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1763-1783
[Unidentified silhouette]
Accompanied a 1777 appointment of Nathaniel Dearing as a captain in the Massachusetts militia, signed by John Avery, Artemas Ward, and others (see GLC01450.520.01).
GLC01450.520.02
24 May 1781
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Mentions the marriage of D. Erskine and the parliamentary elections. Describes his first visit to the opera, which he detested. Compares listening to songs in foreign languages (he does not understand) to "those poor bigots who say their prayers in...
GLC02549.17
29 July 1774
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[Invoice of goods shipped to Henry Knox by Thomas Longman]
Marked "Copy" on docket. List of books Longman shipped to Knox. It was shipped in 5 packages. The shipment also included chapbooks, plays, and monthly reviews. The cost of trunks, cases, shipping, and insurance is included. The total came to...
GLC02437.08367
List of books Longman shipped to Knox. It was shipped in 5 packages. The shipment also included chapbooks, plays, and monthly reviews. The cost of trunks, cases, shipping, and insurance is included. The total came to £238.8.6 1/2. Gives a short...
GLC02437.08369
13 May 1778
Badger, John, fl. 1778
[List of books bought at vendue]
List of books bought at vendue. Includes Pliny's "Letters," Cole's "Dictionary," and "Telemachus. All in all about 50 books seem to have been purchased. The total came to £31.7.0. Signed by Badger that payment was received.
GLC02437.08430
16 September 1772
[Invoice of goods]
List of books on a variety of subjects sent from London to Boston. Items also include pamphlets on criminal law and arts and science. Noted as a copy in the docket.
GLC02437.08294
1780-1820 circa
Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833
[Proverb and song sheet of Gideon Savage]
First side of sheet has a list of proverbs, each written about 5 or 6 times. "A great number does not always argue strength," "peace of mind being secured, we may smile at misfortune," etc. The back of the sheet has the lyrics to a popular ballad...
GLC01450.013.13
7 July 1773
Coffin, Eben, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to sell Coffin's violin in Knox's bookstore. Explains how he obtained the violin from England. In a post script, asks Knox to send him magazines.
GLC02437.00083
circa 1770-1785
Major John Andre, Late Adjutant General to the British Army in North America
Full length engraving of Andre in uniform done for Raymond's History of England. Printed with "Dodd delin," and "Cook sculp." near bottom.
GLC01450.201.01
5 August 1781
Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
Record of distribution of drum and fife for Scammell's detachment--made up of various state regiments of infantry and artillery. Refer to GLC02437.01118 for related letter. In the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01119
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