Jim, The New York Historical Society has an unpublished collection of Baron von Riedesel's papers, sometimes known as the "Riedesel Order Book", and a microfilm which is available for loan to libraries and other institutions. Bill J. Smith Daniel Engelcke (Angle), Von Specht Regiment, Ehrenkrook Company ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Whitaker Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:26 pm Subject: [AMREV-HESSIANS] Library Of Congress (National Archives) To: [email protected] > > More information needed: > > I am planning a trip to Washington D.C. and need more > information on how to > narrow down my search for > records on the Braunswick Corps., German records housed at > the Library of > Congress. > > My Hessian ancestor Andreas Widdeke (Wiedecker - Wiedecke - > Witteke) came > over in 1776 and was part of > the 2nd Div., von Rhetz Regiment, Leib Company. Andreas > Widdeke was born > in Riddagshausen, > Braunschweig (Braunswick), Germany. > > I have been told that the Library of Congress (National > Archives) has some > 30 rolls of microfilm which were > obtained from Braunschweig, Germany. Would these > records include > enlistment records or rosters which > my ancestor Andreas Wiedecke might be listed? > > I believe the microfilms are not indexed - so where would I > start - does > anyone have some helpful input? > > General Friedrich Baron von Riedesel was in charge of the > Braunswick Troops > - may I find troop rosters, etc. > with his writings? > > Any help or suggestions would be appreciated! > > My direct email is [1][email protected] > > References >