Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Volume 23 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX David Shepherd's certificate to Conrad Strong. 4NN71. A. L. S.] Ohio County This is to Certify That Conrad Strong is appointed a Captain in the new Regiment to be Raised for the protection and operation on the Western frontiers and Entitled to a Commission and the pay of a Cap"1 in the Service of the United States from this Date provided he Recruits and produces 30 men which will be approved of at fort pitt Before the 25th Day of augt next Given under my hand July the 6th 1778 By order of Brigadeer General McIntosh David Shepherd Men for W. Crawford Col0 a Capt 30 1 Lieut 25 1 Lieut 20 Ensign 11 Col. John Gibson's return of troops. 1E49-51. A. D. S.] Fort Lawrance Decr 21* 1778 A General Return of the 13th Virg* Reigt & Part of the 8th Pennsy* Under the Command of Col0 John Gibson Stationed There. The 13th Virg* Riegt. 1 asst Quarter Mas" Gen1 3 guides 5 Women 9 Total not included in the Return Jn0. Gibson Co1 Commandt Endorsed: ] A General Return of the Garrison of Fort Laurens. Extract from Virginia Gazette, April 24, 1779. 18J78. Transcript.] Greenbriar County, February 18, 1779. The following persons are all those who were present, immediately under the command of Col. Andrew Donnelly, when the Indians attacked his house and fort on the 29th of May last, do, in justice to that gentleman's character (basely aspersed by the malicious reports of those who, from their not being present, could not, and from their want of candor, would not be faithful reporters of the truth) solemnly declare, that on that trying occasion he behaved himself with proper resolution and firmness, nor gave the least occasion for being suspected of pusillanimity or want of courage. Your inserting this in your Gazette may obviate the design of those...