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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."
GLC01450.296
July 3, 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
GLC01450.298
June 19, 1745
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
to Robert Hale
Written two days after the fall of Louisbourg. Says he would have liked to have congratulated Hale, a colonel from New Hampshire, on the recent victory in person, but understands he wants to return home quickly. Wishes him a safe trip.
GLC01450.300
June 28, 1756
Gerrish, Andrew, fl. 1756
to Joseph Gerrish
Written to his brother Joseph in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is good...
GLC01450.304
July 14, 1756
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
to unknown
GLC01450.306
August 28, 1756
Perrey, Joseph, fl. 1756
GLC01450.312
September 26, 1759
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
GLC01450.319
September 4, 1760
Hawk, John, fl. 1760
To sir
Congratulations to Commander Col. John Thomas.
GLC01450.322
April 30, 1757
Labare, D., fl. 1757
GLC01450.323
April 17, 1759
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
GLC01450.324
January 3, 1764
Dow, Volchert, fl. 1764
to Joseph Clark
GLC01450.330
1763-1864
Unknown
Written at Fort Brunington. Dated December 5, 1763, April 22, 1864.
GLC01450.332
November 29, 1763
Brown, Benjamin, fl. 1763-1764
to Joseph Clarke
GLC01450.334
May 3, 1753
Hatch, Estes, fl. 1753
to Capt. John Alden
GLC01450.335
November 23, 1745
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to William Pepperrell
GLC01450.338
January 31, 1757
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to Capt. Thatcher
GLC01450.345
March 27, 1758
GLC01450.349
April 20, 1700
Statoon, E., fl. 1700
to S. Little
Addresses him as "my dear chum." Writes after a long separation to tell him he has the warmest feelings for him. Hopes that hearing from him will excite a like emotion in Little. Has heard that he has become a minister. Sends his compliments to his...
GLC01450.405
April 11, 1772
Irving, William, fl. 1772
to Thomas Irving
Written by William Irving to his son Thomas Irving, who was Inspector General of Imports, Exports, and Register of Shipping for North America in Boston. Says he has waited impatiently the past three weeks for the result of Charles's petition. Says...
GLC01450.406.01
March 8, 1762
Thurston, Samuel, fl. 1762
to uncle
Letter regarding Spanish hostilities against American ships. Reused by recipient, containing three retained drafts of Edward Thourston (uncle) written on the inner pages to other people, Newport, 1762.
GLC01450.412.06
January 28, 1777
Bradson, John, fl. 1777
to Esek Hopkins
Bradford discusses a matter involving Mr. Southouse. States "I think tho he had been a Revenue officer (wch I find he is not) I shou'd thought my self Justifiable to have given him what he Claimd being no more than his furniture as its...
GLC01450.412.07
September 13, 1779
Meng, Christopher, fl. 1779
to John Fisher
Asks Fisher, who is referred to as a Storekeeper (but who was also an assistant deputy quartermaster and military supply agent) for a marquee for Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin, who "by the late high Winds has had his old one torn to pieces."
GLC01450.412.08
March 4, 1779
Thompson, Ebenezer, 1737-1802
to George King
"Agreeable to your request" he is sending King papers relating to the cases of "Champney vs Boyd & Dennis vs. Boyd." Hopes the papers are returned, and tells King to bill Champney.
GLC01450.412.09
August 22, 1778
Marschalk, Joseph, fl. 1778
to Abraham Lewis
Saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.
GLC01450.412.11
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