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6 November 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to McPherson
Mentions the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina and a connection with France. Writing is faded and difficult to read.
GLC02437.07186
21 December 1786
to William North
Writes in full, "I have been attempting my dear Sir, to accomplish your pay since I received yours of the 18th. The board of treasury are disposed to exert themselves in this instance but I am persuaded that their powers are short of their...
GLC02437.03384
23 November 1787
to Samuel Osgood
Writes "Man in some situations is indeed a helpless animal, and needs the support of his fellows or he is overwhelmed with misery, and dies - This formal sentence has just been excited by the entrance of two men one a constable - the other his...
GLC02437.03712
15 March 1790
Pike, William, fl. 1789-1790
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to aid him in obtaining a position of as a revenue officer.
GLC02437.04548
15 February 1793
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter, which is addressed to a man named Chapen. Adds that since Chapen has business with Knox, Ogden expects Knox will see Chapen soon, so delivering the letter should be no trouble. Will see Knox in a few days...
GLC02437.05819
9 January 1788
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Parsons reports Connecticut's adoption of the United States Constitution: "Huzza for good Times the Vote is this Moment taken. Yeas 128 Nays 40 on the Question of adopting the new Constitution." Written at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Location...
GLC02437.03755
24 March 1792
Patten, John, fl. 1757-1794
Writes that General [Henry] Jackson informed him that several gentlemen have declined appointments in the military, so he would like to be considered. Explains his qualifications, and adds that he would prefer an appointment in the cavalry if...
GLC02437.05373
16 April 1778
Gerrish, Jacob, 1739-1817
[Debt notice]
Informs the members of Oliver Titcomb's regiment that, while staying in Gerrish's regiment's barracks they caused six pounds sixteen schillings damage, and General Heath has ordered him to remove this money from their pay. Addressed to "Gentleman...
GLC01450.229.02
29 August 1782
Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808
to George Dawson Esqr.
Countersigned by Maurice Morgann. Partially printed document in which General Carleton appoints Dawson a captain of a company in the British Legion under the command of Banestre Tarleton. Accompanied by paper seal.
GLC01450.610.04
circa 1770-1785
Major - General, John Sullivan.
Half length engraving of Sullivan in uniform. Sullivan was a Major General in the Continental army from New Hampshire. He later served as President of New Hampshire.
GLC01450.201.05
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