Compendium of Military Duty, Adapted for the Militia of the United
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RAWSON, Jonathan. A Compendium of Military Duty, Adapted for the Militia of the United States; In Three Parts. Dover, NH: Printed by Eliphalet Ladd, 1793. 1st ed. 305pp. [i.e., 295, pages 38, 237, and 302 misnumbered; pages [241]-[295] incorrectly numbered 251-305.]. Antique-style speckled calf, gilt-ruled spine, red morocco spine label, all edges gilt chamfered. Uniform toning, light scattered foxing, else very good. Evans 26954. Sabin 68016. A comprehensive early American military manual. Rawson includes the ideas of Field Marshall Count Saxe, Baron Von Steuben, and the Chevalier de la Valiere, as well as his own experiences as aide-de-camp to General John Sullivan during the American Revolution. Dedicated to Anthony Wayne, the text includes observations on the duty of soldiers in general in militia and actual service; infantry, cavalry, and artillery maneuvers; and instructions for officers of "partizan" corps. The appendix consists of the text of the 1792 Militia Act, the orders of Major General Wolfe and the form of regimental court martial.
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