1770-1802

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two Bromfield family books] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.030

1770-1790 circa

Header Record

Title: [Collection of items related to Jonathan Clarke] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.032

23 April 1777

Wilson, Lawrence, fl. 1777

Document

Title: [Forged permission for marriage from John Hancock]

Addressed to any clergyman of the city or liberties of Philadelphia. States "Lawrence Wilson has applied to me for license to be joined to Jane Bevan in matrimony. I therefore authorize you to do the same according to the usual form." Wilson, a Continental soldier wanting to marry, forged this document and John Hancock's signature.

GLC01450.034.01

April 24, 1777

Goevansson, Andrew, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hancock

Goevansson states that he received a forged letter which he believed was from Hancock last night authorizing him to join in matrimony Lawrence Wilson and Jane Bevan. He states he performed the act believing the note to be genuine. Asks what he should do when pressed to marry soldiers in the Continental service who do not have enough time to get a legal license. Asks if he can be empowered within limitations to perform marriages without a license from the government. Informs that this letter will be delivered by Mr. [Allcock] who has an application to be married and is in the same position.…

GLC01450.034.02

August 9, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is healthy, he misses her, and wants to come home soon. Mentions a fire at Penny Ferry [Massachusetts] last Sunday evening and states a small company of men guarded it. Expects to trench at Captain Green's Hill in a few days. He sends love to the children. Noyes served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. Lower right corner of page with signature is missing. Letter is incomplete.

GLC01450.056.01

August 10, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He thinks something is going to happen soon because some prominent families are leaving town for England (possibly Loyalists). Discusses a rifleman that was taken to jail and sent out a letter but he got out of prison. Wants to come home soon and sends love to the family. Noyes served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.02

September 13, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Mary Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he wants to come home but he is not allowed because there is a general parade this week. He expects to see her soon though. Believes something favorable is brewing by accounts from Boston and from the south. He has heard that there are no more troops coming from London. A servant of British General William Howe told them there are 7000 men in Boston or bound for Boston and that "Howe has got spirit enough to go out against us but not men enough." This letter is in very poor condition. Noyes served in the Continental army during the…

GLC01450.056.03

October 21, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. He hopes she will come visit him before the winter and states he will come meet her if she tells him when she is coming. States he has no other news. Asks her to tell Joseph Toppan's wife that a boat has not passed yet but he will send on her letter at the first opportunity. First page of the letter is missing. Letter is incomplete. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.04

December 30, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He has not been paid yet. States the troops were going to take Bunker's Hill but the ice was not strong enough to bear them. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.05

February 24, 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. Tells a story about a lieutenant in the regiment who courted a young lady using the name of their captain so that his wife would not hear about his affair, but the captain found out about the lieutenant's lies and he was tried and sent home. He expects to leave for Boston within 10 days. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.06

May 12, 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

Letter written from Horn's Hook fort at Hells Gate, East River, New York to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States they are seven miles from the city. Reports that there are many Tories in the city. He describes the evils of the city and remarks that there are whores everywhere trying to entice the soldiers. Some soldiers have been robbed. Reports that four or five men have been killed in the night. He describes in detail how he misses her and that he cannot wait to see her. "I hope that you & I shall see Each other & enjoy those Nuptuall Delights of Venis." He wants her to write…

GLC01450.056.07

circa November- December 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. He discusses battles or skirmishes in New York but it is not clear which ones because the letter is incomplete and not dated. He reports on how many wounded or killed on each side. States that deserters from the British army are coming to them every week. Relays that the British have landed near Throg's Neck and have advanced over the river at Dobb's Ferry. They moved again on November 12 and are expected to go to Kings Bridge where there might be a bloody battle since the Americans have a strong fort there with five months of…

GLC01450.056.09

circa 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. He discusses soldiers taken prisoners who will probably be put to death. States he has sent five dollars, and sends his love to his family. First page or pages are missing and the bottom right corner is cut out so there is no date or signature. Both are inferred from context and from other letters in the collection. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.10

circa September-December 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States that 130 British vessels have landed at Staten Island and they have not more than 10,000 troops. Reports that the British are going up to Albany. Mentions the execution and jailing of some Tories. He remarks that six of their men were killed by their own cannon fire. Informs that there are 30 to 40 thousand men in the American army. First page and last page or pages are missing so there is no date or signature. Both are inferred from context and from other letters in the collection. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army…

GLC01450.056.11

1770-1778 circa

Header Record

Title: [Collection of three items related to Richard Frothingham] [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01450.065

29 August 1776

Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Pay order for Uriah Hanks]

Cosigned by T. Seymour. Requesting from Treasurer John Lawrence payment of 18 pounds 13 shillings for a gun lock Hanks manufactured. Costs should be charged to the state of Connecticut. Note on reverse signed by Uriah Hanks certifies that he received the money. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.01

7 January 1777

Dunham, Dan, fl. 1777

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Dunham received from and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last September. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.02

7 May 1777

Clarke, Timothy, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Church received and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last March. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.03

1772

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Object

Title: [Box for Benjamin Rush's Bible].

Bible presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush (see GLC04998.01 and GLC04998.02). Cloth that surrounded the bible is in the box.

GLC04998.03

1864

Judd, David Wright, 1838-1888

Book

Title: The story of the thirty-third N. Y. S. Vols: or two years campaigning in Virginia and Maryland.

Title page is missing. Published by Benton & Andrews. With illustrations from drawings by Lieutenant L. C. Mix.

GLC06889.05

11 August 1918

Anderson, Harry B., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to his brother that he cannot locate his division. Includes a plan to send location information through their correspondence. Discusses family news. Wishes his brother the best of luck and requests a quick reply. Written on Company C, 51st Pioneer Infantry, USA letterhead.

GLC07810.001

January 27, 1919

Barton, Frank L., fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Barton

Writes to his mother that he received her letter of 11 January and remarks at the speedy delivery. Discusses the good price of corn and hopes his parents treat themselves to new furniture, a gesture he and his siblings should have extended before the war. Reflects on past behavior at home and whether Mrs. Barton has recieved the gifts her sent her. Directs the letter to Ed (possibly a brother) and describes the weight and deadliness of the machine guns. Mentions that the local boys that followed Barton to Europe have been sent home and expects to return soon. Hopes to get home before his…

GLC07810.002

6 November 1918

Belknap, Helen, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Stowe

Writes to the mother of a patron of the YMCA and reports that he is happy and healthy. Discusses the mission of her organization. Includes the importance of letters and mail from home. Adds a note that she is also from Wisconsin and is proud of the state's war effort. Written on YMCA American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

GLC07810.004

30 April 1919

Benvenuto, Albert, fl. 1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. G.W. Bartlett

Replies to Bartlett's letter. Reports that there was little snow but has yet to see blossoms and apple trees, of which Benvenuto was told are in abundance. Mentions the 27th Division's parade and writes that he and his fellow soldiers are going to put on a Wild West show that will rival Barnum and Bailey's. Describes the houses in the countryside and the old ruins along the Rhine River. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.

GLC07810.005

9 December 1918

Capelle, Rosalie, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before returning home to America.

GLC07810.006