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October 1795
Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827
to Henry Knox
Discusses a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and travelling.
GLC02437.06558
16 September 1782
Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784
Writes, "the quarter master general has told me a few days since, that he could not furnish me with any Masons; untill the 20th of the present instant ; it also seems to me that he is not able to supply with lime and other essential articles, to...
GLC02437.01616
29 May 1794
Van Gansbeek, Peter, fl. 1794
Recommends Mr. Joseph R. Yates for a position as a captain.
GLC02437.06109
25 February 1783
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
Written by Major General von Steuben to Major General Knox. Reports that "In all proba[b]ility the Peace is signed." Says "At present all our lost Battles are turned to Victories. Great Britain acknowledges our Independence, may other nations...
GLC02437.01952
27 February 1792
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that...
GLC02437.05328
11 September 1787
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses the friendship he established with the Chevalier de Longchamps when they were both prisoners of war in 1775. Also refers to his intent to defend Longchamps character in relation to the Chevalier's involvement in the Longchamps-Marbois...
GLC02437.03660
2 May 1792
Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828
The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.
GLC02437.05441
29 March 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.
GLC02437.06680
12 October 1805
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Recommends John Merrick of Hallowell, Maine, for a Justice of the Peace commission. Also suggests Jonathan Ellis of Topsham for a Special Justice position. Explains their qualifications.
GLC02437.07974
13 February 1787
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
Discusses the upcoming Convention in May to possibly create a new system of government and Constitution. Writes that the idea of such a convention "may not only be new, but may appear to interfere with that article in the Confederation, which...
GLC02437.03452
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