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1756-1763
[Speech to fellow soldiers]
Discusses accepting the position of captain and the responsibilities of service. Possibly a speech written during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.254
3 January 1757
Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
[Rhode Island Council of War account relating to the French and Indian War]
Rhode Island Governor Hopkins lists a few expenses related to the War Council. Sent to Thomas Richardson, the Rhode Island treasurer.
GLC01450.256
12 April 1755
Wendell, Henry Isaac, fl. 1755
to Jacob Wendell
Discusses recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War, noting that "The officers from England here make a Very bad hand at recruiting..." Jacob Wendell was Henry's uncle.
GLC01450.259
26 May 1755
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Writes to Colonel Wendell about recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.260
24 December 1761
Hodgson, Studholme, 1705-1795
[Instructions to the paymaster of expedition forces to make payments]
Hodgson, a major general and colonel of the 5th foot regiment, directs Charles Bembridge, the Deputy Paymaster General to the Forces on an Expedition, to make payments to several regiments, in the amounts listed. Hodgson had served as correspondent...
GLC01450.261
4 October 1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
to James Greenwood
Captain Fry orders Greenwood to have the soldiers drafted to from "Capt Holman Company for the Relief of our Provincial Troops" to appear on 7 October 1756 prepared to march to Albany to fight in the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.262
4 June 1758
Bancker, John, fl. 1758
to his cousin
Writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.265
24 August 1758
Kielmansegge, Compte De, fl. 1758
[Infantry muster roll from the French and Indian War][French]
Records troops under Lieutenant General Compte de Kielmansegge in the service of the British. Some notes on the second page and two wax stamps. Written at Camp de Coesfeldt
GLC01450.267
16 August 1755
Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757
[Appointment of John Fry as Muster Master for three companies during the French and Indian War]
The three companies were led by Fry, John Hazzelton, and Josiah Cowers, all in the regiment of foot under Colonel Samuel Willard, and "part of the Forces now raising for reinforcing the Expedition against Crown Point." These forces joined Major...
GLC01450.270
1756
A List of Capt. Fry Company
Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.
GLC01450.271
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