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"The Privateers, Clinton of New York Tho. Beavans Commdr. & the Defyance . . .
1747/03/14
Stewart, V. William, fl. 1747
. . . of Rhode Island John Sweet Comdr."
GLC03107.02732
[Assessment of value of the Prosper, a British ship]
18 November 1775
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
Laurens, Roger Smith, and Edward Blake obey orders of the South Carolina Provincial Congress in assessing the value the Prosper, which had been seized for service by the colonies. The men state that the ship is worth 2,000 pounds and recommend that...
GLC03942
to Thomas Ludwell Lee
28 May 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
Written by Richard Henry Lee as Continental Congressman from Virginia to his brother Thomas Lee. Says he is busy because he has a committee meeting with Generals Washington, Gates, and Mifflin on "the operations of their Campaign." Says he cannot...
GLC04809
Rejection of Olive Branch Petition by Congress; lets colonists arm vessels
1776/03/23
The document sets regulations for arming vessels for defense and privateering. Printed by John Dunlap.
GLC04771
to George Clinton
March 19, 1794
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
Written by Chancellor Livingston to New York Governor Clinton. Encloses petition at the request of Dr. Robinson (not included). Mentions seeing Clinton's family. Mentions political controversy involving himself and William P. Van Ness. It involves...
GLC04772.04
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