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1775/07/24
United States. Continental Congress.
to George Washington re: reply to Washington's report to Congress (copy)
Authorizing Washington to make various appointments; mentions the Indian problem, etc. Lacking final pargaraph.
GLC05637
1780
Cherokee Nation
Bill of sale for 47 black slaves to Michael Deloach
Bill totals $16,000.
GLC07369
circa 1777-1786
[Rules for enlisting men for service]
Provides a set of guidelines for enlisting men into the service. Includes rules stating "Neither Negroes, Mulattoes, or Indians, shall be inlisted [sic] in the Service of the United States. Every Man under five Feet six Inches in Height shall be...
GLC02437.08189
4 September 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Expresses surprise that the Continental Army has no knowledge of British General William Howe's location. Thinks it's possible, but unlikely, Howe intends to sail for Boston. Comments on the Battle of Bennington and the performance of General John...
GLC02437.00647
10 July 1777
Replies to a letter from Henry from 21 June, in which Knox discussed British movement in detail. Agrees with Knox, that the British in the New York/New Jersey area will "form a junction with the Nothern [sic] Army." Worries that General George...
GLC02437.00621
14 July 1777
Discusses the Continental evacuation of Ticonderoga: "My God, what a Stroke we have met with in Loss of Ticonderoga- after all the trouble, pains, & expense the Continent has been at in Fortifyg [sic] that Post, to think we should be obliged to give...
GLC02437.00624
20 August 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Draft of an opinion for General George Washington]
"From the time which has elapsed since Genl Howe disappeared from the Capes, it may be fairly and certainly deduce'd that he has gone very far either to the Southward or eastward... and it may be concluded with the same probability that neither...
GLC02437.00637
circa 1770-1785
Major General Rogers
Engraving of Tory officer Robert Rogers in uniform shown holding hands with a Native American Indian.
GLC01450.201.02
1777-1778
Advanced Corps
Complaints of the Advanced Corps over the implementation of the Articles of Convention after the Battle of Saratoga. Date inferred from other documents in this collection, which have similar complaints around the end of 1777. Place written inferred...
GLC04764.41
20 March 1771
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society...
GLC02437.00006
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