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10 November 1764
Colville, fl. 1764
to Sir Charles Hardy
Original letter sent to Joshua Mauger who sent a copy to Hardy and made this copy for himself.
GLC03902.282
5 December 1764
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
to John Pownall
GLC03902.283
15 January - 9 October 1765
to Benjamin Faneuil to Messrs. Crisp & Warren
Writtan also in Lymington, England
GLC03902.284
20 April 1765
Mr. Mauger presents his compliments to Mr. William Mackenzie
Presenting his compliments to William Mackenzie and the merchants of Quebec.
GLC03902.285
22 April 1765
to Benjamin Comte & Co.
GLC03902.286
10 December 1765
to John Butler
GLC03902.287
29 March 1766
to unknown
GLC03902.288
25 June 1769
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829
to Macaulay, Catharine
The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...
GLC01794.07
21 January 1771
to Catherine Macaulay
He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
GLC01794.09
22 July 1771
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Earl of Buchan
She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.
The 11th Earl of...
GLC01794.10
August 1773
to Revd [John Collett] Ryland
She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper...
GLC01794.21
24 December 1788
to Mr. Pye
She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.
GLC01794.33
30 March 1763
Otis, James, 1725-1783
[Note pertaining to Waldo land deeds]
Marked "copy." Explains his opinions regarding the inheritance of the heirs of Samuel Waldo. Provides detailed information about several portions of the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09013
24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
Copy of GLC02437.09014.
GLC02437.09015
16 February 1766
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
to Thomas Flucker
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...
GLC02437.09033
22 December 1930
Lindsey, Ben B., 1869-1943
to Benetta
GLC003769.159.31
1781
Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804
[Excerpt from "Le compte rendu au roi"] [in French]
Excerpt from French finance minister Necker's 1781 report, to the king, of the royal finances. Entirely in the hand of Henry Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.09896
26 November 1782
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to John Bryant
Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant...
GLC03432.037
July 11 1780
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
[Gov and people vs. Henry Laughton]
As Massachusetts Attorney General, authorizes the seizure of properties belonging to an absentee Tory, Henry Laughton, "late of Boston."
GLC09293
18 November 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Sim Lee
Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria....
GLC02437.01290
11 September 1781
to Thomas S. Lee
Informs the Maryland governor of the need for 30,000 feet of wooden planks for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Has asked General Mordecai Gist to obtain the supplies. Also mentions eight tons of powder that need to be forwarded "to the points of...
GLC02437.10025
8 October 1782
to John Lowell
Recounts the story of young Isaac Winslow, who had been taken to Canada at age 11 by his loyalist father, upon the outbreak of hostilities. His parents are now dead, and his other family is in Boston. He wants to be in service to his country. Knox...
GLC02437.01650
3 July 1782
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Marked "Private." Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says "It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement...
GLC02437.01473
19 August 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. References 2 private letters from 7 and 10 August. Says he cannot furnish him estimates. Says he read over his last public letter (which was on the issue of soldiers pensions at half pay) to...
GLC02437.01532
26 August 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to Henry Knox
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "Private." References Knox's private letter of last Saturday evening sent by Frothingham. Asked him to reread his public letter of 31 July because "fearing from the warmth of...
GLC02437.01540
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