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14 October 1782
Malcolm, William, 1745-1792
to Aaron Burr
Discusses an arbitration over bonds involving Hunt and Captain Bayard. States "I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet auger peace."
GLC01450.217
9 May 1776
Gould, James, fl. 1776
[Revolutionary War era receipt from Captain Simon Edgel]
Signed "James Gould Ensign." Notes the reception of three pounds, ten shilling, and one penny, for himself and four others listed (John Divine, Jonathan Whitney, William Gibbs, and Phineas Chamberlain), not otherwise mentioned on a receipt. Gould...
GLC01450.218.03
31 March 1776
Wilkins, Josiah, 1752-?
[List of soldiers intended for Captain Simon Edgel]
Signed by Josiah Wilkins and Jabez Bush, both members of a regiment from Marlborough, Massachusetts. They request that Edgel "please to diliver to Lieut Peter [Howe] our Wages and This shall Be your Discharge from us." Lists the names of18 soldiers...
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26 March 1782
Miller, Nathan, 1743-1790
to unknown
Says he is sending "two pairs of small guns with carriages" which should be returned if they are not used.
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26 March 1776
Knox, John, fl. 1771-1791
to Mr. Robinson
Knox sends his compliments to Robinson and reminds him what was agreed upon respecting Gonharin's Corps. Says they made an agreement that Alderman Harley was to have orders to deliver 500 suits of clothing for Governor Legges Regiment. Harley had...
GLC01450.220.02
23 February 1782
Traille, Peter, fl. 1782
[Receipt for powder for the British Royal Artillery]
The powder was received from and the receipt sent to George Wray, Commissary to the Royal Artillery. The powder was for making blank cartridges for recruits.
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28 May 1782
Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
[British bill of exchange for 500 pounds payable to William Billyer]
Partially printed bill of exchange. The money was designated "For Defraying the Expenses and Carrying on the Current Serives of your Office at thei Place." Noted accepted on 13 August 1782. The docket orders payment to a Mr. Patrick Leckie from...
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9 February 1781
Forrest, James, fl. 1777-1781
to Roberts & Son Esquires
Forrest, an ensign in the British Army, writes to London to say that in the list of the army of 1780, Ensigns Goodair and Kent have mistakenly been given rank over him. Hopes they will fix the mistake. Claims that recent personnel changes might make...
GLC01450.223
12 October 1778
Pool, Joshua, 1763-1781
[Josua Pool's request for wages owed for Revolutionary War service]
Asked that his pay for service in a Massachusetts company be given to the bearer. On the verso is a receipt dated 15 October 1778 for eighteen pounds for Joshua Pools, drawn by the Select Men of Newburyport on the town treasurer and signed by his...
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5 May 1779
Oliver, Robert, 1738-1810
to Commissary Stiles
Desires to know if Stiles will be supplying him with provisions. Specifically needs four pounds candles. Addressed to "Comsy Stiles or his Assistant."
GLC01450.225
1772-1779
[Six Revolutionary War era financial documents 2 receipts, 1 receipt for poll tax, 3 state currencies] [Decimalized .01- .06]
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773...
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1778-1779
Documents dated: 1778/06/09, 1778/04 and 1779/01/14 [Decimalized .01- .03]
See decimalized entries.
GLC01450.228
1776-1778
Tool list and Debt notice for Oliver Titcomb's regiment [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC01450.229
1778-1780
[Three Revolutionary War receipts for soldiers' pay]
Dated 27 January 1779, 28 December 1780 and 31 December 1778
GLC01450.230
1777-1780
[Seven Revolutionary War receipts and documents] [Decimalized .01- .07]
Dated 28 December 1777, 11 July 1778, 11 July 1778, 9 January 1779, 19 March 1779, 24 February 1780, and 29 Sptember [no year].
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February 12, 1760
Waldo, Sam, fl. 1760
[Receipt for hiring a whale boat during the French and Indian War]
Tallies various charges, including hiring the boat "to got to the Relief of St. Georges when attacked by the French and Indians."
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23 November 1780
Davis, Caleb, 1738-1797
to Elbridge Gerry
Docketed in Elbridge Gerry's hand. Reminds Gerry that he has an "appointment upon a Committee to devise ways & means to supply the treasury to pay this Commonwealth's Quota of the army and other Exigencies of Government." This committee is to sit...
GLC01450.233
12 June 1776
Wendell, John, 1731-1808
Asks Gerry to use his political influence to help place him in a number of governmental positions. Says that he is confident he can attain the position of "Vendue Master" if Gerry can get him a favorable letter from the President. Also mentions his...
GLC01450.234
16 June 1776
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831
On Gerry's advice he and his regiment "have applied to Court to consider our losses at Falmouth," in the hopes the court would petition Congress. Court refuses, and feels it might seem "selfish" to do such a thing. Discusses trouble obtaining...
GLC01450.235
17 November 1778
Flood, Stephen, fl. 1778
to Benjamin Hewins
Worries that some back home believe he has defected to the British side. Feels he has "as good a right as others" to the "town Bounty" this year, and asks Hewins to obtain the money and send it to him. Addressed to Hewins as "Treasurer of the...
GLC01450.236
1775-1778
[Decimalized .01-.02]
Dated December 22, 1775, April 24, 1778.
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31 October 1778
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Ephriam Bowen
Reminds Bowen that he must send the clothing supplies already requested, as they are badly needed by himself and General Nathanael Greene. Greene was Quartermaster General at the time of this letter. Ichabod Burnet was Greene's personal aide, and...
GLC01450.238
1777-1779
Documents related to the Revolutionary War [Decimalized .01-.02]
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13 April 1777
Elderklin, Vine, fl. 1776-1810
to the Selectmen of Coventry
Written by Elderkin as Captain in 7th Connecticut Regiment to the Selectmen of Coventry, Connecticut. Requests the selectmen furnish John Bill and Samuel Bardain, two soldiers in his company, with guns, bayonets, cartridge boxes, and blankets. Wants...
GLC01450.240
15 April 1777
Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807
[Receipt for Captain Vine Elderkin]
Signed by Ellsworth as a member of the Connecticut Pay-Table Committee. To Connecticut Treasurer Jonathan Lawrence. Receipt says to pay Captain Elderkin over 83 pounds for the various expenses to treat the illnesses in his company in Colonel Mott's...
GLC01450.241.02
24 October 1781
Wadsworth, Fenn, fl. 1778
[Pay order for William Williams]
Docketed by Williams. Countersigned by Eleazer Wales and by Jedediah Huntington. Order to pay colonel William Williams seven pounds seven schillings, with tax of one penny per pound, and "charge the state." From the "Pay Table Office" Signed by...
GLC01450.241.03
1 November 1779
Brown, Andrew, ?-1797
[A muster roll of Capt. Claps Company]
Muster roll for of Captain Lemuel Clap's company in the Massachusetts Guard. Lists name, rank, and enlistment date of men in the regiment. Almost all the men enlisted 11 August, though some later. A third of the men in the company are named Clap...
GLC01450.241.04
21 October 1782
Allen, Paul, 1742-?
to Asa Waterman
Informs him of the return of "our Brother Capt Joseph Cashman." Says Mr. Cushing's child "the sicked child that ever I saw." News arrived from Newfoundland of the "Royal George" sinking in port, and 1,300 people dying. Around eight hundred people...
GLC01450.242
March 1764 - February 1767
Clarke, Joseph, 1719-1792
[Account book of the General Treasurer of Rhode Island]
Records sums paid out by Clarke, mostly for soldiers pay during the French & Indian War. Signed by various recipients. Many blank sheets.
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22 April 1746
Wingate, Joshua, 1710-1782
to Major Stevens
Colonel Wingate informs Stevens that he has send him the Governor's Warrant and prays Stevens will protect the frontiers, as ordered. Indicates that he has sent Stevens seven soldiers from Hampton, Massachusetts, ready "to march to Cantrebery," and...
GLC01450.245
June 1756 - July 1756
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
[Report issued to Massachusetts Governor William Shirley on military activities during the French and Indian War]
Reports on military-related activities, mostly paying allowances, but also retaliating against Indians, detaching men to march against Fort George, and incidents relating to injuries and sickness.
GLC01450.246
1746 ca.
Topsfield & Worcester, fl. 1746
Collection of 13 Massachusetts documents, re: French & Indian War [Decimalized .01- .13]
A number of warrants/orders regarding arms and training. Petition to move training Order to arrest a deserter Order to rally troops and march them List of soldiers
GLC01450.248
1755-1757
Winslow, Joshua, 1727-1801
Correspondence to Daniel Pierce, 2-3 p. each re: French & Indian War
Relating to French & Indian War and Boston activity
GLC01450.249
22 August 1755
Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774
to William Johnson
Informs Major General Johnson that he ordered "Raising the five Hundred Men voted by the Assembly of this Colony to Re Enforce the Troops under your Command." Indicates that the Assembly will meet next in Hartford to consider further action....
GLC01450.250.02
10 October 1759
Browne, John, fl. 1759
to James Cushing
Discusses providing a letter and other support for Reverend Cushing's son to work for their "Kinsman Nat. Cotton" in England. Writes that "We are all filled with Joy at the Unexpected News of the Conquest of Canada," referring to the British victory...
GLC01450.252
1756-1763
[Speech to fellow soldiers]
Discusses accepting the position of captain and the responsibilities of service. Possibly a speech written during the French and Indian War.
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3 December 1763
Warren, George, fl. 1763
[Request for wages from the province of Rhode Island during the French and Indian War]
Asks that the wages be paid to Major William Hogan. Marked "George Warren's Order for Wages No. 8." Signed on the verso by George Cornwell as "Capt Rhode Island Company." Written at Fort Ontario.
GLC01450.255
3 January 1757
Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
[Rhode Island Council of War account relating to the French and Indian War]
Rhode Island Governor Hopkins lists a few expenses related to the War Council. Sent to Thomas Richardson, the Rhode Island treasurer.
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26 March 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.
GLC01450.257
14 April 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...
GLC01450.258
12 April 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.
GLC01450.259
26 May 1755
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Writes to Colonel Wendell about recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War.
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24 December 1761
Hodgson, Studholme, 1705-1795
[Instructions to the paymaster of expedition forces to make payments]
Hodgson, a major general and colonel of the 5th foot regiment, directs Charles Bembridge, the Deputy Paymaster General to the Forces on an Expedition, to make payments to several regiments, in the amounts listed. Hodgson had served as correspondent...
GLC01450.261
4 October 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.
GLC01450.262
4 June 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.
GLC01450.265
March 1765
[Account of costs for several British regiments during the French and Indian War]
Lists costs associated with regiment led by General William Gansell and General Thomas Gage, accumulated during a 94 day period between December 25, 1764 and March 28, 1765. Lists all members of the regiment, including a chaplain and servants, and...
GLC01450.266
24 August 1758
Kielmansegge, Compte De, fl. 1758
[Infantry muster roll from the French and Indian War][French]
Records troops under Lieutenant General Compte de Kielmansegge in the service of the British. Some notes on the second page and two wax stamps. Written at Camp de Coesfeldt
GLC01450.267
1 May 1782
Howell, David, fl. 1782
Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for April
Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Captain Howell was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.
GLC01450.268
1 June 1782
Laurie, Robert, fl. 1782
Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for May
Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Lieutenant Colonel Laurie was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.
GLC01450.269
16 August 1755
Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757
[Appointment of John Fry as Muster Master for three companies during the French and Indian War]
The three companies were led by Fry, John Hazzelton, and Josiah Cowers, all in the regiment of foot under Colonel Samuel Willard, and "part of the Forces now raising for reinforcing the Expedition against Crown Point." These forces joined Major...
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