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May 14, 1776
Hughes, Hugh, ?-1804
to unknown
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.
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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."
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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."
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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
June 16, 1776
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831
On Gerry's advice he and his regiment "have applied to Court to consider our losses at Falmouth," in the hopes the court would petition Congress. Court refuses, and feels it might seem "selfish" to do such a thing. Discusses trouble obtaining...
GLC01450.235
November 17, 1778
Flood, Stephen, fl. 1778
to Benjamin Hewins
Worries that some back home believe he has defected to the British side. Feels he has "as good a right as others" to the "town Bounty" this year, and asks Hewins to obtain the money and send it to him. Addressed to Hewins as "Treasurer of the...
GLC01450.236
April 24, 1778
Green, John, 1730-1793
to Nathanael Greene
Asks Greene to "give an order to my Quarter Master" for a list of items which his regiment is "much wanting." The list, written below includes "35 kettles, 230 H. Sacks, 22 N. Sacks & 280 Lanterns," and is signed by William Blodget.
GLC01450.237.02
October 31, 1778
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Ephriam Bowen
Reminds Bowen that he must send the clothing supplies already requested, as they are badly needed by himself and General Nathanael Greene. Greene was Quartermaster General at the time of this letter. Ichabod Burnet was Greene's personal aide, and...
GLC01450.238
May 26, 1779
Brownard, Benjamin, fl. 1779
to Clement Biddle
Written by Brownard from the Quartermaster General's office to Colonel Biddle as Deputy Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania. Says "The General" requests Biddle to provide pasture for the expresses - probably horses for the express riders - where...
GLC01450.239.02
April 13, 1777
Elderklin, Vine, fl. 1776-1810
to the Selectmen of Coventry
Written by Elderkin as Captain in 7th Connecticut Regiment to the Selectmen of Coventry, Connecticut. Requests the selectmen furnish John Bill and Samuel Bardain, two soldiers in his company, with guns, bayonets, cartridge boxes, and blankets. Wants...
GLC01450.240
October 21, 1782
Allen, Paul, 1742-?
to Asa Waterman
Informs him of the return of "our Brother Capt Joseph Cashman." Says Mr. Cushing's child "the sicked child that ever I saw." News arrived from Newfoundland of the "Royal George" sinking in port, and 1,300 people dying. Around eight hundred people...
GLC01450.242
July 14, 1758
Gardner, John, 1696-1770
to Thomas Richardson
Cosigned by Thomas Cranston and Peter Bours, who along with Gardner, were members of the Rhode Island War Committee during the French and Indian War. Orders General Treasurer Thomas Richardson to pay Robert Potter fifty pounds for troop wages and...
GLC01450.244.04
April 22, 1746
Wingate, Joshua, 1710-1782
to Major Stevens
Colonel Wingate informs Stevens that he has send him the Governor's Warrant and prays Stevens will protect the frontiers, as ordered. Indicates that he has sent Stevens seven soldiers from Hampton, Massachusetts, ready "to march to Cantrebery," and...
GLC01450.245
August 22, 1755
Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774
to William Johnson
Informs Major General Johnson that he ordered "Raising the five Hundred Men voted by the Assembly of this Colony to Re Enforce the Troops under your Command." Indicates that the Assembly will meet next in Hartford to consider further action....
GLC01450.250.02
May 19, 1746
Skone, John, fl. 1746
to Samuel Vernon
Offering to Sam Vernon, and others in Newport, with tinware, brass, copper, muskets, blunderbusses, and furniture.
GLC01450.251
October 10, 1759
Browne, John, fl. 1759
to James Cushing
Discusses providing a letter and other support for Reverend Cushing's son to work for their "Kinsman Nat. Cotton" in England. Writes that "We are all filled with Joy at the Unexpected News of the Conquest of Canada," referring to the British victory...
GLC01450.252
March 26, 1764
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
to Stephen Hopkins
General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.257
April 14, 1767
to John Bradstreet
Mentions soon needing a boat for the transportation of artillerymen. Discusses matters pertaining to Colonel Bradstreet's accounts and recruitment. Also mentions plan to "pull down the store houses in the Street; and to take a Deed of ground...
GLC01450.258
April 12, 1755
Wendell, Henry Isaac, fl. 1755
to Jacob Wendell
Discusses recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War, noting that "The officers from England here make a Very bad hand at recruiting..." Jacob Wendell was Henry's uncle.
GLC01450.259
May 26, 1755
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Writes to Colonel Wendell about recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.260
October 4, 1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
to James Greenwood
Captain Fry orders Greenwood to have the soldiers drafted to from "Capt Holman Company for the Relief of our Provincial Troops" to appear on 7 October 1756 prepared to march to Albany to fight in the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.262
June 4, 1758
Bancker, John, fl. 1758
to his cousin
Writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.265
June 5, 1759
Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774
to Clement Minor
Discusses a debt Minor owed Oliver.
GLC01450.272
April 7, 1756
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
to Peter Van Brugh Livingston
Bradstreet, a British officer, writes about his supply of cordage for ships during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.274
February 3, 1756
Bradstreet, a British officer, seeks five hundred pounds to secure the use of whaleboats during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.276
December 28, 1760
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797
to Thomas Hancock
General Amherst approves of Hancock's discharging "the Amherst, & the Snow Friendship" and recommends "discharging Captain Waddle." Asks Hancock's assistance to help prepare a vessel that had to stop in Boston's harbor to continue its journey during...
GLC01450.277.01
October 9, 1755
Unknown
Answering part of the recipient's's letter to Governor Robert Morris, and following the instruction of the Committee for Purchasing Provisions, informs the recipient that a ship will soon sail "with 780 barrels of Bread for your Forces."
GLC01450.284
April 8, 1758
to John Storer
Orders Colonel Storer to have the captains under his command make returns for Pepperrell. The returns should provide information on the men enlisted for the campaign against Canada during the French and Indian War. Those listed should appear on 17...
GLC01450.285
April 17, 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
GLC01450.287
September 1, 1759
Wheatly, John, fl. 1759
to Jabez Huntington
Written to Huntington, clerk of the Connecticut General Assembly, to describe fortifications at Crown Point on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The French abondoned and partially destroyed the fort during General Jeffrey Amherst's offensive in...
GLC01450.291
September 15, 1758
Bligh, Thomas, 1685-1775
Written on the British naval ship the Essex. Lieutenant General Bligh mentions issues with prisoners and says he was forced to land at Plymouth due to bad weather, but will soon continue to Portsmouth where he will await further orders. Written...
GLC01450.292
April 16, 1757
Denny, William, 1718-?
to Captain Kennedy
William Denny, the Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a Captain Kennedy of the British brigantine Prince of Orange at Bombay's Point, Delaware, asking him to remain to assist eight or nine transports on their trip to Sandy Hook. Red wax seal...
GLC01450.293
August 12, 1746
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
to Benjamin Rolf
Writes that he is sending six men to Benjamin Rolf in order to give him the twelve total men the government ordered him to send along.
GLC01450.294
October 29, 1767
Bayley, William, fl. 1767
to James Porteous
Asks Porteous for supplies and money for his military unit. Describes repairs to a blockhouse and payments to various workers in the area. Says he needs money for his troops because "the soldiers are ready to tare me to pieces for it."
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