Image Text 316 Items Selected papers of William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 1767-1782 (bulk 1776-1782). Volume 1, 1767-1779. View Item
Image Text 310 Items Selected papers of William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 1767-1782 (bulk 1776-1782). Volume 2, 1779-1782. View Item
Image Collection 2 Items Selected Papers of William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 1767-1782 Known as the "Republican Earl", William Alexander, "Lord Stirling", was born in 1726 in New York City. He served on the Provincial Councils of New York and New Jersey, and in 1775, joined the Whigs in rebellion against the Crown. In March 1776 Alexander was appointed brigadier general and took chief command of the defense of New York City. In 1777, he was promoted to major-general. He died in January 1783 of fever and gout. View Collection