George Stillman papers

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{"value"=>"MssCol 2890", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"2890", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"George Stillman papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1775-1803", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1775/1803"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"General George Stillman was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in 1751. He defended the coast of Maine from British attack during the American Revolution. He died in Machias, Maine, in 1799 Stillman's papers include his diary (1775-1776), which records incidents following the capture of the British sloop Margaretta; a service certificate signed by Major General Charles Lee; letters and orders from Colonel and Indian agent John Allan; commissions signed by John Hancock, Jeremiah Powell, T. Cushing, Samuel Adams, and Moses Gill respectively for Stillman's rank in the militia from Major to Brigadier General; and a certificate signed by Paul Revere and other officers of St. Andrew's Lodge, Boston, certifying that George Stillman is a Master Mason (1788)"}

date_inclusive_start

1775

date_inclusive_end

1803

origination

{"value"=>"Stillman, George, 1751-1799", "type"=>"persname"}

altformavail

{"value"=>"<p>Available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-232</p>"}

keydate

1775

prefercite

{"value"=>"George Stillman papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1775

date_end

1803

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