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May 25, 1779
Nicholson, John, 1757-1800
to John Lawrence
No Free Frank. Encloses a Congressional resolution (not included) to advance $150,000 to Laurence's state of Connecticut.
GLC01412.15
October 7, 1779
Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810
to George Clinton
Written by Ten Broeck as a Brigadier General of Albany County militiamen to New York Governor Clinton. References Clinton's letter of 4 October 1779 and thanks him for its enclosures. Says he has consulted with Colonel Klock and that he has sent out...
GLC01412.62
March 24, 1780
Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825
to Martha Rogers
To his sister, whom he calls Patty, a common nickname at the time for Martha. Comments on her impending marriage, his own bachelorhood, and shirts she has sewn for him. Roger's wife, Abigail Bromfield, was the subject of a famous painting by John...
GLC01412.64.13
February 8, 1865
Unknown
to his mother
An officer named "Rob," writing to his mother. Says his most recent duty as "Brigade Field officer of the Day" kept him up all night. He was in charge of a long line of pickets and several scouting parties. Says "The troops in our part were negroes,...
GLC01448.02
May 14, 1782
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses letters received and sent. Informs him that he has finally been able to purchase a promotion and is now a captain in the 57th Regiment. States the price he paid was astonishing but he would...
GLC01450.023.11
August 3, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses the mail and that he usually expects to receive letters on the arriving packet boats. States that sending something by private conveyance is certain to not arrive. Mentions his promotion to...
GLC01450.023.12
October 28, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he is well and they expect to stay on Staten Island for the winter. He had previously mentioned that the regiment might be sent to the West Indies but that is no longer probable. Some regiments may...
GLC01450.023.13
December 17, 1782
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that his regiment has moved from Staten Island to York Island and have been there a month. He is very comfortable. Regrets that Balfour (a soldier returning home who delivered his last letter) could not...
GLC01450.023.14
April 24, 1777
Goevansson, Andrew, fl. 1777
to John Hancock
States that he received forged a letter which he believed was from Hancock last night authorizing him to join in matrimony Lawrence Wilson and Jane Bevan. He states he performed the act believing the note to be genuine. Asks what he should do when...
GLC01450.034.02
May 7, 1778
McArthur, Alexander, fl. 1778
to Elias Boudinot
Addressed to Boudinot as Commissary General of Prisoners. Requests to be exchanged as a prisoner of war because he was wounded at Fort Montgomery and is not well. He asks to be paroled or exchanged to go to Dutchess County so he may heal. He informs...
GLC01450.088
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