Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20

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Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20
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Creator Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
Title Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20
Dates 1743-02-02-1743-07-20
Abstract An order book kept by Jeffery Amherst, beginning on February 2, 1743 and ending on July 20, 1743, while stationed in Ghent, Belgium. The book contains Amherst's notes on daily orders given, patrols, and the positioning of troops and officers during marches. Amherst also notes the pay rate of the soliders and disciplinary measures enacted. The book is bounded in yellow leather, and the cover contains notations from Amherst about the time period covered. The cover is numbered.
Physical Description 1 item (172 pages) ; 12 x 18 cm, Pagination includes blank pages not digitized.
Languages English
Place of Creation Ghent (Belgium)
Genre Journals (accounts)
Genre Orderly books
Subject Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Military leadership
Subject Great Britain. Army – Records and correspondence
Subject Great Britain. Army – Order-books
Subject Great Britain. Army – Pay, allowances, etc.
Subject Soldiers – Great Britain
Subject Great Britatin – Politics and government – 1727-1760
Part of Jeffery Amherst Collection
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Repository Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location Box 2 Folder 2
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