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Schoff Revolutionary War collection, 1766-1896
0.75 linear feet
The Schoff Revolutionary War collection contains approximately 240 miscellaneous single-items related to various military, social, political, and logistical aspects of the American Revolution, as well as its causes and aftermath.
The Schoff Revolutionary War collection contains approximately 240 miscellaneous items related to aspects of the American Revolution, spanning January 13, 1766, to February 4, 1896. Topics covered include the causes and lead-up to the war, unrest in Boston, British and American strategy, battles and skirmishes, prisoners of war, and social aspects of the conflict. See the "Detailed Box and Folder Listing" for an item-level inventory of the collection.
1766 January 13 . Thomas Gage ALS to William Johnson; New York.
1 page
Box 1
Negative estimate of Major Robert Rogers, arrived from England to be appointed Commandant of Michilimackinac.
Located in Thomas Gage papers, American Series
1766 January 15 . Thomas Gage LS to John Bradstreet; New York.
2 pages
Box 1
Gives rules concerning the marching and quartering of troops when so called. Voices precautions observed by the Secretary at War [William Barrington] when a civil authority demands military aid to suppress riots or other disturbances. Includes orders from Richard Maitland to John Bradstreet concerning military aid in support of a civil power.
Located in Thomas Gage papers, American Series
1766 March 15 . Richard Smith ALS to Sons of Liberty. Committee of Correspondence. New York; Burlington, [New Jersey].
2 pages
Box 1
Can't find men willing to join Sons of Liberty though many agree with their cause, including Quakers whose religious principles interfere with "vigorous measures." Comments on state of courts and disapproval of Stamp Act.
1768 April 7 . John Lane ALS to John Rowe; London, [England].
2 pages
Box 1
Discusses letters from Gen. Conway and Col. Isaac Barre that praise Boston for their public support of the colonies. Barres believes that the interests of the colonies are inseperable from those of Britain and that measures should be made to please both.
1768 November 6 . William Wildman Barrington ALS to "My Lord"; Cavendish Square, [London].
2 pages
Box 1
King's opinion on Ireland and restoration of peace in America and Boston in particular.
1769 October 31 . AD to [unknown]; Boston, [Massachusetts].
1 page
Box 1
Account of non-importation riots. Hopes that further violence can be prevented. Foresees future confusion. England has brought this trouble on themselves.
1770 March 23 . James Bowdoin, Samuel Pemberton, and Dr. Joseph Warren ADS to John Manners, marquees of Granby; Boston, [Massachusetts].
3 pages
Box 1
Petition to remove troops from Boston and Massachusetts Bay and matters relating to the "Massacre" on March 5th. Condemns possible depositions that might cast the people of Boston as the instigators of the affair and discusses a public examination made by Justices at Faneuil Hall.