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Comments on the death of Rev. Jonathan Huntington (1733-1781), Samuel's brother. Calls for Samuel to offer his "assistance & friendship" to his relatives. As executor of the estate, inquires whether Samuel has resolved "those Debts which were left in your hands for settlement." "Your Excellency being engrossed by the weighty concerns of the Continent will direct some Agent of yours to adjust these Matters with me." Addressed to "Saml Huntington Prest of Congress." Short list of items appears on the reverse, including such miscellanea as foot and hand wheels, pipe and tobacco boxes, and horse tack.

Provisions to French Department, including cattle.

"Articles of Capitulation proposed by Lieutenant Colonel Brown Commanding Fort Cornwallis at Augusta." Includes provisions for Native American families at the fort to remove with the King's Troops to Savannah, "where they will remain prisoners of War until exchanged for an equal number of prisoners in the Creek or Cherokee Nation."

Lord Rockingham sends his compliments to Hartley for his account of Captain Barderick's arrival. "L Cornwallis & his Army have had a narrow Escape - & as to L Rawdon & the Remnant with his Lordship, they seem, as yet, not to be quite out of danger."

Invoice for the sale of [Thomas] "Hutchin's Map" for seven pounds. On the opposite side, dated June 9, 1781 from Philadelphia, is a Joseph Gardner ADS to David Rittenhouse directing payment of the account.

Warrant for expenses; Henry Bruen and Archibald Robertson are to be paid twenty two thousand pounds enabling them to pay "Two Hundred Days Forage" to the Troops in this District for the present Campaign."

Conveys Washington's congratulations of General Greene's force in South Carolina. Provides details of Continental victories throughout the Southern theatre and the capture of prisoners. Notes the evacuation of Camden, [South Carolina] by Lord Rawdon.

Payroll list of soldiers from "Captain Reuben Davis' Company in Colonel Luke Drury's Regiment of Levies Raised for three Months Agreable to a Resolve of the Common Wealth of Massachusetts." Includes names, ranks, service information, wages, rations, and other information.

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Appointment of William Allen as 1st Lieutenant in Captain Thomas Hollis Jr.'s 5th Regiment. Signed by John Hancock, with State seal. Also signed by secretary John Avery.

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In French. Regarding a French convoy to Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, and Le Cap [Cap-Haïtien?]. With references to the difficulties attendant upon "la separation du briton" and the activities of his squadron in the previous year, including mention of Vera Cruz, Jamaica, Florida, Martinique and more, detailing naval affairs in the West Indies.

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