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1778 Massachusetts Muster Roll - First Battalion

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1778 Revolutionary War-dated Massachusetts Muster Roll

October 1, 1778, Manuscript Document, "A Muster Roll of Capt. Hugh Maxwell's Company in the First Battalion from the Massachusetts in Service of the United States, Commanded by Col. John Bailey...," Choice Very Fine.
This is an original manuscript 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 for this Battalion. This impressive Revolutionary War document measures 15.25" x 12.5" with only some faint normal toning, and being very clean and clear with excellent, distinct brown writing of the text. Commissioned officers included Hugh Maxwell (Captain), William Taylor (Lieutenant), and Joshua Peirce (Ensign). Signed at Danbury (CT) on October 1, 1778 by "H. Sewall, D.Q.M." (as the Deputy Quarter Master). A very rare large size form, that would display very well being one of the finest original Revolutionary War Muster Rolls that we have encountered.

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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