May 8, 1781

Lovell, James, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples, he worries he will not be able to provide for his family if he does not use hard currency (coin money) but also is concerned with what effect converting paper money will have on his reputation. Laments that "All the Stuff about Money is contrary to my natural Disposition. I began as early as 19 to have a Contempt of Wealth...This Discussion now…

GLC01450.541

31 March 1779

Hansen, John, fl. 1779

Document signed

Title: A muster roll of Captain John W. Wendell's Company in the first Battalion New York Forces in the service of the United States commanded by Colonel Goose Van Schaick, for the months of January, February, and March 1779.

This document records the muster role for Captain John W. Wendell's Company in the First Battalion of New York. His company was under the greater command of Colonel Goose Van Schaick. It is signed by John Hansen, Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dycke, and Lieutenant N. Henry on verso, who attest to the validity of this roll. It was created at Fort Schuyler, New York. It includes notes, names, and terms of enlistment for privates, sergeants, and corporals. Includes some specific remarks regarding soldiers. The muster roll is for the months of January, February, and March of 1779.

GLC01450.542

1792

New York Military Association

Document signed

Title: [Statement of organization and training for the New York City Military Association]

States "Whereas it is essentially necessary in all Free States, that the People should become perfectly acquainted with the use of Arms, and be regularly disciplined, in order the more effectually to defend their Liberty, Property, & Country, against any Power whatsoever, that may attempt to invade the same. And Whereas there is a Militia Law, now in Force for the salutary Purpose aforesaid. We the Subscribers, so voluntarily agree to form ourselves into a Body, immediately under the Denomination of the Military Association of the City of New York, for which Purpose we will provide…

GLC01450.543

14 October 1778

Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of William Dansey a major in the British Army under Lord Cornwallis]

Countersigned by John Smith. Dansey was appointed a "Major to his Majesty's Thirty Third Regiment of Foot Commanded by Lieutenant General Charles Earl Cornwallis: and likewise to be Captain of a Company in said Regiment." Accompanied by paper seal.

GLC01450.544

28 February 1757

Wentworth, Benning, fl. 1757

Document signed

Title: [Proclamation concerning raising troops in New Hampshire]

Promotes voluntary enlistment in order to raise troops to serve on the western frontiers of the New England governments and to prevent the further encroachment of the French. Lists what each volunteer will receive in terms of salary and equipment. Wentworth is listed as a "Captain General and Commander in his Majesties' Province of New Hampshire." On verso are dated notes made by a soldier, Ebenezer Eatton, recording marching activities. Note by Eatton states that he enlisted 9 March 1757.

GLC01450.545

24 September 1722

Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726

Header Record

Title: British Ordnance Appointments [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.546

February 22, 1755

Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of William Parry as captain of the British ship "Kingston"]

Signed by Anson, Duncannon, and W. Ellis. Clevland signed under "By Command of their Lordships." With seal of the Great Britain navy.

GLC01450.547

January 16, 1759

Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of John Knowles to lieutenant on a bomb vessel]

Countersigned by George Rogers. Appoints Knowles Lieutenant on the bomb vessel, the Furnace. Keppel was the Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels.

GLC01450.548

20 September 1759

Brodrick, Thomas, fl. 1759

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of John Chubb as second lieutenant of His Majesty's ship the Conqueror]

Also signed "by command of the Admiral," Robert Hardy. Signed as Vice Admiral of the Blue and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ship and Vessels in the Mediterranean. Broderick had been one of the officers at the court marshal of Admiral John Byng in 1757.

GLC01450.549

6 August 1778

Clinton, James, 1736-1812

Document signed

Title: A muster roll of Captain John H. Wendell's company, in the first Battalion of New York Forces, in the service of the United States commanded by Colonel Goose Van Schaick for the month of July 1778.

Signed by Samuel Parker. Signed by General James Clinton, Captain John H. Wendell, and Lieutenant John C. Ten Broek on verso, attesting to the validity of this muster roll. Notes names and terms of enlistment for privates, sergeants, and corporals. Also includes some specific remarks about the soldiers. This muster roll was for the month of July and is noted as such in the docket on verso.

GLC01450.550

March 11, 1766

Brown, Moses, 1738-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clark

Brown recalls his successful opposition in the Rhode Island General Assembly to a proposal to print money in the colony. Discusses raising 1000 pounds needed to "Depay the Necessary Changes of Government, and his willingness to put up a part. Clark was the "Treasurer of the Colony."

GLC01450.551

1 October 1782

Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of Thomas Bowden a major in the British Army]

Countersigned by M. Morgann. Bowden was appointed a "Major to the Second Battalion of Brigadier General DeLancey's Brigade, commanded by Colonel Gabriel G. Ludlow, and likewise to be Captain of a Company in said Regiment." Accompanied by paper seal in top left corner.

GLC01450.552

1 January 1779

Document

Title: [Muster roll for Brigadier General William Paterson's brigade]

Contains muster rolls for the regiments of Colonels Marshall (possibly Thomas Marshall), Brewer (possibly Samuel Brewer), Bradford, and Tupper (possibly Benjamin Tupper). Includes a faint ink stain from the docket of GLC01450.553.02.

GLC01450.553.01

1779-1780

Header Record

Title: Documents related to the Revolutionary War [Decimalized .01-.03]

Contains an account report for the sloop Liberty, an inspection return for the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, and an anonymously sketched document (possibly military).

GLC01450.554

3 November 1685

Commission on Trade and Plantations

Manuscript signed

Title: An accompts of salaries due...in the service of His Majesty and in attendance on the...Lords of the Committee for Trade and Plantations.

Signed by Henry Hyde, second Earl of Clarendon; Robert Spencer, second Earl of Sunderland; Charles Middleton, second Earl of Middleton; Henry Mordaunt, second Earl of Peterborough; and John Sheffield, third Earl of Mulgrave. Accounts for the committee covering the period from 29 September 1684 until 25 December 1684. Docket refers the account to the attention of Auditor of the Exchequer Sir Robert Howard.

GLC01450.555

1742-1783

Header Record

Title: British military documents [Decimalized .01-.06]

GLC01450.556

20 November 1756

Rhode Island. General Assembly

Manuscript document

Title: [An act that all collectors of Crown Point Bills who are in arrears be prosecuted]

Clerical copy of an act of the General Assembly of the Colony of Rhode Island. All collectors of Crown Point Bills who have not paid these into the treasury are to be held accountable. Includes statement of accounts. Recto of last page is the address of Thomas Richardson, Esquire, in Newport. Docket includes the signature of J. Cranston. Attested as a true copy by Secretary Thomas Ward. J. Lyndon signs as Clerk. Document consists of two pages, one appears to be a corner fragment of a full size page and the other appears to be the reverse shape and is missing a corner fragment.

GLC01450.558

July 23, 1781

Bruyn, James, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

Bruyn informs Governor Clinton of Colonel Willett's (written in letter as Willet) recent victory over the enemy. Says that Willet's men killed and wounded ninety, while taking only five dead themselves, even though they were outnumbered. Offers to accompany Clinton on his upcoming trip "visit the army down towards New York."

GLC01450.559

September 12, 1777

Visscher, John, fl. 1775-1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Hughes

Trouble obtaining handkerchiefs from a general. Encloses a letter for General Gates. Reports no news, but hears that British General John Burgoyne is "on the move to attack you."

GLC01450.560

May 24, 1775

Lawton, Robert, fl. 1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Lawton informs his father that he attempted to send the barrel of flour he previously requested, but that ship masters refused to transport the flour because "Capt. Wallace stops the least Trifle of Provision that is sent up the River." Writes that he received the offer of a treasury note from Captain [Werner's] wife, and "should be glad to know Whether their is money to Reedeem it at this Time as she wants About Twenty Dollars in Goods and will Expect the Remainder in Cash." Relates that the note is dated February 23. Letter addressed to Joseph Clarke.

GLC01450.561

October 26, 1782

Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam White

Allen has been "employ'd delivering letters, seeing plays operas &c" in Paris. Also reports "there are a number of English gentleman here, but for what purpose I know not." Asks White concerning his financial affairs in Nantes. Hears that "our Captain Barry has taken a number of prizes." Letter addressed to White at the house of "Mr. Williams" in Nantes. Seal in very good condition.

GLC01450.562

August 6, 1776

Barrel, Rebekah, 1749-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Barrell

Rebekah Barrell writes to her husband, William Barrel, in New York, a soldier in "Capt. Jacob's Company in Colon. Baily's" regiment. Sweetly expresses her desire to be reunited with him after his six months of service. Discusses making clothes for him. A letter from Rebekah's sister, Elizabeth Wilder, appears on the verso. She reminds William of how much he is missed and loved. Also, comments: "we hear that their is no want for female soldiers in the camp[.] Beware of the Bed Blankit disorder." Discusses other local and family news. Rebekah and William had been married less than a year.

GLC01450.563

1805-1863

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Header Record

Title: [Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]

Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.

GLC01450.600

1781

Document

Title: [Printed secret codes, nomenclator]

The document is printed and handwritten on both sides. One side is typeset with various words beginning with each letter of the alphabet and the other side is printed with numbers 1-1700 in chronological order. The handwritten notes next to each word or number corresponds as a coded translation of the word or number. Accompanied by a note written by Elizabeth Steele of England's National Army Museum Department of Books and Archives. Steele writes "These documents were on loan to the National Army Museum and have now been returned to their owner Mrs F. J. E. Britnell. They were stamped while…

GLC01450.601

1782

Massachusetts Assembly

Header Record

Title: Printed resolutions regarding recruiting and clothing [Decimalized .01-.02]

See decimalized entries.

GLC01450.602