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to Benjamin Franklin

A cryptic but important letter written in the same month as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, as commander in chief, in response to Franklin's letters. Possibly a draft since Washington has left the day and a name blank, but soon or...

GLC01588

[Orders for Captain Kennedy on HMS Flamborough]

Written on the HMS Essex. Captain Howe tells Captain Kennedy, commander of the HMS Flamborough, to escort supply ships from the Downs to Spithead in England. Written at Spithead.

GLC01450.301

Official French copy of Benjamin Franklin-Richard Howe letters [in French]

First letter dated 20 June 1776, written aboard the Eagle off of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is from Admiral Richard Howe to Benjamin Franklin. Encloses official dispatches (not present) outlining his mission of peace with the colonies. Mentions in his...

GLC01670

Engraving of Admiral Earl Howe

One undated engraving of Earl Richard Howe. Bust portrait of Howe. Notation on engraving that it was based on the original by Gainsborough.

GLC08878.0278

Engraving of Admiral Earl Howe

One undated engraving of Earl Richard Howe. Bust portrait of Howe. Engraving includes a brief biography of Howe.

GLC08878.0279

Engraving of Admiral Earl Howe

One engraving of Earl Richard Howe dated September 1, 1835. Standing portrait of Howe.

GLC08878.0280

to John Langdon

General Sullivan discusses the Battle of Monmouth based on information he received from Major Talbot. Referring to the 28 June 1778 battle between Generals George Washington and Henry Clinton, states "about ten in the forenoon General Washington...

GLC06521

to William Knox

Discusses previous correspondence between the two, noting he always acknowledges letters received from William. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D...

GLC02437.00717