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May 19, 1746
Skone, John, fl. 1746
to Samuel Vernon
Offering to Sam Vernon, and others in Newport, with tinware, brass, copper, muskets, blunderbusses, and furniture.
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October 10, 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...
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March 26, 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.
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April 14, 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...
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April 12, 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
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