Archibald Hamilton and Oliver De Lancey Revolutionary War order book
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One bound volume containing orders given by British loyalists Archibald Hamilton, commander of the Queens County Militia, and Oliver De Lancy, commander of De Lancey's Brigade on Long Island, during the American Revolutionary War. Orders date from 1779 and 1780 and are mostly from Hamilton.
Biographical Note
Archibald Hamilton and Oliver De Lancey were New York loyalists who served on the side of the British during the American Revolutionary War. Hamilton was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Queens County Militia in 1778. De Lancey commanded three battalions, collectively known as De Lancey's Brigade, beginning in September of 1776. The Brigade served in various parts of Long Island.
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One bound volume containing orders given by British loyalists Archibald Hamilton, commander of the Queens County Militia, and Oliver De Lancy, commander of De Lancey's Brigade on Long Island, during the American Revolutionary War. Orders date from 1779 and 1780 and are mostly from Hamilton.
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Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Archibald Hamilton and Oliver De Lancey Revolutionary War order book, 1974.049, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1974.
