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9 November 1789
Mallet, Philip (fl. ca. 1763-1791)
to Catherine Macaulay
sending a book, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, mentioning the French Revolution (positively)
GLC01794.42
circa February 1782
Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803)
Plan of the investment of York and Gloucester
Drafted at Washington's request, shortly after the battle of Yorktown, Virginia. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 189, with references.
GLC01869
8 August 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to William Snow
Written by Major General Knox to British POW Captain Snow. Informs Snow that Washington has consented to exchange him immediately. He is being exchanged for an American officer of equal rank.
GLC02437.01521
31 October 1776
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Speech to Parliament re: "the troubles" in America
Printed by William & Thomas Bradford. The speech blames American leaders for the independence movement and announces the recovery of Canada and New York.
GLC01754
22 July 1777
Watson, Brook (1735-1807)
to Joshua Mauger
There is no word of the "Adamant" which should have returned from Nova Scotia long ago. A ship arrived with letters from Admiral Montague describing how the British Frigate "Fox" was taken by two American ships, The "Handcock" [sic] and the "Boston...
GLC03902.020
13 July 1777
to Lucy Knox
Knox writes, "the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me..." Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): "We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most...
GLC02437.00622
4 September 1777
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
to Henry Knox
Expresses surprise that the Continental Army has no knowledge of British General William Howe's location. Thinks it's possible, but unlikely, Howe intends to sail for Boston. Comments on the Battle of Bennington and the performance of General John...
GLC02437.00647
circa 01 March 1777
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
to unknown
This manuscript is a copy (possibly a draft) of part of an 01 March 1777 memorandum from American commissioners Benjamin Franklin and to Silas Deane to French foreign minister Vergennes, as they negotiated a contract with the Farmers General of...
GLC00496.159
19 November 1781
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: victory at Yorktown
Important letter on Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Visually attractive letter. Mentions: American victory at Yorktown, Count De Grasse, Gen. Greene, Charleston (S.C.), Military rumors.
GLC00099.079
circa 1778
Johnston, Francis (1749-1815)
to Persifor Frazer
Discusses American troop movements, including those of General Gates and Comte d'Estaing. Asks Frazer to send Andrew, since he is in need of a good waiter.
GLC01450.457.11
06 July 1776
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
to William Cooper re: Declaration of Independence, military matters
Enclosing Declaration of Independence, with personal notes to his friend and description of sabotage of a captured American ship. Cooper was town clerk of Boston.
GLC00595
17 December 1770
Dickinson, John (1732-1808)
to Catharine Macaulay
Sends a piece of American silk as an expression of his admiration and gratitude for her.
GLC01790.03
22 July 1776
Davis, Aaron (1709-1777)
to Jonathan Medcalf
Discusses appointment of William Draper of Roxbury as captain of a company being raised for Canada. Also inquires about the amount and type of camp baggage available for the company. Written when the American forces were in retreat from Canada...
GLC01412.22
12 June 1781
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to Carter Page
Reply from headquarters indicating regret at learning Captain Page's corps will return home. Page served as a captain in the New Jersey and Virginia cavalries during the American Revolution.
GLC00496.043
7 March 1781
Marion, Francis (1732-1795)
to John Saunders
Written by Marion as Brigadier General of militia and a well-known partisan to Saunders as a Royalist Captain in the British Army and commander of the garrison at Georgetown, South Carolina. Marion writes with anger that Captain John Postell was...
GLC03332.01
20 April 1777
Says that he always writes "by the post" and wishes she would do the same "as it is now conducted with some regularity." Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not "have too many or too few" pocks. Wishes Lucy could...
GLC02437.00576
9 November 1774
Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1774-1779)
to William Knox
Makes a lengthy, poetic comparison of the reception of Knox's last letter to a lost sailor finding land. Also gives a lengthy explanation for why he has not written sooner and apologizes for being remiss. Continues with a discussion of friendship...
GLC02437.00185
23 December 1782
to James Madison re: evacuation of the British from Charleston
Evacuation of the British from Charleston, war news from Europe (relief of Gilbralter).
GLC00099.105
16 May 1782
Sears, Isaac (1730-1786)
Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy...
GLC02437.01418
05 March 1781
to James Madison re: French fleet, Greene and Cornwallis, the Carolina
Mentions: French fleet, Count d'Estaigne, Col. Green, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro (N.C.), Salisbury (N.C.), Cape Fear (N.C.), Camden (?), Gov. Nash, Caswell, Gen. Greene, Military recruitment, Portsmouth (Va.), American victories.
GLC00099.060
23 March 1778
Burgoyne, John (1722-1792)
to William Heath
Written by General Burgoyne while an American prisoner after his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 to Major General William Heath as commander of the Convention Army (prisoners of war from the battle of Saratoga) around Boston...
GLC03231
27 February 1776
D'Auvergne, James (fl. 1771-1788)
Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.
GLC03902.084
1758-1788
Mauger, Joshua (1725-1788)
Archive of correspondence re: Nova Scotia politics and mercantile affairs [partially decimalized]
Also mentions the Stamp Act, Bunker Hill and early Revolutionary War. Joshua Mauger Collection. [various places]: 343 items, 1619-1789 (bulk: 1763-1785). The greater part of the collection consists of 249 letters to Mauger, dealing primarily with...
GLC03902
3 September 1776
Nelson, Thomas (1738-1789)
to John Page
Discusses the American defeat at the Battle of Long Island and their retreat. Thinks the British will quit New York City very shortly. Reports that Brigadier General Lord Sterling and General Sullivan have been taken prisoner along with other...
GLC02540
1 May 1782
Howell, David (fl. 1782)
Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for April
Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Captain Howell was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.
GLC01450.268
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