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May 14, 1776
Hughes, Hugh, ?-1804
to unknown
The Assistant Quartermaster General requests the purchase of oats and herd grass to supply the Continental Army in New York.
GLC01450.175.02
June 13, 1746
Clinton, George, 1686-1761
to Edward Collins
New York Governor Clinton writes to Major Collins to inform him that he disapproves of an enlistment scheme in Albany and has written "to Capt Marshall to put a stop to it, & discharge those Inlisted." Concludes: "I am surprizes that the Colonels...
GLC01450.176
circa 1775-1781
Morris, Richard, 1730-1810
to Abraham Ten Broeck
Address leaf for a letter written to Brigadier General Ten Broeck, commander of the Albany County militiamen throughout the Revolutionary War. Sender sent the letter "On public Service," and appears to be with the "Office of the Secretary of the...
GLC01450.191.02
June 4, 1779
Hedding, Benjamin, fl. 1779
to Terrason Dezacherez
Translation needed.
GLC01450.212
July 15, 1777
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to William Bingham
Encloses copies of what he wrote to Bingham on an earlier date concerning the Schooner Hope. Discusses business affairs related to the shipping of goods and medicines. Mentions consignments, accounts, and payments. Addressed to Bingham as...
GLC01450.214
July 30, 1778
Newton, Seth, 1732-1807
to Elisha Johnson
Notifies Johnson that he is being detatched from his regiment to serve in the campaign in Rhode Island.
GLC01450.215.04
April 8, 1776
Hunt, Daniel, 1723-1807
to Simon Edgel
Note signed by twelve enlisted men asking Captain Edgel, spelled Edggall, to give all their pay to Lieutenant Ebenezer Hill. Signed by John Claflin, Daniel Hunt, Samuel Wheelock, Jesse Miller, Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Littlefield, John Fairbank, Ezra...
GLC01450.216.03
October 14, 1782
Malcolm, William, 1745-1792
to Aaron Burr
Discusses an arbitration over bonds involving Hunt and Captain Bayard. States "I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet auger peace."
GLC01450.217
March 26, 1782
Miller, Nathan, 1743-1790
Says he is sending "two pairs of small guns with carriages" which should be returned if they are not used.
GLC01450.220.01
February 9, 1781
Forrest, James, fl. 1777-1781
to Roberts & Son Esquires
Forrest, an ensign in the British Army, writes to London to say that in the list of the army of 1780, Ensigns Goodair and Kent have mistakenly been given rank over him. Hopes they will fix the mistake. Claims that recent personnel changes might make...
GLC01450.223
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