Company of Artillery Register, 1779
Collection
Identifier: 119
This collection contains one register of the members of Jon Warner’s company of artillery in the American Revolution. The company was under Paul Revere’s command, and the register bears Revere’s signature.
Dates
- 1779
Creator
- Warner, Jonathan (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access to Collection
This collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are believed to be in the public domain. However, it is the responsibility of the researcher to understand and observe copyright law and to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyright. Questions concerning copyright and permission to publish should be directed to the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
1 Files
1 Items
History
Jonathan Warner of Brookline, Massachusetts, served in the American Revolutionary War from approximately 1776-1780. He held several posts, including captain of the Third Company of Artillery, which was commanded by Paul Revere. In the register in this collection, Warner recorded the members of his company of artillery.
Paul Revere was born January 1, 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts. The silversmith and patriot of the American Revolution is known for his 1775 ride to warn of the movement of British soldiers. Revere also fought during the Revolutionary War as a lieutenant colonel of the Massachusetts State Train of Artillery, one company of which is documented in this collection. His regiment sought to help take Newport, Rhode Island, from the British, though it was forced to return to Boston before the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island. Revere’s military career concluded with the Penobscot Expedition, a failed attempt to oust the British from Penobscot Bay in 1779. Revere died on May 10, 1818 and is buried in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston.
Paul Revere was born January 1, 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts. The silversmith and patriot of the American Revolution is known for his 1775 ride to warn of the movement of British soldiers. Revere also fought during the Revolutionary War as a lieutenant colonel of the Massachusetts State Train of Artillery, one company of which is documented in this collection. His regiment sought to help take Newport, Rhode Island, from the British, though it was forced to return to Boston before the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island. Revere’s military career concluded with the Penobscot Expedition, a failed attempt to oust the British from Penobscot Bay in 1779. Revere died on May 10, 1818 and is buried in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston.
Organization of Collection
One item.
Custodial History
No deed of gift or donor file on file.
Processing Information
Processed by Lillian Weitzman in June and July, 2016 under the supervision of Alyssa Pacy.
Creator
- Warner, Jonathan (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Company of Artillery Register, 1779 119
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Lillian Weitzman
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov