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to Joshua Mauger

Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and...

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to Joshua Mauger

Marked "Duplicate" at the top. He writes about accounts which he is handling. The province is applying for a paper currency. He advises Mauger to consult with Benjamin Franklin, who is visiting London and is "very sensible and well acquainted with...

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to Joshua Mauger

News concerning Mauger's friends and neighbors in Halifax. A rumor that Quebec was captured by the American army on 3/20. He fears the province may fall to the rebel army.

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to Joshua Mauger

[Fragment: 2nd sheet] Continued May 5. Writes regarding the army and plans for the governor to jail someone.

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to Joshua Mauger

He sends a receipt for payment of £ 15 from Philip D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger.

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to Joshua Mauger

Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]

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to Joshua Mauger

John Butler endorsement on a debt owed to Joshua Mauger. The location is written simply as Yeovil; it is not clear which country it originated from.

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to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger if his presence is needed in town, however, he would rather lament his loss in private. [Could refer to the death of his wife (and Mauger's daughter) Sarah. Letter # 206 of William Dean dated 10/24/1772 mentions settling the will of...

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to Joshua Mauger

He thanks Mauger for news about his nephew. He indicates he will check on deliveries, offers a gift of poultry and hopes that Mrs. Mauger can be persuaded to support his endeavor.

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to Joshua Mauger

He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.

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to Joshua Mauger

He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.

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to Joshua Mauger

Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.

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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses adapting fireplaces to burn coal.

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to Joshua Mauger

He may have "a touch of the gout." Miss Durell has a disagreeable nature and if she persists in her behavior after "serious advice," she must leave Mauger's house.

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to Joshua Mauger

Comments about the weather and gives news of friends.

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to Joshua Mauger

Mrs. Mauger wants Miss Durell out of the house.

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to James Hill

This is a letter forwarded to Senator Bruce by James hill with a note from James Hill on the bottom of the page. Davis is writing in hopes of a position in the consulship of Trinidad. He is writing to James Hill for a recommendation to Senator Bruce...

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Young is writing to Senator Bruce to thank him for his recommendation for the post as Post Master in Jackson Mississippi.

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to Esther Ann Kinney

re: After recovering from his wound, Blanchard visited the west, specifically Chicago. He said, "I have enjoyed my self…[but] I dont lik Chicago has well has some of the Eastern city." He writes about the vast tracts of land available in the west and...

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[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Switzerland Advanced in Practice of Forestry]

Switzerland began practicing sound forestry techniques 600 years ago, not allowing timber output to exceed natural growth. Thick growth prevents avalanches and landslides, and good roads and intelligent management create national value in Swiss...

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to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

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Written at Camp Couch

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to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

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Written at Campbell Hospital.

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Profit Sharing

Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...

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to Isaac Cover

Written at the Satterlee Hospital

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"late" 1864.

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to Isaac Cover

Unknown creator.

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to Elizabeth Cover

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to Elizabeth Cover

26 November 186_, last digit of year illegible.

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to Isaac Cover

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