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1779
Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816)
Observations on the American Revolution
Morris' notes on the conduct of Biritish and American forces, and on the revolution. Published by Styner & Cist.
GLC01450.805.01
2 April 1781
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[To the Board of War and Ordnance]
Directed to "Gentlemen." Reports that Colonel Proctor's regiment is ordered to join the Pennsylvania line in the south, and requests extra artillery for Proctor. Suggests supplying extra stores to the infantry heading south. Knox's working draft.
GLC02437.00932
6 July 1781
to the Board of War and Ordnance
Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle...
GLC02437.01021
25 March 1781
Argues that a small group of artificers attached to the Park of Artillery have served since the beginning of the campaign of 1777 and "are duly entitled to have the depreciation of their pay made good... the very good character these troops sustain...
GLC02437.00928
16 June 1775, 9 December 1775, and 12 December 1775
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
[Resolutions for Revolutionary War generals' pay]
Three resolutions regarding pay. The earliest sets major generals' pay at $166 per month, and double that when they serve in two departments. The next two issue General Richard Montgomery, commander of American forces in Canada, additional money....
GLC02437.00216
15 November 1775 - 5 July 1778
Kemble, Stephen (1740-1822)
[Orderly books of American Loyalist]
Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...
GLC06668
1775-1788
Revolutionary War miscellany [Decimalized .01- .09]
Includes Henry Remsen, Richard Morris, James Rivington, Francis Hopkinson, Benjamin Stoddert, Elbridge Gerry (as recipient) and Benjamin Huntington.
GLC07474.02
10 July 1781
Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are...
GLC02437.01032
3 June 1781
In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. "I have received instructions from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to make application to your honorable board for the Ordnance in operation against New York, agreeably to the estimate before...
GLC02437.00962
1782/02/20
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
Resolutions settling states' Revolutionary War debt
Printed broadside signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress.
GLC01414
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