17 June 1794

Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has a postal stamped [New?] Haven dated June 20th. Informs Knox he sent Julia [Knox?] a horse. Describes the horse as not being handsome but says it is a Narragansett Breed, which is the best of breeds. Recommends Knox has the horse saddled immediately upon its arrival. Writes, "Gentle usage will make her a perfect Ladys Horse - but if he is whipped or harshly dealt with she will be good for nothing." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06124

1 March 1779

Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment to Jesse Cook]

Cook signs at Hartford, Connecticut on 23 March 1779, confirming receipt of a sum paid by the State of Connecticut. Fenn Wadsworth signs on behalf of the Connecticut Pay Table Committee, acknowledging payment to Cook, and Cook's receipt of the sum. Wadsworth signs on verso on 1 March 1779, attesting that he employed Cook for transmission of an express to Governor Jonathan Trumbull 27 February 1779. Docketed 23 March 1779.

GLC01450.609.16

1791/11/07

Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817

Autograph note signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: transmittal note

Transmitting unknown document. Wadsworth was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army.

GLC02794.019