A Collection in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. Library Manuscript Number MS 2007.3
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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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.
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.