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January 10, 1799
Henry, James W., fl. 1799
to Simon Elliot
Informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Written from the War Department.
GLC01450.448.05
July 3, 1751
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765
to unknown
Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have...
GLC01450.449
December 6, 1780
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
to Elbridge Gerry
Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon...
GLC01450.456
circa 1778
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
Says he was detained last night and could not make it back to camp, "else I should have been nearer you." Is now at a boarding house, where he hopes Frazer can join him. If not, asks Frazer to take care of certain duties with his regiment.
GLC01450.457.03
March 12, 1779
Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825
to Samuel Blatchley Webb
Written by Clarkson as aide-de-camp to General Benjamin Lincoln to Colonel Webb. Encloses a letter for his father (not included) and hopes Webb will deliver it. Hopes he can procure papers for "the Girls to pay us a Visit." Apologizes for the short...
GLC01450.458.01
circa 1775-1783
to Thomas Bradford
Note from Clarkson as aide-de-camp of General Benjamin Lincoln to Bradford as Commissary of Prisoners that says General Lincoln wants to see Bradford immediately. Is dated 2 August, but year cannot be inferred.
GLC01450.458.02
September 7, 1776
Marsh, Jonathan, ?-1825
to William Price
Orders Price to inform all eligible voters to meet and vote on whether to allow the state to use the town's cannons. Signed by Greenleaf, Marsh and Little as the selectmen of Newburyport. Verso signed by Price, and states he has informed the...
GLC01450.460.03
February 7, 1777
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
Orders Price to inform all eligible voters to attend a meeting about fulfilling the town's enlistment quota and about cannons given to the state. Signed by Greenleaf, Marsh and Dalton as the selectmen of Newburyport. Verso signed by Price, and...
GLC01450.460.04
August 1, 1778
Parsons, Theodore, fl. 1776-1781
to Robert Bayley
Wishes Bayley to procure bandages, preferably "linnen sheets, partly worn" for him, by orders of General Sullivan. Verso states that Parsons received the sheets, and is signed by Parsons.
GLC01450.460.09
August 3, 1778
Titcomb, Jonathan, 1728-1817
to the Selectmen of Newburyport
Asks the selectmen to provide Doctor Parker Clark with all the bandages he needs for soldiers. Verso signed by Clark, stating he received "2 sheets."
GLC01450.460.10
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