Centre County Library & Historical Museum - Autobiography of Colonel Samuel Miles

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Paper on the ‘Life of Col. Samuel Miles’ in his own handwriting covering his life from 1739 – 1802. Colonel Samuel Miles (soldier, business entrepreneur, and public servant) made his mark in Pennsylvania history serving the province and state and the city of Philadelphia, creating the iron industry in Centre County, PA, and founding the town of Milesburg, PA named for his family. He died in 1805.
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Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 09)
Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 09)
American Revolutionary War and Battle of Long Island - Personal Account
In Aug. 1776, Samuel Miles and his Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment were ordered to join the main Continental Army in New York. He and his troops moved near the village of Flatbush, NY on Long Island where they watched the British army movements. He warned his commanding officer, General Sullivan, that the British General Howe would move his army to the Jamaica Road along the left flank of the American forces and move in behind the American forces however General Sullivan did not heed his warning. Both he and General Sullivan were taken prisoners on Aug. 27, 1776.
Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 10)
Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 10)
American Revolutionary War and Battle of Long Island - Personal Account
Samuel Miles provides a detailed explanation of his actions on the day of Aug. 27, 1776 with respect to the British Army movements.
Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 11)
Autobiography of Samuel Miles (Page 11)
American Revolutionary War and Battle of Long Island - Personal Account
Samuel Miles continues his detailed explanation of his actions on Aug. 27, 1776.