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17 May 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Provision return for the Superintendent of the Masons
Partially printed. Covers 17-31 May. Also signed by Sergeant Joseph Cheesman and Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09727
18 May 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Provision return for two army prisoners
Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers one day, and pertains to the Second and Eighth Companies. Lillie signs as Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizing the rations. Contains a note on page two written by Anthony McDonald, who signs with a mark...
GLC02437.09728
19 May 1783
Also signed by Captain E. Hopkins. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by [R. Landenn?], who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09730
20 May 1783
Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company
Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 9-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09731
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09732
21 May 1783
Provision return for two prisoners confined in the provost
Also signed by Captain Henry Ten Eyck. Contains a note on page two written by Noah [?], who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09735
27 February 1788
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
to Henry Knox
Gorham comments on New Hampshire's progress toward ratifying the Constitution. Writes, "We have met with a small repulse at N Hampshire... I have the best reason to suppose they will approve at their next meeting- no question was taken upon the main...
GLC02437.03809
22 October 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Bowdoin
Writes to introduce Governor Bowdoin to Major [William] North, who is currently Inspector of Troops. Says that North wishes to be included in the line of troops being raised. Comments that he is a citizen of Massachusetts by birth and residence and...
GLC02437.03316
26 November 1786
to Elbridge Gerry
Almost identical in content to GLC02437.03352, which is a later copy of this letter. Writes that he and Mr. [Samuel] Osgood are investigating any openings in the public offices in New York, but have found none. Writes, "My brother whose resignation...
GLC02437.03353
2 December 1786
Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824
[Excerpt from a letter regarding military appointments]
The author writes, "That you are not yet appointed need not surprise you when you have read this- I came here fully of opinion that I should have the second [Company] of [Artillery]; that you and all the other officers recommended by General Knox...
GLC02437.03361
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