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1757
The Conduct of the late ministry, or a memorial containing a summary of facts...
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
17 October 1754
Lawrence, Robert (b. 1692?)
[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...]
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
17 March 1756
Shirley, William (1694-1771)
Secret Instructions to Lieut. Col. Bradstreet
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
29 September 1664
Nicholls, Richard (1624-1672)
[True copy of articles, whereupon the Citty and Fort Amsterdam and the Province of the New Netherlands were surrendered]
Co-signers of original are listed at end, including: Robert Carr, Connecticut Governor John Winthrop, Samuel Willis, George Cartwright, Thomas Larke, John Pricham, Johan I Dechere, Nicholas Barlet, Samuel Mogapolonsio, Cornolis Sterunyck, Oloft...
GLC00377
1682
Various
Collection of 5 letters relating to Elizabeth Woodhouse. [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC00391
29 March 1682
Penn, William
to Dr. Woodhouse
Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this...
GLC00391.01
11 May 1682
Woodhouse, Elizabeth (fl. 1682)
to John Harvey, Jr.
Love letter. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.02
5 June 1682
GLC00391.03
11 July 1682
Harvey, John, Jr. (fl. 1682)
to Elizabeth Woodhouse
Love letter. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.
GLC00391.04
circa 1682
A love letter. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."
GLC00391.05
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