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circa 1709
18th Century Documents [Decimalized .01- .04]
Two manuscript documents signed, 1709; one autograph document signed, 1796; one autograph document (an obituary). Accompanied by collateral book and research.
GLC01450.612
12 October 1709
Belcher, Andrew (fl. 1709)
1709 Province Massts. Bay, to Sundry Charges accruing from the Intended Expedition to Canada, Dr.
A list of charges accrued in preparation for an expidition into Canada. Debit report notes charges such as ammunition, building of barracks, clothing, various food supplies, and vessels to travel in. Brief docket on verso notes the date 12 October...
GLC01450.612.04
7 March 1758
Holmes, Henry (1703-1762)
to John Lorimer
Signed by British Major General Holmes, Colonel of the 31st Regiment of Foot. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, certifying that this letter has been entered in the office of Thomas Gore, Commissary General of Musters. Holmes appoints Lorimer as...
GLC01450.807.04.01
24 May 1758
Hay, James (fl. 1758)
[Confirms that John Lorimer is qualified to serve as a surgeon in the British military]
Hay, a surgeon, states "The subscribers having some time ago formally examined M. John Lorimer hereby testifie (as we have done formerly) that we have found him qualified to serve as Surgeons [Mate?] in any of his Majesties Regiments... "
GLC01450.807.04.02
7 February 1761
Crittenden, James (fl. 1761)
Crittenden signs as a witness, stating "These are to Certify All whom it may Concern that at a Court of Examiners of the Surgeon's Company held at their Theatre in the Old Baily London the 5th day of Feb. 1 Inst. Mr. John Lorimer was then Examined...
GLC01450.807.04.03
8 March 1749
Pepperrell, William (1696-1759)
to George Coade
Requesting payment of a bill. Written at Spring Garden.
GLC01541.04.01
[Bill for a trip]
A bill for expenses incurred during a trip, totaling thirteen pounds, eight shillings.
GLC01541.04.02
circa 1760-1785
Sylvester, Deborah (fl. 1760-1785)
[8 weaving patterns] [Decimalized .02.01- .02.08]
Dates inferred from Sylvester's journal at GLC01144.01.
GLC01144.02
[Weaving pattern]
Date inferred from Sylvester's journal (GLC01144.01). Includes columns and rows, and indicates number of threads to use. Writes "tread this as it is heavy" above the pattern. Indicates that this pattern is possibly intended for "muslen net."
GLC01144.02.01
Date inferred from Sylvester's journal (GLC01144.01). Includes columns and rows, and indicates number of threads to use. Contains two pattern drafts.
GLC01144.02.02
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