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Treaty of peace between England, France and Spain
1763
Great Britain. Treaties.
Printed in French.Peace treaty that ended the French and Indian War. France ceded Canada to England and Louisiana to Spain.
GLC03985.07
[A Memorial of the State of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England to Queene Anne during Queen Anne's War]
20 October 1708
Oliver, Thomas, fl. 1708
A petition from the Massachusetts colonists requesting help in quelling the hostile Indians allied with the French during Queen Anne's War. Gives insight into the conflict's costs upon New England. Discusses the Indians' barbarity and the French...
GLC04891
Map of British & French Dominions in No. America [map used in Treaty of Paris]
1755
Mitchell, John, fl. 1755-1790
Very large printed folded map with outline color. This is the "Treaty of Paris" map, third edition, the edition that was used in settling territorial claims in 1783. Accompanied by its original marbled-paper map case.
GLC03556
[Diary of Robert Moses kept during the French and Indian War]
12 July 1755 - 15 September 1755
Moses, Robert, fl. 1755
Moses served in a New Hampshire regiment under the command of Colonel Joseph Blanchard. He describes, sometimes in graphic detail, accounts of fighting Indians and the French in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire during the early...
GLC04944
[Order for fifteen men to join the expedition against the French at Crown Point]
1755/09/09
Trumbull, Jonathan, Sr., 1710-1785
Written to Captain John Wattle of Lebanon, Connecticut, during the French and Indian War. Indicates that three impressed men should come from five different companies, given bounties, and sent to join "Captain Leaches company for the said service...
GLC04949
to William Johnson
February 12, 1761
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776
Richard Peters writes to the British commissioner about Northern Indian Affairs in upper New York. He discusses Indian tribes and Connecticut's attempt to get a new grant from the King. He concludes: "I most heartily congratulate You in the Surrender...
GLC00766
Secret Instructions to Lieut. Col. Bradstreet
March 17, 1756
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
During the French and Indian War, Lord Stirling (William Alexander) orders Bradstreet to travel to Oswego with supplies, regroup there, then proceed to Fort Frontenac to "bring off, set fire to, or in any manner destroy whatever Vessels and Boats...
GLC00371
[An Act for making Current seventy thousand Pounds in Bills of Credit for adjusting his Majesty and the Neighboring Colonies to dispossess the French from his Majesty's Land on or near the River Ohio, and for providing a fund for the Defense of the Frontiers...]
17 October 1754
Lawrence, Robert, 1692-?
Fair copy of the act passed by the New Jersey House of Representatives near the beginning of the French and Indian War. Passed with some amendments, the act was meant to raise revenue for expenses during the French and Indian War. The bills...
GLC00276
Journal of Major George Washington and map [decimalized .01-.02]
1754
Washington, George, 1732-1799
GLC00419
Journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie
First English Edition, with rare folding map (housed separately as .02) of what became the Eastern United States to Mississippi River. Howes W134, Sabin 101710, Church 999, Streeter Sale 1713. Initially published in Williamsburg.
GLC00419.01
Map of the western parts of the colony of Virginia, as far as the Mississip[p]i
circa 1754
Rare folding map of Eastern part of what is today the United States to the Mississippi River. With orange color supplied on the borders of Virginia. Shows Washington's route from Williamsburg to French Fort. Removed from book due to condition 1997.
GLC00419.02
[Commission of Alexander Anderson as lieutenant of foot]
24 April 1758
Reading, John, fl. 1758
Countersigned by Secretary Charles [illegible]. Assigns Anderson to the New Jersey Regiment under Captain John [illegible]. Partially printed document. Signed as President of the Council (governor) and "Commander in Chief of the Province of Nova...
GLC01412.64.15
[Proclamation creating a day of fasting and rest in the province of Rhode Island]
12 May 1756
Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785
Countersigned by Thomas Ward as Secretary. Signed by Hopkins as colonial Governor of Rhode Island. Extols religious reform and repentence of sins. Notes the calamities of the French and Indian War. Proclaims that Thursday, 20 May 1756 will be a...
GLC01412.11
[French and Indian War privateer's commission of Captain Samuel Partridge]
January 18, 1760
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
Countersigned by Thomas Clarke, Deputy Secretary. Pownall, Governor of Massachusetts Bay, authorizes Captain Samuel Partridge to "set forth in warlike manner the said Ship Race Horse under his own Command and ... seize & take the Ships, Vessels, and...
GLC02587
[Massachusetts regimental orderly book]
16 July 1761 - 21 July 1775
Thomas, Joshua, fl. 1775-1776
Massachusetts regimental book regarding recruiting, movements, provisions, court martials, etc. The first 23.5 pages cover entries and accounts made by an unnamed leader of a regiment from Middleborough, Massachusetts, stationed mostly at Crown...
GLC02663
The Conduct of the late ministry, or a memorial containing a summary of facts...
1757
Printed for W. Bizet. Relating to the French & Indian War, relations with the French and including an extract from George Washington's Second Journal.
GLC02834
[Certificate]
5 January 1746
Caswell, Samuel, fl. 1746
Certifies that a Timothy [last name illegible] is not fit for service. Noted as written in Wrantham, state unknown.
GLC02437.08914
21 June - 19 August 1746
Adams, Jonathan, fl. 1746
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Jonathan Adams is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada.
GLC02437.08916
[Estimate]
circa 26 June 1746
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759
Estimate of expenses for an expedition to Cape Breton and for any payments owed from Samuel Waldo's service at Louisbourg.
GLC02437.08918
30 July-14 August 1746
Bron, Benjamin fl. 1746
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Benjamin Bron is enlisted in the infantry under George Gerrish's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Joseph Wadsworth...
GLC02437.08924
19 August 1746
Abram, Andrew, fl. 1746
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Andrew Abram is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 14 August...
GLC02437.08926
[Court case]
20 October 1746
Appears to be a petition. Consists of expenses and reserve pay for his efforts in the expedition against Cape Breton and the siege of Louisburg. Documents includes copied signatures of a number of people, including a Mr. Hutchinson, Sir William...
GLC02437.08932
to Samuel Waldo
31 October 1746
Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.
GLC02437.08934
4 March 1747
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Certifies that Samuel Waldo has been appointed to the position of Brigadier General over the troops from Massachusetts.
GLC02437.08936
[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]
February 26, 1747
Burns, William, fl. 1747
Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...
GLC02437.10410
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