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May 25, 1779
Nicholson, John, 1757-1800
to John Lawrence
No Free Frank. Encloses a Congressional resolution (not included) to advance $150,000 to Laurence's state of Connecticut.
GLC01412.15
October 7, 1779
Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810
to George Clinton
Written by Ten Broeck as a Brigadier General of Albany County militiamen to New York Governor Clinton. References Clinton's letter of 4 October 1779 and thanks him for its enclosures. Says he has consulted with Colonel Klock and that he has sent out...
GLC01412.62
March 24, 1780
Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825
to Martha Rogers
To his sister, whom he calls Patty, a common nickname at the time for Martha. Comments on her impending marriage, his own bachelorhood, and shirts she has sewn for him. Roger's wife, Abigail Bromfield, was the subject of a famous painting by John...
GLC01412.64.13
February 8, 1865
Unknown
to his mother
An officer named "Rob," writing to his mother. Says his most recent duty as "Brigade Field officer of the Day" kept him up all night. He was in charge of a long line of pickets and several scouting parties. Says "The troops in our part were negroes,...
GLC01448.02
May 14, 1782
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses letters received and sent. Informs him that he has finally been able to purchase a promotion and is now a captain in the 57th Regiment. States the price he paid was astonishing but he would...
GLC01450.023.11
August 3, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses the mail and that he usually expects to receive letters on the arriving packet boats. States that sending something by private conveyance is certain to not arrive. Mentions his promotion to...
GLC01450.023.12
October 28, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he is well and they expect to stay on Staten Island for the winter. He had previously mentioned that the regiment might be sent to the West Indies but that is no longer probable. Some regiments may...
GLC01450.023.13
December 17, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that his regiment has moved from Staten Island to York Island and have been there a month. He is very comfortable. Regrets that Balfour (a soldier returning home who delivered his last letter) could not...
GLC01450.023.14
April 24, 1777
Goevansson, Andrew, fl. 1777
to John Hancock
States that he received forged a letter which he believed was from Hancock last night authorizing him to join in matrimony Lawrence Wilson and Jane Bevan. He states he performed the act believing the note to be genuine. Asks what he should do when...
GLC01450.034.02
May 7, 1778
McArthur, Alexander, fl. 1778
to Elias Boudinot
Addressed to Boudinot as Commissary General of Prisoners. Requests to be exchanged as a prisoner of war because he was wounded at Fort Montgomery and is not well. He asks to be paroled or exchanged to go to Dutchess County so he may heal. He informs...
GLC01450.088
April 12, 1781
McMichael, Edward, fl. 1781
to [Thomas] Ward
Written by McMichael as a Loyalist Captain in the British Army. As a lieutenant in the Continental Army he deserted from his post at Fort Schuyler in August 1776 to join the British. McMichael was taken prisoner out of a flag of truce at...
GLC01450.089
February 27, 1777
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
to Captain Samuel White
Addressed to Dear Brother White in Boston. Requests that if White knows the two ladies to whom the enclosed is directed to, please deliver it to them. Gives his love. Missing three areas of the page where stamps were ripped off. Dalton was a US...
GLC01450.090
July 11, 1777
Scott, Walter, 1729-1799
to John Spottswood
Requests that Spottswood dispatch the reports on the commissions for Captain Hays' creditors. States that unless they are returned soon there is a chance there might be sufferers. Scott was a solicitor (lawyer) and was possibly the father of Walter...
GLC01450.091
April 25, 1777
Beardsley, Nehemiah, fl. 1775-1777
to Joseph Cooke
Two sets of orders on one page. First orders are to Joseph Platt Cooke and a colonel [name illegible] to muster the regiment immediately as the enemy is near Compo Hill, Connecticut. Instructs to march day and night and bring all the ammunition they...
GLC01450.096
February 5, 1776
Easton, James, fl. 1776
to Philip Schuyler
Informs that he is sending a list of the officers who served in his regiment and requests that Schuyler send them their commissions. Schuyler was a Revolutionary War general and a delegate to the Continental Congress.
GLC01450.098
February 28, 1780
Prescott, Oliver, 1731-1804
to unknown
Prescott signed as Major General, Massachusetts militia. Informs that he is enclosing a return of the militia officers of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, which he just received. He has not gotten the return from Worcester County, Massachusetts yet...
GLC01450.101
June 16, 1780
Campbell, Patrick, fl. 1780
to Duncan Campbell
Informs that the bills for 700 pounds that he was so concerned about have been brought in from the rebels by a friend who was also a prisoner. States that being a prisoner has gotten the better of him but the Commander in Chief has intimated to him...
GLC01450.102
December 5, 1776
Trumbull, Joseph, 1737-1778
to Asa Waterman
Replies to an undated letter from Waterman written on the same page. In the earlier letter Waterman informs Trumbull that Captain Lyon has refused to deliver some hides stating that a man offered him $40 to ship them to Norwich as soon as possible....
GLC01450.116
November 22, 1778
Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790
to Ezra Badlam
Written by Major General Putnam as commanded Continental forces near Redding, Connecticut to Lieutenant Colonel Badlam as commander of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment. Orders Badlam to take his regiment to New Hartford, Connecticut or wherever General...
GLC01450.157
June 20, 1777
Elmer, Ebenezer, 1752-1843
to Hannah Seeley
Discusses army life. Says he enjoys writting her in his spare time. Tells her that "The movements of a rambling army...exposed to the dangers of leaded weapons...slaughter & bloodshed affor nothing but maloncholy scenes...too shocking for matter o...
GLC01450.165.01
May 12, 1783
Speaks of his desire to return to a peaceful life now that the war is over. "As we have now happily terminated a war which has raged for eight full years with every species of Horror, I contemplate the speedy return to the peaceful paths of domestic...
GLC01450.165.02
December 12, 1782
Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1782
to Colonel Jackson
Discusses his possession of fifty three hats meant for a company of light infantry during the American Revolution. Fuller identifies himself as "Capt 4: M. Regt."
GLC01450.169.01
March 30, 1779
Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779
to Edward Hand
There are multiple spellings for the Hungarian creator of this document. Signs this letter "Michael de Kowatz," but is also known as Michael Kovats de Fabricy or simply Michael Kovats. He was a Colonel in the Continental Calvary and was killed 11 May...
GLC01450.169.03
October 26, 1787
Belneavis, Archibald, fl. 1776-1787
to Lieutenant General Cunningham
Written by Captain Lieutenant Belneavis to Lieutenant General Cunningham before both men were to depart for the West Indies. Says before he is to join the 45th Regiment of Foot, which is under Cunningham's command, he conceives it his duty to mention...
GLC01450.169.04
August 24, 1703
Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720
Governor of Massachusetts Dudley states that he has complaints from Captain Thomas Coram against John Crosman for demolishing a house owned by Coram and taking the boards from it for military use. Dudley authorizes the apprehension of Crosman.
GLC01450.171
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