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Continental Army Document Kits
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Documents of the Continental Army on CD (CD0401) - This CD contains 60 PDF images of our Continental documents, forms and posters. Each CD contains the images of the forms, and a page of explanatory notes detailing how to fill out each form. Now you can make as many copies of some, or all of our forms anytime you need them. All the forms at the click of a mouse for $40! All of our Continental Army documents are based on existing originals. While most of the originals are typeset printed forms, some are handwritten. These handwritten forms followed an obvious format, but to date we have not seen printed examples of these. If we were to only sell reproductions of the printed forms, there would be administrative holes in our offerings. To fill these holes, we also offer a few re-creations of the handwritten forms. |
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American Recruiting Kit (RWP105) - This kit contains
enough forms and posters to perform a recruiting scenario. Kit price of $3.00 includes
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Extra Enlistment Forms (RWP106) - An extra
pack of 6 forms to expand your scenario is available for $1.00.
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American Regimental Sergeant's Kit (RWP101)
- Our popular American Regimental Sergeant Kit includes all of the forms necessary to run
your history event for the weekend. It is also a good starter set for those interested in
Continental Army paperwork. $7.00, includes:
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American Paymaster's Kit (RWP102) - A great kit for
paying the troops in camp. This is always a popular scenario with the troops and the
public. $4.00, includes:
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American Quartermaster's Kit (RWP103) - For your
Quartermaster, we offer this kit, which includes the forms necessary to portray a
regimental Quartermaster. Also, we find that the best method of inventorying your unit's
equipment is to use the same forms the army did! $4.00, includes:
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American Medical Kit (RWP104) - For those who want to
demonstrate or are just interested in the medical side of the Continental Army, we offer
this kit. For those interested in further reading on this subject, we recommend the
three medical books we offer for sale: Every Man His Own Doctor, The Nature and
Treatment of Gunshot Wounds, and Directions for Preserving the Health of Soldiers
(look for these in the Book Listings). $2.00, includes:
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Paroles and Loyalty Oaths (RWP301) - In colonial
times, a person's signature carried a great deal of importance. To violate a parole or
oath could be punishable by death. This kit contains forms from both American and British
armies. $1.50, includes:
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American Enlistment Kit (RWP302) - This packet
contains four of the enlistment forms that were used by the Continental Army. It includes
two 1776 enlistment forms, a 1777 enlistment, and a 1778 enlistment. The progression of
army organization can easily be demonstrated using this kit. $2.00, includes:
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American Discharges Kit (RWP303) - This packet
contains the known discharge papers used by the Continental Army. It includes the
well-known discharge signed by Washington at Newburgh, NY, and also the War Department
paper signed by Benjamin Lincoln (for the Southern troops), a discharge paper signed by
Henry Knox (after Washington left New York), and a pay voucher given by Congress as
equivalent to back pay owed to a soldier. $3.00, includes:
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Pennsylvania Mutiny Kit (RWP304) - The mutiny of 1781 by the Pennsylvania line
could have been caused by look-alike enlistment forms. Purchase this kit and you make the
decision. $3.00, includes:
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Privateer's Kit (RWP305) - contains all the forms you
need to set out on the high seas against the British. A letter of Marque authorized the
captain to capture British ships and sell the cargoes at public auction. Not only did a
captain need a Letter of Marque, he also had to post a Privateer's bond stating that he
would not violate international law. The captain also received a set of instructions from
Congress, which lay out all of the laws and rules that he must follow to be considered a
privateer and not a pirate. $3.00, includes:
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Officer's CommissionsWe offer the most complete set of colonial officer's commissions anywhere. Our research has turned up originals of 11 of the 13 states. We still haven't found South Carolina or Delaware.
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1775 Continental Colonies (DRW101) $1.50 | |
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1776-83 United States (DRW102) $1.50 | |
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1775 Cont. Navy/Marines (DRW103) $1.50 | |
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New Hampshire 1775 (DRW104) $1.50 |
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Massachusetts 1775 (DRW105) $1.50 | |
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Rhode Island 1777 (DRW106) $1.50 | |
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Connecticut 1775 (DRW107) $1.50 | |
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New York - 1772 Militia (DRW108) $1.00 | |
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New York - 1775 Colony (DRW109) $1.00 | |
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Pennsylvania 1776 (DRW110) $1.50 | |
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New Jersey 1776 (DRW121) $1.50 | |
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Maryland - 1776 (DRW111) $1.50. | |
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Maryland - 1780 (DRW112) $1.50 | |
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Virginia -1777 (DRW114) $1.50 | |
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Virginia -1779 (DRW115) $1.00 | |
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North Carolina -1770 (DRW116) $1.50 |
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North Carolina - 1774 (DRW117)
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North Carolina -1777 (DRW118) $1.50 | |
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Georgia 1776 (DRW120) $1.50 | |
Other American Documents |
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1776 Infantry Regimental Return (10 x 13) (DRW001)- The company returns were compiled into a regimental return. These forms were used to determine fighting strength, amount of food issued, and give a clear picture of the organization of the 1776 regiment, the basic fighting unit of the army. One of these is included in the American Regimental Sergeant's Kit (RWP101) $2.00. | |
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1779 Muster Roll (11 X 17) (DRW003) - This hand-written roll is more typical of Continental Army muster forms. It records men's names, ranks, promotions, date of enlistment, and disposition. When you purchase this you actually receive two forms, one printed and one blank for you to fill in. $2.00 | |
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1779 Infantry Regimental Return, type 1 (10 x 15) (DRW003) - This form is similar to the 1776 form, but shows the organizational changes that have taken place in the army during the years in between. $2.00. | |
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1779 Cavalry Regimental Return (8 x 14) (DRW004) - The cavalry also had to account for its numbers. This form is amusing to us because the printer places an advertisement for his work right at the top of the form. $1.50. | |
| Continental Navy (Marine) Discharge (3 x 7) (DRW005) This dollar-sized slip of paper was given to a sailor at the completion of a cruise. $.50. | ||
British Army Forms and Documents Many of our British documents are typeset printed ones. As with the American ones, we felt that we would not be able to offer a complete set of documents if we only offered printed forms. Therefore we have supplemented these with forms taken from two contemporary books on British Army Administration. One is called The Military Medley, written by Thomas Simes. The other is by Bennett Cuthbertson. While studying existing original hand-written forms, it can be easily seen that they follow the formats shown in these books.
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Documents of the British Army on CD (CD0501) - New! Now you can have all of our British Army forms and posters at the click of a mouse. This CD contains over 25 PDF files of forms and broadsides. Also included with each form is a companion PDF file the explains the use of the file and contains instructions for filling out the form. A great idea for historic sites, reenactment groups, and anyone who needs to obtain multiple copies of forms at the click of a mouse. $30.00. | |
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British Regimental Sergeant's Kit (RWP201) - This kit
includes all of the forms necessary to run your history event for the weekend.
$8.00,
includes:
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Paymaster's Kit (RWP202) - Paying the troops is always
a good camp scenario. With the numerous pay stoppages so prevalent in the British army,
you don't even need any money to perform this scenario! $4.00, includes:
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Quartermaster's Kit (RWP203) - Just the kit you need
to use around the camp for food, fuel, and forage. These forms are all taken from
originals. The smaller receipts were used around New York by the 71st regiment when it was
quartered there. $4.00, includes:
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Medical Department Kit (RWP204) - Two different Sick
forms will give your medical setup that extra touch of authenticity. Both of these forms
are taken from The Military Medley, by Thomas Simes. $1.00, includes:
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British Officer DocumentsPity our poor officer's commission. Some of our shoppers have stopped by the tent and refused to purchase it "because it doesn't have the stamps and seals and all of the other stuff on it." We know of three commission documents in existence, and two of them have no stamp or seal on them. While some British officer's commissions have stamps and seals affixed, the original copied to make this commission does not. We believe peacetime commissions have the stamps and seals because they were filled out and then signed by the King. Wartime ones were signed by the King while blank, to be filled out later. We believe that because the commissions were signed while incomplete, no seals were affixed. We also offer a half-pay oath, for those who wish to continue on the King's pay after they have finished active duty. |
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Officer's commission (DRW201) $2.00 |
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Half-pay Oath (DRW202) .50 |
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Colonial Documents and Broadsides on CD (CD0601) - New! Now you can have all of our civilian government documents and forms at the click of a mouse. This CD contains over 40 PDF files of forms and broadsides. Also included with each form is a companion PDF file the explains the use of the file and contains instructions for filling out the form. A great idea for historic sites, reenactment groups, and anyone who needs to obtain multiple copies of forms at the click of a mouse. $40.00. | |
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Documents of Everyday Life (RWP306) - Our most popular
18th century kit. This kit contains 5 documents that would been seen in the comings and
goings of 18th century life. It includes a Liquor License for your bar (wherever it may
be), an Innkeeper's license for your guest room and a copy of a 1772 marriage license
There is also an Indenture Agreement. These agreements were made between parents (on
behalf of their children) and master craftsmen. Children were usually apprenticed for
seven years, the parents receiving a sum of money in return. On our original the child was
supposed to receive clothes, food, and knowledge of a trade. Finally we include an Order
of Manumission. This certificate freed a slave. Of special interest is the fact that this
document is not from the South, but from New Jersey. $3.00, includes:
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Legal Document Set (RWP307) - Set yourself up as an 18th century
Lawyer or Sheriff with this collection of documents. The kit includes a
Sheriff's bond making you a sheriff, a power of attorney, a bail bond, a
summons, a bench warrant and one to satisfy a civil suit. $3.00. includes:
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Documents of Slavery Set (RWP311) - Contains an advertisement for a slave auction and a manumission certificate. $2.00. |
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Colonial NewspapersWe are now able to offer excellent reproductions of two colonial papers. We have a Pennsylvania Evening Post dated Monday July 6, 1778. This four page paper contains advertisements, poetry, and an account of the Battle of Monmouth. We also have a New Hampshire Gazette dated July 13, 1776 containing news about the Declaration of Independence and other stories. |
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| 1778 Pennsylvania Evening Post (RWP308) - contains Washington's official report to congress on the Battle of Monmouth- $1.00 | ||
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1776 New Hampshire Gazette (RWP309) - contains information about the new Declaration of Independence recently declared by Congress - $1.00 | |
We offer the finest two color currency that we have found. This currency is not the oily, onion-skin tea-stained stuff that you see in the souvenir shops. These reproductions meet our high standards.
With no radio, television, or internet, the distribution of public information was difficult. Newspapers were available, but the governments preferred having their various proclamations and declarations printed by local printers. These were often printed as posters (broadsides) and then posted in public places such as taverns, inns, and the outside of public buildings. Various printers had government contracts to print the news and declarations from Congress, the King, or for the general public.
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Continental Broadside Pack (RWP110)
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Contains 5 posters printed for Congress from 1776 to 1778. Kit Price $3.00 includes:
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Crown Broadside Pack (RWP210) - contains 4
broadsides that would have been found in places held by British forces. Kit price of
$4.00 includes:
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Civilian Broadside Pack - (RWP310)
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Containing an interesting assortment of public notices of the Continental era. Kit price
of $3.00 includes:
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Advertisement for Mrs. Phillips's Warehouse. (8 x 11) (DRW301)-This establishment was evidently very famous in 18th century London as a seller of "bladder policies". For those of you not familiar with this euphemism, if you look in the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, an 18th century book, you will find mention of Mrs. Phillips under the word condom. $1.00 | |
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1776 Continental Army Recruiting Poster (8 x 14) (DRW305)
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containing Instructions to the Officers Appointed to Recruit. This poster went up in New
York.
$1.50
Note: This document is also contained in the Recruiting Kit, (RWP105). |