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to Mary

Writes that Hayden is getting better and that his own health is improving daily. He is able to walk much better as well and thinks that he can start to march again soon. States that he will not leave Hayden until he is better or forced to do so. The...

GLC03523.42.19

to his uncle

Writes that this afternoon the family is going to the gallery to have their photographs taken. He states that the school is very good as is their principal, Mr French. He wishes that he could see him or be down there with him so he could "wear the...

GLC03523.42.41

to John Reeser

Writes to Reeser wishing him well. States they will be heading to Richmond, Virginia. Comments on the boys being in good health and ready to fight the Confederates. Mentions hearing General Ambrose E. Burnside being defeated along the Potomac....

GLC03523.43.05

to John Reeser

Talks of being on picket every third day and having both drill company and brigade drill daily. Mentions that reentry is good and that they have 57 men on the roll compared to 17. Complains about another man named Jacob not paying them the local...

GLC03523.43.11

to Mary H. Benedict

Apologizes for taking so long to write back. Mentions that he is sick and has been for about ten days but believes that he will get better. Inquires after her singing and and asks how George is coming along with his melodies. Wishes that he could...

GLC03523.43.20

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is doing well and that the regiment is starting to receive a regular mail service. Since leaving Fayetteville, North Carolina there have been some hard fights. On 16 March their division and the First Division of the Corps. bore the...

GLC07460.115

to Mary Reeser

Comments that he just returned from a meeting in Chandlersburg, [Pennsylvania] where they sang and had a prayer meeting. Tells Mary which girls went home with whom from the meeting. Describes eavesdropping on a conversation that he heard on his way...

GLC03523.43.21

to Joshua Mauger

Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.

GLC03902.043

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a case of theft and the weather.

GLC03902.059

to Joshua Mauger

Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]

GLC03902.069

to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.

GLC03902.073

to Joshua Mauger

He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.

GLC03902.074

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.

GLC03902.087

to Joshua Mauger

The recent "unfortunate" news from America may force a change in Ministers and the dissolution of Parliament. "If all that the Publick Print states respecting Burgoun be true things are very bad indeed."

GLC03902.103

to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Bellie [not in collection] and discusses business.

GLC03902.107

to Joshua Mauger

His nephew James will go to prison unless Mauger will pay his debt. He promises to pay Mauger back. Was written in the Palace Yard.

GLC03902.125

to Joshua Mauger

Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.

GLC03902.140

to Joshua Mauger

George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...

GLC03902.170

to Joshua Mauger

His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.172

to Joshua Mauger

He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.

GLC03902.174

to Joshua Mauger

He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".

GLC03902.175

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.182

to Joshua Mauger

Asks Mauger to help him pay a debt. He intends to try to make his fortune in East Indies. Docketing indicates a loan was given.

GLC03902.198

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the division of his father's land in England.

GLC03902.219

to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.233