August 22, 1755

Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Johnson

Fitch informs Major General Johnson that he ordered "Raising the five Hundred Men voted by the Assembly of this Colony to Re Enforce the Troops under your Command." Indicates that the Assembly will meet next in Hartford to consider further action. Expects Johnson not to wait for the reinforcements and instead have them meet on the road. Also expects the knowledge of forthcoming support will buoy his men.

GLC01450.250.02

31 May 1762

Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774

Typed document signed

Title: To James Noyes

Letter from Thomas Fitch to James Noyes granting Noyes further authority over troops in Stanford. A seal was at one point included, but it has since fallen off. Co-signed by George Wyllys.

GLC02150.23

17 June 1755

Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Military instruction for Major General William Johnson during the French and Indian War]

Gives Johnson instructions for administering "the Defence and Protection of his Majesty's Territories against the French at Crown Point...and for removing Encroachments already made there..."

GLC01450.250.01