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January 10, 1799
Henry, James W., fl. 1799
to Simon Elliot
Informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Written from the War Department.
GLC01450.448.05
July 3, 1751
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765
to unknown
Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have...
GLC01450.449
December 6, 1780
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
to Elbridge Gerry
Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon...
GLC01450.456
circa 1778
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
to Persifor Frazer
Says he was detained last night and could not make it back to camp, "else I should have been nearer you." Is now at a boarding house, where he hopes Frazer can join him. If not, asks Frazer to take care of certain duties with his regiment.
GLC01450.457.03
March 12, 1779
Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825
to Samuel Blatchley Webb
Written by Clarkson as aide-de-camp to General Benjamin Lincoln to Colonel Webb. Encloses a letter for his father (not included) and hopes Webb will deliver it. Hopes he can procure papers for "the Girls to pay us a Visit." Apologizes for the short...
GLC01450.458.01
circa 1775-1783
to Thomas Bradford
Note from Clarkson as aide-de-camp of General Benjamin Lincoln to Bradford as Commissary of Prisoners that says General Lincoln wants to see Bradford immediately. Is dated 2 August, but year cannot be inferred.
GLC01450.458.02
September 7, 1776
Marsh, Jonathan, ?-1825
to William Price
Orders Price to inform all eligible voters to meet and vote on whether to allow the state to use the town's cannons. Signed by Greenleaf, Marsh and Little as the selectmen of Newburyport. Verso signed by Price, and states he has informed the...
GLC01450.460.03
February 7, 1777
Dalton, Tristram, 1738-1817
Orders Price to inform all eligible voters to attend a meeting about fulfilling the town's enlistment quota and about cannons given to the state. Signed by Greenleaf, Marsh and Dalton as the selectmen of Newburyport. Verso signed by Price, and...
GLC01450.460.04
August 1, 1778
Parsons, Theodore, fl. 1776-1781
to Robert Bayley
Wishes Bayley to procure bandages, preferably "linnen sheets, partly worn" for him, by orders of General Sullivan. Verso states that Parsons received the sheets, and is signed by Parsons.
GLC01450.460.09
August 3, 1778
Titcomb, Jonathan, 1728-1817
to the Selectmen of Newburyport
Asks the selectmen to provide Doctor Parker Clark with all the bandages he needs for soldiers. Verso signed by Clark, stating he received "2 sheets."
GLC01450.460.10
April 15, 1776
Levy, Moses, ?-1792
to Joseph Clarke
Says Clarke misinformed his partner Moses Seixas about the interest due on a Rhode Island bond. Levy sold the bond based on this misinformation, and now requests the lost interest from Clarke. Clarke's name spelled Clark in the text.
GLC01450.506
April 13, 1772
Gomez, Daniel, 1695-1780
to Augustus Van Cortlandt
States that a mortgage issued to him by Joseph Forbush is paid in full. Signed in text. Docket on verso, written by a New York City clerk, dated 1795. The house is said to still exist.
GLC01450.511
May 31, 1762
Hart, Naphtali, fl. 1758-1762
to Joseph Clark
Discounting "One hundred seventy Two pounds Old Tenor" towards Will W Gideon Wilson from Hart and his company. Spelled Naphtaly in text.
GLC01450.514
16 January 1759
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786
[Appointment of John Knowles to lieutenant on a bomb vessel]
Countersigned by George Rogers. Appoints Knowles Lieutenant on the bomb vessel, the Furnace. Keppel was the Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels.
GLC01450.548
April 11, 1783
to Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
Informs Lennox that "His Majesty's ships the Cambridge, Panther, and Medway to be paid off and laid up at Plymouth." Plan to store the guns ordinances in "His Majesty's Magazine." While the order was given on 10 April 1783 the letter was written 11...
GLC01450.556.06
July 23, 1781
Bruyn, James, fl. 1781
to George Clinton
Informs Governor Clinton of Colonel Willet's recent victory over the enemy. Says that Willet's men killed and wounded ninety, while taking only five dead themselves, even though they were outnumbered. Offers to accompany Clinton on his upcoming...
GLC01450.559
September 12, 1777
Visscher, John, fl. 1775-1780
to James Hughes
Trouble obtaining handkerchiefs from a general. Encloses a letter for General Gates. Reports no news, but hears that British General John Burgoyne is "on the move to attack you."
GLC01450.560
May 24, 1775
Lawton, Robert, fl. 1775
Informs his father that he attempted to send the barrel of flour he previously requested, but that ship masters refused to transport the flour because "Capt. Wallace stops the least Trifle of Provision that is sent up the River." Writes that he...
GLC01450.561
October 26, 1782
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782
to Sam White
Has been "employ'd delivering letters, seeing plays operas &c" in Paris. Also reports "there are a number of English gentleman here, but for what purpose I know not." Asks White concerning his financial affairs in Nantes. Hears that "our Captain...
GLC01450.562
August 6, 1776
Barrel, Rebekah, 1749-?
to William Barrell
Writes to her husband, William Barrel, in New York, a soldier in "Capt. Jacob's Company in Colon. Baily's" regiment. Sweetly expresses her desire to be reunited with him after his six months of service. Discusses making clothes for him. A letter...
GLC01450.563
1839
Hibbits, E.H., fl. 1839
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.005
1783-1815
Unknown
to Tuckers
GLC01450.600.006
1837
Harris, A.K., fl. 1837
GLC01450.600.007
October 27, 1842
White, J.M., fl. 1842
to Mrs. David Murphy
GLC01450.600.008
1840
GLC01450.600.009
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