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August 4, 1778
Gibson, John, 1729-1782
to Nathaniel Appleton
Instructions on how to identify genuine certificates and guard against counterfeits. From the Treausury Office in Philadelphia, PA.
GLC01412.03
July 26, 1781
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Thomas Nelson
Informs Virginia's Governor Nelson of an enclosed certificate (not included) for a horse to be used by the 3d regiment. Docketed by Nelson.
GLC01412.04
October 8, 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to John Page
Encloses a map (not included) of the present seat of war. Discusses the "British application for the Scots Brigade in the service of Holland."
GLC01412.05
28 September 1781
Hopkins, Esek, 1718-1802
to unknown
Cosigned by John Jenckes. Document indicating the receipt of $2,151,265.66 (equivalent to 645,379.14 pounds) from Joseph Clarke, General Treasurer (possibly for the state of Rhode Island).
GLC01412.07
24 June 1782
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
[Certificate of appointment to rank of major general]
Partially printed document appointing William Heath to Major General in the Continental Army (Heath was previously a Major General of only Massachusetts troops and Brigadier General in the Continental Army). Signed by John Hanson as President of the...
GLC01412.08
30 May 1690
Burgess, James, fl. 1690
[Articles of agreement]
Cosigned by Christopher Kilby and Eliezer Moody as witnesses. Agreement between James Burges of Boston and Enoch Badcock of Milton, Massachusetts to build a briganteen. Not signed by Badcock.
GLC01412.09
1776-1786
Three documents related to the military service of Gideon Stebbins [Decimalized]
GLC01412.10
12 May 1756
Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
[Proclamation creating a day of fasting and rest in the province of Rhode Island]
Countersigned by Thomas Ward as Secretary. Signed by Hopkins as colonial Governor of Rhode Island. Extols religious reform and repentence of sins. Notes the calamities of the French and Indian War. Proclaims that Thursday, 20 May 1756 will be a...
GLC01412.11
18 February 1769
Maxwell, John, fl. 1768-1769
[Major Robert Roger's Account with John Ferguson]
Also signed by John Ferguson and Lieutenant Colonel Elias Jones. Receipt and account for Major Roger's board and lodging from 5 July to 8 November 1768 while on trial for treason against England. Signed by Maxwell that 43 pounds, five shillings...
GLC01412.12
25 July 1775
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
[Ordinance for William Redston]
Countersigned by two unidentifiable names. Dismisses Redston from responsibilty of unsold stores in Plymouth. Stores are listed in the ordinance. With "Pro Patria" (Britannia and lion) watermark.
GLC01412.17
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