"An account of money in the hands of sundry persons taken to purchase cloathing"; includes references to types of clothing gathered and to whom they were delivered, and a notation for "Hospital at Springfield."

Cites an extract of a letter Auchmuty received from London, 4 March 1775, that expressed approval of the proceedings of the [New York) Assembly and the [Anglican] clergy and that also pointed out that Lord [Frederick] North's resolution regarding taxation "proposes to the Colonies all They can Reasonably ask"; mentions troop transports that sailed from England and comments: "Where are Your Congresses Now? What say Hancock, Adams and all their Rebellious followers? Are they Still Bold. I Trow not"; informs him that "a Rascally Whig Mob" in New York rescued "Sears the King" [Isaac Sears] at the jail door and complains that "Our Magistrates have not the Spirit of a Louse."

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Complains about the violation of a flag of truce, expresses fear about the consequences of the violation, and urges that the rights of flags be upheld.

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Dissuades her from joining him in Europe and informs her that today he wrote his resignation to Congress and will return home as soon as he receives an acceptance, and also that their son [John Quincy Adams] is now traveling from St. Petersburg, [Russia] and will accompany him home.

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Admits to having suffered from ennui when in Europe but mentions that he found relief in books; gives advice about purchasing books, learning French, and exercising; expresses interest in the new Dutch constitution but fears that "Franklinianism," "Turgotism," and "Nedhamism" will prevail and expresses hope that a spirit of intolerance in political discussions will not appear in the Netherlands; expresses hope for peace in France so that the nation can form a constitution for itself.

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Discusses inoculation and the "accidental discovery" of Dr. [Edward] Jenner, points out that one hundred years ago Adams's uncle [Zabdiel] Boylston introduced inoculation in America, and comments on human ignorance; gives grandfatherly advice.

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Discusses false rumors that commissioners appointed by Congress will meet with the British peace commissioners [the Carlisle peace commission]; informs him that Adams and his colleagues agree that the treaty [of alliance with France] should be printed as soon as the King [Louis XVI] thinks proper, but not without the latter's knowledge; complains that the British "are doing all they can to confound the Distinctions between Truth and Falsehood, and to make a Lye to be respected as much as the Truth."

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Discusses an enclosed law [not present]; congratulates him on the news that [Charles-Henri-Theodat], comte d'Estaing sailed from Brest, [France] and remarks that it is a "decisive Event"; requests that in future he write in French because at present Adams wishes to read everything in French

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Encloses newspapers [not present] so that he can select items for Affaires de l'Angleterre et de l'Amerique; discusses two letters Adams wrote in 1775 that were published in [John Almon's] Remembrancer, comments that the history of the war has been "a Completion of the Prophecies contained in them," and points out that another series of Adams's letters in the Remembrancer refute accusations that the Americans "concealed our Designs of Independency, and professed to have no such Designs."

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Encloses two private letters [not present) and requests their return; informs him that [Thomas] Cushing and [John) A[very],[ Jr.], "are both of the [Massachusetts] Council, and very respectable Characters."

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Informs him that Adams intends to send copies of the new Dutch translation of "the American Constitutions" to the principal public libraries in America, mentions receiving copies of the new Dutch translation of the Massachusetts constitution, and expresses regret about his own inability to read a comparison of the latter with the Dutch constitution; comments on the future of America; encloses a letter [not present] from Gen. [Henry] Knox that does not give hope of possessing Charleston, [S.C.] this year; responds to his "friendly complaint" about relaying information for the "Leyden Gazette" [Gazette de Leyde] and discusses the problem of disseminating news.

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Assures him that Adams has no objection if Marshall inserts in his history [The Life of George Washington (1804-07)] letters that Adams wrote to General Washington, and remarks: "They were written under great Agitation of Mind, at a time when a cruel necessity compelled me to take measures which I was very apprehensive would produce the Evils which have followed from them"; comments that the last years of Washington's life are a period that must be investigated but will never be well understood, compares his own unfavorable situation as President with that of Washington's as commander-in-chief of the army, and points out that the latter was under the influence of [Alexander] Hamilton, "the most treacherous, malicious, insolent and revengeful Enemy"; comments that it will be difficult for posterity to believe that Adams was forced to appoint Washington commander-in-chief only "as an Engine to elevate Hamilton to the head of Affairs civil as well as military."

Thanks him for his letters and for his translation of [Carlo Guiseppe Guglielmo] Botta [History of the War of the Independence of the United States of America (1821)] and comments on same; disagrees with Botta in portraying the American cause so often "in dangerous and desperate circumstances," especially the British plan [in 1777] to cut off communication between the Northern and Middle states, which "always appeared to me one of the weakest of all their plans."

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Points out that the Stoics and other philosophers preceded Dr. [Joseph] Priestley in the concept of the perfectability of the human mind; comments that no religious or political sect "ever carried their Jesuitical artifices to greater extravag_ than the late Faction of Atheistical Philosophers in France"; remarks that "Experimental is the only knowledge"; comments on the embargo.

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Expresses regret that Adams's sons and grandson expended their time as their father and grandfather did "in Diplomatick Dulness, where Knaves find fortune and honest Men Ruin"; comments that an act printed in [Benjamin] Ede's [Boston] Gazette, 13 Nov. 1775, regarding fitting out armed vessels to defend the coast of America is one of the most important documents in world history and the beginning of the destruction of Britain's domination of the sea; comments on a loan that was subscribed by [David] Parish and [Stephen] Girard; responds to a question in Rush's letter [of 10 April, regarding the present war]: "The Liberty of the Ocean is the Pretext, but the Power of the Union The Object."

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Expresses hope that [Francis] Dana will be appointed a judge or attorney general because he is well qualified; mentions the "rash Anger" of an old friend [Robert Treat Paine] and a quarrel with the latter about "some Important Points of Rank," which seems to have blown over; remarks that the evacuation of Boston is a great event, urges that the harbor be fortified, and argues that the Tories will prevail upon Britain to send another expedition against the town; points out that some people still expect British commissioners to treat with Congress and all demand that they grant a bill of rights; inquires how much powder was furnished to the Continental army from the Boston or the Massachusetts magazines and urges that the magazines be replenished.

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Order to pay Gen. [William] Smallwood "the State gratuity for value of him Recd."

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Microfilm target that describes the following thirty letters.

Friendly letter; signs himself "Medicus."

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Mentions that his regiment was ordered into Boston and the prospect that it will remain there through the summer; expresses fear about contracting smallpox "as it is all around us"; remarks that "we have been and yet remain in somewhat of an unsettled and confused state"; signs himself "Medicus."

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Informs her that his detachment returned to "Ti" [Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y.] but that he remained behind to care for the many sick; mentions that there is little expectation of engaging the enemy this season.

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Informs her that many men are sick and many are "daily entering upon an endless eternity" and that approximately four hundred men have been buried from the hospital at Fort George since 1 July; informs her that he received orders to join his regiment at "Ti" [Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y.] and mentions that the latter place "is very Strong, both by nature & art"; mentions that there is little prospect of engaging the enemy this season and that the American fleet on Lake [Champlain] is formidable and much superior to the enemy's.

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Describes the battle on Lake Champlain, remarks that two-thirds of the American fleet was destroyed and that they were "much deceived" about the enemy's strength, and mentions that although a powerful British army will arrive in a few days, the Americans are in good spirits and prepared to receive them.

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Mentions hardships that he endured in traveling across Lake [Champlain] from Fort George, [N.Y.]; mentions that the troops have suffered from lack of a barracks but that they are now getting comfortable log houses; mentions that many men are sick.

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Mentions that the British left Crown Point, [N.Y.] and expresses regret that the Americans did not have an opportunity "to chastise the insolence of [Sir Guy] Carleton, [John] Burgoyne, & their mercenaries"; compares the "doleful Wilderness" of Mount Independence three months ago with the "pleasant City" made by the soldiers; remarks that he does not regret coming to Mount Independence because "it has given me a good opportunity to improve in my profession, particularly in the branch of Surgery ."

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Informs her that there is little news since the enemy departed from the neighborhood, that several regiments have left and will leave his post, and that his regiment will probably remain because they arrived recently; mentions that the weather has been very warm.

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Friendly letter; mentions the route he traveled from Dorchester to Springfield; warns her to be careful about smallpox; mentions that the enemy remain in Philadelphia.

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Informs her that Gen. [Henry] Knox ordered him to Englishtown to attend a wounded officer and mentions other wounded officers; describes the village of Englishtown and mentions that its situation makes fever and ague flourish and that the place is naturally poor and rendered poorer because the army encamped there a few days; informs her that he went to see two Tories executed at Monmouth Court House, [N.J.) "but they were turned off a few minutes before I arrived"; mentions the arrival of the French ambassador to Congress [Conrad Alexandre Gerard) and the arrival of the French fleet off Sandy Hook; expresses hope that the British will leave America in a few months and that each Continental regiment will be sent to its own state; [postscript): informs her that when the British marched through New Jersey they burned houses and plundered "without distinction of Whig or Tory" and remarks: "fine! encouragement for Tories."

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Friendly letter; mentions that he will soon go to camp at White Plains, [N.Y.] where he hopes to receive wages; mentions the "unparalleled barbarity and worse than Diabolical behavior of the Tories & Savages at Wyoming [Pa.]"; mentions "the Fruitless attempt of George's Commissioners" [the Carlisle peace commission] to bribe several members of Congress and remarks that it appears the British despair of conquering America by arms; mentions troops that moved from White Plains to Rhode Island and a report that the French fleet also went there; describes the High Dutch of Pennsylvania and mentions that "the women do most of the hard work"; informs her that he is now among a "clever" sort of people but still misses New England.

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Friendly letter; mentions the route he traveled from Philadelphia to Englishtown.

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Informs her that he expects that his regiment will go into winter quarters early, possibly on Dorchester Heights, [Mass.]; mentions skirmishes in which some American and some British lighthorse were captured.

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Friendly letter; informs her that British troops embarked from New York supposedly bound for the West Indies and that it is doubtful whether the enemy will abandon New York this fall; points out that the American army is "considerably divided," gives the disposition of specified units, and mentions that "considerable detachments" were sent to guard the western frontier against Tories and Indians.

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Friendly letter; informs her that he sent a letter that enclosed a certificate and an order that will enable her to obtain money granted by the [Massachusetts] General Court; requests that she purchase a horse for him because they are expensive in his vicinity; mentions that the operations of the ensuing campaign are very uncertain and that many expect an attack on New York; postscript: "our Army is remarkably healthy."

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Requests that a captain purchase a horse for him; points out the difficulties involved in his returning home or in her visiting him.

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Friendly letter; informs her that they expect to march soon and that "there is every prospect of a very active Campaign."

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Friendly letter; mentions that "We live here Soldier like indeed"; mentions encouraging news from [Charles-Henri-Theodat], Count d'Estaing in the West Indies, in consequence of which [Sir Henry] Clinton is fortifying New York harbor and British troops left South Carolina and Georgia for the West Indies; mentions a report that the Americans captured all the enemy at Penobscot, [Me.] and expresses hope that the present campaign will end the war; encloses a certificate and order for money granted by the [Massachusetts] General Court.

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Friendly letter; refers to West Point as a "doleful Nook"; mentions that most of the army is going into winter quarters in New Jersey, that the artillery park will again be at Pluckemin and that headquarters will be at Morristown, [N. J.]; informs her that the capture of British shipping in Georgia will compensate [Charles-Henri-Theodat], Count d'Estaing for his expedition; mentions a committee from the army to settle with the [Massachusetts] General Court for depreciation and remarks: "they must be convinced that they owe us Thousands"; postscript: mentions that many officers will soon be coming to Boston on furlough.

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Friendly letter; remarks: "I fare harder here than I have ever done, at any place since the commencement of the War"; mentions that General Washington offered to bet thirty to one that peace will be established within six months; mentions that the troops are still in tents and that barracks and huts for winter quarters are yet to be built.

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Mentions that he never fared so hard since the beginning of the war, describes his diet, and mentions observing a day of thanksgiving in accordance with a proclamation [of Congress, 20 Oct.]; informs her about reports that the combined fleets gave the British fleet "a severe drubbing" and that the British will soon abandon New York and remarks: "it is generally expected that we shall have a peace established by Spring."

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Friendly letter; mentions hardships of camp life and also that the paymaster has not yet received any money; postscript: informs her about a report that a large embarkation is taking place at New York, supposedly destined for Georgia, and that in consequence General Washington ordered Virginia troops there.

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Friendly letter; remarks that "use. . . has rendered my manner of living here much less disagreeable. . . than it was at my first arrival here"; [postscript]: "exceeding cold! ice makers were very busy last night."

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Friendly letter; informs her about [William Alexander], Lord Stirling's raid on Staten Island, [N.Y.], [14-15 Jan.]; complains about lack of provisions and mentions that their daily allowance of bread is only three quarters of a pound, which they cannot always obtain.

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Remarks: "I. . . have got so well used to West-Point fare—which is coarse enough I assure you—that I begin to think myself a pretty good Soldier"; inquires about a doctor whose furlough expired; informs her that the troops are constantly on fatigue in preparation to receive the British, who are reported embarking to come up the [Hudson] River, and mentions a rumor that the British intend to leave New York.

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Mentions the route he traveled from Milton to West Point; informs her that the only Continental troops at West Point are five companies of artillery and that the post is garrisoned by militia; remarks that "Continental money is growing better, people will sell anything for it" and expresses confidence that goods will become cheaper; informs her that all the surgeons at headquarters are resigning because Congress did not consider them in the depreciation and remarks that he will join them if their reasons are just.

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Friendly letter; complains that he is destitute of money; informs her that the whole army moved into winter quarters and that the artillery park is to winter at New Windsor and mentions that he expects to have a hut built; [postscript]: "Unless Congress does something more for the medical department than they have yet, I shall not continue in service any longer than I can get money to leave it."

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Informs her that he is "in a good house, among clever people," but that he lacks money and forage for his horse; remarks: "we get no pay yet but begin to hear a little talk of it."

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Informs her that he has no money to send her and comments: "my present low circumstances is not a fault in me, but a consequence of serving my country"; mentions that his quarters are good and describes the family with whom he is quartered; informs her that most of the men are in huts, that the officers' huts are being built, and that there is "a very elegant Hut building which is to have a large hall in it for dancing, etc.!!!"

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Friendly letter; informs her that the loss of the British fleet was not equal to what was reported, that General Washington wrote very encouragingly about the capture of [Lord Charles] Cornwallis, and that Gen. [Nathanael] Greene reportedly had a "severe action" with the enemy [at Eutaw Springs, S.C.], captured many, but suffered considerable loss; expresses hope that "the present campaign will yet produce great things for us."

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Expresses esteem for his namesake, claims "some Sparks of the same Patriotick Spirit," and requests his opinion about public affairs; refers to a pamphlet that abused Massachusetts representatives to Congress as "The Gray Maggot" [Harrison Gray, The Two Congresses Cut Up (1774)] and mentions that it is held in contempt by most people; mentions suffering insults and threats from "those enemies of all righteousness the Tories."

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Mentions his own wish that a military school might be instituted in Boston; expresses satisfaction that [Gen. John] Burgoyne "seems to entertain proper Ideas of Congress"; expresses apprehension that "the just Expectations of the People with Regard to Ty and Independence [Forts Ticonderoga and Independence, N.Y.] will be baulked," that the cause will be injured, and that the people's confidence in officials will be lessened; discusses a prisoner exchange for Col. [Ethan] Allen; informs him that the [Massachusetts] General Assembly's instructions to Lovell regarding the Confederation are enclosed in Adams's letter to [Elbridge] Gerry and mentions Lovell's mortification at the delay; discusses the case of a man who claimed he was "surprised into an Oath of Allegiance."

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Discusses problems of accounts and pay for soldiers and recruits and mentions that men deserted at Chignecto, [N.S.]; describes watchcoats needed by Gov. [Peregrine] Hopson's regiment; remarks that there is no communication between posts during the winter months because navigation is "always dangerous & frequently impracticable."

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Informs him that there are strong reasons to believe that an express rider employed in the Quartermaster department is passing counterfeit Continental money in New Jersey that he received from a "Villain" who brought it from New York and instructs him to communicate the information to Gen. [Nathanael] Greene and ask advice about apprehending the express rider.

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Stresses the importance to the safety of New York of all the artillery being complete in every detail, encloses a return [not present] of artillery, and points out that all the cannon below six-pounders "are in want of every Article."

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Points out "The distressed Situation of this Army for Want of Forage" and directs him to procure forage "in the best Manner you can, and where you can," or to impress it for the usual price from each farmer "according to their Stock on Hand."

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Friendly letter; encloses an account [not present] of lands remaining unsold in New Jersey that belong to the recipient's relatives, points out the "seeming paradox" that the lands decrease in value because they are "chiefly Pine Barrens or refuse pieces of the worst Mountains," remarks that "People in the Neighborhood of them, unrestrained, seem by habit of Stealing to have acquired a right to the wood & Range of Mr. Penn's Lands," and offers to purchase the land.

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Affidavit of William Alexander, agent for the captors of the sloop Hetty, that the annexed papers [not present] are all the papers found on board the vessel; sworn before Robert Catherwood.

Three receipts.

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Certificate of membership; signed by B[enjamin] Franklin, David Rittenhouse, and others.

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Discusses the Judicial Bill, mentions that "It is a subject of great anxiety with those whom I associate with," and also mentions the Collection Bill and the Coasting Bill; informs him that the amendments to the Constitution were reported today and ordered to be printed; comments that the House of Representatives "is more decent than wise, has more moderation and patriotism than system and energy"; discusses the nomination of [William] Cushing and comments on the nomination process; remarks that the President's [George Washington's] "mode of conducting the executive business is very secret" and mentions that the senators are disappointed because "They expected to act more in quality of an executive council"; postscript: remarks that Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln will be very useful to the new government and must not be given up to adversity and despair; comments that [James] Madison is a "timid" Federalist who will probably lead the attack on the Judicial Bill.

Mentions a canal between the Forth and the Clyde; mentions receiving news that yellow fever abated in Philadelphia; inquires about [Thomas] Pinckney's opinion regarding the British order to seize American cornmodities in American vessels if they are sent to any state with which Britain is now at war; requests information about books on the art of war; discusses artillery and his own "Air Recoil Check" invention.

Encloses an extract [not present] of a letter from Col. [Timothy] Pickering to Anspach and discusses the settlement of his own claim.

Draft drawn on the Treasury pursuant to a Convention between the United States and France of 30 April 1803.

Other Descriptive Information: "Duplicate"; printed form; bound in Sparks, Life of Washington, vol.5.

Informs him that Arndt discharged arrears due soldiers with the money Reed sent; inquires how money should be paid to new recruits since only Continental money is paid into the treasury.

Informs her about his arrival and about damage done to his vessel while going through Hell Gate and requests that she send a new jib; informs her that he sold his rum and requests that her father send him a hogshead of sugar "as Sugar sells Very well."

Orders him to proceed with the boats under his command to Verplancks Point, [N.Y.], where he will receive further orders from Col. James Livingston, and instructs that under no circumstances are the men to be away from the boats but "have them ready both by day & night at a moments warning."

Thanks him for sending a maid but informs him that Arnold has already engaged one; informs him that Arnold has credited Dickinson's account and sent specified articles.

Encloses letters [not present] and instructs him to inquire into the conduct of a captain who allegedly left his post to attack the Americans and also threatened to burn property, which is contrary to orders.

Discusses an offer to buy Arnold's house using loan office certificates drawing interest in France and remarks that "the Money is daily depreciating as there is no probability of a regulation taking place."

Description of a tract of land in Northumberland County belonging to Ashton, formerly the estate of Alexander Bartram, traitor, confiscated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; includes a copy of a statement of taxes paid on the property, 10 Sept. 1804, and copies of affidavits regarding the property by David McHenry, 6 July 1796, and by Robert Lyon, 8 July 1796.

Informs him that Austin had an examination before the [Loyalist claims]commissioners and expects to be able to pay all his creditors and praises the "Bounty and goodness" of Britain for compensating those "who have suffer'd in their property's"; remarks that people complain about Nova Scotia without reason and describes the products of the country.

Order to pay Lt. Elias Brown in part for Abel Parker, "one of This Towns Six Month Man."

Informs him that by order of Gen. [Sir Henry Clinton], all prisoners on parole are denied the use of firearms "on any occasion whatever" and that all the latter are also to be in their quarters by ten o'clock at night during the summer.

Invoice of clothing, camp equipment, and other items belonging to Baldwin, colonel of the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Contintental Army

Complains about outrages committed on Loyalist militia prisoners by American troops and informs them that they will be held "as Hostages for the good usage of all the Loyal Militia, who are or may be made Prisoners of War" and that henceforth the treatment of American prisoners will be regulated by the treatment of Loyalist prisoners; includes a list of American militia prisoners aboard the Torbay, 18 May 1781.

Other Descriptive Information: Copy; see also no. 954

Describes the battle of Germantown and gives British casualty figures; informs him that for three days past the enemy have cannonaded the American fort at Mud Island [Fort Mifflin] and comments on British objectives; remarks that Gen. [John] Burgoyne is in a "desperate situation" between Gen. [Horatio] Gates and Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln and mentions that British reinforcements arrived in New York with which Gen. [James] "Robinson" [Robertson] plans to force his way up the "North" [Hudson] River and attempt a junction with Burgoyne.

Expresses doubt that Barber will be promoted in his present regiment and requests a recommendation to Gen. [Henry] Knox for a commission in the artillery.

Informs him that the reason Barr did not mention commutation in an order was because "I durst not.. . as they threaten me with a Mobb"; requests that he give Barr's certificates to the bearer of the letter.

Permit for William Cornell to carry a gun for fowling.

Records of three cases before the court, George Ross, judge: John Barry and James Robinson vs. the sloop Betsy; John Paul Jones vs. brigantine Sea Nymph; and Wingate Newman vs. brig Polly; includes references to captured Negro slaves and copies of certifications by John Hancock and by John Murray, Lord Dunmore and Andrew Snape Hamond.

Informs him that William Barton was sent from Easton, [Pa.] with a detachment to repair roads toward Wyoming, [Pa.] and that he is nearly finished building a bridge over Otters Creek; mentions that the regiment already marched to Wyoming and that it may proceed to Niagara or Detroit; remarks: "News I have none as the place is in a manner Uninhabited."

Informs him that the army left Wyoming, [Pa.] on 31 July and arrived unmolested at Tioga on II [Aug.] after "a very fetiaguing march. . . threw a most horrid country"; describes the razing of the Indian town of "Shamong" [Chemung, N.Y.], burning Indian cornfields, and skirmishes with the Indians.

Informs him about an incident in which a woman masqueraded as a boy and enlisted in the army, was discovered "by Pulling out the Teats of a Plump Young Girl, which caused Great divertion," and then was drummed through the town "with the whores march."

Affidavit that eighty hogsheads of claret that were purchased by him and laden aboard a schooner are intended to be exported to Havana, [Cuba] and not be re-landed in the United States.

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"A Fast Sermon, Preached. . . on a day that was kept as a Special fast, by advice of the [Massachusetts] provincial Congress, on account of the distresses of the present day."

Comments on the "Punic warfare" between Britain and France; mentions the death of [Alexander] Hamilton in a duel and remarks that the Federalists are "an expiring faction"; comments that a few more years of peace "will seal the destiny of our republican systems, beyond the influence of foreign nations, empires, and principles."

Transmits information from [Jacob] Clingman that Andrew G. Fraunces implicated [Alexander] Hamilton and [William] Duer in speculation in treasury warrants and mentions that Fraunces claimed he could "hang Hamilton"; informs him that in consequence of [James] Reynolds's intrigue with Hamilton, [Aaron] Burr obtained a divorce for Mrs. [Maria] Reynolds and mentions that the latter is willing to testify about the intrigue; informs him about an interview that Hamilton had with Clingman on 25 June; suggests measures to be taken in order "to unravel this scene of iniquity."

Informs him that Gen. [Wilhelm von] Knyphausen ordered that the recipient be parolled for five days in exchange for the parole of Lewis Vincent of East Chester, [N.Y.].

Complains that Smith [a Quaker] is absenting himself from his proper service for "unwarrantable Reasons."

Pay abstract for Bennet's company in Col. Archibald Kasson's regiment of Rhode Island militia; includes an oath and certification regarding same.

Informs him about a man who is a cheat and a swindler; informs him that people in London are roused [in response to the French alliance with the Americans] , that the militia is to be augmented, that both the East India Company and the city of London have offered bounties to seamen to enlist in the navy and will fit out warships, and that the nobility and gentry are all offering their services to raise corps; mentions that everyone is certain of an invasion but most expect it in Ireland and also mentions political matters involving Ireland; mentions a rumor that Sir Guy Carleton will take command; mentions that there are good letters from Virginia and the South "and good hopes of more Dissension among the Rebels."

Requests that he furnish twenty men to repair fences surrounding the public pastures.

Discusses procuring grain and hay for a "considerable body" of lighthorse that are to be stationed near Danbury, Conn.; requests that he obtain the aid of the Connecticut legislature in procuring grain, forage, and the offal of all the wheat that is ground for flour in the state.

Transmits a copy [present] of a circular letter from Nathanael Greeneto Biddle, 30 June 1780, regarding a demand "like one of the Pope's Bulls'" from the Board of Treasury that the accounts of the [Quartermaster General's] department be brought in for settlement; [on address leaf]: a list of names of prominent officials.

Advises him to watch for supporting evidence regarding Howell's neighbors's conduct before it can be reported to Congress; informs him that because of ice in Chesapeake Bay and in the rivers, the demand for flour is very great, instructs him to procure all he can so that it can be transported to Trenton, [N.J.] when the Delaware River opens, and cautions him not to let speculators take advantage of the situation.

Muster roll and payroll of wages due men in Blake's company who marched from Taunton, [Mass.] on a "Secret Expedition" under Col. George Williams from 29 Sept. to 29 Oct. 1777; [on verso]: certification by George Godfrey, 19 May 1778, that the roll was made up agreeable to a resolution of the Massachusetts General Court.

Commends them on their votes and resolutions regarding "Deliverance from an ignominious Slavery"; signed by William Cooper, clerk.

In order 'to prevent any misunderstanding by false Reports spread daily by the Tory Party," informs them about the transactions of the town regarding an act to prevent monopoly and oppression by fixing prices; signed by Jonathan Williams, [Sr.], chairman.

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Certification that D. Brown paid duties on six pianofortes imported from London and is granted permission to deliver the same; signed by Thomas Melvill, naval officer.

Request the "aid and support" of the town of Haverhill in the face of two expected acts of Parliament [the Coercive Acts] "altering the course of justice, and annihilating our once free constitution of government"; signed by William Cooper, town clerk.

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Certification that as agent and attorney for the earls of Perth, he examined papers relating to their business with Col. Joseph Barton and found that the latter fraudulently sold lands.

Deed to 57 4/100 acres" in Newton, Sussex County, [N.J.]

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

Discusses the "ill Behaviour" and "great insolence" of two prisoners who were captured at Somerset, N.J.; informs him that a general prisoner exchange is being negotiated, "which ... might be accomplished if the most ungenerous acts were not used to prevent it and at the same time to cast the blame on us."

Requests that he send the profile of the President [Thomas Jefferson?] because the engraver needs it while he is engraving the dies.

Requests that he obtain money for Boudinot on an enclosed bill of costs [not present] in a lawsuit.

Discusses his own plan to memorialize Congress for compensation for the depreciation of his pay and rations "during.. . Service in the Army of the Revolution" and requests that Potter use his influence in Congress to facilitate the memorial; includes Bowen's service record, his statement of monthly pay received from 1 Jan. 1777 to 31 Oct. 1780, and a scale of depreciation.

Other Descriptive Information: "Copy"

Account book [of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment]; records debits and credits of money disbursed to specified officers and soldiers; includes references to Col. [Henry] Bicker, notations that some individuals deserted or were wounded, killed, or missing in action, and other miscellaneous notations.

Friendly letter; remarks: "I think our trublesum times is not likely to be over but reather inkress than Dekress"; informs him about companies of men who marched from Boyd's vicinity.

Certification that John S. Jarvis of Antigua, [W.I.], a prisoner of war, is sent via St. Eustatius, [W.I.] in exchange for Sheftall Sheftall, formerly a prisoner of war in Antigua who is on parole in Philadelphia.

Points out that the publication of [Richard] Wells's memorial gave rise to some mistakes respecting Bradford's official duty [as attorney general] and requests permission to make public his own letters to the President and Council.

Account with Thomas Fearweather.

Memorandum of the battle by an unidentified British writer; includes an "Examination of the [David] Dundass System, answered according to the practice of the 1st Batln. Light Inf[antr]y," and a memorandum on equipment, uniforms, and tactics.

Other Descriptive Information: See also no. 409 for another item by this writer

Report on the defects of HMS Spartan.

Parole of a British officer who is under the Convention of Saratoga.

Oath of allegiance to the state of New York; includes the date each oath was sworn.

Return of troops under his command in garrison at Fort McHenry, [Md.], Fort Mifflin, [Pa.], and Fort Jay, Bedloe's Island, and West Point, [N.Y.].

Gives instructions for mustering Jackson's regiment.

Informs him that for convenience he intends to muster Jackson's regi ment on the first Monday of every month and gives instructions regarding the muster.

Gives reasons for wanting to resign from Jackson's regiment and requests a certificate of non-indebtedness to the regiment that Brown will forward to General Washington along with his request for permission to resign.

Reiterates his request for a certificate of non-indebtedness to the regiment so that he can resign from the army and requests that his furlough be extended.

An account of sixty days' subsistence for the [British] Twenty-eighthRegiment.

An account of sixty days' subsistence for the [British] Twenty-eighth Regiment.

Receipt for provisions (8510 1/2 rations) issued to the [British] Twenty-eighth Regiment for the period 25 June to 24 Oct. 1766.

Receipt for provisions (11,545 rations) issued to the [British] Twenty-eighth Regiment for the period 25 May to 24 June 1766.

Warrant to pay subsistence money to the paymaster of the [British] Seventieth Regiment for the period 25 June to 24 Aug. 1779.

Informs him about an impending duel between a lieutenant in Jackson's regiment and an inhabitant of Providence and transmits Gen. [John] Sullivan's order that he prevent it: "If persuasion fails, Force must be adopted."

Transmits an invitation from Gen. [John] Sullivan to dine aboard the guardship and requests that Jackson bring his band.

Transmits Gen. [John Sullivan's] wish that one gill of rum be issued to every man in Jackson's detachment.

Requests that he provide music for a dance at a "Country Seat" near Providence: "You are in great measure essential to our Pleasure."

Encloses an account [not present] with the United States and requests that he use it in a settlement; informs him that nearly all the officers in the vicinity of Kingston executed an instrument [related to commutation] and expresses the opinion that Dunscomb will not be able to do anything for officers who were prisoners of war because of "some delinquency in the Commissary of Prisoners."

Petition by one "bred to the Sea Service" for appointment as a lieutenant "to attend the Fire Rafts, or to serve in the Floating Battery"; includes his record of maritime experience.

Remarks that the price of goods at home is so high the army mightbe disbanded; mentions that in general the army is healthy; informs himthat they often have skirmishes with the enemy in the vicinity of Kings 25 Bridge, [N.Y.] and that men desert to both armies so that "I believe we keep about even with them"; informs him about a report of a large reinforcement joining the British in New York in order to force the American lines; informs him that three specified brigades are marching to Newport, [R.I.] and mentions that the whole army is anxious to hear from there; mentions that the army may attempt to rout the enemy out of New York.

Other Descriptive Information: Fragment; typescript transcription on microfilm

Certification that John Buckman, Jr., yeoman, of Newtown Township, Bucks County, subscribed to the affirmation of allegiance as directed by the act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly of 4 March 1786.

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Commits to Gates's protection Lady Harriet "Ackland" [Acland], whose husband, Maj. [John Dyke] Acland, was wounded and is a prisoner.

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Gives a detailed description of the Saratoga campaign and his own capitulation to Gen. Horatio Gates; includes copies of eight letters between Burgoyne and Gates, 13-16 Oct. 1777, relating to the capitulation, and also the minutes of the British council of war, 12 Oct. 1777.

Other Descriptive Information: "Duplicate"

Informs him that accounts will be examined, that Heath will not unnecessarily delay his departure, and that a vessel may be procured to carry a captain to Halifax, [N.S.].

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Discusses the management of an estate in trust.

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Friendly letter; informs him that [Rev. Jacob] Duche was appointed chaplain of an [orphan] asylum in England "but his heart like the magnet perpetually points to North America, and he rather considers his present situation as a banishment, than a desirable establishment"; mentions that people in Antigua approve very much of the peace with America; remarks 26 that "War is certainly the time to make money in the West Indies, if an island escape from capture" and mentions that "the admiralty practice" benefited Burke considerably; comments that the treaty of peace is not honorable but is as good as could be expected; postscript: acknowledges his approval of Burke's pamphlet "which I flatter myself has done some good here."

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Check drawn on the U[nited) S[tates] B[ank], Office of Discount and Deposit.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form; bound in A Collection of the Facts and Documents, Relative to the Death of Major-General Alexander Hamilton [1804]

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Plea in the lawsuit for debt of Neil Gilligan vs. Alexander Henry; filed 6 Nov. 1787.

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Encloses [Ephraim] Kirby's letter [not present], since information in it pertains more to Jefferson than to himself.

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Discusses legal matters; remarks regarding a disclosure in Burr's last letter: "I shall enjoy much more ease & more independence then than now & propose to myself a more chearful life."

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Discusses forwarding letters to Burr's "Jersey Correspondents" by the safest means; mentions his own ill health and that he remains at Middletown "for the Convenience of bathing"; informs him that Burr has left the army and expresses a desire to settle accounts; mentions malice aimed at Wadsworth and remarks: "Conscious Innocence will generally secure a Man from the Mortifications of Calumny but the same Course will also make him more sensible of, and more justly incensed at, the Injury offered him"; inquires about "the petty politicks of our friends."

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Expresses regret about the fate of [John?] Archer; comments that [Rufus] King's bill "is certainly a little a la Washington"; mentions that his own movements will be determined by the arrival of letters from Washington, D.C.; [postscript]: "I could prove in any court of law that that signature is a forgery."

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Complains about delay in receiving letters; instructs him to tell a woman not to give up possession of anything; [postscript]: suggests that he use darker ink when writing "for the reading costs me too much."

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Discusses financial matters.

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Order to issue material and thread for a flag for the garrison at Fort Fayette, [Pa.) and also for musket powder to prime the cannon; [on verso]: receipt for same.

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Receipt for pay of Indians who were sent by Sir William Johnson to serve as scouts for the bateau men on their first trip to Oswego, [N.Y.] in April 1756.

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Warrant to distrain goods for non-compliance with militia regulations.

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Requests payment of interest due on a bond; complains that "repeated losses since the cursed Penobscot Expedition has very much diminished my Finances" and mentions that a brigantine in which Cabot has an interest was.captured by a British frigate; congratulates him on the safe arrival of his ship.

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Bill of lading for merchandise shipped by James Moylan to John Brown in Philadelphia.

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Discusses the settlement of a debt for printing paper and mentions having given Young copies of the second part of The Political Progress of Britain [1795]; includes related notations on address leaf.

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Requests monthly reports on operations and the causes of delays and difficulties in mapping a river basin; encloses a copy [not present) of a directive from [Charles-Henri-Theodat, comte] d'Estaing to [Antoine-Jean-Louis?] Du Portal that assigns a cartography mission to Ribart; encloses a letter [present] of encouragement from Du Portal in which Calonne requests any further details in the form of a memorandum.

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Encloses a copy of a royal memorandum [not present] regarding "los nitios expositos" (the foundlings).

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Discusses delivering flour to a factory and to town.

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Requests that he send four hundred bayonets of different-sized sockets for the Eastern Shore militia who are to comprise part of the Flying Camp.

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Order to pay his grandson Charles Carroll.

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Warrant to survey five hundred acres in Stafford County, [Va.] for Joseph Waugh; returned 19 Feb. 1722/23.

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Comments that he is "much Chagreen'd by the late Repulse which our Troops have met with" and that the attack on Quebec was "a desparate push which cost too many Brave Men," but expresses confidence that eventually the Americans will take possession of the city; expresses regret over the loss of captured and killed fellow-officers; mentions that he is in good quarters and well clothed; mentions Col. [Benedict] Arnold.

Other Descriptive Information: Copy.

A brief account of Knox's birth and his career from the Revolutionary war until his death on 25 Oct. 18°6.

Informs him that Knox will submit Bowles's claim for employment to the President [George Washington].

Other Descriptive Information: Bound in Sparks, Life of Washington, vol. 5.

Transmits his own warrant [not present] for the payment of invalid pensioners of New York State and gives instructions about same.

Gives instructions about drawing up a deed.

Requests information on the cost per ton for casting heavy twenty-four and thirty-six-pound cannon and for casting cannon balls for same.

Apologizes for not being able to extinguish his own debts and mentions selling tracts of land to satisfy.demands.

Suggests that he ask [David] Cobb and [Samuel] Shaw for a "Journal of the Siege" [of Yorktown, Va.]; mentions that Lucy [Flucker Knox] and their son are at Mount Vernon; informs him about the recent death of [Martha] Washington's only child, [John Parke] Custis; includes a list of names on address leaf.

Instructs him to deliver equipment to Gen. [Anthony] Wayne's servant and to charge the latter the purchase price.

Points out that [Alexander] Hamilton and [Charles Cotesworth] Pinckney, who were subordinate in rank to Knox during the Revolutionary war, were given priority on the list of major generals, and requests clarification of the rules regarding rank before he will accept the appointment.

Discusses the settlement of a boundary dispute; discusses the market for and the quality of lime; informs him about domestic matters.

Discusses sending clothing and shoes by stage wagon to the Virginia troops at Fort Cumberland, [Md.].

Certification that Peter Anderson is "a Sea Faring Man" and does not come under militia law.

Certification that James Frazier is unable to pay his militia fine and ought to be excused because he had "Very Sore Eyes" and was "Unfit for Duty."

Proposes that they dine together.

Complains about lack of cooperation from owners of armed vessels and from the government [of South Carolina], remarks that "Public affairs Seams to be not very much at heart," and suggestsputting armed men aboard sloops that are intended as rice transports; gives the strength of enemy galleys; requests that a detachment of men be sent to Kosciuszko at Stono, [S.C.].

Requests an explanation in person of the offensive words that Bridges used at a county meeting at Lewis on 4 July.

Other Descriptive Information: Draft; includes a notation, (n.d.), that the draft is in the handwriting of Thomas Paine.

Oath of enlistment in the Continental army until 10 Jan. 1778.

Promissory note; endorsed by James Rivington.

Other Descriptive Information: Bound in Sparks, Lift of Washington, vol. 3. Promissory note; endorsed by James Rivington.

Account with Rev. "Charles Magnus Wrongle" [Carl Magnus Wrangle] from 19 Aug. 1760 to 7 July 1761.

Expresses surprise that Rutherford was put in jail "for being inamical to America," informs him that although the commander-in-chief [Sir William Howe] wishes to relieve peaceable inhabitants in Rutherford's circumstances, he is determined not to exchange them for prisoners of war, and declines to confine "the friends of those who confined you."

Abstract of musters in the New Hampshire Brigade for the period 25 April to 3 May 1782.

Two reports on British, American, and French troop movements in the Caribbean and on British attempts to stop trade in the Caribbean.

Acknowledges support of de Morangis's promotion.

Approves an official request for leave.

Gives instructions about disciplinary action to be taken when accidents occur in target practice during military exercises.

Informs him that Caesar Rodney will soon sell Thomas Rodney's marsh and also that a man and wife are anxious to apprentice their son to the latter.

Urges him to oppose "Turbulent Spirits" and "Courtly Tyrants" who, in order to gain a seat in the House, attempt to make necessary regulations seem obnoxious to the people; informs him that all the gondolas left the fort to attack two British vessels at Newcastle; comments that "our (Much talk'd of) Commissioners [the Howe peace commission] are turned into Men of War and foreign troops."

Encloses an account [not present] of blankets and clothes that were procured for the Delaware Battalion and sent to Thomas McKean in Philadelphia; requests reimbursement for assistance provided to a captain from Virginia who carried letters from the governor of New Orleans [Esteban Miro] to Congress; informs him that in response to a report that a great number of enemy vessels sailed from New York bound for Philadelphia, Caesar Rodney mobilized the army, but remarks: "I no more believe they are Coming at this Season of the year. . . than I believe they Intend Beseiging the Moon"; mentions a report from [John] Hancock that [Gen. Sir Guy] Carleton and his forces have retreated [in Canada].

Informs him that Tyler will return after he draws the linen, makes the overalls, and attempts to procure shirts.

Requests that he send Tyler a permit for "tarrying at home."

Informs him that Tyler intends to leave the service, requests a certificate stating that he is not indebted to the regiment, and remarks: "If I tarry the Winter it would completely make me a beggar, the high price of things is almost damnable."

Requests that he inform the committee to settle the rank and regulate the army at Providence about Tyler's decision to resign; discusses clothing for the regiment, mentions that Tyler petitioned the [Massachusetts General] Court for clothing, and points out that he will procure clothes for officers only if they send money; informs him that the town meeting is going to present five hundred pairs of shoes and as many shirts to the soldiers from the town.

Complains about not being able to procure blankets from the clothiers and comments: "I never saw so much confusion in any department in my life"; mentions that Gen. [William] Heath seemed reluctant to issue an order for the blankets; reiterates his own intention to leave the army and his request for a certificate of non-indebtedness to the regiment and remarks: "my Interest will not permit my tarry[ing] any longer."

Informs him about clothing for Jackson and other officers for which Tyler petitioned and points out that he will procure clothing for the officers only if they send money.

Discusses procuring' accoutrements that formerly belonged to the [British] Seventy-first Regiment and procuring blankets.

Informs him that the regiment will receive one month's pay if abstracts are forwarded; informs him that the officers' clothing will be procured this week and that caps sold very high at auction; mentions that Tyler's wife's illness prevented him from joining the regiment; [postscript]: "The months pay is a present from Congress."

Informs him that clothing for the officers is finally procured and suggests that part of their pay be stopped until the clothing is paid for.

Forwards clothing for the officers of Jackson's regiment, encloses an account [not present] for same, and discusses paying for the clothing and dividing cloth among the officers; mentions the scarcity of shirts; informs him that Tyler is attempting to get the [Massachusetts] General Court to give the regiment the benefit of the lottery; [postscript]: informs him that if pay abstracts for the regiment are forwarded they will be paid and that the officers' clothing was sent to Providence, [R.I.].

Encloses an account [not present] of the prices of officers' clothing; [postscript]: requests that he forward a keg of sugar and duck clothing.

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Bill and receipt for carting a load of bricks from the cantonments to Gen. [Alexander] Hamilton's quarters; [on verso]: certification of the service.

Account with the United States for providing living quarters for specified individuals, including General Lafayette.

Expresses the hope "never again to be ' withdrawn" from home and acknowledges the gratitude and approbation of the public and of Schuyler.

Other Descriptive Information: "Copy."

Acknowledges his congratulations "upon my entrance on a new and arduous task" [as President]; comments that with the adoption of the Constitution, "the clouds which have long darkened our political hemisphere are now dispersing."

Other Descriptive Information: "Copy."

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Discusses the movement of troops to the South and sending surgeons from Philadelphia there; informs him that the enemy are evacuating Rhode Island and will probably concentrate their forces in New York.

Discusses the removal of persons from Charleston, [S.C.] by the British.

Discusses an exchange of prisoners who were captured in Canada in 1775 and 1776 and the exchange of Gen. [John] Burgoyne for Henry Laurens.

Other Descriptive Information: A fragment of contemporary New York currency is appended to verso of last page.

Informs him that Washington will order the Directors of the Hospital to furnish supplies for the sick at Newport, [Del.] and that he approves of Smallwood's proposal for inoculation; discusses problems related to supply and the commissary; requests that he make regular returns of troops; discusses the matter of wives of British officers who were captured aboard a prize vessel; postscript: suggests that a place less exposed than Newport be used as a hospital.

Instructs them to examine their regimental and company books in order to determine how many men are actually entitled to a bounty for reenlisting for the war; [on verso of last page]: draft of Smallwood's letter to Colonels [Thomas] Price and [Peter] Adams, [c. Feb. 1779?]: instructs them to summon the officers to consult together on the matter.

Thanks him for sending a book on "the Illuminati," corrects his impression that Washington is president of "the English lodges" [the Society of Freemasons] in the United States, and expresses the belief that none of the American lodges are contaminated with the principles of the Society of the Illuminati.

Discusses at length matters regarding the employment of an overseer and a carpenter; comments that without an overseer at one farm, the "Negroes are growing more and more insolant and difficult to govern"; mentions that Spotswood forgot to leave him "the names and grades of those officers whose celebrity were Known in the Revolutionary War."

Expresses opinions about a proposal by Count [Maurice August] Beniowski for raising in Europe a legionary corps of Germans for service in America.

Friendly letter, written in a flirtatious style, that includes an invitation to dine: "when once the Woman has tempted us and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our appetites, whatever the consequences may be."

Discusses matters related to Adams's farm at Quincy, [Mass.]; comments on "the perturbed State of the World": "The Public has a right to all my Time and thought. . . . Our Public affairs are in a situation uncommonly critical and dangerous."

Compliments her on her play The Sack of Rome, which she dedicated to him, encloses opinions [not present] of other "tragical Writers" about the play, and discusses difficulties related to getting the play printed; comments that "nothing American sells here. . . . There is a universal desire and Endeavour to forget America. . . . They cannot recollect it without Pain"; encourages her to continue her history [History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution (1805)] mentions that sometime between April and June he hopes to see his friends at Milton Hill.

Compliments him on his Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry [1817] and comments that if Adams himself wrote sketches it would include a long list of Massachusetts men "who were Agents in the Revolution," that he is "very jealous of the honour of Massachusetts," and that James Otis electrified America more than Henry ever did.

Requests a copy of his Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry [1817] and relates an anecdote about a meeting with Henry in autumn 1774 when the latter agreed with an opinion that "After all, we must fight."

Requests that he write to [William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck], duke of Portland's office for an order so that Adams can depart and also that he complain to the duke about the treatment Adams received at his office.

Acknowledges receipt of Adet's recommendation of Citizen [Theodore C.] Mozard as consul of France and assures him that Adams will aid and advise the consul; comments that Adams "rejoiced in the spreading of the Principles of Liberty and Equality" in France and expresses hope that the two republics "may remain perpetually in the strictest Unity and Harmony."

Order to deliver "Rations of Provisions of all Species and Rum" for the armed vessel Chatham; [on verso]: receipt for same.

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Requests that he insert in the newspaper an advertisement for a runaway servant who was suspected of taking the stage for Philadelphia.

Informs him that Gen. [Sir William] Howe landed in the upper part of Chesapeake Bay, had an engagement with Washington's army [the battle of Brandywine], and took possession of Philadelphia; comments that "the root of the contagion lies in the Northern Governments, particularly. . . Massachusetts" and that "the presbyterian parsons and their enthusiastic followers. . . must be chastised and a test calculated for their Government in future, or adieu to every thing but leveling and democracy"; discusses military affairs and civil disturbances in Nova Scotia.

Account with the United States for "Table Expences."

Letterbook; correspondents are [William] Bradford, the Speaker of the Rhode Island Assembly [Metcalf Bowler], [Nicholas] Cooke, [James Mitchell] Varnum, [Esek] Hopkins, [Thomas?] Green, [Horatio] Gates, [George] Washington, Rev. Ezra Stiles, [Robert Hanson] Harrison, [Henry] Laurens, [Oliver] Wolcott, [Louis-Rene-Madelaine, comte de] La Touche, [Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur], comte de Rochambeau, [Ethan] Allen, [Jesse?) Root, [William] Franklin, Adam [Babcock], Mr. Lyman, Mr Clarke, and [Philip] Schuyler; subject matter includes problems of supply, defense, and the establishment of military discipline, the construction of forts, the apprehension of Tories, engagements between British vessels and American shore batteries, a prisoner exchange, the Penobscot expedition, a plan for coining money, his request for promotion to brigadier general and accusations regarding his mental incapacity, his attempt to obtain a parole for Gov. William Franklin, the meeting between Washington and Count Rochambeau at Newport, purchasing land in Vermont, his own service during the Seven Years' War, imprisonment for debt, his own indebtedness, and his petitions related to the latter, and the establishment of a society for the promotion of agriculture.

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Order to guard prisoners of war in transit to Hartford; [on verso]: certification that the order was read.

Record and sentence of the regimental court-martial of Clark Pixley, a soldier, "for Disobedience of Orders, and haughtily refusing to do his Duty."

The Battle of Bunker Hill, Composed by a British Officer, at the engagement: a poem.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed

Sends him "the most accurate price current" for various articles of merchandise.

Instructs him to forward cordage, pack saddles, and pickaxes.

Informs him that Washington ordered part of Clinton's brigade to be stationed between Albany and Fort Schuyler, [N.Y.] to secure communications, but directs that the troops not be too scattered because of "a necessity for the Officers being together to settle the new arrangement of the Army."

Informs him that Washington instructed the Commissary General [Ephraim Blaine] to draw upon the magazine at Richmond, [Mass.] for barrels of salt provisions for troops at Albany and Schenectady, [N.Y.] and for the garrison at Fort Schuyler, [N.Y.] and instructs him to supply the latter post for three months "before the Roads are broken up"; orders him to direct that recruits be sent to the brigade as soon as they are raised.

Informs him about efforts to procure supplies of salt provisions and flour for Fort Schuyler, [N.Y.]; informs him that the Board of War Claimed that they are not able to support the armory at Albany, [N.Y.]; informs him that a supply of stores was sent to the hospital [at Albany].

Expresses hope that at a meeting in Connecticut with [Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur], Count de Rochambeau, "something definitive in regard to the Campaign will be settled" so that "we shall know with certainty how to apply our force"; expresses regret that a rainstorm that destroyed the works at Fort Schuyler, [N.Y.] might mean the "valuable Post" will have to be abandoned.

Orders him to detain at Albany, [N.Y.] troops who were destined for West Point, [N.Y.] and to have the latter ready for embarkation aboard transports; includes a notation on address leaf: "To be forwarded with the greatest dispatch."

Acknowledges his offer of service but discourages him from traveling to America because Washington cannot assure him an appointment as an officer.

Inquires about several "defects and abuses" in the brigade and instructs that they be remedied.

Orders him to proceed to Rhode Island in order to raise a regiment on the Continental Establishment, appoint a place where recruits can rendezvous for training, and inform Washington about his progress.

Mentions the death of [Rev. Jeremy] Belknap; informs him that if it is necessary for Washington to take the field as commander-in-chief, experienced aides and officers will be required, but points out that if a provisional force is called out there will be openings for "Spirited Gentlemen, of influence, in the different States."

Urges them to supply the army with salt provisions so that it can cooperate with French forces when they arrive and points out that "distresses for meat still continue pressing and alarming" and result in "Complaints and murmuring, a relaxation of discipline, marauding, robbery and desertion."

Requests that he recommend qualified individuals to serve as officers in a Virginia regiment of infantry that was authorized by Congress to be raised in the event of war or imminent danger of invasion and gives advice about choosing proper individuals.

Informs him that the. President [John Adams] declined to take any furniture in the green drawing room and requests that the "lustre" [chandelier] be sent as a gift to Mrs. [Mary White] Morris.

Informs him that Col. [Israel] Shreve has retired from command of the Jersey Brigade and urges him to assume command in order to avoid a dispute over rank between two lieutenant colonels that "may produce parties and cabals to the great detriment of the service."

Orders him to assist in embarking heavy cannon on the west side of the [Hudson] River; postscript: orders him to prepare to march tomorrow with the New Jersey Continental troops and their baggage.

Commends him for detaining a flag of truce with prisoners from New York and orders him to allow the flag to return but to direct that no more flags are to be sent or received at Elizabethtown, [N. J.] and that any persons coming from the enemy to that place with a flag will be held as prisoners.

Requests boards, nails, and oars.

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Requests that he convey a letter from Dr. [William] Eustis to Dr. [David?] Townsend at Albany.

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Discusses delivering boats.

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Gives instructions about delivering tents.

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Informs him that the reason Cartwright did not return punctually from furlough was because he was appointed aide-de-camp to Gen. [William] Heath.

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Inform him about their problems in recruiting men to fill Jackson's regiment, point out that the regiment will be filled only by drafts, and remark that some men said they would join "if paper money would pass" and also that "They were ready to fight when men of Fortune & monopolizers did."

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Instructs him to provision Col. [James] Armstrong's Continental troops and the New Bern District, [N.C.] militia.

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Receipt for his proportion of tax for recruiting a man for the Continental army.

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Ca n(e) devoit pas finir com' ca: a song about the defense of Gibraltar against the British; includes music.

Other Descriptive Information: In French; printed

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Petition that opposes the opening of a road laid out from the Middle Ferry on the Schuylkill River to Shawsborough in Lancaster County.

Other Descriptive Information: Draft

Encloses blank returns [not present] of persons employed and of stores on hand.

Other Descriptive Information: "Circular"

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Informs him that Clark has been imprisoned for two months and is in ill health, mentions that he might petition the [Massachusetts] General Court for release and is willing to go into exile, and requests that he be granted liberty of the town.

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Gives instructions about negotiating Continental Loan Office certificates on the best possible terms in the West Indies; comments that the reputation of Continental currency seems to be getting better and that the treaty with Spain will make the currency more valuable; gives instructions about goods in which to invest in the West Indies; includes an invoice of Continental Loan Office certificates to be disposed of in the West Indies on account of Matthew Clarkson and Company.

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Informs him that the troops are comfortably situated in huts "but have very little to amuse ourselves with besides patroling" and also that "a grand theater" is being built that "will be apropreated for the amusement of the officers of the army at large, where will be public exhibitions of different natures almost daily."

Other Descriptive Information: Fragment

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Informs him that A[ndrew} G. Fraunces implicated "Col [Alexander Hamilton] and "D____er" [William Duet] in speculation in pay certificates and stock; [docketed]: "Respecting A. Hamilton's Connection with [James] Reynolds."

Other Descriptive Information: "Copy"

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Informs him about the success of the expedition to Georgia and remarks that the rebels have not made any "material movement" in reaction and that Clinton is not apprehensive about the safety of Georgia; informs him that two fleets of provision ships have arrived at New York from Cork, [Ireland].

Other Descriptive Information: "Duplicate"

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Transmits a half-yearly certificate [not present] of general and staff officers under Clinton's command on the Establishment in North America from 25 Dec. 1779 to 24 June 1780.

Other Descriptive Information: "Duplicate"

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Warrant to pay subsistence money to Ensigns Richard Hawkins and Charles Parke of the Twenty-seventh Regiment of Foot.

Other Descriptive Information: Bound in Sparks, Life of Washington, vol. 3

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An address on the occasion of Sullivan's resignation in which the officers of Clinton's and Poor's brigades tender their thanks for his "wise, equal, prudent & spirited conduct" during his command.

Other Descriptive Information: Draft

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Encloses his own official quarterly accounts, abstracts, and bond accounts [not present] with the United States.

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Discusses a supply of hams.

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Informs him that a note will be due.

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Friendly letter; rejoices "with you and all good Whigs in the prosperous Situation of our Continental Affairs."

Promissory note.

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Transmits an order from [General Washington] that Dayton furnish Col. [Henry] Dearborn with small parties of men.

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Transmits his own opinion in favor of commutation.

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Gives British casualty figures and the number of American prisoners captured [at the battle of Bunker Hill]; informs him that Gen. [Sir William] Howe said that "the persons who think the Provincials are undisciplined, are much mistaken"; mentions that Coit was told details about the battle at the [Connecticut?] Committee of Safety; postscript: "General [John] Burgoyne is among the slain."

Other Descriptive Information: Fragment

Oath of enlistment in the Continental army and oath of allegiance to the United States.

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"Epitre a Franklin": a poem that eulogizes Benjamin Franklin.

Other Descriptive Information: In French

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Requests a rank of brevet major; includes his service record and an account of his misfortunes.

Other Descriptive Information: Two copies in English and one in French

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"Memoire de retraite": report of his retirement that details his service in the French army and requests a pension.

Other Descriptive Information: In French

Certification that Stephen Barns is appointed an assistant purchaser in the American army and is authorized to procure provisions; [on verso]: certification by Roger Sherman that Barns presented his authorization.

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Instructions regarding giving receipts for firearms.

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Minutes of proceedings that mention supplying the treasury, recruiting the army, selling forfeited estates, and revising militia laws.

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Writ to summon Abner Granger of Suffield in a lawsuit for debt; signed by Roger Sherman, judge.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

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Notice to commence due process against Azariah Culver, a soldier, for failure to muster and march to Peekskill, N.Y. according to orders; includes a writ to the sheriff or constables, 30 Dec. 1777, to summon Culver; [on verso]: certification by Timothy Skinner, constable, 7 March 1778, that he served the summons.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

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Order to pay Col. Samuel Canfield; signed by William Moseley and Oliver Wolcott, Jr.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

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Order to pay Capt. Benjamin Durkee; signed by Oliver Wolcott, Jr., and Eleazar Wales.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

Writ to summon Simon Williams, Jr., of Lebanon in a lawsuit for debt; signed by Jonathan Trumbull, governor; [on verso]: Tracy's certification, 27 Dec. 1802, that he served the writ, and an account of fees.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed form

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Certification that forty-one men passed over Jacob Bousman's ferry, for which the latter was not paid.

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Encloses a copy [not present] of the King's [George III's] speech to Parliament; informs him that the King and his ministers "thought it advisable to lay the whole matter of the late Disturbances in America before Parliament, in the Design of giving the fullest Weight to such Regulations as may be necessary"; comments that the "Prudence and Wisdom" of Parliament will remedy the evils in America and "produce such wise and salutary Regulations as may insure the future tranquility and Prosperity of the Colonies"; encloses a copy [present] of a unanimous resolution of the House of Commons regarding presenting an address to the King, which deals in part with "those important Occurences in America."

Other Descriptive Information: "Circular"

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Remarks that Colonel Armand's [Armand-Charles Tuffin, marquis de La Rouerie's] demand to add light horsemen to his corps should not be rejected and complains that the light horsemen presently in the army are of no use in military operations: "they are merely employed as Messengers or Waiters to general officers which is absolutely ridiculous."

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Receipt for money received as a reward for enlisting "half of a man" in the Continental service.

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[Manuscript was donated to Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.]

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Encloses a paper [not present] [regarding a demand for fulfilling previous agreements for a prisoner exchange] that Lt. Col. [William] Walcott delivered to Lt. Col. [Robert Hanson] Harrison, and which the latter "did not think proper to receive."

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Informs him that Cox cannot comply with a request for cash because of "the large sums thought immediately necessary in the Commissary Generals Department"; instructs him to pay wagoners in compliance with the recently passed "Waggon Law" of Pennsylvania; informs him that Cox will attempt to procure clothing for the carters.

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Requests a general return of everything pertaining to the Quartermaster's department in Hollingsworth's district and informs him that according to the Quartermaster General's [Nathanael Greene's] instructions, deputies who neglect to make regular monthly returns "will be discontinued without ceremony."

Other Descriptive Information: "Circular"

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Encloses a copy [not present] of a letter from Dr. [John] Kemp of Columbia College to Coxe and inquires when it will be convenient for [Archibald] Robertson to present a box [from David Stuart Erskine, Lord Buchan] to the President [George Washington].

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Discusses the payment of a bill.

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"Questions concerning the possible grounds of dissatisfaction on the part of France against the United States," enclosed in a letter [not present] to the President [John Adams].

Other Descriptive Information: "Private"

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Return of the First Regiment, Essex County, [N.J.] militia, commanded by Col. Moses Jacques.

Other Descriptive Information: Notation on verso: "Steuben Papers"

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Recommends M. Granet, a surgeon, for military duty.

Other Descriptive Information: In French

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Warrant in compliance with a resolution of the [Massachusetts] General Court that instructs him to notify the officers and men of Crocker's company to muster at the meeting house.

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