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1778 Massachusetts Muster Roll - First Battalion

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American Revolution

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1778 War-dated Massachusetts Muster Roll

October 1, 1778, “A Muster Roll of Capt. Hugh Maxwell’s Company in the First Battalion from the Massachusetts...”, Choice Very Fine.
15.25” x 12.5,” normal age toning, some light stains at fold intersections, barely affecting the text. A listing of the ranks of the soldiers, the date they were appointed, their term of enlistment, and any remarks, covering the period from January 1, 1777 to March 3, 1778. Commissioned officers included Hugh Maxwell (Captain), William Taylor (Lieutenant), and Joshua Peirce (Ensign). Signed at Danbury by H. Sewall. A very rare form that may, in fact, be a gold mine for researchers.

Hugh Maxwell was a Massachusetts Minute-Man who joined Prescott’s Company after hearing about the Battle of Lexington. At Bunker Hill, he was injured when a musket ball passed through his right shoulder. Later, he was present at the siege of Boston and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth. His company entered Valley Forge in December 1777 and left in June 1778. While not a major figure in the Revolutionary War, Maxwell certainly saw his share of action and we have the pleasure of offering several items that refer to him.

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