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25 November 1783
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Return of ordnance left by British troops]
Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.
GLC02437.02801
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
to Henry Knox
Forwards a letter (most likely GLC02437.02798) from Sir Guy Carleton concerning "arrangements ... made for the British Officers' visiting your advanced guard." Noted as written at "Quarters."
GLC02437.02802
28 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...
GLC02437.02805
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Request that Knox send troops to a Captain Henry Tiebout to "enable him to carry into execution a Resolution of the Council of this Day, a Copy whereof he will produce to you." Resolution not included.
GLC02437.02807
November 1783
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
[Army rations issued to Canadian refugees]
Lists men by military denomination, with issued rations.
GLC02437.02810
1 December 1783
Price, William, ?-1790
[Army rations issued to an officer of police]
Lists rations issued for one police officer at West Point. Includes a note on the verso from William Price, a police officer.
GLC02437.02816
4 December 1783
to George Clinton
Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...
GLC02437.02817
8 December 1783
Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799
to Michael Jackson
Reports to Brigadier General Michael Jackson concerning the state of clothing in the regiment. He finds the clothing "in a most distressing situation." A large number of the men are without items of clothing, such as shoes, stockings, etc. Writes...
GLC02437.02820
15 December 1783
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
[Alterations made in the arrangement of the ordnance]
Lists ordnance by weight, caliber and status.
GLC02437.02833
12 December 1783 - 2 June 1788
Holden, Aaron, fl. 1783
[Accounts for Aaron Holden]
Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.
GLC02437.02836
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