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April 1772
Henderson, Benjamin, fl. 1769-1772
[Tax bill]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Tax bill for Henry Knox indicating how much he owes to the state.
GLC02437.08305
6 December 1776
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
to William Knox
Speaks of the importance of friendship and the value of his friendship with Knox. Promises to purchase goods for Henry Knox. Inquires as to how the "independant company" is faring in Boston. States that he was drafted into the continental army but...
GLC02437.00493
2 October 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Explains why he has not written recently. Reacts to Knox's account of Major Thomas Henley's death in a failed surprise attack against the British on Randall's Island. Notes that he has published accounts Knox requested. Indicates that Bostonians...
GLC02437.00466
July 18, 1776
Reports no news from Boston and a feeling of security there. Explains that all news from New York comes from the bi-weekly post deliveries. They keep hoping to hear "something grand from you[r] quarter." General George Washington's call for troops...
GLC02437.00382
24 July 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses a British ship that was captured near an American fort at Nantasket, Massachusetts. The vessel had come from Ireland to support General William Howe's army and had mistakenly thought the British were still in Boston. Tells a detailed...
GLC02437.00392
3 July 1776
Woodruff, Isaac, 1722-1803
to George Washington
On the verso, the letter is titled: "On the Publick Service." The Elizabethtown Committee informs George Washington that the British have landed on Staten Island and proceeded to within two miles of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The militia is gathering...
GLC02437.00357
2 September 1776
Briefly describes an unsuccessful "secret expedition" to obtain some artillery pieces. Seeks assistance in outfitting a ship with guns. Discusses a town meeting to choose wardens and various militia officers. Says James Otis "spoke as well as ever...
GLC02437.00436
18 January 1777
Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778
[Copy of a warrant for the arrest of soldiers who failed to appear at the muster of 6 January 1777]
Also contains Bryant's clerical signatures of the selectmen, the militia officers, and the Committee of Safety. Gideon Brownell, Silvenas Sixon, David Sowle, Jonathan Gifford, Elijah Gifford, Christopher Slocum, and Timothy Comel of the Town of...
GLC02924.047
09 November 1769
Babcock, Henry, fl. 1769
to Thomas Brattle
Encloses the resolves of the Connecticut Assembly in support of Boston's struggle against the Townshend Acts and the King's Commission of Customs and recommends that they be printed.
GLC08221
27 September 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Order for Captain Pryor]
Orders Pryor to collect and bring ordnance belonging to the state of Virginia to the "point of operation" for the siege of Yorktown. Pryor is to request assistance from the Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson, Jr. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand and...
GLC02437.01195
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