Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

William Howe signed military commission, Manuscript #MS 2007.3, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2007

Biographical Information

William Howe commanded the British at Bunker Hill and succeeded Thomas Gage as commander in chief in America. He defeated the Americans on Long Island, captured New York City, defeated the Americans at White Plains and Brandywine, and occupied Philadelphia. He resigned his command in 1778. He was appointed general in 1793, and in 1799 became the 5th Viscount Howe.

Scope and Content

British military commission issued in America, signed by Gen. Howe, appointing Richard St. George, Mansergh St George Gent, to the rank of Lieutenant, 52d Regiment of Foot, headquartered in New York.

Arrangement

1 oversize item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• St. George, Richard St. George Mansergh.

Geographical Names:

• New York (State) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
• United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Military commissions - Revolution, 1775-1783.