1780-1825

Lovett, John, 1743-1792

Autograph manuscript

Title: [John Lovett account book for Pilgrim's prizes]

Details distribution of the prize monies from the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Many notes added in 1806-1807 certifying money was received by various sailors from the estate of the deceased Lovett. Most signed by Elizabeth Lovett, his wife. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the prizes captured by the Pilgrim. Dated May 30, 1780 - 10 December 1825.

GLC01450.006.14

28 April 1758

Morton, John, 1724-1777

Document signed

Title: Commission of Alexander Anderson Lt. Colonel.

Signed by President of New Jersey John Redding and John Morton. Authored by William Shirley.

GLC01450.007.01

19 April 1776

Shirley, William

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Alexander Anderson]

Appointment of Anderson to the post of Lieutenant Colonel of a Battalion of Militia in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Morton signed as Speaker of the Assembly.

GLC01450.007.02

20 October 1779

Shirley, William

Document signed

Title: [Oath of Alexander Anderson]

Certifying that Anderson took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity on 15 December 1778. Richards signed as a witness. Printed by John Dunlap.

GLC01450.007.03

1777-1779

Header Record

Title: [Collection of letters pertaining to the Continental Loan Office of Rhode Island] [Decimalized .01-.08]

GLC01450.008

February 8, 1777

Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Hillegas states that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. He asks Clarke to number them and dispose of them according to the resolutions of Congress and the enclosed instructions. He gives instructions on numbering the certificates and asks for receipts to be given to Governor Jonathan Trumbull (of Connecticut), who will transmit them back to Hillegas. The Continental Loan Offices administered loans to the Continental Treasury to help…

GLC01450.008.01

1782

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 4 letters to William Richardson] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01450.009

1775-1776

Header Record

Title: Collection of 5 letters to Andrew Caldwell pertaining to naval matters, court martials, and privateers [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC01450.011

1761-1809

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 7 documents, and 1 sword of British General Thomas Hartcup] [Decimalized .01-.09]

GLC01450.012

2 July 1761

Ligonier, John, 1680-1770

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Counter-signed by Richard Cox. Appointment of Hartcup to be a Gentleman Cadet in the Royal-Regiment of Artillery under John Durand. Noted by Dan Kemp that this was entered into the Office of Ordnance 6 July 1761. Ligonier was the Colonel of the First Regiment of Footguards and Master-General of Ordnance.

GLC01450.012.01

March 17, 1782

Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820

Letter

Title: to Sir Frederick Haldimand

Commandant Hartcup writes that he received Haldimand's dispatches dated January 31, 1782. Reports on the last matter of importance to occur, Lord Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown and Gloucester in Virginia to the French and American forces on October 19, 1781. Mentions that he heard about the King's speech in the Rebel Papers stating that the King and the two Houses of Parliament were resolved to continue the war despite the capture of Cornwallis. States he will forward Haldimand's dispatches for A. Snap Hammond and General Campbell tomorrow by the armed Brig Howe. Indicates that he will…

GLC01450.012.02

1779-1784

Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Accounts of costs for Fort Penobscot and Fort Halifax]

British document concerning the construction of these two forts. States that expenditures are for Fort Penobscot from 1 May 1779 to 24 January 1784 and at Halifax from 1 January 1783 to 31 July 1783. Hartcup was Commanding Engineer. Fort Penobscot was occupied by British forces 1779-1783. It is now known as Fort George. It was the last post to be surrendered by the British at the end of the Revolutionary war.

GLC01450.012.03

1780 circa

Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820

Object

Title: [Sword of Thomas Hartcup]

Slightly curved blade, wooden and brass handle with lion's head on hilt. Hartcup was a general in the British army and served during the Revolutionary War. Measurements indicate width at handle.

GLC01450.012.04

1953

Graham, Gerald Sandford, 1903-

Book

Title: The Walker Expedition to Quebec, 1711

Chapters include - The Journal of Admiral Sir Hovenden Walker, The preparations, The voyage and the disaster, The reaction of New England, and Miscellaneous documents. Published by the Champlain Society. Edited and introduction by Gerald S. Graham. Collateral to GLC01450.012.

GLC01450.012.09

13 September 1777

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Document signed

Title: [Assignment of privateer's bond by John Hancock to Joseph Hewes and Robert Smith]

Countersigned by Jacob Rush and Benjamin Towne. Revokes the earlier privateer commission given to Barzilla Smith by Hancock as President of the Congress of the United States because Smith did not conduct himself and his crew according to the terms of the bond. The commission stated that Smith would have to make reparations of $5,000 for any damage caused by the misconduct of himself or his crew (see GLC01450.014.02). Smith, as commander of the privateer schooner, the Eagle, apprehended a brig called the Joseph, owned by Joseph Hewes and Robert Smith of North Carolina who state Barzilla…

GLC01450.014.01

15 October 1776

Smith, Barzilla, fl. 1776-1777

Document signed

Title: [Privateer bond of Barzilla Smith, Joseph Chapman, and Elijah F. Payne]

Privateer commission binding the three men in the amount of $5,000 to John Hancock, President of the Congress of the United States. Commissions Smith as commander of the privateer schooner the Eagle, Payne as owner of the schooner, and Chapman as privateers authorized to capture British vessels and cargo. Indicates that if the commander and his crew do not conduct themselves according to instruction and override authority, they must make reparations for all damages caused by misconduct. This bond was later revoked because of misconduct (see GLC01450.014.01).

GLC01450.014.02

October 20, 1781-December 19, 1781

Autograph manuscript

Title: [1781 military orderly book]

Mentions regiments from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Entries relate to daily orders, court martials, troop duties and movement, equipment and supplies, arms, and clothing. Assigns the officers for each day. Entry on 29 October 1781 discusses British General Charles Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown which occurred 19 October 1781. Entry on 9 November 1781 reports on a raid launched by British, Loyalist, and Indian forces in the Mohawk Valley, New York, led by Major John Ross, who was met by American Colonel Marinus Willett and defeated. This occurred 20-30…

GLC01450.015

1781

Header Record

Title: [Collection pertaining to the 10th Massachusetts Regiment [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.016

1777-1783

Vernon, Thomas, fl. 1778-1780

Manuscript

Title: Thomas Vernon account books [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.017

1778-1805

Pattullo, Robert, fl. 1778-1805

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Journal for ship Molly]

Daily log of activity aboard the British supply ship Molly sailing in the New York Harbor. Pattullo was the master. Most entries detail the weather, supplies received or delivered, and duties of the men aboard. Many entries note the carpenters' work to upkeep the ship. The daily entries end 16 May 1779. An insert titled Inventory of Ordnance Stores Embarked on Board the Molly Snow, Halifax 5 September 1779, lists cargo such as grapeshot, cartridges, tacks, spikes, etc. The journal becomes more of an account book starting with 23 August 1783, and lists cash paid or received for cargo…

GLC01450.019

1779-1783

Header Record

Title: Collection of 20 letters pertaining to James Lovell and Samuel Holten [Decimalized .01-.20]

Dated January 22, 1779-June 30, 1783.

GLC01450.020

January 24, 1778

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Bromfield

Letter written from camp near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Letter of introduction for Abraham Lott, Esquire. Lott was from New York City but was living in New Jersey.

GLC01450.021

ca. 1777-1780

Header Record

Title: [Collection of letters related to wine trade in Portugal] [Decimalized .01-.08]

GLC01450.022

1781-1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Header Record

Title: Collection of letters of British soldier Charles Irvine to his brother [Decimalized .01-.19]

GLC01450.023

19 May 1775

Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Benjamin Perkins]

Countersigned by Samuel Freeman, as secretary, who has also penned Warren's signature at the right bottom of the document. Partially printed document from the Congress of Massachusetts Bay Colony announcing the appointment of Perkins to the post of Captain of the company in the Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Moses Little. Autograph note on verso signed by Jonathan Hastings, Justice of the Peace and dated 1 July 1775 certifies that Perkins took the oath of appointment. Warren was President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. He was also elected Major General of the Militia and…

GLC01450.024