13 May 1775

Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order of payment to Israel Putnam]

Countersigned by Isreal Putnam, of Bunker Hill fame, on verso. Cosigned by William Pitkin, Thomas Seymour (who was mayor of Hartford from 1774-1812), and Oliver Ellsworth (when this was signed he was a member of the Connecticut legislature and later U.S. Senator and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court), of the Pay-Table Committee in Connecticut. The committee was responsible for raising money for the colony during the Revolution. To the Treasurer of Connecticut, John Lawrence. Authorizes payment of 500 pounds to Colonel Putnam as paymaster of the First Company of the Third Regiment of troops…

GLC01412.40

April 17, 1777

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Caswell

Boudinot, as Commissary General of Prisoners, asks North Carolina Governor Caswell to send a return on expenses, disbursements, vouchers, and other statistics on prisoners in the state to balance accounts so that prisoner exchanges with General Sir William Howe can be facilitated.

GLC01412.41

29 May 1781

Stark, John, 1728-1822

Document signed

Title: [Charges to the confiscated estate of John Stinson, Jr.]

Countersigned by Jeremiah Page, Justice of the Peace of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, on verso. Bill written by Brigadier General Stark of New Hampshire. A conspicuous war hero, Stark served gallantly at Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Bennington and commanded the Northern Department twice during the Revolution. The bill was sent to the agents for the estate of Stark's Loyalist nephew, John Stinson, Jr., whose estate was confiscated by the Americans. Stark raised and educated Stinson and took him to Cambridge, Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolution and when the fighting moved to New York,…

GLC01412.42

January 15, 1779

Lewis, Morgan, 1754-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Goes

Lewis, an American officer, discusses with Major Goes the purchase of oars, poles, and paddles. He includes specific instructions on the amount to purchase and what types. He asks that Goes get at least half of the supplies ready by the first of April.

GLC01412.43

December 12, 1779

Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831

Document signed

Title: [Return muster roll for the New York brigade]

Return of the non-commissioned officers and privates of the New York Brigade of foot commanded by James Clinton. Includes terms of service of those engaged for the period 1780-1782.

GLC01412.44

27 July 1778

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Document signed

Title: [Appointment & bond of Tristram Jordan]

Co-signed by Rishworth Jordan, Thomas Cutts, and Tristram Jordan. Witnessed by Sullivan and Elisha Allen. States that Tristram Jordan, Cutts, and Rishworth Jordan are bound to Henry Gardner Esq. (treasurer of the state of Massachusetts) for the amount of five hundred pounds. However, the bond will be void if Tristram Jordan "well and truly executes the office of a naval officer for the District of Peperrelborough" to which he is appointed.

GLC01412.45

14 October 1783

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of capture]

Written by Jackson as Colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment (he was breveted a Brigadier General on 30 September 1783). Countersigned by Thomas Ivers, Massachusetts State Treasurer on verso. Note on verso written by Major Moses Ashley on 12 January 1784. Jackson certifies the capture of Asa Whitney, William Powell, and Nathan Smith (alias Wait), deserters from the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, by Ashley. Says Ashley is entitled to the reward for their captured. Note on verso is a reminder to the government "to pay what I am entitled to." There are several dockets, one of which says the…

GLC01412.46

May 1, 1778

Pecker, James, fl. 1768-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his children

Pecker reports that he recently returned from the country, where he was confined for five weeks while sick, in addition to being sick for three weeks before that with small pox. He is now healthy again and sends love and good wishes to his family. Pecker was a surgeon serving in the 10th Massachusetts in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01412.48

June 30, 1777

Pecker, James, fl. 1768-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his children

Pecker remarks that he is in good health and never had small pox. Mentions he has sent his son, Billy, to safety at Mount Independence and describes the approach of the enemy to Fort Ticonderoga, expecting a bloody battle the next day. The enemy army made up of "Britains Canadeans, & Tories" is described as strong and Perker is preparing to care for the wounded. He believes that "the case will be decided at this place for this year." Perker was a surgeon serving in the 10th Massachusetts in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The 1777 Battle of Ticonderoga occurred on 5-6…

GLC01412.49

February 1, 1780

Ceary, Owen, ?-1780

Document signed

Title: [Oath of allegiance for enlisting Maryland soldier]

Partly printed document signed. Ceary enlists in the "7th Maryland Regiment, of Foot Commande by Col. John Gunby for three years. Also signs below in receipt of a $450 bounty. Printed part of document states that a $200 bounty should be paid, but this is crossed out, and $450 written over it. Printed document also says the bounty comes from Congress, but writing says it also comes from Maryland. Verso states that Ceary was paid and is signed by Benjamin Johnson, a lieutenant colonel. A pencil note indicates he was killed at the Battle of Camden.

GLC01412.50

2 November 1776

Sever, William, fl. 1766-1776

Document signed

Title: [Agreement and appointment of William Sever]

Cosigned by William Sever, John Avery, and Timothy Foster. Witnessed by Alexander Gray and Seth Loring. Agreement in which Sever, Avery, and Foster are bound to Henry Gardner (Treasurer of Massachusetts) in the amount of ten thousand pounds, unless Sever accepts appointment as agent of the Southern District (Massachusetts). As agent to the Southern District, Sever disposed of prizes taken from captured British vessels.

GLC01412.51

May 15, 1777

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Free frank

Title: to Thomas Johnson

The docket has been separated from the Free Frank (address leaf). Johnson was the governor of Maryland.

GLC01412.52

10 October 1772

Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Commission of John Phillips as Fort Major at Castle William in Massachusetts]

Includes a square paper seal on top left corner. Castle William was a British garrison in the Boston Harbor.

GLC01412.53

20 April 1775

Randell, Timothy, fl. 1765-1775

Autograph document signed

Title: to Ebenzer Williams

Randell asks for part of the town's supply of lead to make into bullets.

GLC01412.55

February 1778

Helme, R.J., fl. 1768-1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Authorization for John Reynolds]

Reynolds is given permission to withdraw 10,000 pounds from the General Treasury to purchase goods ordered by the General Assembly. Includes Reynold's signed docket and various received amounts on verso. Surname possibility spelt Helm.

GLC01412.56

September 22, 1779

Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779

Letter signed

Title: to unknown

Groves reports the capture of the British schooner Revenge. The schooner, formerly commanded by Hugh Gorden, is expected to arrive at Beverly Port.

GLC01412.57

May 28, 1775

Jewett, D., fl. 1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his son

A father writes to his son outside of Boston in the early stages of the siege. Relates that he just heard that "our Forces" march to Boston tomorrow. Was disposed to visit him in camp, but sends this letter instead. He sends his kindest regards and says his only daughter, Sally, is with him. Says she behaves well and is in good health. Says "She has not had one Turn of Hysterick-Disorder since she came." Includes some of her "broken Scrawls," but in a postscript says she tore it up to bits before he could include it. He will watch her as long as he remains at the front. He thanks God for his…

GLC01412.58

December 20, 1776

DeBlois, Elizabeth, 1761-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow Esq. and wife

DeBlois writes to her sister and brother in New York. She comments on her good health and hopes that she sees her family again soon. A postscript mentions rebels leaving Cumberland (Nova Scotia). Paper contains a loyalist watermark.

GLC01412.60

October 7, 1779

Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

Letter written by Ten Broeck as a Brigadier General of Albany County militiamen to New York Governor Clinton. He references Clinton's letter from October 4, 1779 and thanks him for its enclosures. Says he has consulted with Colonel Klock and that he has sent out brigade orders which he is enclosing for Clinton (not included here). Paper has a watermark. Ten Broeck was a well-known colonial figure associated with the Livingston family who emerged as an important New York revolutionary, taking part in the Provincial Congress and serving as a delegate to the New York State Constitutional…

GLC01412.62

1758-1782

Header Record

Title: Revolutionary war period documents (14) [decimalized]

GLC01412.64

8 June 1781

Hopkins, Esek, 1718-1802

Autograph document signed

Title: [Legal document created by a committee of the Rhode Island General assembly]

Signed by Hopkins, former Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy, as deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly. Cosigned by committee member John Jenckes. Order to pay Job Greene one hundred and thirteen pounds and five shillings. Endorsed by John Warner on behalf of Job Greene on verso. Joseph Clarke was state treasurer of Rhode Island for forty years.

GLC01412.64.02

12 March 1788

Martin, Peter, fl. 1778

Document signed

Title: [Receipt acknowledging funds]

Co-signed by John Delka. Martin and Delka were exchanged prisoners returning to South Carolina. Document is a receipt acknowledging Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress, had lent them sixty dollars for their trip home.

GLC01412.64.04

May 10, 1777

Ridges, R., fl. 1777

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Samuel Purveyance

Requests a portion of shirts purchased by Purveyance for the Continental troops.

GLC01412.64.06

5 May 1785

Irvine, James, 1735-1819

Printed document signed

Title: [Order to pay General Arthur St. Clair two pounds and seven pence]

Partially printed document in which Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council orders payment for one year's interest on St. Clair's depreciation certificate, due 10 April 1784. Signed by Irving as V.P. An autograph note on the verso signed by "I.S. Carnahan" indicates that the payment was received in full from the treasurer, David Rittenhouse. Countersigned by John Nicholson, Robert Morris's financial partner

GLC01412.64.07

April 1, 1782

Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Stevens

Bowen states that he has received a request from Stevens to supply rations to Rhode Island troops. Stevens is instructed to only answer orders from Bowen or Lieutenant Colonel Olney regarding supplies for troops. Jabez Bowen was Deputy-Governor of Rhode Island from 1778-1786.

GLC01412.64.09