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Comments on the undisciplined behavior of his correspondent's regiment in camp. He cannot discern "what plan the Genl. [George Washington] has" but believes "this maneuver is the most likely to produce neglect of duty." Would like himself and the...

GLC01450.628

to Gentlemen

Statement by Peter Kiteridge to Medfield's selectmen for financial assistance. One document written by Peter Kiteridge dated April 26, 1806. Details that he was born to African parents in Boston. Kiteridge at the time of this document is a freeman...

GLC01450.702

to Captain Hudson

Discusses the chemistry Dr. Boerhaav and determines there is "No process in which the purging Salts are made that is practicable at this Time." Transcribes a long passage from a book explaining how to make salt cartharticum.

GLC01450.802

Collection of items pertaining to Doctor John Lorimer [Decimalized .01-.07]

Contains appointments related to Lorimer's service as a surgeon, letters written to and from Lorimer, certificates regarding Lorimer's participation in the Icelandic Literary Society and the Aberdonian Medical Society, documents related to the...

GLC01450.807

[Appointment of John Lorimer as surgeon]

Signed by "Holdernesse", Robert Darcy, Earl of Holderness and British Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1754-1761. Holdernesse signs based on the orders of King George III. Countersigned by Thomas Tyrwhitt as Under-Secretary at War and...

GLC01450.807.01

[Appointment of John Lorimer as surgeon]

Signed by Charles Wyndman, Second Earl of Egremont and British Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1761-1763. Egremont signs based on the orders of King George III. Countersigned by Thomas Tyrwhitt as Under-Secretary at War and John F....

GLC01450.807.02

[Appointment of John Lorimer as surgeon]

Signed by Montagu-Dunk, Second Earl of Halifax and British Secretary of State for the Southern Department 9 September 1763-10 July 1765. Montagu-Dunk signs based on the orders of King George III. Countersigned by [C. D. Osby?], possibly Under...

GLC01450.807.03

Documents pertaining to British physician John Lorimer [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC01450.807.04

Certificates admitting Dr. John Lorimer to the Icelandic Literary Society and the Abredonian Medical Society [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01450.807.05

[Portrait miniature of Doctor John Lorimer]

Portrait of Lorimer (1732-1795) on a pendant. Covered in glass.

GLC01450.807.06

[Order to pay an account for a speaking trumpet for use at Fort George]

Sent to Joseph Burrill and to be drawn by Rhode Island's General Treasurer Thomas Richardson. Written during the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.279

Accdt of Hospital Stores Deliverd

Two lists of various supplies for a hospital in Albany.

GLC01450.302

to Joseph Gerrish

Letter written to his brother, Joseph, in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is...

GLC01450.304

to unknown

Discharges for incurable soldiers.

GLC01450.306

Certification for discharge for elderly and maimed soldiers.

GLC01450.325

re: charges for nursing & tending sick in Col. John Choate's Regiment.

GLC01450.340

re: tending the sick. (naval) (cos. Wm Williams and Jason Monk)

GLC01450.341

re: accounting of sundries & supplies to tend the sick.

GLC01450.342

to Alfred Edmund Burr

Davis, a United States Senator from Mississippi, declines an invitation from Burr, Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee, to attend a canvass preceding the 1860 presidential election. Writes "Although the state of my health &...

GLC02925.08

[Notice for the enlistment and impressment of slaves into military service]

Captain Ridgely informs slave owner G. N. Jones that the "Confederate Government has made requisition on this State for five hundred Slaves ... by the enrollment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities, approved February 17, 1864. Your...

GLC02889

Portraits of circus performers

Portrait subjects include Capt. Jack Bassett, Major and Mrs. Ray (ca. 1891), Miss Millie La Mar, Lalloo, and Prince Nicholi ("The Little Russian Prince"). Photographers include Wendt of Boonton, N.J.; Obermuller and Kern of New York; and Eisenmann...

GLC02912.02.02

In the hands of the enemy after Gettysburg.

Engraving of ink depiction of a convalescing soldier.

GLC02979.02

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Writes that he will adopt his suggestions on the howitzers. Discusses the difficulties of watching a ford. States...

GLC02993

to Alexander S. Latty

Offers Judge Latty an appointment as his private secretary and hopes he will accept. Expresses only one reservation, that Latty's health may not be good enough for him to come to Columbus, Ohio. Written as he was about to take up duties as Governor...

GLC02999

to Miss Saltonstall

Thanks her for her kind thoughts. Comments that she is glad Saltonstall was able to sample figs from the southern climate. Mentions travel plans and her health, stating "I should have been with you yesterday but was obliged to sleep - I hope Dr...

GLC03010.02