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20 November 1754
Bathrick, John, fl. 1754
[Receipt for army wages from John North]
Receipt for sixty eight pounds in army wages paid by received from John North. Also signed by Patrick Rodney as witness
GLC02542.32.03
25 November 1812 - 29 March 1813
[Military pay rolls of William Van Dueresen]
List of payment made to men serving under Captain William Van Deursen. Many of the men are also given advanced pay and some receive a premium for having enlisted in December.
GLC02542.32.24
7 June 1776
Moody, John, 1750-?
[Receipt for the payment of John Moody]
Captain William Coombs and others on a Newburyport committee pay Moody for work completed in May and June 1776 related to the construction of a fort on Plum Island. Moody receives payment for such items as work with oxen (used to haul timber)...
GLC01450.459.02
June 1776
Coombs, William, 1736-1814
[Receipt regarding Captain Edward Wiggleworth]
Possibly created in Newburyport. Coombs signs for a list of expenses for items such as travel and overnight lodging. States that he received the amount cited for Captain Wiggleworth. Docket states "Captain Wiggleworths Bill."
GLC01450.459.03
20 February 1775
Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1723-1807
[Receipt for Jonathan Greenleaf]
Receipt for Jonathan Greenleaf from town of Newburyport, "for fourteen days travel and attendance at Congress at Cambridge." Verso signed by Greenleaf, stating payment was received.
GLC01450.460.01
2 October 1778
Moody, David, fl. 1778-1782
[Receipt for bread]
Receipt for "twenty five pounds eight shillings" of bread for soldiers' rations.
GLC01450.460.11
29 May 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Jackson previously suggested that he invest 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates]. Knox was appalled by the idea, and severely criticized Jackson for his suggestion (refer to GLC02437.03877, GLC02437.03876 and GLC02437.03866). Jackson writes,...
GLC02437.03879
21 October 1787
Explains to Knox his reasons for not selling Knox's securities (refer to GLC02437.03635). Says Samuel Breck had advised Jackson to wait before selling since it appeared with the way the new Constitution was shaping that the value would likely...
GLC02437.03676
25 May 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Signed "H.K." Expresses extreme disappointment that Jackson has not responded to his previous letters. Jackson had suggested he should appropriate 10,000 of Knox's dollars [in certificates] to invest. Knox was alarmed by the suggestion, relating...
GLC02437.03876
22 December 1786
Writes that Colonel [possibly James] Swan will deliver six pair of white silk hose for Knox, which Jackson had ordered from overseas through a Mr. Debloise for his own use. Had ordered twelve pairs, but only kept six, "as that will be a sufficient...
GLC02437.03387
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