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17 March 1781
Whittlesy, Martin (1737-1800)
[Receipt for Martin Whittlesey]
Receipt for seventy-six pounds received from Mr. Seymour. Name spelled Whittlesy in this document.
GLC01450.188.02
11 October 1777
Bloomfield, Joseph (1753-1823)
to Elias Dayton
Written by Major Bloomfield to Colonel Dayton. Begins by saying this is the first time he has been able to write since he was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777. Says he lost so much blood that he could not ride to Chester and had...
GLC01450.455
circa 22 June 1776 - August 1776
Johnston, Francis (1749-1815)
to Persifor Frazer
Says he should have waited for Frazer in the morning, but was indisposed. Did not sleep well last night because David Matthews "a Capital Tory (no less than the present Lord Mayor of N York" was quite loud next door. He was accompanying Matthews...
GLC01450.457.01
9 November 1779
Warren, James (1726-1808)
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses "A new Constitution of Government now forming by the Convention at Camebridge," referring to the debate over the Articles of Confederation. "The people seem convinced of the necessity of a new form of Government," but progress is slow....
GLC01450.528
30 September [1780]
Clinton, George (1739-1812)
[Appointment of Ensign Stephen Griffin]
Partially printed document signed by Clinton and his secretary Robert Benson. On verso is a note signed by David Humphreys, aide-de-camp of George Washington. The Council of Appointment approved the appointment of Stephen Griffin as ensign in the 4th...
GLC01450.623.01
16 December 1777
Tyler, John (1747-1813)
to Colonel
Comments on the undisciplined behavior of his correspondent's regiment in camp. He cannot discern "what plan the Genl. [George Washington] has" but believes "this maneuver is the most likely to produce neglect of duty." Would like himself and the...
GLC01450.628
1780
Little, William (fl. 1780)
[Little's account of refreshments delivered]
Records refreshments delivered to Lamb's (possibly Colonel John Lamb's) regiment of artillery, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's regiment of artificers, Livingston (possibly James Livingston's) regiment of infantry, a corps of sappers and miners, and...
GLC01450.806
24 September 1776
Folsom, Nathaniel (1726-1790)
to Artemas Ward
Signed as chairman of the Committee of Public Safety as the Exeter Committee of Safety prepares for war. Reports that one thousand men are marching towards New York to serve in Washington's army. Has sent this letter as an express to Boston to...
GLC01460
26 May 1779
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
to Jacob Weiss
Informs Weiss, the deputy quartermaster general, of the orders he received from George Washington to ready the Pennsylvania troops to march and asks Weiss to supply them with tents and others necessary stores. Indicates where Weiss can obtain some...
GLC01556
16 October 1775
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
to Samuel Holton
Written to fellow jurist Samuel Holton discussing the qualifications of a justice, the readiness of the American forces, and George Washington's opinion of his own army. Satirizes another judge who thinks all judges should have "the prime qualities...
GLC01579.01
1776/07/
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to [Benjamin Franklin] re: belated peace initiatives of the Howe brothers
A cryptic but important letter written in the same month as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, as commander in chief, in response to Franklin's letters. Possibly a draft since Washington has left the day and a name blank, but soon or...
GLC01588
9 April 1778
to Clement Biddle
Mentions that he discussed his plan to amend Pennsylvania's wagon law with General George Washington, who suggested that the change might cause jealousy between the army and state. Closes by mentioning the return of Lafayette, who wants his old...
GLC01637
25 September 1778
to Benjamin Tallmadge
Signed as commander in chief and written in the hand of John Laurens, Washington's aide. Assures Tallmadge that his cavalry would receive enough supplies but warns that there will be no new horses. Complains about the dragoon's ill use of the...
GLC01746
1782/09/09
to Gen. David Forman re: watching the British in New York
Written in the hand of Washington's aide-de-camp Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Written two months before the signing of the first provisional peace treaty between Great Britain and the United States in Paris on November 30, during the uneasy lull that...
GLC01783
25 March 1777
Gordon, William (1728-1807)
to Catharine Macaulay
Seeks her help writing a history of the Revolution. Planned a contemporaneous account of the Revolution, which he claims is authorized by Washington.
GLC01791.01
11 June 1785
Luxe George (fl. 1785)
He refers to the Campaign of 1776 as "the most glorious epoch of this command." He praises Washington extensively in battle and as a national leader. He will research details on the Revolution for her.
GLC01794.18
24 August 1775
Warren, Mercy Otis (1728-1814)
Refers to the present dangerous affairs due to British barbarity. Alludes to "the Bravery of the peasants of Lexington." Describes the investment of a colonial army led by Washington and the beginnings of a representative government in Massachusetts...
GLC01800.02
17 November 1779
to John Sullivan
Informs Sullivan that Greene has prepared winter quarters for those of his men commanded by Clinton and Hand. Written in McHenry's hand. Written from "Head Quarters."
GLC01830
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
1774/01/25
Bill for surveying and patenting land grant French & Indian War
Document signed for claim against James Ludlow with another Washington document, cosigned by William Crawford 2/25/1774, assigning the debt to Crawford.
GLC01963
20 October 1779
[Authorization for William Lee to return to Virginia].
Pass authorized by the Council Chamber of the State of Massachusetts Bay and attested to by Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Avery releases Lee from Massachusetts on parole as of September 13, 1779. A note confirming Lee's...
GLC02064
1780/06/18
to Henry Knox re: sending Knox to stop NJ from forming its own Army
Sending Knox in an attempt to keep New Jersey from forming a separate army.
GLC02147
1777-1895
Noyes Family
Nuncia pacis. [Noyes family scrapbook]
Genealogical scrapbook. Folder 1 has 3 photographs of Noyes family homes, family letters concerning family history and genealogical details (dated 1806-1895), undated biographies and family record sheets, list of marriages performed by Rev. James...
GLC02150.56.02
1783/05/20
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to [Gov. Benjamin Harrison] re: provisional peace treaty, Carleton & Washington
Signed by Madison as "James Madison Jr." Countersigned by Theodorick Bland and John Francis Mercer. Written to Governor Benjamin Harrison of Virginia, as state delegate (per Madison Papers and Library of Congress, Papers of the Members of Congress...
GLC02321
24 January 1780
to James Clinton
Apologizes for not being able to extend Clinton's furlough any longer. There is a shortage of officers, so Clinton must return as soon as possible. Possibly written in the hand of Tench Tilghman, Washington's aide-de-camp.
GLC02336
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