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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
to 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
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
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
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