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June 2, 1777
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
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 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
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