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1756-1763
[Speech to fellow soldiers]
Discusses accepting the position of captain and the responsibilities of service. Possibly a speech written during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.254
3 December 1763
Warren, George, fl. 1763
[Request for wages from the province of Rhode Island during the French and Indian War]
Asks that the wages be paid to Major William Hogan. Marked "George Warren's Order for Wages No. 8." Signed on the verso by George Cornwell as "Capt Rhode Island Company." Written at Fort Ontario.
GLC01450.255
3 January 1757
Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
[Rhode Island Council of War account relating to the French and Indian War]
Rhode Island Governor Hopkins lists a few expenses related to the War Council. Sent to Thomas Richardson, the Rhode Island treasurer.
GLC01450.256
24 December 1761
Hodgson, Studholme, 1705-1795
[Instructions to the paymaster of expedition forces to make payments]
Hodgson, a major general and colonel of the 5th foot regiment, directs Charles Bembridge, the Deputy Paymaster General to the Forces on an Expedition, to make payments to several regiments, in the amounts listed. Hodgson had served as correspondent...
GLC01450.261
24 June 1757
Patten, John, fl. 1757-1794
[Deposition of John Patten relating to the theft of silver in Boston]
Also signed by Judge Abiel Walley. Patten, a Boston constable, attests to the discovery of silver stolen from Thomas Richardson, the treasurer of Rhode Island. Suggests prosecution of William Smith and indicates that the silver was returned to...
GLC01450.263
March 1765
[Account of costs for several British regiments during the French and Indian War]
Lists costs associated with regiment led by General William Gansell and General Thomas Gage, accumulated during a 94 day period between December 25, 1764 and March 28, 1765. Lists all members of the regiment, including a chaplain and servants, and...
GLC01450.266
24 August 1758
Kielmansegge, Compte De, fl. 1758
[Infantry muster roll from the French and Indian War][French]
Records troops under Lieutenant General Compte de Kielmansegge in the service of the British. Some notes on the second page and two wax stamps. Written at Camp de Coesfeldt
GLC01450.267
1 May 1782
Howell, David, fl. 1782
Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for April
Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Captain Howell was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.
GLC01450.268
1 June 1782
Laurie, Robert, fl. 1782
Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for May
Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Lieutenant Colonel Laurie was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.
GLC01450.269
16 August 1755
Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757
[Appointment of John Fry as Muster Master for three companies during the French and Indian War]
The three companies were led by Fry, John Hazzelton, and Josiah Cowers, all in the regiment of foot under Colonel Samuel Willard, and "part of the Forces now raising for reinforcing the Expedition against Crown Point." These forces joined Major...
GLC01450.270
1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
A List of Capt. Fry Company
Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.
GLC01450.271
1758/03/25
De Lancey, James, 1703-1760
[Appointment of George Brewerton, Jr. to Lieutenant of a New York Regiment]
Partially printed military commission issued by De Lancey in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in the Province of New York.
GLC01450.273
1759/06/04
Bradstreet, John, 1714-1774
[Order to pay Robert Livingston 576 pounds]
Bradstreet, a British officer, orders Abraham W. Cortin, a temporary deputy paymaster general, to make the payment, which was owed for "Sundries supplied for His Majesty's service" during the French and Indian War. A note signed by Livingston...
GLC01450.275
23 July 1746
Martin, James, fl. 1746
[Order to pay Martin Howard nine pounds and seventeen shillings]
Payment due for Howard's appearance in court for the Samuel Bannister case "and for impressing Men in the Expedition against Cape Breton" during the British conflict with French and Indian forces during King George's War. Sent from Rhode Island...
GLC01450.278
3 November 1752
Chaloner, Walter, fl. 1730-1752
[Order to pay an account for a speaking trumpet for use at Fort George]
Sent to Joseph Burrill and to be drawn by Rhode Island's General Treasurer Thomas Richardson. Written during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.279
2 June 1757
Greene, William, 1696-1758
[Account of expenses related to the Rhode Island Council of War]
Expenses related to the French and Indian War. Sent to Thomas Richardson.
GLC01450.280
23 October 1740
Whipple, Joseph, 1687-1750
[Notice to issue arms to Captain George Wanton]
Sent to George Wanton, the general treasurer for Rhode Island.
GLC01450.281
3 May 1760
Norris, Jonathan, fl. 1760
[Jonathan Norris' military enlistment during the French and Indian War]
Partially printed document in which Norris enlists himself in the British army from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, noting that he received five dollars as partial bounty money from Joseph Thompson. Indicates their mission is "the total Reduction...
GLC01450.282
7 March 1758
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
[Record of John Hill's militia oath made in Massachusetts]
Indicates that Hill appeared before Pepperrell and "vowed to observe the militia laws made in this Province..."
GLC01450.283
26 September 1759
Ward, Thomas, 1733-1760
[Protest of the capture of the British ship Helen by the French]
The ship was captured on its way to St. Christopher and forced to land at Port au Prince. Recounts in detail the circumstances that resulted in the Helen's misfortune. Issued by Ward as secretary and public notary of Rhode Island.
GLC01450.286
1 May 1745
Yonge, William, ?-1755
[Document in the name of George II re: authorization to recruit soldiers for a British regiment]
A true copy signed by John Campbell, Earl of Loudon, sent to William Yonge who was the British secretary of state for war. Campbell was a colonel in the British army in the American colonies.
GLC01450.288
11 October 1757
Partridge, Richard, fl. 1757
to William Greene
Bill of exchange for 100 pounds issued to Greene as governor of Rhode Island and payable to Andrew Oliver, treasurer of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the French and Indian War. A note on the verso signed by Oliver directs payment to David...
GLC01450.289
27 February 1760
Lovell, Nathan, 1742-1760
[Nathan Lovell's military enlistment during the French and Indian War]
Lovell enlists himself in the British army from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, noting that he received five dollars as bounty money from Captain Timothy Hamant. Indicates that he is joining a mission for "the total Reduction of Canada."...
GLC01450.290
01 June 1760
Bagley, Jonathan, 1717-1780
[Appointment of Jonathan Townsend as chaplain of the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment]
Bagley, colonel of the 3rd Massachusetts Provisional Regiment of Foot, officially appoints Jonathan Townsend as Chaplain of his regiment. Written outside Louisbourg.
GLC01450.295
29 May 1746
Wilors, John, fl. 1746
to Israel Clark
Requests that Clark, a member of a company of militia in Topsfield, Massachusetts, inspect the arms and ammunition of the men listed.
GLC01450.297
24 January 1758
Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803
The Petition of Francis Lewis and George Harrison of the City of New York Merchants
Co-signed by George Harrison. Asks Delancey, Lieutenant Governor of New York, for permission to outfit a privateer. The ship they want to outfit is the Columbine, a 90-ton ship with eight guns to be manned by 40 men commanded by a Bernard Badger.
GLC01450.299
July 12, 1759
Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799
[Orders for Captain Kennedy on HMS Flamborough]
Written on the HMS Essex. Captain Howe tells Captain Kennedy, commander of the HMS Flamborough, to escort supply ships from the Downs to Spithead in England. Written at Spithead.
GLC01450.301
9 August 1756
Emerson, Moses, fl. 1756
Accdt of Hospital Stores Deliverd
Two lists of various supplies for a hospital in Albany.
GLC01450.302
5 November 1759
Haldimand, Frederick, 1719-1791
[Discharge paper of Michal Kerns]
Countersigned by Michal Kerns. He was honorably discharged from the 4th Battalion of the Royal American Regiment after three years of service. States he has received his full clothing allowance and back pay.
GLC01450.303
1749/04/20
Cutler, Timothy, fl. 1749
Attestation that the widow of a surgeon serving under William Pepperell is still alive and without a pension.
GLC01450.305
1756/07/08
Hardy, Charles, fl. 1716-1780
Calls for an audit of the accounts of General Shirley's Command in North America.
GLC01450.307
1744
Rhode Island Militia
Accounting of wages paid to soldiers "returned from the last campaign".
GLC01450.308
1743/05/30
St. Clair, James, fl. 1783
Partly printed receipt for supplies.
GLC01450.309
1750/12/22
Glaser, Peter Easton, fl. 1750
Rhode Island receipt for repairs to windows at "His Majesty's Goal."
GLC01450.310
1757/08/11
Leonard, Ephraim, 1730-?
Muster roll
Date appears on verso
GLC01450.311
1751
Oliver, Daniel, fl. 1751
Poem, "To a young Friend"
GLC01450.313
1759? ca.
Poem, "Come Soldiers All" re: battle on Plains of Abraham
GLC01450.314
1761/09/15
Hamilton, Otho, fl. 1761
Certificate for provisions supplied to troops by the Lt. Governor.
GLC01450.315
1750s
Blank French and Indian War enlistment form.
GLC01450.316
1748/03/12
Brodie, Daniel, fl. 1748
re: naval supplies
GLC01450.317
GLC01450.318
18 August 1750
Ellery, William, 1702-1764
[Commission of Handley Chipman to Justice of the Peace for Newport, Rhode Island].
Signed as the Deputy Governor of the colony of Rhode Island. Marked as the 23rd year of the reign of George II.
GLC01450.320
1756/09/13
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Order re: impressment of carts for military supplies
French & Indian War order, signed by Governor of Province of Massachusetts Bay.
GLC01450.321
1753/10/29
Bradstreet, Samuel, fl. 1753
Certification for discharge for elderly and maimed soldiers.
GLC01450.325
1757/08/24
Pownall, William, 1722-1805
Naval certificate, signed by William Shaeffer on verso, 8/27/1757
GLC01450.326
6 January 1758
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
[Clipped signature of Royal Governor Pownall]
Possibly created in Boston. States "In Council Jan. 4 1758 Read & Conceiv'd Thos. Clarke... Consenteet to Pownall." On verso, contains a partial petition from the town of Boxford, Massachusetts, to the Governor of Massachusetts.
GLC01450.327
1754/02/04
Appointment
Signed as Governor of Massachusetts
GLC01450.328
1763/08/04
Sherwood, Joseph, fl. 1763
Reporting, "…the government here will require 10,000 troops to be kept in pay by the Northern colonies."
GLC01450.329
1763/06/17
Brown, Benjamin, fl. 1763
to Volckert Dow, with DS Certificate 12/2/1763, re: Ft. Ontario
Written about Fort Stanwix
GLC01450.331
01 December 1756
Kingsley, William, fl. 1756
[Monthly return for the 20th Regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Kingsley]
Muster return for Colonel Kingsley's Regiment. Lists names of officers present and absent. Gives the status of men in the regiment, including the number sick, in hospitals, and deceased. In fragile condition.
GLC01450.333
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