Muster Roll of Captain Leighton's Company, 1775 September 12

Item

Identifier: A1994-038-002

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Scope and Contents

Manuscript muster roll for Captain Samuel Leighton's Company in the 30th Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. James Scamman.

Dates

Creation: 1775 September 12

Creator

Leighton, Samuel (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Biographical / Historical

The previous spring brought the beginning of the Revolutionary War with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the beginning of the siege of Boston. During the summer were the actions at Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill, and shortly after, Washington took command of the American troops at Cambridge.

Extent

1 item/s ; overall: 13 x 16 1/2 in.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum Purchase

Related Materials

Related to item A1994-038-001 as both items were likely originally owned by the Leighton Family. Samuel Leighton was stationed in Dorchester in the fall of 1775 to defend Boston.