Raising the Continental Quota in Revolutionary Virginia, 1780-1781

Author:
Van Atta, John Robert, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Abbot, W.W., Department of History, University of Virginia
Williams, D. Allan, Department of History, University of Virginia
Abstract:

This work analyzes the adoption of the draft law of 1777 for The Continental Army due to the lack of volunteers.

Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords:
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Regimental histories -- Virginia, Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
Notes:

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language:
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
1977/08