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to John Page

Lee, a Continental Congressman, informs Page that he is pleased to hear supplies will be coming in. He comments on news that some enemy ships "fell down to Sandy Hook" and appear to be leaving for Rhode Island. Letter comes with attached integral...

GLC01412.06

[Articles of agreement]

Cosigned by Christopher Kilby and Eliezer Moody as witnesses. Agreement between James Burges of Boston and Enoch Badcock of Milton, Massachusetts to build a briganteen. Not signed by Badcock.

GLC01412.09

[Partially printed document authorizing the forcible capture of British vessels]

This document serves as a form by which Continental Congress authorizes the seizure of British ships and crew members in a warlike manner. Originally signed by Hancock during his term as President of the Congress (24 May 1775- 31 October 1777)....

GLC00231

[Legal document outlining sale of shares in a ship]

James Brown is selling and conveying his shares in the captured ship "Ginney" (probably a prize of privateers) to Captain Ephrem Perkins. Document says "Ginney" was taken by the schooners "Boston Revenge" and "Generell Warde." Brown received 12...

GLC01450.185.01

to Elbridge Gerry

Langdon thanks Gerry for his concern over his recent misfortune, and says he will make the best of it. Encloses a copy of his orders to Captain Nanning of the ship "Hector" and a memorandum of provisions he can collect so he can remain at sea until...

GLC01450.193