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March 26, 1764
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
to Stephen Hopkins
General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.
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April 14, 1767
to John Bradstreet
Mentions soon needing a boat for the transportation of artillerymen. Discusses matters pertaining to Colonel Bradstreet's accounts and recruitment. Also mentions plan to "pull down the store houses in the Street; and to take a Deed of ground...
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April 12, 1755
Wendell, Henry Isaac, fl. 1755
to Jacob Wendell
Discusses recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War, noting that "The officers from England here make a Very bad hand at recruiting..." Jacob Wendell was Henry's uncle.
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May 26, 1755
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Writes to Colonel Wendell about recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War.
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October 4, 1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
to James Greenwood
Captain Fry orders Greenwood to have the soldiers drafted to from "Capt Holman Company for the Relief of our Provincial Troops" to appear on 7 October 1756 prepared to march to Albany to fight in the French and Indian War.
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June 4, 1758
Bancker, John, fl. 1758
to his cousin
Writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.
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June 5, 1759
Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774
to Clement Minor
Discusses a debt Minor owed Oliver.
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April 7, 1756
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
to Peter Van Brugh Livingston
Bradstreet, a British officer, writes about his supply of cordage for ships during the French and Indian War.
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February 3, 1756
Bradstreet, a British officer, seeks five hundred pounds to secure the use of whaleboats during the French and Indian War.
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December 28, 1760
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
to Thomas Hancock
General Amherst approves of Hancock's discharging "the Amherst, & the Snow Friendship" and recommends "discharging Captain Waddle." Asks Hancock's assistance to help prepare a vessel that had to stop in Boston's harbor to continue its journey during...
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October 9, 1755
Unknown
to unknown
Answering part of the recipient's's letter to Governor Robert Morris, and following the instruction of the Committee for Purchasing Provisions, informs the recipient that a ship will soon sail "with 780 barrels of Bread for your Forces."
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April 8, 1758
to John Storer
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 17...
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April 17, 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
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September 1, 1759
Wheatly, John, fl. 1759
to Jabez Huntington
Written to Huntington, clerk of the Connecticut General Assembly, to describe fortifications at Crown Point on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The French abondoned and partially destroyed the fort during General Jeffrey Amherst's offensive in...
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September 15, 1758
Bligh, Thomas, 1685-1775
Written on the British naval ship the Essex. Lieutenant General Bligh mentions issues with prisoners and says he was forced to land at Plymouth due to bad weather, but will soon continue to Portsmouth where he will await further orders. Written...
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April 16, 1757
Denny, William, 1718-?
to Captain Kennedy
William Denny, the Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a Captain Kennedy of the British brigantine Prince of Orange at Bombay's Point, Delaware, asking him to remain to assist eight or nine transports on their trip to Sandy Hook. Red wax seal...
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August 12, 1746
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
to Benjamin Rolf
Writes that he is sending six men to Benjamin Rolf in order to give him the twelve total men the government ordered him to send along.
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October 29, 1767
Bayley, William, fl. 1767
to James Porteous
Asks Porteous for supplies and money for his military unit. Describes repairs to a blockhouse and payments to various workers in the area. Says he needs money for his troops because "the soldiers are ready to tare me to pieces for it."
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July 3, 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
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June 19, 1745
to Robert Hale
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.
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June 28, 1756
Gerrish, Andrew, fl. 1756
to Joseph Gerrish
Written to his brother Joseph in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is good...
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July 14, 1756
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
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August 28, 1756
Perrey, Joseph, fl. 1756
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September 26, 1759
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September 4, 1760
Hawk, John, fl. 1760
To sir
Congratulations to Commander Col. John Thomas.
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April 30, 1757
Labare, D., fl. 1757
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April 17, 1759
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
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January 3, 1764
Dow, Volchert, fl. 1764
to Joseph Clark
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1763-1864
Written at Fort Brunington. Dated December 5, 1763, April 22, 1864.
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November 29, 1763
Brown, Benjamin, fl. 1763-1764
to Joseph Clarke
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May 3, 1753
Hatch, Estes, fl. 1753
to Capt. John Alden
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November 23, 1745
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to William Pepperrell
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January 31, 1757
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to Capt. Thatcher
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March 27, 1758
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April 20, 1700
Statoon, E., fl. 1700
to S. Little
Addresses him as "my dear chum." Writes after a long separation to tell him he has the warmest feelings for him. Hopes that hearing from him will excite a like emotion in Little. Has heard that he has become a minister. Sends his compliments to his...
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April 11, 1772
Irving, William, fl. 1772
to Thomas Irving
Written by William Irving to his son Thomas Irving, who was Inspector General of Imports, Exports, and Register of Shipping for North America in Boston. Says he has waited impatiently the past three weeks for the result of Charles's petition. Says...
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March 8, 1762
Thurston, Samuel, fl. 1762
to uncle
Letter regarding Spanish hostilities against American ships. Reused by recipient, containing three retained drafts of Edward Thourston (uncle) written on the inner pages to other people, Newport, 1762.
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January 28, 1777
Bradson, John, fl. 1777
to Esek Hopkins
Bradford discusses a matter involving Mr. Southouse. States "I think tho he had been a Revenue officer (wch I find he is not) I shou'd thought my self Justifiable to have given him what he Claimd being no more than his furniture as its...
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September 13, 1779
Meng, Christopher, fl. 1779
to John Fisher
Asks Fisher, who is referred to as a Storekeeper (but who was also an assistant deputy quartermaster and military supply agent) for a marquee for Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin, who "by the late high Winds has had his old one torn to pieces."
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March 4, 1779
Thompson, Ebenezer, 1737-1802
to George King
"Agreeable to your request" he is sending King papers relating to the cases of "Champney vs Boyd & Dennis vs. Boyd." Hopes the papers are returned, and tells King to bill Champney.
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August 22, 1778
Marschalk, Joseph, fl. 1778
to Abraham Lewis
Saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.
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December 26, 1782
Moore, David, fl. 1782
to Mary Cox
Travel to Baltimore disrupted by "the enemy." His boat was forced to return to Petersburg because the British controlled "the bay." Is informed that a ship bound for France carrying her nephew was lost, and hopes she has heard from him. Has...
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October 25, 1781
Stone, Michael Jenifer, 1747-1812
to his brother
Writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill....
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April 19, 1782
Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788
to Robert Montague [in French]
Thanks the captain of the Flora for his kind actions on behalf of Mr. de Reali and Mr. de Carouge. Also thanks him for provisions. Written on board his ship Ville de Paris after being captured by the British. After being captured on 12 April 1782...
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September 16, 1779
Penn, J.P., fl. 1779
Needs translation.
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December 29, 1774
Potter, Simeon, 1720-1806
to Christopher Whipple
Cosigned by John Read and John Jenckes, who own the ship Liberty with Potter. Whipple, Captain of the Liberty, signs at the bottom of the page, promising to obey the orders contained within the letter and attesting that the text is a true copy of...
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April 22, 1775
Stanley, Daniel, fl. 1775
to Jabez Ellis
Says he has sent food gathered from townspeople to support Ellis' troops. "Don't give up the cause but go on and the Lord be with you," he prays for the troops.
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April 29, 1748
Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748
to Capt. Winslow
Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul.
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July 26, 1706
Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726
Possibly written by Cadogan (First Earl Cadogan) in present day Belgium. Relates "I should be very glad you made all possible haste... for King and [vassels?] going along with Blood to Menin, and Spotswood being sick, I have no body with me..."...
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November 4, 1716
Bourke, Edward, fl. 1700-1730
to William Cadogan
Discussing Jacobite rebellion, writes "the first of this month a letter was putt into my hands to be forwarded to mister Sheldon one of the pretenders privy counsell with treats of nothing but to conspire against King George. I would lett you know...
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