Papers of John Adams, volume 4

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21 June., 21 June 1776 JA Continental Congress, Board of War

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21 June., 21 June 1776 Adams, John Continental Congress, Board of War
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21 June. The congress, considering the status of several officers who had served in Canada during the last winter, resolved that New York raise a new regiment and in doing so commission the veterans of the Canadian service; that the commissions be granted on the condition of their companies being raised to full strength; that Maj. Lewis Dubois in particular be provided for; and that Maj. John Vischer be commissioned as lieutenant colonel ( JCC , 5:471–472).