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to William Whipple

A long letter from member of the Continental Congress (1776-1781, 1783-1785) and signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery to New Hampshire member of the Continental Congress (1776-1779) William Whipple which reprises events from the...

GLC07154

Return of provisions and stores (Valley Forge)

"Return of provisions and stores issued to the army in camp from the 1st till 7 June 1778.." Prepared by Thomas Jones.

GLC07342

to Lucy Knox

Written from camp 24 miles from Philadelphia. Sends this letter by Captain Randall, who had "the misfortune to be again made a prisoner after being slightly wounded in 7 or 8 places." Asks why she has not mentioned a gold watch he sent, worrying...

GLC02437.10455

[Account of provisions delivered for the use of General Knox]

Created at Artillery Park, Great Valley [Valley Forge, Pennsylvania]. Includes account information from September 1777-January 1778. Lists items such as beef, pork, mutton, veal, bread, and other items. Signed by [M.?] Wiley. Verso contains...

GLC02437.10467

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in...

GLC02437.05111