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Guide to the New Jersey Militia, Hunterdon Brigade,
Provisions Document
1776
MG 1592
1776
MG 1592
© 2004 All rights reserved.
The New Jersey Historical Society, Publisher
Inventory prepared by Michael Roth.
Finding aid encoded by Julia Telonidis. October 2004.Production of the EAD 2002 version of this finding aid was made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Finding aid written in English.
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | New Jersey Militia, Hunterdon Brigade | |
| Title: | New Jersey Militia, Hunterdon Brigade, Provisions Document | |
| Dates | 1776 | |
| Abstract: | Consists of a provisions document listing provisions, such as beef, bread, rum, salt, candles, and soap, distributed to the 3rd Battalion in the Hunterdon Brigade, with the date and quantity consumed. | |
| Quantity: | 0.01 linear feet (1 folder) | |
| Collection Number: | MG 1592 | |
Historical Note
The provisions noted in the document were for the use of the Hunterdon Brigade, 3rd Battalion stationed in Woodbridge, New Jersey. During this time, General George Washington was defeated twice by British forces at the Battle of Long Island and Brooklyn Heights, New York, which devastated his hopes of preventing British possession of New York City and its valuable harbors and ports. Following these defeats and Washington's ensuing retreat, the New Jersey militia, including the 3rd Battalion of the Hunterdon Brigade, prepared to meet the British invaders if the battle were to enter New Jersey. The group was led by Colonel David Chambers (1730-1795) who would eventually command additional men from Somerset and Sussex counties as well as other Revolutionary units.
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Scope and Content Note
This document consists of a list of provisions used by the 3rd Battalion of the Hunterdon Brigade under the command of Colonel David Chambers from August 24, 1776 to September 23, 1776. It lists the daily provisions of items such as beef, bread, rum, salt, candles, and soap given to the battalion as well as a final total of the provisions used during the thirty-one days.
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| The entries below represent persons, organizations, topics, forms, and occupations documented in this collection. | ||
| Subject Names: | ||
| Chambers, David, Colonel. | ||
| Subject Organizations: | ||
| New Jersey.--Militia.--Hunterdon Brigade | ||
| Subject Topics: | ||
| Military supplies. | ||
| Subject Places: | ||
| New Jersey--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. | ||
| United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. | ||
| Document Types: | ||
| Lists. | ||
| Subject Occupations | ||
| Soldiers. | ||
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Related Material
Manuscript Group 256, Joseph Clark Papers 1777-1783. Letter written by Colonel David Chambers.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as: Manuscript Group 1592, New Jersey Militia, Hunterdon Brigade, Provisions Document, The New Jersey Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Purchased by the New Jersey Historical Society from John Vierra in October 2002.
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Bibliography
The Continental Line, Militia, and State Troops. Retrieved June 24, 2003. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nj/state1/continental_line.htm
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