William Yarrington diary, 1759-1776.

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Creator / Contributor: Yarrington, William, 1738-1811.
Title: William Yarrington diary, 1759-1776.
Collection Title: William Yarrington diary, 1759-1776.
Publisher: New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, 212-873-3400
Date: 1759-1776
Description: William Yarrington's diary, September 21, 1759-October 30, 1776, recording his military experiences in the Crown Point area during the French & Indian War (1759) and also in the Revolutionary war, 1775-1776. He served with the 3rd N.Y. near Ticonderoga in 1775 and with the 2nd N.Y. (detached) as home guard on Long Island in 1776. Also included are some accounts.
Institution: New-York Historical Society.
Identifier: Mss Collection - AHMC - Yarrington, William
Subject: United States. Continental Army. New York Regiment, 2nd
United States. Continental Army. New York Regiment, 3rd
United States--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Long Island (N.Y.)
Diaries--New York (State)--18th century
Material type or medium of original: Diaries
Accounts
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