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10 October 1772
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
[Commission of John Phillips as Fort Major at Castle William in Massachusetts]
Includes a square paper seal on top left corner. Castle William was a British garrison in the Boston Harbor.
GLC01412.53
19 July 1776 - circa 1830
Marshall, Thomas, fl. 1776
[Castle Island orderly book]
Entries also written by Gamaliel Bradford as Lieutenant Colonel, and Jonathan Carver. Reports on daily orders for the Boston Regiment of Militia stationed at Castle Island, in the Boston Harbor, commanded by Colonel Marshall. Mentions everyday life...
GLC01450.005.01
1775-1783
Collection of documents related to Captain Morgan Lewis [Decimalized .01-.15]
GLC01450.603
1779-1781
Leavitt, Jacob, 1740-1826
[Receipt book]
Leavitt records transactions for mugs of drink, tea, rum, wine, meal sugar, chocolate, milk, eggs, and other goods. Leavitt calls this manuscript a day book.
GLC01450.611
1782
Trumbull, John, 1750-1831
M'Fingal: A modern epic poem [signed by Samuel Jones]
Signed by New York Jurist and patriot Samuel Jones. First complete edition, printed by Hudson and Goodwin. Collateral to John Adams ALS to John Trumbull, GLC 1228.
GLC01865
1824/06/30
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Oliver Wolcott Jr. re: distributing Stone facsimile of the Declaration
Partly printed circular letter signed as Secretary of State written to the Governor of Connecticut, with printed resolution on page 3 directing distribution of copies of the (W. J. Stone) facsimile of the Declaration, and other documents. A note at...
GLC01728
1775/10/03
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Joseph Palmer re: family news & congressional business, continuing the army
Written as member of Congress to a neighbor at home. Adams mentions Franklin, Lynch and Harrison forming a committee to visit New England to investigate continuation of a united army.
GLC01725
1776
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....
GLC01730
9 April 1778
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Clement Biddle
Mentions that he discussed his plan to amend Pennsylvania's wagon law with General George Washington, who suggested that the change might cause jealousy between the army and state. Closes by mentioning the return of Lafayette, who wants his old...
GLC01637
30 June 1780
Avery, John, 1739-1806
[Massachusetts Order to recruit aid to fight against the British in New Jersey]
One broadside from Massachusetts calling for recruiters, officers and town selectmen who "are fired with love of Freedom and scorn to be Slaves" to fight against the British army in Morristown, New Jersey. Message printed by John Avery.
GLC01495
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