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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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October 29, 1767
Bayley, William, fl. 1767
to James Porteous
Asks Porteous for supplies and money for his military unit. Describes repairs to a blockhouse and payments to various workers in the area. Says he needs money for his troops because "the soldiers are ready to tare me to pieces for it."
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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
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
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
to unknown
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August 28, 1756
Perrey, Joseph, fl. 1756
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September 26, 1759
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
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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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