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October 14, 1779
Little, Moses, 1724-1798
to Samuel Varnum
Asks Varnum to deliver a note to Thomas Carter. Signed by Carter stating the letter has been recieved.
GLC01450.191.01
April 17, 1781
Langdon, Woodbury, 1739-1805
to Elbridge Gerry
Langdon thanks Gerry, Gerry, a Declaration of Independence signer, was a member of the Continental Congress, for his concern over his recent misfortune. Says he will make the best of it. Encloses a copy of his orders to Captain Nanning of the ship...
GLC01450.193
November 26, 1776
Pratt, Seth, fl. 1776
to Edward Dean
Informing him that he has been appointed by the town of Easton "to Be a Soldier." This means "to Be Ready at a minets warning to march agreabell to alate act of this state: to any place wither this or the neighboring states of America to which you...
GLC01450.195.04
April 7, 1781
Pope, Edward, 1740-1818
to Benjamin Williams
Upon being informed that Nantucket residents were trading with the Brittish on one of the Elizabeth islands Captain Clayhorn investigated and took two prisoners. One man, John Walter Fletcher, is being sent to Newport, the other, Job Halsey, was...
GLC01450.198
October 18, 1777
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Ebenezer Hancock
Written in a secretarial hand, by Major General Heath's secretary Seth Loring, and signed by Heath. A request for payment of a soldier's wages sent to Ebenezer Hancock, Deputy Paymaster General of U.S. forces. John Black, a soldier in Captain Turner...
GLC01450.200
June 6, 1757
Leonard, Ephraim, 1730-?
to Joseph Hall
Pursuant to an order from the Council of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Captain Hall is to immediately bring together all those on the training band lists, to furnish them with arms, "and for them to be in such a posture of defence as to be...
GLC01450.204.02
June 20, 1778
Hawes, Benjamin, fl. 1778-1780
to Captain Adams
Orders Adams to send three men from his company to serve under "the Continental general in the state of Rhodisland."
GLC01450.205.03
August 29, 1777
Murray, Joseph, fl. 1777
to Colonel Waite
Informs that a British Naval Officer, Sir George Collier arrived in Booth Bay, Maine, last Tuesday on board his ship, the Rainbow. Refers to Collier's capture of the Hancock commanded by Captain John Manly and destruction of thirty other vessels at...
GLC01450.206
circa 1775-1783
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
to Asa Waterman
Requests that Captain Waterman purchase and send to him the goods listed, including Canoms, grape shot, and round shot. Asks Waterman to send these goods. Would prefer if items came from the factory of John Brown. Signed twice by Williams.
GLC01450.208
June 21, 1767
Moody, Morton, fl. 1767
to John Waite
Moody seems to be a teacher writing a reassuring letter to Waite, a resident of Watertown, Massachusetts, who sent his son to Moody's school. Mentions that his son is in good health and high spirits. Says he has a good sense of humor, but that he...
GLC01450.209.02
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