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July 19, 1778
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
"I have escaped the clutches of old death with great difficulty." Is still weak but "I shall return to you soon" and resume active duty.
GLC01450.457.09
July 25, 1777
Was sick in Brunswick for three weeks, then Philadelphia, but is now better. Asks Frazer to take care of various duties with regard to the company.
GLC01450.457.10
circa 1778
Discusses American troop movements, including those of General Gates and Comte d'Estaing. Asks Frazer to send Andrew, since he is in need of a good waiter.
GLC01450.457.11
September 17, 1777
Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
to Mr. Currier
Requests sugar, pepper, and rum for Colonel Livingston, and two pounds chocolate, one pound pepper and two gallons both wine and rum for himself. Addressed to Currier on board the sloop Mohawk, a supply ship
GLC01450.515.01
September 21, 1776
Williamson, Matthias, 1716-1807
to William Livingston
Has been informed that captain Neil's company is lacking in artillerymen. Requests that the governor provide for more men, and enlist them for the duration of the war. Elizabeth was called Elizabethtown at the time.
GLC01450.521
April 4, 1778
Gardoqui e Hijos (Firm)
to Arthur Lee
Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an...
GLC01450.523
June 15, 1777
Warren, James, 1726-1808
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC01450.527
May 8, 1776
Bordman, Andrew, 1743-1817
to Samuel Whittemore
Orders Whittemore to inform the population to convene for various meetings, including elections of representatives, a county register, gramar school master, and other town matters. Demands that this warrant be returned after these tasks are...
GLC01450.540
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples...
GLC01450.541
March 11, 1766
Brown, Moses, 1738-1836
to Joseph Clark
Recalls his successful opposition in the Rhode Island General Assembly to a proposal to print money in the colony. Discusses raising 1000 pounds needed to "Depay the Necessary Changes of Government, and his willingness to put up a part. Clark was...
GLC01450.551
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