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1668/07/15

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04989

1668/07/15

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04990

1668/07/16

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04991

1668/07/16

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04992

1668/07/20

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04993

1668/07/23

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04994

1668/07/26

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04995

Var 1746-1768

Header Record

Title: Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War. [Decimalized .01- .07]

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War.

GLC08014

1759/08/19

Stebbins, Jonathan, fl. 1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: [Stephen Williams]

The taking of Quebec, the arrival of the French flag of truce and two French deserters. "...wee here Quebeck is taken: which is rejoising to us: a flag of truce Came in here a few days ago: But would not own any such thing: they own wee are like to Conquer them..."

GLC08014.01

1759/10/09

Appy, D.J., fl. 1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Col. John Bradstreet

Military situation at Crown Point: "The brig and sloop are expected here this day, if they arrive our navy and part of the army proceed down the lake to...endeavor to burn and sink and destroy enemys vessels, and attempt what further may be done."

GLC08014.03

1746/12/22

Nicholls, Richard, 1624-1672

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Caldwallader Colden.

Relaying information from Governor George Clarke during King George's War: "He says it was expected at home that Crown Point would be reduced by our troops, so that way be open to Montreal when the fleet and forces come over."

GLC08014.04