William Alexander papers
by William Alexander Earl of Stirling
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Diary, typewritten transcripts of correspondence, and photostat of orders regarding a patrolling party for the New Jersey coast. Diary (1779) includes the names of the Brigandier, Field Officer, and Brigate Major; a description of courts-martial, command assignments, guard and fatigue details, complaints regarding pay, and similar matters; newspaper clippings (1825-1826); and sketches. Correspondence includes a letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1776 January 10) from John Hancock to Alexander, letter (Fishkill, N.Y.; 1778 October 6) from George Washington to Alexander, letter (Philadelphia, Pa.; 1778 November 26) from Henry Laurens to Alexander, and letter (Elizabeth Town, N.J.; 1778 December 1) from Alexander to Laurens concerning the conduct of the war.
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Open to research.
In part, typewritten transcripts and photostat. [S.l.].
Gift, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1933.
Gift, Richard D. LeMay, 1951.
Purchase, 1934.
Continental Army officer. Unsuccessfully claimed earldom of Sterling but was commonly known as Lord Sterling.
Collection material in English.
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