1778 October and November 20 . J.D. Schweighauser and Peltier Dudoyer DS; Nantes, [France].
3 pages
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Written in French, a document regarding the sale of the ship Drake.
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1778 November 2 . Benedict Arnold, Seagrove & Constable, and M. Clarkson Doc. (copy); Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
4 pages
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Permission for Capt. James Duncan to purchase "European, India, and other Goods" on their joint accounts - if the British leave New York soon. If the Troops remain, and he is able to procure and convey the goods, they may be purchased on their joint accounts. Purchases of "Rice & Vessells" in Carolina and Georgia by the signers will be made on joint accounts. With Benedict Arnold and John R. Livingston document (copy), [1777 July 22]. Certification of letters to New York.
1778 November 30 . Benedict Arnold ALS to Philip John Schuyler; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
5 pages
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Describes Schuyler's court martial and speculates on positive support from Generals [Henry] Lee and [Arthur] St. Clair. Arnold plans to buy land in New York, "the Gentlemen of the State of New York were satisfied with my Conduct when Commanding in This State." Arnold hopes to become a citizen of New York.
1778 November . Benjamin Burton Document; Rhode Island.
2 pages
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Capt. Burton's muster roll for November 1778.
1779 January 17 . J[ohann von] Ewald ALS to [Jeannette van Horne]; Flushing.
2 pages
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Affectionate letter written by a Hessian officer. Ewald writes that he misses Jeannette and her five sisters and wishes that she would pay his respects to her mother. He asks her to remember their time together in Brunswick and Flatbush. Mentions his host, "Mster Vanderbil." [In French]
1779 February 1 . Israel Putnam ALS to E. Williams; Reading Head Quarters.
1 page
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Regarding a prisoner exchange, including a "Master of the Brig Hallifax" and a "Master of a Victualling transport in the Enemy's Service."
1779 March 1 . [Unknown] ALS to Benjamin Willcox; Dartmouth, [Massachusetts].
1 page
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Concerning the posting watch of four men per night for enemy vessels. If an enemy is discovered before nightfall the guard should be doubled. Warns of punishment if men do not follow orders.
1779 April 25 . Moses Hazen ALS to "the gentlemen majestrates, Select men of Surveyors of the Roads and all other Inhabitants Living on the road from this Place to Coos;" Charles Town, New Hampshire.
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Informing residents that his regiment will march to Coos "for the Protection of this frontier Country," and due to a large amount of baggage he asks that they prepared the road and bridges.
1779 April 29 . Ephraim Blaine ALS to Joseph Reed; Carlisle, [Pennsylvania].
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Provisions difficult to procure. Laments previous expectations of a plentiful harvest. The rye and early wheat has been destroyed. Low money makes it difficult to obtain supplies. Families won't be able to support their families until crops in the ground provide relief.
1779 June 29 . John Hancock DCy; Massachusetts Bay.
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Discusses Joseph Henderson's staffing needs to guard prisoners aboard a guardship, warning it is "insufficient to receive the prisoners now in Boston." Assigns men from Dorchester Heights for guardship duty, absolving the town from further draft responsibilties. Empowers the Council "to make Such further Provision as they shall think necessary for the reception of the prisoners that now are or may be sent in to Boston."