February 11, 1778

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Proof of service for Guilluame de Luce] [in English and French]

The English part of the document certifies that Guillaume de Luce served in the Northern Army for the United States of America, and that he served well. Signed by Horatio Gates at Yorktown on 11 February 1778. The French part attests that Gates' signature is true and that the document has been countersigned by the French secretary and affixed with the French army's seal. The seal is just below the last line of text. The document is signed by "Gerard" on 23 February 1779 in Philadelphia. Gerard is Conrad Alexander Gerard, the first French minister to the United States, in Philadelphia…

GLC01450.401

circa 1778-1781

Manuscript

Title: [Manuscript noting the succession of officers for 80th and 82nd foot]

Includes details related to the British 80th and 82nd Regiments. Reports that Mr. Stapleton purchased the Captain Lieutenancy in the 17 Dragoons, and Captain Lieutenant Tyler assumed the position of the late Captain Maxwell, who died at Bristol. States that ensign George Stewart purchased Mr. Graham's Lieutenancy, and ensign George Walker Stewart succeeded Lieutenant Snodgrass. Relates that the Duke of Hamilton was nominated as an ensign.

GLC01450.402

26 June 1781

Cox & Co., fl. 1758-1781

Manuscript signed

Title: [Document related to the British 82nd Regiment of Foot]

States that "George Walker Stewart was posted by order of the Duke of Hamilton as an Ensign in the 82.d Regiment, from the 5th Jany 1778." Created in Craig's Court, Whitehall, London.

GLC01450.403

5 May 1781

Manuscript

Title: [Information pertaining to the British 38th and 45th Regiments of Foot]

Mentions Ensign Forrest, in the 38th Regiment of Foot. Cites W. Evan's removal to the 45th Regiment.

GLC01450.404

April 20, 1700

Statoon, E., fl. 1700

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. Little

Statoon addresses Little as "my dear chum." Writes after a long separation to tell him he has the warmest feelings for him. Hopes that hearing from him will excite a like emotion in Little. Has heard that he has become a minister. Sends his compliments to his friends, especially to Mr. Jewett.

GLC01450.405

April 11, 1772

Irving, William, fl. 1772

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Irving

Letter written by William Irving to his son Thomas Irving, who was Inspector General of Imports, Exports, and Register of Shipping for North America in Boston. Says he has waited impatiently the past three weeks for the result of Charles's petition. Says Thomas's brother James has christened a new boy, named William. Claims that James has determined to live more frugally now, and has moved to a smaller farm called "Waterside" where he hopes to live a quiet life away from the mismanagement of large farms. Says "Mistress Goldie" has again left her husband. Wants to know if "Thomie" has finished…

GLC01450.406.01

1699

Butler, James, fl. 1699

Document signed

Title: [Blank commission for an ensign]

Signed as Duke of Ormonde.

GLC01450.408

3 November 1731

Scott, Silvanus, fl. 1731

Document signed

Title: [Bond between Silvanus Scott and Jonathan Sprague, Junior, and the Colony of Rhode Island]

Also signed by Jonathan Sprague, Junior. Signed as witnesses by John Wickof and Daniel Abott. Scott and Sprague agree to bond themselves unto General Treasurer of the Colony of Rhode Island Abraham Borden, and to his successors in office, the sum of "three thousand pounds currant money of New England." The condition of the bond is that Scott and Sprague will pay all expenses that arise to the colony in association with the "controversy between the Colony of Rhode Island and the Province of the Massachusetts Bay relating to a gord of land."

GLC01450.409.01

14 June 1776

Coman, Richard, fl. 1776

Document signed

Title: [Legal document transfering land to the colony of Rhode Island]

Co-signed by Coman's wife Sarah. Also witnessed and signed by Philip Peekham and Jacob Goff. Coman sold about one acre of land to the colony of Rhode Island for 50 Spanish milled dollars. The deal was made with John Jenckes and John Waterman as trustees of the colony appointed to build a powder mill on the property. Document details precise boundaries of the land. Paper seals are next to Richard and Sarah's names.

GLC01450.410.01

13 November 1777

Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828

Autograph document signed

Title: [Rhode Island Council of War resolution of Rhode Island to pay Caleb Harris]

Signed by Foster as town clerk. Harris, the manager and director of a gun powder mill, is authorized to draw 120 pounds on the treasury. Harris signed on verso, noting he "Recd the Contents."

GLC01450.410.02

21 August 1777

Rhode Island Assembly

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Rhode Island resolution ordering the purchase of land near a gun powder mill]

Signed twice by J. Lyndon (clerk of the lower house), R.J. Holme (deputy secretary of the Upper House), and certified a true copy Henry Ward. Authorizes Jacob Goffe to purchase land near the mill and build a house, all at the state's expense. The resolution by the Lower House was agreed to by the Upper House the next day, with the caveat that Caleb Harris "be added to superintend the Business." A signed note by Harris on the verso indicates he received the contents from Joseph Clarke, the state treasurer.

GLC01450.410.03

21 June 1778

Bryan, George, 1731-1791

Printed document signed

Title: Commission of William Young as Capt Lieut. to defend western frontier

Partially printed document signed by Bryan as Vice-President of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council and countersigned by Timothy Matlack as secretary. Indicates that he is being appointed to "a Company of Woodsmen to be raised for the defence of the frontiers." Any mention of frontier woodsmen is highly unusual. Has a paper seal.

GLC01450.411

30 November 1776

Tryon, William, 1729-1788

Document signed

Title: [Oath of loyalty to the King of England]

Partially printed document signed by New York's Royal Governor William Tryon. Certifies Daniel Rogers as having subscribed to the proclamation offering a pardon to any rebels who came forward and took an oath of allegiance to the king. The declaration itself was dated 30 November 1776, and this oath was probably signed after that date.

GLC01450.412.01

31 May 1781

Morgan, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for 1410 pounds of flour]

Morgan, the Quartermaster for the Connecticut line during the American Revolution, notes his receipt of the flour "for the use of the Connt Division."

GLC01450.412.03

9 November 1784

Mitchell, Thomas, fl. 1781

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for corn and rye for Nathan Barber, a wagoner]

Mitchell, an assistant deputy quarter master, asks Jacob Benson for five bushels of corn and three of rye for the New Hampshire line. Nathan Barber, the wagoner, signed as "Waginer" noting his receipt of the items from Benson on the verso.

GLC01450.412.04

5 September 1777

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

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order to pay Timothy Coffin 103 pounds, 11 shillings]

Witnessed and signed by Helm as clerk. Ordered by the Rhode Island Council of War so that Coffin could pay the portage bill of the Sloop Diamond for a voyage to South Carolina. A note signed by Coffin on the verso attests to his receipt. Surname possibility spelt Helm.

GLC01450.412.05

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

September 13, 1779

Meng, Christopher, fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Fisher

Meng asks Fisher, who is referred to as a Storekeeper (but who was also an assistant deputy quartermaster and military supply agent) for a marquee for Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin, who "by the late high Winds has had his old one torn to pieces."

GLC01450.412.08

March 4, 1779

Thompson, Ebenezer, 1737-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George King

"Agreeable to your request" he is sending King papers relating to the cases of "Champney vs Boyd & Dennis vs. Boyd." Hopes the papers are returned, and tells King to bill Champney.

GLC01450.412.09

6 September 1777

Spear, Gersham, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for 200 barrel hoops]

Needed for the making of powder barrels during the American Revolution, priced at six shillings per hundred hoops. With a signed (with a mark) note indicating Thomas Frace received the hoops from the commissary, Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC01450.412.10

August 22, 1778

Marschalk, Joseph, fl. 1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lewis

Marschalk saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.

GLC01450.412.11

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