Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Dates
- Existence: 1740 - 1814
Biography
Clement Biddle was an American Revolutionary War soldier. Biddle was a part of the Society of Friends and helped organize the "Quaker Blues," a company of volunteers. During the American Revolutionary War, Biddle fought in the Battle of Princeton, the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth. He was the Commissary General at Valley Forge under George Washington, and his headquarters was at Moore Hall. Biddle resigned from the Army in 1780.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Clement Biddle letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 776426.1
Mss 776426.1
Date(s):
1776-07-26
Scope and Contents
One-page letter from Clement Biddle in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Dr. Shaw with account of military activities for the last two days.