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February 29, 1780
Bullard, John, 1756-1821
to Rufus Man
Written by preacher John Bullard to Rufus Man. Asks Man to join him at the schoolhouse that evening at 1 a.m. precisely. Tells him to say nothing to anyone.
GLC01450.160
July 22, 1777
Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr., 1710-1785
to Ezekiel Williams
Written by Trumbull as Governor of Connecticut to Williams as Commissary of Prisoners at Hartford. Asks Williams to follow through on the request of Elias Boudinot, the congressionally appointed Commissary General of Prisoners, for information. Tells...
GLC01450.163
March 6, 1778
Davis, Eleazar, 1722-1831
to Edward Hand
Informs Hand that "a Gentleman by the Name of Elliot" can verify "what I have related to you concerning myself." Written at Fort Pitt.
GLC01450.164
May 1, 1761
Saltonstall, Richard, fl. 1761
to Captain Shepherd
Saltonstall, commander of a regiment during the French War, provides Shepherd the names of the officers who have been appointed to serve with him. He is ordered to make weekly returns to Major Salah Barnard of the number of men that he and his...
GLC01450.179
February 17, 1740
Clarke, J., fl. 1740
to unknown
Discusses plans to list Cobus Clement in Clarke's company, in an attempt to shield him from prison for an unspecified offense. Notes that it is not a sure thing and worries about the possibility of the being identified as complicit in the scheme.
GLC01450.180
September 4, 1775
Little, Moses, 1724-1798
to Moses Little
Written during the Siege of Boston. Says he has nothing new to communicate. Says they have taken "the Plow'd Hill," and that there has been cannon fire and shelling. Says men in his regiment are seemingly more healthy than others, and he mentions...
GLC01450.181
July 8, 1775
Saben, Thomas, 1739-1800
to Preserved Pierce
Describes a 8 July 1775 skirmish between American and British troops in Roxbury, Massachusetts during the American Revolution. A member of the "Providence Company of Artiliary," Saben describes firing at "browns house" from "Georges Tavern,"...
GLC01450.182
March 24, 1776
Henderson, Alexander, fl. 1776
Henderson, possibly captain of the Bulldog, informs an unknown recipient of his first lieutenant's failure to conduct duties. States that the lieutenant, Mr. Webb, "has so much neglected his duty lately, that He is Only a nominal officer, and of no...
GLC01450.184
March 25, 1779
Seymour, Moses, 1742-1826
to Edward Rogers
Asks Rodgers to forward him "about three or four hundred" barrels of flour, for which he "shall be handsomely rewarded." A note on the bottom requests that he hurry since "the public are in great distress for want of the flour." Signed twice by...
GLC01450.189
October 14, 1779
to Samuel Varnum
Asks Varnum to deliver a note to Thomas Carter. Signed by Carter stating the letter has been recieved.
GLC01450.191.01
April 17, 1781
Langdon, Woodbury, 1739-1805
to Elbridge Gerry
Langdon thanks Gerry, Gerry, a Declaration of Independence signer, was a member of the Continental Congress, for his concern over his recent misfortune. Says he will make the best of it. Encloses a copy of his orders to Captain Nanning of the ship...
GLC01450.193
November 26, 1776
Pratt, Seth, fl. 1776
to Edward Dean
Informing him that he has been appointed by the town of Easton "to Be a Soldier." This means "to Be Ready at a minets warning to march agreabell to alate act of this state: to any place wither this or the neighboring states of America to which you...
GLC01450.195.04
April 7, 1781
Pope, Edward, 1740-1818
to Benjamin Williams
Upon being informed that Nantucket residents were trading with the Brittish on one of the Elizabeth islands Captain Clayhorn investigated and took two prisoners. One man, John Walter Fletcher, is being sent to Newport, the other, Job Halsey, was...
GLC01450.198
October 18, 1777
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Ebenezer Hancock
Written in a secretarial hand, by Major General Heath's secretary Seth Loring, and signed by Heath. A request for payment of a soldier's wages sent to Ebenezer Hancock, Deputy Paymaster General of U.S. forces. John Black, a soldier in Captain Turner...
GLC01450.200
June 6, 1757
Leonard, Ephraim, 1730-?
to Joseph Hall
Pursuant to an order from the Council of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Captain Hall is to immediately bring together all those on the training band lists, to furnish them with arms, "and for them to be in such a posture of defence as to be...
GLC01450.204.02
June 20, 1778
Hawes, Benjamin, fl. 1778-1780
to Captain Adams
Orders Adams to send three men from his company to serve under "the Continental general in the state of Rhodisland."
GLC01450.205.03
August 29, 1777
Murray, Joseph, fl. 1777
to Colonel Waite
Informs that a British Naval Officer, Sir George Collier arrived in Booth Bay, Maine, last Tuesday on board his ship, the Rainbow. Refers to Collier's capture of the Hancock commanded by Captain John Manly and destruction of thirty other vessels at...
GLC01450.206
circa 1775-1783
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
to Asa Waterman
Requests that Captain Waterman purchase and send to him the goods listed, including Canoms, grape shot, and round shot. Asks Waterman to send these goods. Would prefer if items came from the factory of John Brown. Signed twice by Williams.
GLC01450.208
June 21, 1767
Moody, Morton, fl. 1767
to John Waite
Moody seems to be a teacher writing a reassuring letter to Waite, a resident of Watertown, Massachusetts, who sent his son to Moody's school. Mentions that his son is in good health and high spirits. Says he has a good sense of humor, but that he...
GLC01450.209.02
March 8, 1777
Contee, Thomas, fl. 1777-1778
to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Written by Contee as a Maryland State Senator to Jenifer as President of the Maryland Senate. Both were serving in the first Maryland Senate. Reports that he will not be able to attend "the Public Service." Says the poor health of his family and the...
GLC01450.210
October 8, 1778
Bully, William, fl. 1778
to Samuel Vernon
Asks Vernon to take care of various personal financial issues for him.
GLC01450.211
1752-1776
Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Laws, 1682-1776.
Volumes 1-3 printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall. Volumes 4-6 printed by Henry Miller. Volumes 1-5 signed by Member of the Governor's Council and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania John Penn.
GLC01712
1786-1891
American explorers, adventurers and naturalists: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]
[decimalized 02475.01-02475.14]
GLC02475
1775-1913
American inventors: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]
[decimalized 02480.01-02480.19]
GLC02480
1852-1926
Members of Lincoln's cabinet: 20 letters & docs [decimalized]
GLC02490
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