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05 August 1779
Clinton, George (1739-1812)
to Abraham Ten Broeck
Ordering the capture of St. Leger and his "party of savages and tories under the command of Brandt" [Col. Joseph Brant]
GLC08101
September 1779
Walton, George (1740-1804)
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written by Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Colonel in the First Georgia Battalion who was severely wounded and captured during the Battle of Savannah in December 1778, to Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Walton...
GLC01019
28 August 1777
Gates, Horatio (1728-1806)
Reports to Continental General Lincoln about receiving a letter from George Washington concerning his (untrue) opinion that British Commander William Howe had gone to South Carolina, and adds his own hopes that New York will soon be in American...
GLC05564
28 October 1779
Written by Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Colonel of Georgia militia to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Walton, who was wounded and captured during the defense of Savannah in December 1778...
GLC04857
26 August 1777
Written by Gates as newly installed commander of the Northern Department to Major General Lincoln, who was sent to New York in July 1777 by George Washington to reinforce Gates's army. Says he received enclosed letters from General Benedict Arnold...
GLC05563
14 December 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...
GLC02437.01744
1773/08/21
Cuyler, Abraham C. (fl. 1773)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conveyance of John Myer
Abraham Cuyler states that the bearer of the letter, John Myer, was brought before him as a wandering vagrant who claimed that he used to live on Livingston Manor. Cuyler therefore explains that he has sent Myer back to live on the Manor, and asks...
GLC03107.03286
May 1782
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von (1730-1794)
Roll and muster of the 3rd company 7th Massachusetts regument taken for the month of May 1782
General Von Steuben signs as Inspector General of the Army of the United States. Captain Rufus Lincoln signifies that the muster roll is accurate on the 30 June 1782. Lists the names of soldiers in Lincoln's company. Small tear in the top center.
GLC03848
15 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810)
to Henry Knox
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Letter seems to be about personal finances. References a letter he sent "some days since" on money due to the bank. Says he has found an unexpected difficulty to renew the note. Reports that...
GLC02437.01487
4 April 1779
Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804)
to unknown
Written by Major General Schuyler to an unknown recipient, but seller's description says it is probably to Continental Congressman James Duane. References recipients letter of 20 March and another undated letter. Says the president, probably...
GLC02545
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