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to Henry Knox

Reports no news from Boston and a feeling of security there. Explains that all news from New York comes from the bi-weekly post deliveries. They keep hoping to hear "something grand from you[r] quarter." General George Washington's call for troops...

GLC02437.00382

to James Swan

Thanks him for his last letters. Apologizes for not writing to him about private matters, but alludes to the fact that the custom in Europe (where Swan is) is for the post officers to open the mail, so he did not feel comfortable going into detail....

GLC02437.04068

to Henry Knox

Describes his recent liberation from a "long & illegal confinement" and the defense of his liberty against a "malignant Villain." Warns Knox against the "growing Influence of the Law & Lawyers." Discusses his [unspecified] proposition regarding the...

GLC02437.03989

to Samuel Holten

Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...

GLC01450.020.14

to Kitty Hand

Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the Garrison...

GLC00189

Japanese Life Lines Suffering Death of a Thousand Cuts

One newsmap entitled, "Japanese Life Lines Suffering Death of a Thousand Cuts" dated, December 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting tactics in submarine fighting against the Japanese navy. Reverse side contains articles related to bomb attacks...

GLC09619.046

Japs Back Into Main Defense Zone for Showdown Fight

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Back Into Main Defense Zone for Showdown Fight" dated, October 25, 1943. Consists of a map depicting tactics in offensive tactics for Allied military to attack Tokyo from Rabaul. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.047

Allied Drive in New Britain Pulling Fangs from Rabaul

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Drive in New Britain Pulling Fangs from Rabaul" dated, January 3, 1944. Consists of a map depicting updates of Japanese military offensive tactics for protecting Rabaul base. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.048

MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 6, 1944. Consists of a map depicting General MacArthur's offensive tactic for attacking the Philippines. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.056

Giant Allied Force Massed for Possible Blow at Singapore

One newsmap entitled, "Giant Allied Force Massed for Possible Blow at Singapore" dated, May 1, 1944.

GLC09619.062