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September 9, 1775- February 16, 1776

Manuscript document

Title: [Orderly book of British troops in Boston]

Contains detailed orders, passwords, information on supplies and behavior, and court martials, among various other topics. Possibly the orderly book of Generals William Howe and Henry Clinton.

GLC04427

27 August 1781

Linnington, Richard, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Written on the behalf of Ann Brown, who is currently in jail because she owed money to Joshua Mauger. The letter begs Mauger to be merciful. Docketing says Dean was instructed to handle the matter.

GLC03902.229

24 April 1782

Hood, Thomas, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

A request concerning Lieutenant Webber cannot be granted since the ship he served on, "The Babuda Sloop", was captured at Demarara and all the officers have been ordered back to England to be tried.

GLC03902.230

10 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.231

15 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger denied the request for £ 100. He asks for a loan of £ 50. Lists banknotes paid 3/1780 to 4/1782. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.232

17 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.233

25 November 1784

Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788

Autograph document

Title: Account of Bills of Exch. Sent to Messrs. Robert Rashleigh & Co in London

Receipt for accounts transactions to be entered in his books.

GLC03902.234

20 July 1785

Nicholle, Joshua, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Addressed: "Hon[orable] Uncle. He has arrived in Jersey for a fortnight's visit. [The wax seal was clipped from the letter and affecting text.]

GLC03902.235

23 August 1785

Portland, Duke of, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Tells Mauger to do what he thinks is best and it will meet with his satisfaction. Also, informs Mauger that he will be coming to London. Written in Bulstroder

GLC03902.236

8 January 1786

Poingdextre, John, fl. 1786-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning the health of Mr. Nicolle. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.237

5 January 1786

Roundtree, Robert, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Requesting a Parish Certificate and a Power of attorney. A copy of a Parish certificate on page 3. The documents are needed for a mother to claim the wages of her dead son who served in the royal navy.

GLC03902.238

19 December 1786

Sharp, William, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brook Watson

He wrote to Mr. Berkeley on Mauger's behalf.

GLC03902.239

19 December 1786

Sharp, William, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Berkeley

He is concerned with Mauger's health and offers an opium based remedy.

GLC03902.240

22 December 1786

Windborn, Charles, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger must appoint someone to fill the vacancy at an Alms House. The election of a Deputy Master [for Trinity House] and a man who wanted the position but whose horrific conduct kept him from being elected.

GLC03902.241