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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
to unknown
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
November 8, 1716
Sheldon, Dominick, fl. 1689-1721
Refers to previous correspondence. Mentions an enclosed letter from the recipient's brother, whose name is not mentioned. Writes that the recipient may explain the present situation further to his brother if it is deemed safe to do so. Writes "I...
GLC01450.446.05
November 12, 1716
to Edward Bourke
Replies to GLC1450.446.04, in which Bourke informed Cadogan of a Jacobite plot. Guarantees "a reward equal to the Discovery you shall make" (regarding the discovery of Jacobitism in Cambray). States "I sign this letter by another name than my own...
GLC01450.446.06
November 15, 1716
Written to John Williams, a pseudonym Cadogan used in his correspondence with Bourke. Bourke mentions previous correspondence to and from Cadogan, which discussed Bourke's discovery of a Jacobite plot. Bourke relates that his brother Ulick Bourke...
GLC01450.446.07
November 18, 1716
Writes to "John Williams," a pseudonym Cadogan used in his correspondence with Bourke. Refers to previous correspondence discussing the discovery of a Jacobite plot (refer to GLC01450.446.04, .06, and .07), in which Bourke requested a pension in...
GLC01450.446.08
November 21, 1716
Discusses previous correspondence related to a Jacobite plot (refer to other items in the GLC01450.446 collection). Mentions the unreliable nature of sending information through the post, and promises Bourke a pension he previously requested in...
GLC01450.446.09
April 17, 1777
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
Asks Frazer to make "a list of neccesities" for the company, and to order all men back from furlough.
GLC01450.457.04
June 2, 1777
Says he is sick. Advises Frazer on how to organize the troops and supplies for a march.
GLC01450.457.05
August 10, 1777
Company moving to Cornell's Ferry. Does not know where they will move next, but suspects it will be Albany or New England, and hopes recipient can join him there. Addressed not addressed, but ends "my best respects to Mrs. Frazer."
GLC01450.457.06
June 22, 1778
Expects to move out in the morning, and asks Frazer to have his things packed for him. A note reads "Please inform the officers that nothing can be done touching the arrangement till General Reed comes to Camp, as soon as he comes I shall state...
GLC01450.457.07
October 24, 1777
Wonders why Frazer has not written him for some time, and says he is now healthier and has returned to service. At the time Frazer was a British prisoner.
GLC01450.457.08
July 19, 1778
"I have escaped the clutches of old death with great difficulty." Is still weak but "I shall return to you soon" and resume active duty.
GLC01450.457.09
July 25, 1777
Was sick in Brunswick for three weeks, then Philadelphia, but is now better. Asks Frazer to take care of various duties with regard to the company.
GLC01450.457.10
circa 1778
Discusses American troop movements, including those of General Gates and Comte d'Estaing. Asks Frazer to send Andrew, since he is in need of a good waiter.
GLC01450.457.11
September 17, 1777
Franks, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
to Mr. Currier
Requests sugar, pepper, and rum for Colonel Livingston, and two pounds chocolate, one pound pepper and two gallons both wine and rum for himself. Addressed to Currier on board the sloop Mohawk, a supply ship
GLC01450.515.01
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
April 4, 1778
Gardoqui e Hijos (Firm)
to Arthur Lee
Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an...
GLC01450.523
June 15, 1777
Warren, James, 1726-1808
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC01450.527
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
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
February 17, 1769
Grant, Robert, 1762-1843
to John Manners, Marquis of Granby
Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.
GLC01450.556.04
January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
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