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21 May 1740
Shirley, William (1694-1771)
to [Samuel Waldo]
Discusses the possibility of war, an expedition opposed by "our Captn Genl [who] has slept for 10 weeks" and business. The majority of the address has been clipped.
GLC02437.08900
10 June 1746 - 1 March 1747
Smith, George (fl. 1747)
[Certificate]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that George Smith is enlisted in the infantry under William Grows' command, which will be sent to Canada. Includes a note of receipt that Smith received his pay...
GLC02437.08917
circa 26 June 1746
Waldo, Samuel
[Estimate]
Copy of GLC02437.08918. Estimate of expenses for an expedition to Cape Breton and for any payments owed from Samuel Waldo's service at Louisbourg.
GLC02437.08919
13 June 1746
Hancock, Timothy (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Timothy Hancock is enlisted in the infantry under Captain Thomas [Movey ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada.
GLC02437.08920
4 July 1746
Gillis, Thomas (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Thomas Gillis is enlisted in the infantry under Jonathan Greenleaf's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified and signed by Jonas Clarke.
GLC02437.08921
4-8 July 1746
Lane, Richard (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Richard Lane is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 8 July...
GLC02437.08922
1 July 1746
Fuller, Ezekiel (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ezekiel Fuller is enlisted in the infantry under Jedidiah Preble's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated with an illegible...
GLC02437.08923
4 August 1746
Rogers, John (fl. 1743-1746)
[Cetificate]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John Rog[ers ?] is enlisted in the infantry under [Bon Burton ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.
GLC02437.08927
28 August 1746
Reed, Ebenezer (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ebenezer Reed is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Chandler with a...
GLC02437.08928
29 August 1746
Geston, John (fl. 1746)
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John [Geston ?] is enlisted in the infantry under Elisha Doone's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.
GLC02437.08929
20 October 1746
[Court case]
Duplicate to GLC 2437.08932. Appears to be a court case to recoup damages lost by Samuel Waldo during a war between Britain and Spain. Consists of a collection of various documents relating to Waldo's involvements in the war, particularly an...
GLC02437.08933
31 October 1746
to Samuel Waldo
Appears to be a duplicate of GLC 2437.08936. Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.
GLC02437.08935
1 July 1747
Coffin, William (fl. 1747)
[Muster roll]
Muster roll for a detachment in Samuel Waldo's Regiment of Foot. Signed by William Coffin and Jonathan Hoar; cosigned by [John Paul] Mascarene.
GLC02437.08937
28 October 1747
Discusses orders for a discharge of the majority of the troops under Waldo's command. States that he should only keep a few hundred that will be necessary for the defense of the garrison at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia in Canada. Also mentions that...
GLC02437.08939
24 December 1747
to William Pitt
Writes to William Pitt, the Paymaster General about an exchange while he is settling the payment of the troops for a Canadian expedition.
GLC02437.08940
28 June 1748
Discusses the transfer of vouchers for the paymaster general and explains himself about some accusations Waldo has made against him concerning the payment of soldiers.
GLC02437.08943
7 July 1748
Discusses an issue with Samuel Waldo regarding his accounts and finances. Attempt to explain his position and the measures he took in regards to the handling of these financial matters. Noted as written at Castle William, a fortress located on...
GLC02437.08944
18 February 1747
Henderson, Thomas (fl. 1747)
[Thomas Henderson's declaration regarding a settlement in the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay]
Henderson attests that he became a settler on the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay in 1728. Took up a lot of land on St. George's, a colony of which Colonel [Samuel] Waldo was the proprietor, in 1735. Moved to Lincoln (present-day Maine) in 1736...
GLC02437.10409
Waldo, Samuel (1695-1759)
to William Shirley
General Waldo writes to Shirley, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Objects to sending Shirley pay vouchers signed by captains serving under him. Hopes to be able to pay his men directly, and presumably to keep the records.
GLC02437.10412
31 October 1740
Also signed by Jacob Willard [Secrty]. Appears to be an official document regarding raising troops in the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The troops are to be employed in an expedition for the...
GLC02437.10635
8 September 1747
Morris, Charles (1711-1781)
Cosigned by David White. List of "effectives" [soldiers] in Captain Morris's Company of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo's regiment of Foot raised in the Province of Massachusetts Bay for the reduction of Canada.
GLC02437.10636
1755-1763
Nourse, James, 1731-1784
to Horatio Gates
Discusses Major Gates' son, comments on the law requiring giving arms to the militia, and mentions Colonel George Washington twice.
GLC01450.264
24 August 1703
Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720
to unknown
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
18 June 1744
Leonard, Samuel, fl. 1744
[Warrant for the impressment of George Knap]
Pursuant to a warrant from Colonel George Leonard, on behalf of Governor "Shierly," Knap is to appear at Captain Leonard's dwelling in Raynham on the morning of 20 June, completely outfitted for military service and prepared "to proceed on his...
GLC01450.173.02
7 February 1745
Philipps, Caleb, fl. 1745
[Account of officers' pay per week and per month for an expedition to Cape Breton]
Lists officers, how many there were, and the corresponding accounts. The last line notes that their was a "Bounty to each Centinel & a Blanket."
GLC01450.174
21 May 1745
Tisdale, Henry, fl. 1740-1745
[List of supplies]
Mostly guns and food items listed.
GLC01450.175.01
1746/06/13
Clinton, George, 1686-1761
to Edward Collins
New York Governor Clinton writes to Major Collins to inform him that he disapproves of an enlistment scheme in Albany and has written "to Capt Marshall to put a stop to it, & discharge those Inlisted." Concludes: "I am surprizes that the Colonels...
GLC01450.176
1 June 1756
Bowen, Thomas, fl. 1756-1757
[Order to raise a company and inspect arms in in Rehoboth, Massachusetts]
Partially printed document ordering Captain Nathaniel Bliss to raise a company of soldiers and review the towns stock of munitions. He is also to make sure his men are equipped and the town Select Men informed if munitions are needed. An autograph...
GLC01450.177
May 1, 1761
Saltonstall, Richard, fl. 1761
to Captain Shepherd
Saltonstall, commander of a regiment during the French War, provides Shepherd the names of the officers who have been appointed to serve with him. He is ordered to make weekly returns to Major Salah Barnard of the number of men that he and his...
GLC01450.179
February 17, 1740
Clarke, J., fl. 1740
Discusses plans to list Cobus Clement in Clarke's company, in an attempt to shield him from prison for an unspecified offense. Notes that it is not a sure thing and worries about the possibility of the being identified as complicit in the scheme.
GLC01450.180
11 November 1760
Leishman, Andrew, fl. 1760
[Receipt for payment for wages]
Receipt to the Committee of War in Rhode Island for Thomas Howard to receive his wages, which is 9 shillings New York currency, as a member of Major Burkett's Company. Says to pay unto Cornelius Culnon. The receipt also instructs to "deduct the Same...
GLC01450.190.06
1757/08/11
Leonard, Ephraim, 1730-?
[Notice to Joseph Hall, "Captain of a military foot Company in the Town of Taunton"]
In accordance with an order from the Governor of Massachusetts, Colonel Leonard tells Hall to have his company armed and in a state of readiness to march to defend the frontiers of the province from the French and Indians encamped at Fort William...
GLC01450.199.01
7 April 1748
Hathaway, Ebenezer, 1718-1791
[Notice to John Godfrey, a Justice of the Peace for Bristol County, Massachusetts]
Also signed by two witnesses, Joseph Read and James Winslow. Notice of a complaint of Captain Ebenezer Hathaway in regard to two soldiers impressed into his company, Thomas Davis and James Chase, who did not show up for their appointed duty.
GLC01450.199.02
6 June 1757
to Joseph Hall
Pursuant to an order from the Council of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Captain Hall is to immediately bring together all those on the training band lists, to furnish them with arms, "and for them to be in such a posture of defence as to be...
GLC01450.204.02
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."
GLC01450.232.01
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.
GLC01450.254
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.
GLC01450.256
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.
GLC01450.260
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
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
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...
GLC01450.270
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