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April 7, 1756
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
to Peter Van Brugh Livingston
Bradstreet, a British officer, writes about his supply of cordage for ships during the French and Indian War.
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February 3, 1756
Bradstreet, a British officer, seeks five hundred pounds to secure the use of whaleboats during the French and Indian War.
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December 28, 1760
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
to Thomas Hancock
General Amherst approves of Hancock's discharging "the Amherst, & the Snow Friendship" and recommends "discharging Captain Waddle." Asks Hancock's assistance to help prepare a vessel that had to stop in Boston's harbor to continue its journey during...
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October 9, 1755
Unknown
to unknown
Answering part of the recipient's's letter to Governor Robert Morris, and following the instruction of the Committee for Purchasing Provisions, informs the recipient that a ship will soon sail "with 780 barrels of Bread for your Forces."
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April 8, 1758
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
to John Storer
Orders Colonel Storer to have the captains under his command make returns for Pepperrell. The returns should provide information on the men enlisted for the campaign against Canada during the French and Indian War. Those listed should appear on 17...
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April 17, 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
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September 1, 1759
Wheatly, John, fl. 1759
to Jabez Huntington
Written to Huntington, clerk of the Connecticut General Assembly, to describe fortifications at Crown Point on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The French abondoned and partially destroyed the fort during General Jeffrey Amherst's offensive in...
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September 15, 1758
Bligh, Thomas, 1685-1775
Written on the British naval ship the Essex. Lieutenant General Bligh mentions issues with prisoners and says he was forced to land at Plymouth due to bad weather, but will soon continue to Portsmouth where he will await further orders. Written...
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April 16, 1757
Denny, William, 1718-?
to Captain Kennedy
William Denny, the Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a Captain Kennedy of the British brigantine Prince of Orange at Bombay's Point, Delaware, asking him to remain to assist eight or nine transports on their trip to Sandy Hook. Red wax seal...
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August 12, 1746
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
to Benjamin Rolf
Writes that he is sending six men to Benjamin Rolf in order to give him the twelve total men the government ordered him to send along.
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July 3, 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
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June 19, 1745
to Robert Hale
Written two days after the fall of Louisbourg. Says he would have liked to have congratulated Hale, a colonel from New Hampshire, on the recent victory in person, but understands he wants to return home quickly. Wishes him a safe trip.
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June 28, 1756
Gerrish, Andrew, fl. 1756
to Joseph Gerrish
Written to his brother Joseph in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is good...
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July 14, 1756
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
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August 28, 1756
Perrey, Joseph, fl. 1756
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September 26, 1759
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September 4, 1760
Hawk, John, fl. 1760
To sir
Congratulations to Commander Col. John Thomas.
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April 30, 1757
Labare, D., fl. 1757
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April 17, 1759
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
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May 3, 1753
Hatch, Estes, fl. 1753
to Capt. John Alden
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November 23, 1745
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to William Pepperrell
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January 31, 1757
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to Capt. Thatcher
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March 27, 1758
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April 29, 1748
Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748
to Capt. Winslow
Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul.
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July 26, 1706
Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726
Possibly written by Cadogan (First Earl Cadogan) in present day Belgium. Relates "I should be very glad you made all possible haste... for King and [vassels?] going along with Blood to Menin, and Spotswood being sick, I have no body with me..."...
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November 8, 1716
Sheldon, Dominick, fl. 1689-1721
Refers to previous correspondence. Mentions an enclosed letter from the recipient's brother, whose name is not mentioned. Writes that the recipient may explain the present situation further to his brother if it is deemed safe to do so. Writes "I...
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27 January 1747
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 946 (January 27, 1747)]
Inscribed with "William Sandwith His paper" and "London." Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
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3 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...
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10 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
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24 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 950 (February 24, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
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3 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 951 (March 3, 1747)]
Signed by Mary Sandwith. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves...
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10 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 952 (March 10, 1747)]
Inscribed with "Sandwith" on page one and "Mary" on page four. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
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16 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 953 (March 16, 1747)]
Signed by A. Petes. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses a skirmish between American troops and French Canadians on Île-Saint-Jean. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
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2 April 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 955 (April 1, 1747)]
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14 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 961 (May 14, 1747)]
Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1 through 4. Letter to Pennsylvania governor George Thomas from the assembly in response to the governor's speech published in issue number 960. Letter discusses public affairs and Thomas' upcoming...
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21 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 962 (May 21, 1747)]
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28 May 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 963 (May 28, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
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