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August 22, 1778
Marschalk, Joseph, fl. 1778
to Abraham Lewis
Saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.
GLC01450.412.11
December 26, 1782
Moore, David, fl. 1782
to Mary Cox
Travel to Baltimore disrupted by "the enemy." His boat was forced to return to Petersburg because the British controlled "the bay." Is informed that a ship bound for France carrying her nephew was lost, and hopes she has heard from him. Has...
GLC01450.412.14
October 25, 1781
Stone, Michael Jenifer, 1747-1812
to his brother
Writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill....
GLC01450.412.15
April 19, 1782
Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788
to Robert Montague [in French]
Thanks the captain of the Flora for his kind actions on behalf of Mr. de Reali and Mr. de Carouge. Also thanks him for provisions. Written on board his ship Ville de Paris after being captured by the British. After being captured on 12 April 1782...
GLC01450.428
September 16, 1779
Penn, J.P., fl. 1779
to unknown
Needs translation.
GLC01450.431
December 29, 1774
Potter, Simeon, 1720-1806
to Christopher Whipple
Cosigned by John Read and John Jenckes, who own the ship Liberty with Potter. Whipple, Captain of the Liberty, signs at the bottom of the page, promising to obey the orders contained within the letter and attesting that the text is a true copy of...
GLC01450.432
April 22, 1775
Stanley, Daniel, fl. 1775
to Jabez Ellis
Says he has sent food gathered from townspeople to support Ellis' troops. "Don't give up the cause but go on and the Lord be with you," he prays for the troops.
GLC01450.436.02
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.
GLC01450.443
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..."...
GLC01450.446.01
November 4, 1716
Bourke, Edward, fl. 1700-1730
to William Cadogan
Discussing Jacobite rebellion, writes "the first of this month a letter was putt into my hands to be forwarded to mister Sheldon one of the pretenders privy counsell with treats of nothing but to conspire against King George. I would lett you know...
GLC01450.446.04
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