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[Orders for the Sheriff of Dukes County to hold elections for representatives to Massachusetts General Court]

Signed by John Avery as deputy secretary. Also signed by members of the Massachusetts Bay Council: Jeremiah Powell, Artemas Ward, B. Greenleaf, Thomas Cushing, Moses Gill Benjamin Austin, Daniel Davis Timothy Danielson, Oliver Prescott, A. Fuller...

GLC04547

[Enlistment and oath of fidelity of John Forbush, with receipt for bounty money].

Also signed by Forbush, who is a resident of Westborough in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, aged eighteen. He enlists until 1 July 1762.

GLC04240

To the sheriff of Worcester County

Accuses Elijah Newton of swearing, "Damn the Authority I swear by God I will kill any man that touchette me." Requests that the sheriff apprehends Newton and bring him before Ward so he may be dealt with.

GLC05549

to Elbridge Gerry

Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health)...

GLC02505.23

[Commission of William North as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Massachusetts artillery]

Partially printed document signed by John Avery as deputy secretary of the council. Also signed by members of the Massachusetts Bay Council, including: Jer. Powell, Artemas Ward, B. Greenleaf, Richard Derby, John Whitcomb, Moses Gill, John Taylor, B...

GLC02542.26

to Henry Knox

Comments on a dispute over lands in Maine occurring between Knox and the late Artemas Ward. Considers the legal ownership of the lands, and provides a course of action.

GLC02437.07899

Resolution appointing Congressional "Board of War and Ordinance"

Signed by Charles Thomson as secretary. Includes attached circular letter addressed to Artemas Ward re: founding of War Office and instructions for monthly reporting; signed by John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Harrison, James Wilson, and Edward...

GLC03295

[Appointment of Nathaniel Dearing as a captain in the Massachusetts militia]

Partially printed document signed by John Avery as deputy secretary of the council. Also signed by members of the Massachusetts Bay Council, including: Artemas Ward, Caleb and Thomas Cushing, John Winthrop, Moses Gill, B. White, John Taylor, William...

GLC01450.520.01

to Maria Ward

Letter written by Massachusetts Congressman Ward to his daughter Maria. Says he should write more often, but he is old and his hand shakes. Remarks that he finds the situation in Philadelphia is not to his liking saying "I can enjoy but little...

GLC01782

Engraving of Artemas Ward

One engraving of Artemas Ward dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Ward.

GLC08878.0746

Engraving of Artemas Ward

One engraving of Artemas Ward dated 1853. Bust portrait of Ward.

GLC08878.0748

to Elbridge Gerry

General Warren laments, in dire terms, his inability to get supplies for the troops under his command. He implores Gerry not to "triffle away this only Moment we have to employ for Salvation of our Country." A signed note on the verso from Artemas...

GLC00782.23

[Notable Figures From the Battle of] Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled "[Notable Figures From the Battle of] Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General Joseph Warren, General John Stark, Israel Putnam, General William Heath, and General Artemas Ward. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0106

[Resolution]

Copy of a Massachusetts state resolution concerning money matters for raising "six hundred and sixty men as ordered by the aforesaid resolve, and for the pay[,] cloathing, & subsistence of the said men: Provided that the said sum shall not exceed...

GLC02437.03484