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6 October 1756
Bayard, William (1729-1804)
to unknown
Forwards a list of prices and mentions the sale of a schooner, containing molasses and rum that had been taken by one of their privateers.
GLC02503.01
7 February 1745
Philipps, Caleb (fl. 1745)
[Account of officers' pay per week and per month for an expedition to Cape Breton]
Lists officers, how many there were, and the corresponding accounts. The last line notes that their was a "Bounty to each Centinel & a Blanket."
GLC01450.174
24 January 1758
Lewis, Francis (1713-1803)
The Petition of Francis Lewis and George Harrison of the City of New York Merchants
Co-signed by George Harrison. Asks Delancey, Lieutenant Governor of New York, for permission to outfit a privateer. The ship they want to outfit is the Columbine, a 90-ton ship with eight guns to be manned by 40 men commanded by a Bernard Badger.
GLC01450.299
26 February 1755
Clark, Abraham (1726-1794)
An Act for making provisions for the subsistence of his Majesty's Forces during their march through this colony and for providingcarriages for transporting their baggage
The act provided for subsistence and transport for British forces. It is in Clark's hand, with signatures by J. Betcher (Governor) and others. Second page is docketed on verso on the same date as creation. Both pages are bound at the top by a red...
GLC01450.524
1698
Gilbert, Jhan (fl. 1698)
Account of expenses for prisoners brought from Canada [in Dutch and English]
Account includes such items as mutton, rum, and tobacco. Contains Peter Schuyler's signature.
GLC03107.02047
28 February 1757
Wentworth, Benning (fl. 1757)
[Proclamation concerning raising troops in New Hampshire]
Promotes voluntary enlistment in order to raise troops to serve on the western frontiers of the New England governments and to prevent the further encroachment of the French. Lists what each volunteer will receive in terms of salary and equipment....
GLC01450.545
1756/08/27
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle
Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...
GLC03107.02979
1755/09/01
Livingston, John (1714-1786)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: best wishes for recovery
John sends his hope that Robert, Jr. and his son will have a quick recovery from their ailments and "bear this visitation with Christian Patience & Resignation." He mentions a recent sale of rum, and notes that no news has come from Europe since...
GLC03107.02915
1700/01/04
Livingston, James
to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies
James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...
GLC03107.00539
1700/01/06
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
to Robert Livingston re: young Robert's arrival in Scotland
Robert writes to to inform his father of his voyage to Scotland. He writes of the ill-treatment he had received from Captain Drommond "in kieping Me abord a month after coming to the River of Glaskow" and of the theft of a ring given him by his...
GLC03107.00601
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