Van Cortlandt, Philip (1749-1831) [Return muster roll for the New York brigade]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.44 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Philip (1749-1831) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Document signed Date: 12 December 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.5 x 31.7 cm. Order a Copy
Return of the non-commissioned officers and privates of the New York Brigade of foot commanded by James Clinton. Includes terms of service of those engaged for the period 1780-1782.
During the Revolutionary War, Cortlandt served as lieutenant colonel. He was mustered out of the military as brigadier general for gallant conduct at the siege of Yorktown under General Lafayette, and served as a United States Representative from New York 1793-1808.
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