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circa 1796-1806
Hay, William, fl. 1797-1799
to Henry Knox
Asks for money for the cuttings of the tops of some pear trees.
GLC02437.08099
5 January 1783
Reed, J., fl. 1777-1783
Captain J. Reed of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery writes, "In visiting the several posts & Park of Artillery on the Point, I find the State of the Ordnance to be much the same as mentioned in my Particular report of the 24th ulto. A few men are...
GLC02437.01800
15 May 1798
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827
Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.
GLC02437.07128
28 November 1783
Musgrave, Thomas, 1738-1812
Writing as Brigadier General, Musgrave complains that Americans gave passes to British deserters and states that this action is an "infringement (as I conceive) of the agreement entered into between His Excellency Governor Clinton and Sir Guy...
GLC02437.02804
1790
Norris, Jacob, fl. 1789-1790
Forwards a certificate from the auditors and discusses related financial matters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09927
13 September 1783
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
Discusses finishing up some unnamed business.
GLC02437.02504
5 March 1788
Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814
Otis discusses a receipt related to a clothing account.
GLC02437.03814
24 December 1787
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Writes that "By a Resolution of Congress the Ohio Company are intitled to sink their military Rights in the Purchase to the Amount of the Seventh of the Purchase Monies" and asks for documents to facilitate that end. Notes that he has contracted with...
GLC02437.03737
9 January 1788
Parsons reports Connecticut's adoption of the United States Constitution: "Huzza for good Times the Vote is this Moment taken. Yeas 128 Nays 40 on the Question of adopting the new Constitution." Written at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Location...
GLC02437.03755
24 March 1792
Patten, John, fl. 1757-1794
Writes that General [Henry] Jackson informed him that several gentlemen have declined appointments in the military, so he would like to be considered. Explains his qualifications, and adds that he would prefer an appointment in the cavalry if...
GLC02437.05373
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