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10 June 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Royal Flint
Request for more flour as there is not "any in the store fit to be used." Noted received on verso.
GLC02437.02156
29 August 1782
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
Garrison orders
Writes, "The officers of the Second Regiment of Artillery and Corps of Sappers and Miners in this Garrison are to form a Garrison Court Martial for the tryal of Philip Francis of [illegible] Regiment & Peggy Martin - Captain Moody [possibly Andrew...
GLC02437.01548
2 September 1782
Starr, Thomas, fl. 1782
to Elnathan Haskell
Likely written by Lieutenant Thomas Starr of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Says that the Sergeants Guard, which has been under his command, has arrived. Asks Captain Haskell whether he should remain with them "here" (possibly West Point) or join...
GLC02437.01565
30 March 1790
to Henry Knox
Sends his goodbyes to Knox as his ship is departing from Boston for a sea voyage. Thanks him for the kindness and advice he has always provided, and wishes Knox and his family good blessings until Shaw can see them again.
GLC02437.04564
24 July 1788
Parkman, Samuel, 1752-1824
Transmits Mr. Peck's conditions under which he will agree to build a ship. Notes that he [Parkman] and Knox are to "consider if twill be for Mr [Samuel] Shaws Intrest to employ Mr Peck."
GLC02437.03947
5 August 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.
GLC02437.04318
7 June 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Longman
Discusses financial business related to Longman and the firm of Wright & Gill. Hopes that Longman "may receive the money together with its interest agreeably to your expectations." Notes that his brother William made the business arrangements...
GLC02437.03571
1 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Introduces Pierpont Edwards, who is in New York to take his seat in Congress.
GLC02437.03883
14 June 1780-31 August 1780
[List of officers]
Lists five captains, four lieutenant captains, and nine lieutenants. Shaw made comments on their commissions.
GLC02437.08523
24 November 1775
to David Palairet Jr.
An unknown author writes on behalf of Samuel Waldo that he received Mr. Palairet's letter. Sends his condolences on the death of Palairet's father. Responds to Palairet's question about an extension on their land grant, that many of the heirs of...
GLC02437.09098
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