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12 May 1773
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart (1749-1826)
to James Dundas
Describes a discussion he had about his brother (the recipient) settling down, the need for assistance from "friends," and the good chances of his success.
GLC02549.02
circa 1774
to James Dundas [fragment]
Thanks his brother for a gift. Discusses paying part of a debt. Writing about his mother, he states: "My Mother generally speaks her mind too freely, tho she commonly means well."
GLC02549.03
5 April 1777
Complains about his profession as a doctor and compares it to being a galley slave. Describes a man abroad named William Roberts as unambitious. Mentions, and discounts, the prospect of war in India and comments on related political and military...
GLC02549.04
21 May 1777
Dundas, Isabella (1747?-1823)
Chastises James for not writing. Gives him information about her son to be passed on to her mother-in-law. Describing the acerbic early part of the letter, she notes that she "commenced this Epistle with all the inveteray [sic] of a Paper War."...
GLC02549.05
19 May 1778
Discusses their correspondence, James's last visit, which lacked in amusements because of David's "disagreeable employment," and his son. Notes receiving a letter from William Robertson in Madras, India, and discusses the death of Lord Pigot in...
GLC02549.06
18 October 1778
[Unattached address leaf of a letter from David Dundas to his brother Ralph Dundas]
GLC02549.07
29 July 1779
Indicates that he was sorry to hear about his brother's "disagreables" and offers a travelling metaphor for the difficulties of life. Regrets that they have not seen each other recently.
GLC02549.08
18 December 1779
Describes a trip to Portsmouth. Also discusses visiting the House of Commons, where he heard a debate in which Charles Fox and Lord North spoke. North closed his speech by hoping "that the Eyes of Europe would soon be opened, & see the necessity of...
GLC02549.09
24 January 1780
Discusses his wife Isabella, whose "proper sense of Religion joined to a firm mind" has helped her adjust to "her misfortunes." Comments on the suffering of their mother, which James had informed him of, and asks James to give their father his best...
GLC02549.10
8 June 1780
Offers a detailed description of the Gordon Riots. Describes the mobs' activities, including the release of prisoners, lighting of fires, extortion, and assaults on members of Parliament and known Catholics. Admits his suspicion that the French...
GLC02549.11
10 June 1780
Discusses the Gordon Riots, mentioning that there are 25,000 soldiers in London and 60-70 of the rioters were shot (and many others taken prisoner). Reports that Lord George Gordon (the rioters' leader) was questioned by the Privy Council and "sent...
GLC02549.12
26 August 1780
Discusses sending his ill wife away to convalesce, referencing an essay by Montaigne in which he mentions being fonder of his wife after they have been apart. She will be "Sea Bathing, which I believe to be the most powerful restorative we have."...
GLC02549.13
9 October 1780
Extends wishes for their mother's recovery, comments on his wife's improving health from sea bathing, and provides other family news. Reports hearing that Lord North received a message about Lord Cornwallis being attacked by General Horatio Gates....
GLC02549.14
11 December 1780
Discusses contested parliamentary elections in the south, remarking that "from the eagerness to get into Parliament, one would think that more Patriotism prevails now than ever." Notes that there is great expectation for news from Admiral Darby and...
GLC02549.15
20 July 1781
Discusses information about their brother George and letters he has been sending. Describes the fleets at Portsmouth and compares them to the locusts of Egypt. Asks James to obtain a "Seal Cutter two scales with our Arms Cut upon a good Cornelian...
GLC02549.16
24 May 1781
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
20 November 1781
Discusses some family news, commenting on his separation from his wife. Thanks James for his work on a seal (also discusses in GLC025490.16), but asks him not to send it until after the lottery, fearing it might be stolen. Comments on the status of...
GLC02549.18
6 December 1781
Discusses a short visit from their brother George who was in good health but had to return to his ship after one day. Also mentions another brother named Ralph, whose "fate you have learnt four days ago" (Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, was captured...
GLC02549.19
Notes that he has not informed their mother and father about their brother Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, who had been captured by the French at the Battle of Yorktown (see GLC03676.05). Discusses a possibly scandal involving Ralph and his effort...
GLC02549.20
26 January 1782
Writes at length about his feelings, memories, gratitude, and regret regarding their recently deceased mother.
GLC02549.21
19 April 1782
Discusses their brother Ralph's difficulty getting an advancement in the Navy and his plans to move. On events in America, he writes: "When a General abides the consequence of a Storm, He should resolve either to beat off his Enemies or die in the...
GLC02549.22
22 July 1782
Writes in detail about his father's arrival and their activities. Indicates that "We are in hourly expectation of hearing something of Importance from Lord Howe." Explains that six ships have been sent to Howe to make a fleet of thirty and...
GLC02549.23
21 September 1782
Indicates that their father has left and discusses his visit and health. Comments on their brother George and related matrimonial issues. Discusses their brother Ralph's problems finding a naval position, noting that "I am afraid He has no chance...
GLC02549.24
26 May 1781
[Unattached address leaf of a letter from David Dundas to his brother James Dundas]
GLC02549.57
Discusses a journey Agnes will be making to Edinburgh. Discusses the hardships of starting a business. Responds to James's "observations on the prevailing Luxury of the times." Discusses the difficulties finding employment for those without...
GLC02549.58
Discusses his wife Isabella's bathing in the sea for health reasons, describing the Russian practice. Notes that James became corpulent and compares him to "Sir. J: Falstaff." Gives news of various old friends, including one currently in India....
GLC02549.59
14 October 1778
Writes to transmit "Political News" about the American Revolution he received from George Germain. Relays an account that the Americans under Nathanael Greene and the Marquis de Lafayette landed 18,000 troops in Rhode Island. Describes a near naval...
GLC02549.60
24 July 1779
Writes news of friends. Explains that a Mr. Gardiner is settling debts with creditors and far from "succeeding in his applications to Ld. Sandwich." Comments of the difficulties of finding work. Describes a cold reception from their brother Ralph...
GLC02549.61
18 September 1774
Hodge, Thomas (fl. 1774)
[Transportation of convict to Virginia]
Assigns convict Thomas Morgan to serve a term of seven years beginning on 17 September 1774, the day the ship transporting him, the Taylor, arrives in Virginia.
GLC08459
circa 6 January-9 June 1780
Wayne, Anthony
[Notes from the Pennsylvania Executive Council regarding pardons, appointments, and appropriations of funds].
Wayne notes that on 6 January 1780, the Executive Council pardoned William Cassidy and Peter Swope, both of whom were "convicted of high treason--on condition that he serve as a soldier during the present war in one of the regiments of this State..."...
GLC08497
1778-1780
[Tea receipts] [Decimalized .01- .03]
Collection of three receipts for tea sold during the Revolutionary War.
GLC08696
6 November 1778
Duffield, John (fl. 1778)
[Receipt for tea]
Duffield attests to receiving 837 British pounds worth of tea from Robert Campbell.
GLC08696.01
25 October 1779
Brown & Morgan (fl. 1779)
[Receipt for tea and sugar]
Attests to receipt of two half chests of tea and one barrel of sugar by Greenbury Dorsey, possibly Greensbury Dorsey (d. 1807) of Huntington County, Pennsylvania.
GLC08696.02
14 July 1780
Hopkins, R. (fl. 1780)
Attests to receipt of 179 pounds of tea by Greenbury Dorsey, possibly Greensbury Dorsey (d. 1807) of Huntington County, Pennsylvania. Notes that R. Hopkins was paid $6000.
GLC08696.03
1776/06-1778/03
Continental Congress. Account ledger detailing funds paid and received
Continental Congress in Boston. Entries include the following: "Cash to the Hon. Continental Congress-received from the Hon. John Hancock Esq.-President by the hands of Mr. George Spriggs-two boxes containing one hundred and fifty thousand dollars...
GLC06816
1781/10/26
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to Samuel Cooper re: Victory over Cornwallis at Yorktown
"The glorious and important success we have obtained will afford joy to every true american." Co-signed by Samuel Cooper.
GLC06828
1764/07/06
Leake, Robert (fl. 1764)
Provisions for English troops during French and Indian War
c/s Robert Calander. An agreement to supply English troops, under the command of General Gage stationed in North America, with provisions including flour, oxen and sheep for Fort Loudon (per doxket) during the war.
GLC06901
1777/07/15
Trumbull, Jonathon
to Ezekiel Williams re: the exchange of prisoners taken on Long Island
Address leaf is damaged. Docketed on back of letter.
GLC06902
1780/05/02
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
to Jonathan Hudson & Co. re: the purchase of materials for the war effort
GLC06903
1778/11/10
to Jonathan Hudson re: his financial situation
"[I] perceive you determine to make hay while the sun shines... I only caution you to keep fairly in view the preservation of punctuality in payments, well knowing that this produces more lasting advantages, than even the possession of wealth with...
GLC06904
1777/08/18
Whipple, William
to James Lovell re: dispatches from France, conduct of Northern army in Vermont
Draft, unsigned, with slash through the letter. Noted at bottom "but this is not a true Copy."
GLC06905
1782/09/30
De Segond, Ascher (fl. 1782)
to Lachlan McIntosh re: French officer's request for American army commission
Loss on p. 3 affecting closing.
GLC06909
1780/01/10
Duportail, Louis L. (fl. 1780)
to Nathanael Greene re: plans for a new camp near Morristown
Docketed.
GLC06910
[1780/01/15]
to Nathanael Greene re: strategies for the defense of the camp near Morristown
Fragment? Possibly a draft. Docketed on p. 2.
GLC06911
1782/01
List... of the French Army in America
The list provides the order, rank and pay scales of French officers and most likely belonged to Nathanael Greene. Docketed. (Slight losses to text at center left, both pages. Edges losses and water staining.)
GLC06912
1778/07/03
Bartlett, Josiah (1729-1795)
Copy in Bartlett's hand of Meshech Weare letter to Bartlett & John Wentworth
Letter discusses Committee of Safety's request to Continental Congress for grant due to lack of funds in the New Hampshire Treasury. Signed by Bartlett in address.
GLC06970
1779/11/25
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State
Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.
GLC07003
6 May 1781
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
to Thomas Sumter
Writes to General Sumter about Lord Cornwallis's movements, concluding that he is "rather inclined to think that he will leave everything here and move northward." Discusses the arrival of some supplies. Comments "I fully agree with you that...
GLC07103
circa 27 October 1777
Unknown
Prisoners
List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists...
GLC07115.02
1778/05/02-1778/06/02
Jones, Daniel (fl. 1778)
Orderly book of ranking officer at British garrison in New York
Oblong quarto. Manuscript leaves interleaved . Original paper marble boards with shaped flap enclosure. Orderly book of a British garrison in New York when Jones was the ranking British commander (while Generals Howe and Clinton were in Philadelphia)...
GLC07120
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