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1812 military question
From:
Tom Perrin <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 22 May 2001 10:57:01 -0400
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Officers on rosters in the period 1812-1814 had a private assigned to
them as a "waiter".

What were the tasks of a waiter, and were they described in any
contemporary or historical publication?

Thanks,

Tom

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