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1776/07/25
Rutledge, John, fl. 1739-1800
Pay order for a minister's salary for William P. Graham of Prince Wm. Parish
Signed as a member of a committee. On verso the minister has asked that money be paid to another party.
GLC04842.36
31 October 1777
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
to Colonel Williams
Huntington as a General of Connecticut forces in the Continental Army to a Colonel Williams, whose larger identity could not be ascertained. Says that Williams might have money that was sent to help his father. Sends along information of General...
GLC04791
1772
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
[The Holy Bible; inscribed by Benjamin Rush].
Presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush.
GLC04998.01
15 April 1782
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
[Muster roll for the 3rd Company, 7th Massachusetts Regiment]
Signed by Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben as Major General and Inspector General of the United States Army, certifying the muster roll as valid. Signed by Gamaliel Bradford as Lieutenant. Plus five collateral newspapers clippings that seem unrelated.
GLC03847
May 1782
Roll and muster of the 3rd company 7th Massachusetts regument taken for the month of May 1782
General Von Steuben signs as Inspector General of the Army of the United States. Captain Rufus Lincoln signifies that the muster roll is accurate on the 30 June 1782. Lists the names of soldiers in Lincoln's company. Small tear in the top center.
GLC03848
21 March 1778
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Alexander McDougall
Introduction of French engineer, Colonel Louis des Hayes de la Radiere, who was to superintend fortifications on the North (Hudson) River. Washington appointed de la Radiere to oversee the construction of the Hudson's Highlands in late 1777, but a...
GLC04215
13 November 1777
Brown, Elijah, fl. 1777
to Robert Morris
Requests that Morris deliver letters from Brown to his wife. Brown calls his separation from his wife cruel because he is "conscious of not administering any offence to the true friends of America." Addressed to Morris as a Member of Congress at...
GLC04263
6 December 1781
Drinker, John, fl. 1781
[Quaker petition to Pennsylvania authorities seeking protection for pacifism].
Seeks to acquaint others with the Quakers' religious principles, particularly as they manifested in a lack of support for the American Revolution. Praises and appeals to Pennsylvania's reputation for religious tolerance. Insist that their peaceable...
GLC04329
31 March 1773
Mahony, James, fl. 1773
[Contracts relating to the indenture of James Mahony]
Partially printed. Binds Mahony to serve Hugh Fallon for four years, after his arrival in New York. Relates that Fallon is Master of the Brig [Pachett?]. Signed by John Roe, Mayor of Cork. Includes Mahony's mark. On verso, contains the signatures...
GLC04110
October 13, 1776-1782
Ko´sciuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817
to unknown
Requests provisions promised by Quarter Master General Thomas Mifflin. Written on October 13.
GLC04630
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