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December 12, 1782
Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1782
to Colonel Jackson
Discusses his possession of fifty three hats meant for a company of light infantry during the American Revolution. Fuller identifies himself as "Capt 4: M. Regt."
GLC01450.169.01
March 30, 1779
Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779
to Edward Hand
There are multiple spellings for the Hungarian creator of this document. Signs this letter "Michael de Kowatz," but is also known as Michael Kovats de Fabricy or simply Michael Kovats. He was a Colonel in the Continental Calvary and was killed 11 May...
GLC01450.169.03
October 26, 1787
Belneavis, Archibald, fl. 1776-1787
to Lieutenant General Cunningham
Written by Captain Lieutenant Belneavis to Lieutenant General Cunningham before both men were to depart for the West Indies. Says before he is to join the 45th Regiment of Foot, which is under Cunningham's command, he conceives it his duty to mention...
GLC01450.169.04
August 24, 1703
Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720
to unknown
Governor of Massachusetts Dudley states that he has complaints from Captain Thomas Coram against John Crosman for demolishing a house owned by Coram and taking the boards from it for military use. Dudley authorizes the apprehension of Crosman.
GLC01450.171
August 23, 1714
Lindall, T., fl. 1714
to Samuel Leonnard
Regarding a dispute over land his father sold to Lieutenant Leonnard, possibly a relation of Samuel Leonnard.
GLC01450.172
May 14, 1776
Hughes, Hugh, ?-1804
The Assistant Quartermaster General requests the purchase of oats and herd grass to supply the Continental Army in New York.
GLC01450.175.02
June 13, 1746
Clinton, George, 1686-1761
to Edward Collins
New York Governor Clinton writes to Major Collins to inform him that he disapproves of an enlistment scheme in Albany and has written "to Capt Marshall to put a stop to it, & discharge those Inlisted." Concludes: "I am surprizes that the Colonels...
GLC01450.176
circa 1775-1781
Morris, Richard, 1730-1810
to Abraham Ten Broeck
Address leaf for a letter written to Brigadier General Ten Broeck, commander of the Albany County militiamen throughout the Revolutionary War. Sender sent the letter "On public Service," and appears to be with the "Office of the Secretary of the...
GLC01450.191.02
June 4, 1779
Hedding, Benjamin, fl. 1779
to Terrason Dezacherez
Translation needed.
GLC01450.212
July 15, 1777
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to William Bingham
Encloses copies of what he wrote to Bingham on an earlier date concerning the Schooner Hope. Discusses business affairs related to the shipping of goods and medicines. Mentions consignments, accounts, and payments. Addressed to Bingham as...
GLC01450.214
July 30, 1778
Newton, Seth, 1732-1807
to Elisha Johnson
Notifies Johnson that he is being detatched from his regiment to serve in the campaign in Rhode Island.
GLC01450.215.04
April 8, 1776
Hunt, Daniel, 1723-1807
to Simon Edgel
Note signed by twelve enlisted men asking Captain Edgel, spelled Edggall, to give all their pay to Lieutenant Ebenezer Hill. Signed by John Claflin, Daniel Hunt, Samuel Wheelock, Jesse Miller, Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Littlefield, John Fairbank, Ezra...
GLC01450.216.03
October 14, 1782
Malcolm, William, 1745-1792
to Aaron Burr
Discusses an arbitration over bonds involving Hunt and Captain Bayard. States "I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet auger peace."
GLC01450.217
March 26, 1782
Miller, Nathan, 1743-1790
Says he is sending "two pairs of small guns with carriages" which should be returned if they are not used.
GLC01450.220.01
February 9, 1781
Forrest, James, fl. 1777-1781
to Roberts & Son Esquires
Forrest, an ensign in the British Army, writes to London to say that in the list of the army of 1780, Ensigns Goodair and Kent have mistakenly been given rank over him. Hopes they will fix the mistake. Claims that recent personnel changes might make...
GLC01450.223
May 5, 1779
Oliver, Robert, 1738-1810
to Commissary Stiles
Desires to know if Stiles will be supplying him with provisions. Specifically needs four pounds candles. Addressed to "Comsy Stiles or his Assistant."
GLC01450.225
December 28, 1777
Chapman, Isaac, fl. 1777
to Bartholome Smith
GLC01450.231.01
July 11, 1778
Payson, David, fl. 1778
to Captain Oliver Fetcomb
GLC01450.231.02
GLC01450.231.03
January 9, 1779
Heard, John, fl. 1779
to Captain Oliver Fitcomb
GLC01450.231.04
March 19, 1779
Keaer, Nathaniel, fl. 1779
GLC01450.231.05
February 24, 1780
Searle, William, fl. 1780
GLC01450.231.06
September 29, 1780
GLC01450.231.07
November 23, 1780
Davis, Caleb, 1738-1797
to Elbridge Gerry
Docketed in Elbridge Gerry's hand. Reminds Gerry that he has an "appointment upon a Committee to devise ways & means to supply the treasury to pay this Commonwealth's Quota of the army and other Exigencies of Government." This committee is to sit...
GLC01450.233
June 12, 1776
Wendell, John, 1731-1808
Asks Gerry to use his political influence to help place him in a number of governmental positions. Says that he is confident he can attain the position of "Vendue Master" if Gerry can get him a favorable letter from the President. Also mentions his...
GLC01450.234
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