March 8, 1762

Thurston, Samuel, fl. 1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: to uncle

Letter regarding Spanish hostilities against American ships. Reused by recipient, containing three retained drafts of Edward Thurston (uncle) written on the inner pages to other people, Newport, 1762.

GLC01450.412.06

January 28, 1777

Bradson, John, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Esek Hopkins

Bradford discusses a matter involving Mr. Southouse. States "I think tho he had been a Revenue officer (wch I find he is not) I shou'd thought my self Justifiable to have given him what he Claimd being no more than his furniture as its Characteristic for Americans to be generous; Which from the new Connection I have had the pleasure to have with you." Requests Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy 1775-1778, to intervene on behalf of Southouse. Mentions Captain Hoysted Hacker. In a postscript, states "I find your officers have been misinform'd regarding the money said to on…

GLC01450.412.07

December 26, 1782

Moore, David, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Cox

Travel to Baltimore disrupted by "the enemy." His boat was forced to return to Petersburg because the British controlled "the bay." Is informed that a ship bound for France carrying her nephew was lost, and hopes she has heard from him. Has directed Captain Skinner, a travelling companion, to stay at her house as a favor.

GLC01450.412.14

October 25, 1781

Stone, Michael Jenifer, 1747-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother

Stone writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill. Discusses commerce and American affairs: "at present the flourishing State of American affairs gives me warm hopes that Speculation must be succeeded by a Sober and regular Spirit of Commerce." Indicates that the public prints have announced his membership in the Maryland state house of delegates. Also admits his likelihood of joining Congress,…

GLC01450.412.15

13 November 1782

Drake, William, fl. 1782

Manuscript signed

Title: [Private signals for British vessels to identify one another at sea by day and night]

Provides very specific instructions for identification procedures. Written on board the H.M.S. Perseus. Written to Captain George Darby, commander of the sloop Pylades. Based on the command of Admiral Leonard Horner.

GLC01450.412.16

April 19, 1782

Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Montague [in French]

Grasse thanks the captain of the Flora for his kind actions on behalf of Mr. de Reali and Mr. de Carouge. Also thanks him for provisions. Letter written on board his ship Ville de Paris after being captured by the British. After being captured on April 12, 1782 at the Battle of the Saintes the ship was towed to Jamaica and then England. Montague was the captain of the British frigate Flora which was stationed in Jamaica.

GLC01450.428

August 26, 1779

Cabarus, Leon, fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Barthelemy Terrasson [in French]

Letter written by Cabarus to Terrasson as French Deputy Consul in Baltimore. Docket states Terrasson responded on August 30, 1779. Letter needs translation.

GLC01450.429

September 16, 1779

Penn, J.P., fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Needs translation.

GLC01450.431

10 September 1706

George, Prince, consort of Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1653-1708

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Robert Chadwicke to first Lieutenant of the ship "Chichester"].

Printed document with blanks filled in by hand. Prince George of Denmark was also Admiral of England.

GLC01450.437

20 September 1748

Gorham, Joseph, fl. 1748

Document signed

Title: [Return of troops, Gorham's Rangers from Nova Scotia]

Date is written in Old Style/New Style: 1747/1748. Muster roll for 61 days between December 25, 1747 and February 23, 1748. List of names and whereabouts of Officers and Private Men in Captain John Gorham's Independent Commission of Rangers, "raised for the defense of his Majesty's Garrison of Annapolis Royall & Province of Nova Scotia". John Gorham listed as Captain, Joseph Gorham and William Boum as Lieutenants, and Matthew Winniett as Ensign. Cosigned by Lieutenant Joseph Gorham.

GLC01450.439

5 March 1708

Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714

Document signed

Title: countersigned by Sunderland [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Lieutenant]

Countersigned by James Taylor as Secretary of War. Appoints Mascarene a Lieutenant in the company of Captain Boyle Smith in a foot regiment commanded by William Lord Montjoy. By the command of Queen Anne I. Date is written in old style 1707/08.

GLC01450.440

01 June 1750

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

Document signed

Title: [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Colonel of Infantry]

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Colonel of Foot. Signed by Secretary of War Edward Hayes. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Features a dark blue paper seal. Also written in Hermhausen

GLC01450.442

April 29, 1748

Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capt. Winslow

Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul. The letter mentions Indians being spotted at Montagnes & up the Cape.

GLC01450.443

February 5, 1680

Baker, S.G., fl. 1680

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Description laid-in. The letter mentions redeeming slaves and concluding peace with Tripoli [Algiers].

GLC01450.445

1709-1874

Header Record

Title: Collection, mostly pertaining to Jacobite resistance in France [Decimalized .01-.16]

Contains various letters documenting the attempts of Edward Bourke, (sometimes spelled 'Burke') an officer in the Regiment Irelandois of Berwick, to unearth a Jacobite plot in Cambray, France. Bourke possibly worked for, or in connection with General Dominick Sheldon, a known ally of James Stuart (the "Old Pretender"). Bourke corresponded with William Cadogan, a Britih ambassador at the Hague, regarding the Jacobite plot. Also contains several items related to the Hopkins family of Scituate, Rhode Island.

GLC01450.446

July 3, 1751

Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have found, to the press. Contains various questions related to British history and geography. Discusses the possibilities of the origin of "Richard's" author. Offers condolence regarding the death of the Prince of Wales. On page one, includes a watercolor of a prehistoric Celtic dolmen; Bertram states that he saw this kistvaen on the road toward Holt,…

GLC01450.449

21 April 1762

Pocock, George, fl. 1762

Document signed

Title: Instructions [signals]

Written during the war with Cuba. Signal instructions for the Squadron under the command of Sir George Pocock, Admiral of the Blue Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet. Addressed "To the Master of the Prince George Transport, By Command of the Admiral." Note reads "Dated on board his Majesty's Ship Namur in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes the 21st April 1762." Multiple lines of text crossed out and amended with handwritten notes. Features wax seal.

GLC01450.450

1794

Prudeau, Carlos, fl. 1794

Document signed

Title: Louisiana land grant no. 94 [in Spanish]

GLC01450.451

1767-1771

Parker, James, fl. 1766-1771

Manuscript

Title: [Military account book of James Parker with loose papers]

Lists saddlery supply orders of General Cholmondeley (1767) and Lieut. Gen. Elliot (1767-71), and their respective staffs. Also included some loose papers slipped in the leaves. Inside the front cover is: an inventory from a saddler and coach and harness maker, an inventory of furniture dated June 1771 signed by William Maslist and James Baker, and inventory for Elliot dated September 1771, and two short notes. At leaf eight there is a torn out piece of newspaper. At leaf 85 there is an inventory for leather goods. At leaf 86 is an autograph letter signed by Jonathan St. Clair expressing…

GLC01450.453

1764-1771

Britain, Infantry 54th

Manuscript

Title: Records of accounts, mentions Pensacola, Fla.

Repaired. With description laid-in. page numbered 81 includes a print of Gibraltar.

GLC01450.454

December 6, 1780

Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon commence" and defends the quality of the military supplies he secured from Gardoqui & Co. in France. Briefly relates news of advantages against Lord Cornwallis and General Leslie's evacuation of Virginia. Lee had been recalled from France, suspected of abusing his diplomatic post.

GLC01450.456

7 March 1779

Deane, Silas, 1737-1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill of exchange signed by Silas Deane, with endorsement on verso signed by Isaac Moses]

A bill of exchange for two hundred pounds sterling to be paid to Isaac Moses, written to "Horneca, Fitzeau and Co. Bankers of Amsterdam." Verso, signed by Moses, states the amount be paid to Samuel B. Webb.

GLC01450.501

9 June 1785

Cohen, Philip Jacob, fl. 1785

Printed document signed

Title: [Reciept for 2000 florins owed Phillip Jacob Cohen]

Receipt from Wilhelm and Jan Willink of Amsterdam, owing 2000 florins to Cohen. Signed by Cohen on verso. Signature of Anthony Wayne crossed out on front. Spelled Wilhem and Ian in this letter.

GLC01450.504

April 4, 1778

Gardoqui e Hijos (Firm)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Lee

Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an Embassador [to France] of the Unitted Collonys in America." With a brief, tallied clothing account on the bottom of page two. Signed "J.G. & Co." The commercial house of Gardoqui e Hijos (Joseph Gardoqui and Sons) of Bilbao, Spain, represented the American colonies in the Spanish court during the American Revolution. Lee had served in Spain as…

GLC01450.523

June 15, 1777

Warren, James, 1726-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.

GLC01450.527