John Sands papers
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Abstract
The papers primarily document Sands' tenure as a Colonel in General George Washington's army during the American Revolution.
Biographical note
John Sands (1737-1811) was a farmer living on the Cow Neck Peninsula of Long Island at the outbreak of the American Revolution, in which he took an active role. Sands was appointed a Colonel in George Washington's army and was charged with enlisting recruits to guard the north and south shores of Long Island and watch for the approach of British naval vessels. In August 1776, Colonel Sands lead his company to the American camp in Brooklyn where they took part in the Battle of Long Island and the subsequent American retreat.
Scope and Contents
The John Sands papers span the period 1728 to 1776 and measure 1.3 linear feet. The papers primarily document Sands' tenure as a Colonel in General George Washington's army during the American Revolution. Included in the papers are correspondence between Sands and other military officers; lists of soldiers recruited by Sands; lists of orders and rules issued by Sands to his troops; payroll lists for Sands' troops; and copies of two newspapers from New York and Boston, MA, respectively.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Henry Onderdonk, 1885.
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