of the Corps of Invalids, West Point, 1783-1784.
Capt. McLean commanded a company of Invalids (7 officers and 27 men) who were moved from Philadelphia to West Point in November 1783. This company remained in the care of the army until July 1785.
The orders show McLean’s effort to maintain regular discipline and order among the men--with warnings against drunkenness and the soldiers’ selling their uniforms.
McLean was an original member of the PA Society.
Digitized image available, see URL.
Company and Garrison orders and weekly returns of the Corps of Invalids, West Point, 1783-1784.
Capt. McLean commanded a company of Invalids (7 officers and 27 men) who were moved from Philadelphia to West Point in November 1783. This company remained in the care of the army until July 1785.
The orders show McLean’s effort to maintain regular discipline and order among the men--with warnings against drunkenness and the soldiers’ selling their uniforms.
McLean was an original member of the PA Society.
Digitized image available, see URL.
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