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Edward Hand papers
- Title
- Edward Hand papers, 1775-1801.
- Author
- Hand, Edward, 1744-1802.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Permit needed | *ZL-490 [Microfilm] | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .3 linear foot (2 v.)
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence while Hand was stationed at Fort Pitt in 1777-1778, dealing with the defense of the Pennsylvania frontier; letters, 1779, relating chiefly to matters of transportation and supply for Sullivan's expedition against the Indians; and letters, 1781-1782, while he was adjutant general concerning various details of Army administration. Letters by Hand include 145 to Jasper Yeates, 1775-1785, relating to the American revolution. Five letters, 1898, concerning this collection were written by John Shaw Billings and others.
- Subjects
- Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
- United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Campaigns
- United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Equipment and supplies
- United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Transportation
- Pennsylvania > History > Revolution, 1775-1783
- United States > Continental Army
- Iroquois Indians > Wars
- Sullivan's Indian Campaign, 1779
- Indians of North America > Wars > 1775-1783
- Fort Pitt (Pa.) > History, Military
- New York (State) > History > Revolution, 1775-1783
- Access (note)
- Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
- Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Edward Hand Papers and Edward Hand materials elsewhere in the Manuscripts and Archives Division; available on microfilm;
- Biography (note)
- Edward Hand (1744-1802) was a physician and Army officer.
- Provenance (note)
- received as part of the Thomas Addis Emmet Collection.
- Call Number
- MssCol 17927
- Author
- Hand, Edward, 1744-1802.
- Title
- Edward Hand papers, 1775-1801.
- Access
- Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssrefMicrofilm must be used in lieu of originals.
- Additional Formats
- Edward Hand Papers and Edward Hand materials elsewhere in the Manuscripts and Archives Division; available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-490
- Biography
- Edward Hand (1744-1802) was a physician and Army officer.
- Finding Aids
- Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Provenance
- Letters to Jasper Yeates received as part of the Thomas Addis Emmet Collection.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.Yeates, Jasper, 1745-1817.Sullivan, John, 1740-1795.
- LCCN
- ms 72001037
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 17927