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September 22, 1779
Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779
to unknown
Groves reports the capture of the British schooner Revenge. The schooner, formerly commanded by Hugh Gorden, is expected to arrive at Beverly Port.
GLC01412.57
August 17, 1778
Borda, Jean Charles de, 1733-1799
to unknown [in French]
Translation reads: "In consequence of the orders of the Count D'Estaing, the ship Provence will send to the Protector Ship 'Canot' which from the fleet at 'Bombs of Thunder' or else the one which was sent by the General to him." Written on board the...
GLC01450.213
August 1, 1778
Parsons, Theodore, fl. 1776-1781
to Robert Bayley
Wishes Bayley to procure bandages, preferably "linnen sheets, partly worn" for him, by orders of General Sullivan. Verso states that Parsons received the sheets, and is signed by Parsons.
GLC01450.460.09
January 22, 1779
Hall, Joseph, Jr., fl. 1779
to James Lovell
Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell. States that his father received the earlier letter from Lovell and thanks him. Speaks of two emissions (of bank notes or money) on 20 May 1777 and...
GLC01450.020.01
May 9, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Samuel Holten
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
June 30, 1783
Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1750-1826
Begins by expressing thanks for his last letter and for the informative pamphlet on Congress. Mentions that the Continental debt is much lower than people had expected thanks to the "prudence and good economy of Congress." Comments that self...
GLC01450.020.20
June 20, 1777
Elmer, Ebenezer, 1752-1843
to Hannah Seeley
Discusses army life. Says he enjoys writting her in his spare time. Tells her that "The movements of a rambling army...exposed to the dangers of leaded weapons...slaughter & bloodshed affor nothing but maloncholy scenes...too shocking for matter o...
GLC01450.165.01
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."
GLC01450.296
April 6, 1780
to Isaac Foster
Marked as a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Writes that he received Foster's letter. Discusses a request made for more money to...
GLC01450.020.05
circa 1920-1950
Collection of Family photographs [Decimalized .001-.916]
A collection of family photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s. the photos are not labeled so most of the subjects are unidentified. The images seem to be taken while on vacation or at events. Some include family posing together. The collection...
GLC10047.02
circa 26 October 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
[Return of Ordnance & Military Stores Taken at York & Gloucester in Virginia by the Surrender of the British Army]
This is a copy, in the hand of Samuel Shaw, of a "Return of Ordnance & Military Stores Taken at York & Gloucester in Virginia by the Surrender of the British Army," which Washington enclosed in his letter to Congress of October 27-29, 1781. (See...
GLC02437.10031
11 December 1790
Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800
to Henry Knox
Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti...
GLC02437.04794
14 December 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Marquis de Lafayette
Says he wrote Lafayette "several letters" expressing his affection for him. Says America as a nation believes the same thing and that "you must not regard [such expressions] as compliments but the language of sincerity." Goes on to say "Our...
GLC02437.02830
11 July 1782
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Relates that the present letter will be given to Knox by Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Writes, "I yesterday received a Letter from Mr. [likely Samuel] Hodgdon, informing me the Shells at Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch's Works, are Cast. - and, that Genl...
GLC02437.01482
21 October 1781
to John Jay
Later copy of GLC02437.01253. Indicates that French ships are about to dispatch with official accounts of the Battle of Yorktown. Knox feels he should tell Jay what has occurred because an official account from Congress may not be immediately...
GLC02437.01254
4 March 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia writes that she is reading a psychological study of a schizophrenic who gradually becomes homicidal.
GLC09414.0190
7 March 1944
Sylvia answers previous letters of Moe's, mentions taxes and a trip to the movies with Ben.
GLC09414.0194
17 March 1944
V-Mail: Sylvia says how much she misses Moe, tells him the current book she is reading
GLC09414.0207
18 March 1944
Sylvia says looking at a picture of Moe is like really looking at him, hopes his thumb is getting better, as she continues to worry about him.
GLC09414.0208
27 March 1944
Sylvia talks about the delegation's attempt to ask the Mayor for a wage increase.
GLC09414.0216
3 April 1944
Sylvia went to a meeting about the Mayor's new budget.
GLC09414.0223
5 April 1944
Sylvia describes a snow storm and what she is cooking. She also asks Moe for more pictures.
GLC09414.0225
10 April 1944
Sylvia talks about her wonderful sleeping pills, and describes Sam giving Adele the ring. Rebus on page 5.
GLC09414.0228
15 April 1944
Sylvia says she will send Moe some clothes, talks of Adele's upcoming wedding and honeymoon, includes sketches of a window showing the rain outside, and people they know. Includes rebus on page 2.
GLC09414.0236
16 April 1944
Sylvia describes a recent supper with Bess.
GLC09414.0238
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