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1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
A List of Capt. Fry Company
Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.
GLC01450.271
1758/03/25
De Lancey, James, 1703-1760
[Appointment of George Brewerton, Jr. to Lieutenant of a New York Regiment]
Partially printed military commission issued by De Lancey in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in the Province of New York.
GLC01450.273
7 April 1756
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
to Peter Van Brugh Livingston
Bradstreet, a British officer, writes about his supply of cordage for ships during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.274
1759/06/04
[Order to pay Robert Livingston 576 pounds]
Bradstreet, a British officer, orders Abraham W. Cortin, a temporary deputy paymaster general, to make the payment, which was owed for "Sundries supplied for His Majesty's service" during the French and Indian War. A note signed by Livingston...
GLC01450.275
3 February 1756
Bradstreet, a British officer, seeks five hundred pounds to secure the use of whaleboats during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.276
28 December 1760
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
to Thomas Hancock
General Amherst approves of Hancock's discharging "the Amherst, & the Snow Friendship" and recommends "discharging Captain Waddle." Asks Hancock's assistance to help prepare a vessel that had to stop in Boston's harbor to continue its journey during...
GLC01450.277.01
23 July 1746
Martin, James, fl. 1746
[Order to pay Martin Howard nine pounds and seventeen shillings]
Payment due for Howard's appearance in court for the Samuel Bannister case "and for impressing Men in the Expedition against Cape Breton" during the British conflict with French and Indian forces during King George's War. Sent from Rhode Island...
GLC01450.278
2 June 1757
Greene, William, 1696-1758
[Account of expenses related to the Rhode Island Council of War]
Expenses related to the French and Indian War. Sent to Thomas Richardson.
GLC01450.280
23 October 1740
Whipple, Joseph, 1687-1750
[Notice to issue arms to Captain George Wanton]
Sent to George Wanton, the general treasurer for Rhode Island.
GLC01450.281
3 May 1760
Norris, Jonathan, fl. 1760
[Jonathan Norris' military enlistment during the French and Indian War]
Partially printed document in which Norris enlists himself in the British army from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, noting that he received five dollars as partial bounty money from Joseph Thompson. Indicates their mission is "the total Reduction...
GLC01450.282
7 March 1758
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
[Record of John Hill's militia oath made in Massachusetts]
Indicates that Hill appeared before Pepperrell and "vowed to observe the militia laws made in this Province..."
GLC01450.283
9 October 1755
to unknown
Answering part of the recipient's's letter to Governor Robert Morris, and following the instruction of the Committee for Purchasing Provisions, informs the recipient that a ship will soon sail "with 780 barrels of Bread for your Forces."
GLC01450.284
8 April 1758
to John Storer
Orders Colonel Storer to have the captains under his command make returns for Pepperrell. The returns should provide information on the men enlisted for the campaign against Canada during the French and Indian War. Those listed should appear on 17...
GLC01450.285
26 September 1759
Ward, Thomas, 1733-1760
[Protest of the capture of the British ship Helen by the French]
The ship was captured on its way to St. Christopher and forced to land at Port au Prince. Recounts in detail the circumstances that resulted in the Helen's misfortune. Issued by Ward as secretary and public notary of Rhode Island.
GLC01450.286
17 April 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
GLC01450.287
1 May 1745
Yonge, William, ?-1755
[Document in the name of George II re: authorization to recruit soldiers for a British regiment]
A true copy signed by John Campbell, Earl of Loudon, sent to William Yonge who was the British secretary of state for war. Campbell was a colonel in the British army in the American colonies.
GLC01450.288
27 February 1760
Lovell, Nathan, 1742-1760
[Nathan Lovell's military enlistment during the French and Indian War]
Lovell enlists himself in the British army from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, noting that he received five dollars as bounty money from Captain Timothy Hamant. Indicates that he is joining a mission for "the total Reduction of Canada."...
GLC01450.290
1 September 1759
Wheatly, John, fl. 1759
to Jabez Huntington
Written to Huntington, clerk of the Connecticut General Assembly, to describe fortifications at Crown Point on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The French abondoned and partially destroyed the fort during General Jeffrey Amherst's offensive in...
GLC01450.291
15 September 1758
Bligh, Thomas, 1685-1775
Written on the British naval ship the Essex. Lieutenant General Bligh mentions issues with prisoners and says he was forced to land at Plymouth due to bad weather, but will soon continue to Portsmouth where he will await further orders. Written...
GLC01450.292
16 April 1757
Denny, William, 1718-?
to Captain Kennedy
William Denny, the Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a Captain Kennedy of the British brigantine Prince of Orange at Bombay's Point, Delaware, asking him to remain to assist eight or nine transports on their trip to Sandy Hook. Red wax seal...
GLC01450.293
12 August 1746
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
to Benjamin Rolf
Writes that he is sending six men to Benjamin Rolf in order to give him the twelve total men the government ordered him to send along.
GLC01450.294
01 June 1760
Bagley, Jonathan, 1717-1780
[Appointment of Jonathan Townsend as chaplain of the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment]
Bagley, colonel of the 3rd Massachusetts Provisional Regiment of Foot, officially appoints Jonathan Townsend as Chaplain of his regiment. Written outside Louisbourg.
GLC01450.295
29 May 1746
Wilors, John, fl. 1746
to Israel Clark
Requests that Clark, a member of a company of militia in Topsfield, Massachusetts, inspect the arms and ammunition of the men listed.
GLC01450.297
03 July 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
GLC01450.298
24 January 1758
Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803
The Petition of Francis Lewis and George Harrison of the City of New York Merchants
Co-signed by George Harrison. Asks Delancey, Lieutenant Governor of New York, for permission to outfit a privateer. The ship they want to outfit is the Columbine, a 90-ton ship with eight guns to be manned by 40 men commanded by a Bernard Badger.
GLC01450.299
19 June 1745
to Robert Hale
Written two days after the fall of Louisbourg. Says he would have liked to have congratulated Hale, a colonel from New Hampshire, on the recent victory in person, but understands he wants to return home quickly. Wishes him a safe trip.
GLC01450.300
July 12, 1759
Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799
[Orders for Captain Kennedy on HMS Flamborough]
Written on the HMS Essex. Captain Howe tells Captain Kennedy, commander of the HMS Flamborough, to escort supply ships from the Downs to Spithead in England. Written at Spithead.
GLC01450.301
9 August 1756
Emerson, Moses, fl. 1756
Accdt of Hospital Stores Deliverd
Two lists of various supplies for a hospital in Albany.
GLC01450.302
5 November 1759
Haldimand, Frederick, 1719-1791
[Discharge paper of Michal Kerns]
Countersigned by Michal Kerns. He was honorably discharged from the 4th Battalion of the Royal American Regiment after three years of service. States he has received his full clothing allowance and back pay.
GLC01450.303
28 June 1756
Gerrish, Andrew, fl. 1756
to Joseph Gerrish
Written to his brother Joseph in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is good...
GLC01450.304
1749/04/20
Cutler, Timothy, fl. 1749
Attestation that the widow of a surgeon serving under William Pepperell is still alive and without a pension.
GLC01450.305
1756/07/14
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
Discharges for incurable soldiers.
GLC01450.306
1756/07/08
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
Calls for an audit of the accounts of General Shirley's Command in North America.
GLC01450.307
1744
Rhode Island Militia
Accounting of wages paid to soldiers "returned from the last campaign".
GLC01450.308
1757/08/11
Leonard, Ephraim, 1730-?
Muster roll
Date appears on verso
GLC01450.311
1756/08/28
Perry, Joseph, fl. 1780
Soldier's request to pick up his clothing.
GLC01450.312
1759? ca.
Poem, "Come Soldiers All" re: battle on Plains of Abraham
GLC01450.314
1761/09/15
Hamilton, Otho, fl. 1761
Certificate for provisions supplied to troops by the Lt. Governor.
GLC01450.315
1750s
Blank French and Indian War enlistment form.
GLC01450.316
1748/03/12
Brodie, Daniel, fl. 1748
re: naval supplies
GLC01450.317
GLC01450.318
1759/09/26
GLC01450.319
1756/09/13
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Order re: impressment of carts for military supplies
French & Indian War order, signed by Governor of Province of Massachusetts Bay.
GLC01450.321
1760/09/04
Hawk, John, fl. 1760
To sir
Congratulations to Commander Col. John Thomas.
GLC01450.322
1757/04/30
Labare, D., fl. 1757
in French
GLC01450.323
1759/04/17
re: supplies for a prize ship.
GLC01450.324
1753/10/29
Bradstreet, Samuel, fl. 1753
Certification for discharge for elderly and maimed soldiers.
GLC01450.325
1757/08/24
Pownall, William, 1722-1805
Naval certificate, signed by William Shaeffer on verso, 8/27/1757
GLC01450.326
1754/02/04
Appointment
Signed as Governor of Massachusetts
GLC01450.328
01 December 1756
Kingsley, William, fl. 1756
[Monthly return for the 20th Regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Kingsley]
Muster return for Colonel Kingsley's Regiment. Lists names of officers present and absent. Gives the status of men in the regiment, including the number sick, in hospitals, and deceased. In fragile condition.
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