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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
to unknown
Says he is sending "two pairs of small guns with carriages" which should be returned if they are not used.
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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...
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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
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July 11, 1778
Payson, David, fl. 1778
to Captain Oliver Fetcomb
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January 9, 1779
Heard, John, fl. 1779
to Captain Oliver Fitcomb
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March 19, 1779
Keaer, Nathaniel, fl. 1779
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February 24, 1780
Searle, William, fl. 1780
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September 29, 1780
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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.
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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...
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