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21 July 1743

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Waldron

Pepperell reports his daughter and grandson very ill. He also mentions business matters.

GLC05508.009

4 March 1747

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies that Samuel Waldo has been appointed to the position of Brigadier General over the troops from Massachusetts.

GLC02437.08936

February 13, 1745

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Wendell

Pepperrell writes to Colonel Wendell first of his poor health, then discusses his hopes that the siege of Louisbourg will end by the spring.

GLC01541.02

May 26, 1755

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Wendell

Pepperrell writes to Colonel Wendell about recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.260

7 March 1758

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph document signed

Title: [Record of John Hill's militia oath made in Massachusetts]

Indicates that Hill appeared before Pepperrell and "vowed to observe the militia laws made in this Province..."

GLC01450.283

April 8, 1758

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Storer

Pepperrell orders Colonel Storer to have the captains under his command make returns for Pepperrell. The returns should provide information on the men enlisted for the campaign against Canada during the French and Indian War. Those listed should appear on April 17, 1758 to be mustered in for service.

GLC01450.285

June 19, 1745

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Hale

Letter written two days after the fall of Louisbourg. Says he would have liked to have congratulated Hale, a colonel from New Hampshire, on the recent victory in person, but understands he wants to return home quickly. Wishes him a safe trip.

GLC01450.300

March 8, 1749

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Coade

Requesting payment of a bill. Letter written at Spring Garden.

GLC01541.04.01

1749/03/08

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for a trip]

A bill for expenses incurred during a trip, totaling thirteen pounds, eight shillings.