Description: Daniel Brodhead Revolutionary War leader & General Autograph Land Document - Very Scarce! What a great Brodhead (8" x 14") 1 page land surveyor - land grant document (1797) to add to your early-America autograph/document collection! Daniel Brodhead IV (October 17, 1736 – November 15, 1809) - was an American military and political leader during the American Revolutionary War and early days of the United States. In 1776 as war broke out, Brodhead was commissioned as an officer of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment of colonial troops with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His first action came at the Battle of Long Island, where he was recognized by George Washington for his bravery and initiative. At the battle, Brodhead's only son, also named Daniel, was wounded and captured. He was later exchanged in 1778, and retired as a Captain in 1779 from the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment. Brodhead took over command of the 8th Pennsylvania after the death of its commander, Aeneas Mackay, and was promoted to colonel. Brodhead led his troops during the defense of Philadelphia in 1777 and wintered with the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777–79. In April 1778, Brodhead led a successful expedition against the Lenape bands around the Muskingum River in the Ohio Country. In June 1778, Washington sent Brodhead and the 8th Pennsylvania to rebuild and re-garrison the frontier outpost of Fort Muncy, in what is now Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Brodhead defended local settlers from British-allied tribes. He retained command of the Western Department until September 17, 1781, when he was replaced by John Gibson. He had turned over command in May 1781, but returned in August and tried regain control from Gibson, in the process arresting Gibson. However George Washington sent orders which led to Brodhead's permanent removal from command at Fort Pitt. Brodhead was removed from his command over allegations of mishandling supplies and money. Brodhead had made impressment (the forced sale of supplies) a policy. He had spent money intended for bonuses to recruit new militiamen to purchase supplies for his existing troops. Brodhead was acquitted of all charges except misspending the recruiting money. George Washington had been aware of the impressment and had given his tacit approval, as the Continental Army was struggling to keep going. Furthermore, the court martial ruled Brodhead justified in spending the recruiting money on supplies, and he was not punished. A short time later, George Washington brevetted him a brigadier general. Brodhead spent the remainder of the war as commander of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment. On November 13, 1789, he was appointed Surveyor General of Pennsylvania and held the post for the next eleven years. I fully guarantee this item as being authentic and DO offer a money-back guarantee for 14 days (minus return shipping). Please note: I will consider any serious, close offers. Quick USPS shipping with tracking! Please write with any questions. Thank you for looking!
Price: 695 USD
Location: Evansville, Indiana
End Time: 2024-01-12T03:21:07.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Signed by: Daniel Brodhead
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