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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.003 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | Orderly book of Peleg Simmons |
| Date | 5 January - 24 August 1776 |
| Author | Simmons, Peleg (fl. 1776) |
| Document Type | Book |
| Content Description | Daily orders for troops at Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. Reports on soldiers' and officers' duties, troop movements, court martials, provisions, uniforms, armaments, soldiers' appearance, and general announcements to the troops at camp. Includes orders on preparing arms and establishing regimental colors. Assigns captains for each day. On 17 April 1766, mentions Commander Henry Babcock's arrest and removal from office due to insanity. 20 July 1776 describes a celebration of the Declaration of Independence, noting parade and canon fire. Briefly mentions smallpox in an entry for 31 July 1776. |
| Subjects | Orderly Book Revolutionary War Military Camp Military History Military Law Military Provisions Military Supplies Military Uniforms Weaponry Mental Health Declaration of Independence Fourth of July Holidays and Celebrations Health and Medical Smallpox Disease Diet and Nutrition |
| People | Simmons, Peleg (fl. 1776) Babcock, Henry (1736-1800) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |