1781

Document

Title: [Printed secret codes, nomenclator]

The document is printed and handwritten on both sides. One side is typeset with various words beginning with each letter of the alphabet and the other side is printed with numbers 1-1700 in chronological order. The handwritten notes next to each word or number corresponds as a coded translation of the word or number. Accompanied by a note written by Elizabeth Steele of England's National Army Museum Department of Books and Archives. Steele writes "These documents were on loan to the National Army Museum and have now been returned to their owner Mrs F. J. E. Britnell. They were stamped while…

GLC01450.601

1782

Massachusetts Assembly

Header Record

Title: Printed resolutions regarding recruiting and clothing [Decimalized .01-.02]

See decimalized entries.

GLC01450.602

1775-1783

Header Record

Title: Collection of documents related to Captain Morgan Lewis [Decimalized .01-.15]

GLC01450.603

7 February 1781

Kimball, Thomas, fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Massachusetts reenlistment document]

Partially printed document signed by Thomas Kimball, whose identity is unknown, who appears to have written everything in ink on the page. Document subscribes Ebenezer Low, Jr. and Thomas Jalloson to continue in the service of the United States for three years. Low, who signed on 7 February 1781, and Jalloson who signed on 27 March 1781, both signed an "X" for their mark. Document has printed names of Caleb Davis, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Jeremiah Powell, President of the Senate. Also has printed name of John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts.

GLC01450.604

20 July 1781

Porter, William, fl. 1781

Manuscript signed

Title: [Muster roll of Major General Friedrich Adolph Riedesel's regiment infantry of the Brunswick troops]

Created at Fort Brooklyn. Includes recruits sent "from Brunswik to America in the year 1780 as muster'd by his britanik Majesty's Commissary of Muster, William Porter." Includes the names of regimental staff (servants, clerks, and chaplains, among others), recruits, and casualties.

GLC01450.605

1782-1783

Massachusetts Bay Council

Broadsheet

Title: Printed circular unsigned re: collecting taxes, mentions Robert Morris

Headed "(Circular Letter.)" Discusses the need to provide state financial support to Congress for provisioning for the army. Comments on the problems with their currency created after the Revolution began. Describes the moment and obligation as "one of those great occasions which calls on the good people of the Commonwealth to give proof of the sincerity of past engagements--a proof far more substantial and decisive than any verbal declarations whatever." Indicates that the "notes of the National Bank and the Official Notes of the honorable Robert Morris, Esq; will be received as money…

GLC01450.606

24 June 1782

Shilbaugh, Christopher, fl. 1782

Document signed

Title: [Hessian muster roll] [In French]

Hessian regiments of the "Grenadiers Lieutenant General Charquis d'Angelleli" 25 December 1781- 24 June 1782. Signed by [Shielhause?] as Captain Lieutenant, F. W. Book as Major, and J. G. Endemann as Lieutenant Colonel and Commander.

GLC01450.607

23 April 1775

Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

Manuscript

Title: [Resolution of Provincial Congress of Watertown for enlistments]

Clerical copy with signature of Joseph Warren, as President Pro Tempore, in the secretary's hand. Document refers to "the Recovery and preservation of our undoubted Rights and Liberties." Delineates pay scale of various ranks in the army, says a coat and uniform be given to each solider, also says town must provide blankets and miscellaneous supplies. Bottom of document says "True Coppy of the original." Repairs made where document was folded.

GLC01450.608

1775-1780

Header Record

Title: Receipts of payment from the State of Connecticut [Decimalized .01-.21]

Most of the receipts in this collection pertain to payment for post riding.

GLC01450.609

15 August 1771

Dawson, Roper, 1724-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of the Probate of the Will of the Late Roper Dawson]

One copy of the probate and last will of Roper Dawson dated August 15, 1771. Outlines how his heirs, his wife Rachel, son George, and daughters Harriet and Charlotte will divide the estate upon his death. Appoints his wife and friends Augustus Van Cortland and George Baines as executors, who would have the power to remove the children from their mother if they deemed it necessary. States that Hquath, Cuba, Cyman, Jack and Yorick, people enslaved by Roper Dawson would continue to be enslaved by each of his children and wife.

GLC01450.610.01

1779-1781

Leavitt, Jacob, 1740-1826

Manuscript signed

Title: [Receipt book]

Leavitt records transactions for mugs of drink, tea, rum, wine, meal sugar, chocolate, milk, eggs, and other goods. Leavitt calls this manuscript a day book.

GLC01450.611

14 October 1709

Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720

Document signed

Title: [Petition to Queen Anne and account for planned expedition to Canada]

A petition to Quen Anne for an expedition to Canada signed by Joseph Dudley, G. Saltonstall, Samuel Cranston, Samuel Vetch, Micholson.

GLC01450.612.01

March 17, 1777

Butts, Thomas, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin

Butts is glad to be back in England, where thinking is not a crime worthy of tar and feathering. Butts left Gravesend, New York on the ship "Thomas" on July 17, 1776. Gives account of his attempted voyage to England. Says they had an uneventful journey until the 9th week, when they met a 70 ton sloop that easily caught up to them because of the bad sailing condition of the "Thomas." The sloop raised the Union Jack and said they were sailing from Virginia under the orders of Lord Dunmore to stop Americans from fishing on the banks. They wanted the Captain, a man named Bell, to take his boat…

GLC01450.613

May 18, 1745

Winslow, William, fl. 1745

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother

The letter from William Winslow to his brother, discusses battle.

GLC01450.614.01

July 1745

Clark, Thomas, fl. 1745

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Winslow

Clark writes a letter to Winslow discussing the celebration at fall of Louisbourg [date clipped].

GLC01450.614.02

January 28, 1777

Robb, Robert, fl. 1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Oath by a loyalist parolee during the American Revolution]

Witnessed by George Cochran and William Lyon, a member of the Pennsylvania committee of safety. The oath of a loyalist named Robert Robb pledges non-aggression and loyalty to the cause of the United States. The second page is a bond holding the property of Robert Robb, David Robb, and James Smith, for Robb's parole, signed by Lyon by order of the Committee of Safety.

GLC01450.615

28 July 1780

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Lieutenant Zibeon Hooker]

Document names Zibeon Hooker as a lieutenant in the Fifth Regiment of Foot, in one of the fifteen battalions raised in Massachusetts to serve in the Continental Army under Colonel Rufus Putnam. Signed by John Avery, Secretary of State of Massachusetts and James Bowdoin as President of the Council.

GLC01450.616.01

1 January 1776

Whitcomb, Asa, 1719-1804

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of Zibeon Hooker as sergeant]

Appoints Zibeon Hooker a first sergeant in the "Sixth Regiment of the Foot in the Continental Army." Signed by Whitcomb as Colonel in the Continental Army. Partially printed.

GLC01450.616.02

March 3, 1777

Samuel Barrett & Co., (manufacturers), fl. 1777

Letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the firm's acquirement of barrels of wines and spirits and the fluctuating price of such goods. Mentions Mr. Hopkins. Reports that in the south ward, these goods "would fetch double the Money as soon as the restraining Bill is repeald (which will be done immediately)." Discusses the importation of rice and flour, and the removal of these goods to the recipient's storehouses (which he calls magazines). In case of an enemy attack on Boston, intends to store goods in ports which may still be free, such as Sherburne, Sudbury, Worcester, or Springfield, Massachusetts. Awaits the…

GLC01450.617

July 22, 1780

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Pettit

Clement Biddle writes in earnest to the Colonel Pettit, the assistant quartermaster, about the status of money urgently needed to procure supplies for an upcoming campaign.

GLC01450.618

April 25, 1777

Harrison, John, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comfort Sands

Harrison sends Sands documents for his inspection regarding money owed to him.

GLC01450.619

May 25, 1779

Wharton, James, 1732-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Taylor

Wharton sends copies of letters he wrote Taylor on April 9, 1779 and May 17, 1779, to which Taylor has not responded. Wharton urgently requested ammunition for frigates. Taylor worked with Hugh Hughes' ironworks in New Jersey.

GLC01450.620

October 15, 1776

Duset, Philemon, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Allyn

Duset informs Allyn that he is sick, and asks for that his coat be sent to him. Letter written at "Camp near Kingsbridge" in Bronx, New York.

GLC01450.621

1771/07/27

Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821

Document signed

Title: [Bond signed by British officer]

Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states that she received of Prevost 260 pounds, 19 shillings by the hands of Aaron Burr. Document states that Prevost is of the 60th Regiment (in the British army).

GLC01450.622.01

January 5, 1787

Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787

Letter

Title: to Augustin Prevost

Smallman writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on November 22. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the family in good health. Letter addressed to Major Prevost. Dated from the Indian Queen, possibly a ship.

GLC01450.622.02