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Copy of the proceedings of... Boston, June 17, 1779 [price controls]

Resolution in support of price regulation and the necessity of local committees of correspondence to enforce the regulations. Also resolving that those who refused to accept Continental currency be considered enemies. Printed by Benjamin Edes & Co.

GLC04293

to Stockton Bates

Complains about rain; would rather march than be cooped up in his tent. Reports on recent army reorganization and Meade's current actions. Asks a hypothetical question translating the value of gold to greenbacks.

GLC03523.23.34

to Stockton Bates

Was a prisoner of war a year ago here; has visited his old prison. Local attitudes towards the Union have changed due to Grant. "The conduct of the soldiers has been remarkable, when we consider the bitterness, the cruelty, the fiendishness with...

GLC03523.23.40

to his uncle

Writes that his family is doing well and apologizes for not writing for such a long time. States that his father is so busy he has not had time to have his picture taken. He did go down to the picture gallery and have his photograph taken. The...

GLC03523.42.52

Result of meeting to "restore credit of Continental currency" [Carter imprint]

Alden 771, Evans 19430

GLC03539