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May 25, 1779
Nicholson, John, 1757-1800
to John Lawrence
No Free Frank. Encloses a Congressional resolution (not included) to advance $150,000 to Laurence's state of Connecticut.
GLC01412.15
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
November 17, 1778
Flood, Stephen, fl. 1778
to Benjamin Hewins
Worries that some back home believe he has defected to the British side. Feels he has "as good a right as others" to the "town Bounty" this year, and asks Hewins to obtain the money and send it to him. Addressed to Hewins as "Treasurer of the...
GLC01450.236
April 13, 1777
Elderklin, Vine, fl. 1776-1810
to the Selectmen of Coventry
Written by Elderkin as Captain in 7th Connecticut Regiment to the Selectmen of Coventry, Connecticut. Requests the selectmen furnish John Bill and Samuel Bardain, two soldiers in his company, with guns, bayonets, cartridge boxes, and blankets. Wants...
GLC01450.240
July 14, 1756
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
to unknown
GLC01450.306
December 29, 1774
Potter, Simeon, 1720-1806
to Christopher Whipple
Cosigned by John Read and John Jenckes, who own the ship Liberty with Potter. Whipple, Captain of the Liberty, signs at the bottom of the page, promising to obey the orders contained within the letter and attesting that the text is a true copy of...
GLC01450.432
October 25, 1775
Stanley, Edward H., fl. 1765-1775
to Henry Jelly and Stephen Watson
Recipients inferred from contents of the letter. Countersigned by William Goodwin, Mr. Norris, Henry Jelly, and Stephen Watson. Orders an account of every ship and vessel that has arrived at the port in Dover, England, from North America. Further...
GLC01412.63.03
March 14, 1780
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to George Wiat
Docket indicates that this letter is a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Regrets he could not write sooner. Indicates that the...
GLC01450.020.04
18 November 1942
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
to Mamma
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 18, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions possibility of going on furlough for three days.
GLC09954.028
22 July 1943
Landau, Dorothy K., 1908-1992
[Collection of letters and newspaper clippings addressed to Daniel Landau]
Collection of items sent to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated July 22, 1943. Consists of a letter and six newspaper clippings pertaining to news related to the military servicemen returning home and typhus.
GLC09993.074
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