Henry Glen correspondence, 1770-1801.

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Creator

Glen, Henry, 1739-1814.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .3 linear foot (1 box)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence of Glen at Schenectady, N.Y., with General James Clinton, William Popham, General Philip Schuyler, Henry Ten Eyck, Colonel Marinus Willett, and others, concerning supplies and activities of the Continental Army, news of the British surrender at Yorktown, Va., and Willett's failure to take Oswego, N.Y. Also, personal letters relating to politics and other matters.

Biographical/Historical Note

Henry Glen (1739-1814) was Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General of the Continental Army.

Controlled Access Terms

• Glen, Henry, 1739-1814.
• United States. Continental Army.
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Equipment and supplies.
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
• New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
• Yorktown (Va.) -- History, Military.
• Oswego (N.Y.) -- History, Military.
• Schenectady (N.Y.) -- History, Military.

Additional Creator Names

• Clinton, James, 1733-1812.
• Popham, William.
• Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804.
• Ten Eyck, Henry.
• Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830.