Revolutionary War journals of James Humphrey with marching orders and review of procedures

Containers:

Box 37, Folder 1776.00.00

Scope and content:

Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the "composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures," how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.

Language:

English .

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