Webb Samuel Blatchley 1753-1807 Born In Connecticut Took Part In
the civil and military movements that preceded the Revolution in 1775.
Commanded a company of Light Infantry in the battle of Bunker Hill. In
1776 appointed private secretary and aide-de-camp to Washington. In 1777
took part in the American expedition to Long Island, and captured with
his troops by the British fleet; released in 1780. Afterwards
brigadier-general. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Sent to America with reinforcements,
33; retreats on learning of fall of Oswego, 36; in command at Fort
Edward, 45; his despatch to Colonel Monro intercepted, 46. =Bib.=: Cyc.
Am. Biog.