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24 January 1774
Wheeler, William Willard, 1774-1788
to Henry Knox
Reverend Wheeler informs Knox that he sent his balance owed for books purchased and requests a receipt.
GLC02437.00121
6 February 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Asks Knox to advertise a book coming out in the Spring in the Boston-area newspapers. Also asks him to advertise Keysey Pills, which Rivington had made earlier arrangements for Knox to sell (see GLC02437.00062 and GLC02437.00120). Mentions that he...
GLC02437.00122
21 February 1774 and 16 March 1774
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 21 February 1774 letter, which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and Longman's confidence that Knox will remit payment. The second part indicates that he has...
GLC02437.00123
26 January 1821
Soule, William H., 1791-?
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses the politics of the postal service at length. Informs Hobart of several petitions being circulated to establish a second route serving Plympton, "when one will answer the purpose." Criticizes the republicans, and others in his town for...
GLC06313.04.102
29 January 1821
Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also...
GLC06313.04.103
11 June 1781
Rose, William, fl. 1781
to William Smallwood
Request for a recommendation to a "subaltine's appointment in the Maryland line." Informs Smallwood that he has served faithfully for two years, is well regarded by fellow officers, and hopes the General will recommend him for this promotion.
GLC06508.02
30 February 1782
Barnes, Richard, fl. 1782
Discusses desertion and black recruits. Is unable to submit a list for men drafted for three years service because so many have left for Annapolis "without my knowledge." Due to these desertions the three year draft has been suspended. Names the...
GLC06508.03
13 March 1782
Morris, Jonathan, 1754-1830
Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...
GLC06508.04
31 May 1782
Roxburgh, Alexander, fl. 1782-1800
Written near Bacon's Bridge, possibly near Dorchester, South Carolina. Major Roxburgh informs General Smallwood that his company remains near Bacon's Bridge in an inactive state. Reports that the British "continue in the same situation as when I...
GLC06508.05
29 June 1782
Dorsey, Vachel, fl. 1782
Hopes to hear from Smallwood concerning an appointment he hopes to recieve. Has already waited for some time, at some expense, for an answer, and asks Smallwood to reply as quickly as possible.
GLC06508.06
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