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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.
GLC01450.294
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
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
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
to Elbridge Gerry
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
January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
GLC01450.600.013
1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
GLC01450.600.014
July 31, 1805
to unknown
GLC01450.600.018
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