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