title: Letter to Gen. [Horatio] Gates

originInfo: 1789-06Baltimore, Md.

namePart: Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806

namePart: Goddard, William

title: Letter to Gen. [Horatio] Gates

abstracts: On his late return from Rhode Island he received Gates's favors: sends a package of magazines; hopes to see him at Traveller's Rest before harvest, as he finds he must check the depredations of certain people on his farm; he will then communicate many things that he observed at the American Court, though he did not attend "his Highness's" levée.


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title: Letter to --

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namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

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namePart: Douw, Volckert Pieterse

usage: primary

type: citation/reference

title: Letter to --

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abstracts: Encloses the receipt that he had given to Jacob Cuyler, also Denneston's accounts; John J. Bleecker does not recollect having received the sum of £660 8s.; asks his correspondent to search his accounts for a record of it; other financial matters; thinks he ought to be allowed commissions.

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collectionTitle: Thomas Addis Emmet collection


title: Letter to [Gov. George Clinton.]

namePart: Clinton, George, 1739-1812

namePart: De Witt, Charles

title: Letter to [Gov. George Clinton.]

abstracts: He purposes to set out for Annapolis the following Thursday; will wait on his Excellency next day for commands.


title: Letter to Maj. John Fisher, Fishkill Landing

namePart: Fisher, John

namePart: Wynkoop, Cornelius

abstracts: Asks him to take charge of a chest until a conveyance offers for Esopus Landing; if Hasbroock's sloop arrives he would like to have it sent on board.


title: Document

namePart: De Lancey, Elizabeth

title: Document

abstracts: Deed to Pheneas Rumsey of 562 acres of land, being part of a tract patented to Richard Garrard and William Ball, for £1,000.


title: EM. 6890

title: EM. 6890


title: Document

originInfo: 1776-09-23Fort Constitution, N.Y.

namePart: Little, Moses

title: Document

abstracts: Fragment of account, "By pay Abstract for Yourself Officers & Soldiers in Your Company For months of July & August 1776 -- £230 8s.".


title: Letter to J. Leonard, Cadiz

namePart: Leonard, J.

namePart: Yates, Richard

title: Letter to J. Leonard, Cadiz

abstracts: Concerning a controversy between Leonard and J. M. Pintard; Leonard's papers are correct enough for the adjustment of accounts between the two, and if it were brought to a decision a considerable sum would be adjudged against Pintard: in this country, however, the heaviest purse is sure to prevail; Leonard has already been thrown into prison by Pintard; the villainy may be repeated; cites two instances of royal interference in Pintard's favor.


title: Document

namePart: Lott, Abraham P.

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt for £200, from James Beeckman, on account of the state of New York, to be used for getting the poor out of the city.


title: EM. 6900

title: EM. 6900


title: EM. 6909

title: EM. 6909


title: Document

namePart: Dunscomb, Daniel

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate to Peter T. Curtenius, State Auditor, showing that 447 pounds of window-lead were taken from the houses of Elias Brevoort, by order of the Convention.


title: Letter to [Peter Van Brugh Livingston? New York?]

originInfo: 1775-08-08New Haven, Conn.

namePart: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh

namePart: Sears, Isaac

abstracts: His reason for leaving the [New York Provincial] Congress abruptly on the preceding Saturday was that he felt unwell; he is now doing some important private business and will not be able to attend this month.


title: In Provincial Congress, New-York, Dec. 12, 1775. [Having learned that a number of disaffected persons in Queen's County have received arms from the Asia, twenty-six men, charged as the principals, are ordered to appear before Congress on the 19th.] Signed


title: Letter to Gov. George Clinton

namePart: Cuyler, Henry

title: Letter to Gov. George Clinton

abstracts: Complains of his imprisonment by the Governor's order in retaliation for persons confined in the Provost Guard in New York; he has been strictly neutral since the beginning of the dispute; asks that he may be confined to his house under security; he will use his interest to have the prisoners in New York enlarged; would be happy to go there to effect an exchange for himself and family.


title: Document

namePart: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant from the committee for hearing and trying disaffected persons, for the arrest of Peter McLean, charged with treasonable conspiracy.


title: Letter to Abraham Lott, Treasurer, New York

originInfo: 1768-09-26Dutchess County, N.Y.

namePart: Lott, Abraham

namePart: Beekman, Henry

abstracts: He has the accounts that were sent him of Abraham De Peyster late Treasurer; comparing them with his own books, he finds a considerable balance in his favor; he is ready to account with anyone authorised to adjust this.


title: Letter to the Committee of Arrangements

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Scott, John Morin

title: Letter to the Committee of Arrangements

abstracts: Recommends Mr. Tetard [John Peter Testard] for chaplain of the New York Brigade; the Provincial Congress appointed him chaplain and interpreter in the Canada service; since his return he has been reduced to poverty by the burning of his city house and the destruction of his farm; Mr. Come [Peter Corney] requests a week's extension of his stay on parole.


title: Letter to Gen. [Caesar] Rodney. Col

namePart: Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784

namePart: Putnam, Israel

title: Letter to Gen. [Caesar] Rodney. Col

abstracts: Taylor arrived the night before with a company; things continue quiet.


title: Letter to Robert Hunter Morris [Philadelphia]

namePart: Morris, Robert Hunter, ca. 1700-1764

namePart: Alexander, William, Earl of Stirling

abstracts: Transmits copies of his letters to Gov. Shirley, in order to show what Lewis Morris and himself have been doing towards the Niagara expedition; Gov. Shirley's regiments starts the following day from Boston for Providence where vessels are waiting; Capt. Kinneer is made aide de camp; he is writing to Turner and to Miflin & Co. about pork for Gen. Bradock; asks Morris to inform Tinker that Shirley's regiment will arrive soon, and that he should bring the men recruited by Rutherford of Trentown to join.


title: Letter to --

namePart: Woodhull, Nathaniel

title: Letter to --

abstracts: By an enclosed resolution of the Convention, his correspondent is ordered to march the militia of Kings, Queens, and Suffolk counties to within two miles of the army commanded by Gen. Green at the western end of Long Island.


title: Letter to Mr. Meade

namePart: Meade,

namePart: Hale, Nathan

title: Letter to Mr. Meade

abstracts: Desires to hear about his "high doings" of the past winter; his own situation is better; he has a school of thirty; opportunities for correspondence will be more frequent than they were when he was at Modos.


title: EM. 6993

title: EM. 6993


title: Document

namePart: Heath, William

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt for one German soldier named John --, from Gen. Riedesel; which soldier he promises to return when called for, promising also to prevent his deserting or enlisting.


title: Document

namePart: Great Britain. Army: 42nd Regiment

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt for 49,351 rations issued to the 42d Regiment by Robert Leake, between Jan. 13 and May 24, 1767, amounting to £514 1s. 5 1/2d.


title: Letter to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury

namePart: Mathew, Edward

abstracts: Advises them that he has drawn on them for £245 in favor of William Burke.


title: Document

originInfo: 1778-12-17Westchester, N.Y.

namePart: Bartow, Basil

title: Document

abstracts: Petition to Gov. George Clinton, showing that John Baker, a blacksmith of this town, was made prisoner by a party of continental troops or militia and is now confined at Poughkeepsey; he has since been plundered of his smith's tools by some regulars; he has always been peaceable and quiet; they pray that, he may be released in order to care for his suffering family.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Sheriff's writ, by the justices of the peace, calling a court of general sessions on the first Tuesday of May following.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-01Highlands, N.Y.

namePart: Cushing, Nathaniel

title: Document

abstracts: Muster roll of the light company of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment of Foot in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel J[oseph] Vose, for December, 1779.


title: Clipping

title: Clipping

abstracts: This old Fox Corners Inn. It got its name from the fox hunters who lived in it. [New York, 1892?].


title: Letter to [Jacob] Bailey, Annapolis [N. S.]

namePart: Bailey, Jacob

namePart: Inglis, Charles

abstracts: By Maj. Milledge, who returns from the sitting of the Assembly, he sends his Charge to the Clergy, delivered at his visitation the preceding summer and just printed; sends Mr. Donald's receipt for bills to the amount of £100, to be appropriated to finishing St. Luke's Church; the receipt is to be delivered to Messrs. Williams, Seabury & Ritchie; Totten will advance the money; inquires as to Bailey's expense in defending his glebe; means to embark for Canada where ecclesiastical affairs are much deranged.


title: Letter to Gen. [Edward] Hand, Wyoming. Col.

namePart: Carbery, Henry

abstracts: Hubley has written Gen. Hand respecting Carberry's troop; he is a gentleman whose esteem and approbation should be desired and if his request is not complied with, Gen. Hand or the commanding officer of the expedition is asked to appoint some other person to the command of the Horse.


title: Document

originInfo: 1783-06-21Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Resolution that the President and Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania be informed of the insult offered to the authority of the United States by the disorderly and menacing appearance of a body of armed soldiers in the place where Congress was assembled, and that the Committee on a letter from Col. Butler be directed to confer with the Executive Council of Pennsylvania; that the Secretary at War be directed to communicate with the Commander in Chief the state of the said troops.


title: Letter to Gov. [George] Clinton

originInfo: 1783-12-01Staten Island, N.Y.

namePart: Clinton, George, 1739-1812

namePart: Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron, 1724-1808

title: Letter to Gov. [George] Clinton

abstracts: Wind and weather permitting he hopes that the embarkation of such of His Majesty's Troops as yet remain on Long Island may be completed, preparatory to their final departure by the 4th instant.


title: Letter to [the Legislature of New York.]

abstracts: Has received with pleasure their approbation of the reasons which induced him to convene them at a time which may be inconvenient to many of them; acknowledges the kindness with which they have received his suggestions.


title: Letter to the Prince de Luxembourg

originInfo: 1783-11-01Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Luxembourg -- Prince

namePart: La Luzerne, Anne César de

title: Letter to the Prince de Luxembourg

abstracts: Forwards an extract from the Governor of South Carolina; the business seems in good condition, and he hopes [Edward] Bancroft will have fewer difficulties than were feared; has sent him all the writings that might be useful in this discussion; the letters of Commodore Gillon seem to settle the question; the South Carolina delegates were struck with them; thinks it would be best for Bancroft to go to Charlestown.


title: Document

originInfo: 1775-12-14Philadelphia, Pa.

title: Document

abstracts: Blank form of a warrant issued by the Marine Committee.


title: Letter to Messrs. Godfrey Malbone & Co., owners of the sloop Wentworth, R. I.

originInfo: 1742-04-08Kingston, Jamaica

namePart: Hopkins, Esek

abstracts: Encloses a bill of exchange on Henry Callings for £1204 N. E. currency, which is part of his cargo sold in Jamaica; with the other part he will sail to the Bay of Honduras; has a good pilot; has sent the second bill by way of Boston, and will leave the third with Stephen Minot to send home by Capt. Godfrey; has nothing strange to tell him, but the markets are still poor and molasses dearer every day.


title: Letter to Messrs. Jesse and Robt Waln, Philadelphia

originInfo: 1792-10-16Penn off Cape Henlopen, Del.

namePart: Waln, Jesse

namePart: Waln, Robert

namePart: Josiah, James

abstracts: With the superior quality of his ship, and his usual luck, he got his stock and passengers off from New Castle before the Harmony; is now making such good speed that they will carry the news of their sailing first; the passengers are agreeable and the ship better manned than ever before.


title: Document

namePart: Hinman, Elisha

title: Document

abstracts: Account with Capt. D[udley] Saltonstall for molasses, rum and sundries, £173 8s. 1/2 d.


title: Letter to Commodore W[illiam] Bainbridge, Boston

originInfo: 1812-08-25Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Bainbridge, William

namePart: Murray, Alexander

abstracts: Congratulates him on being at home again, where he may expect to remain, as nothing can be gained in the war; feels for poor Rodgers, and wishes he was safe in port with many prizes; fears the disparity in force is too great, and wishes it was a war with France which is not so strong as England; his trip to the wilderness was a fruitless one, as he found neither contractor nor guns to prove; thinks those cast in Jersey were proved five years ago; Lieut. Cassin has sent 18 seamen down; promises a good crew; was about to go to Cape May to arrange for it; the ship Superior from Liverpool with a cargo of £25,000 is detained, but the Collector of Delaware claims her, and has taken the papers from Captain Murray's officer; Mr. Dallas will give a written opinion; had given a verbal one in his favor as acting under the Revenue Law; fears the Collector may be favored, if so he will make a fortune as several other ships following the Superior may be captured.


title: Letter to [Hector McNeil, commanding the Boston frigate.]

namePart: McNeil, Hector

namePart: Thomson, Thomas

abstracts: Congratulates him on his safe arrival; regrets that his prize is retaken, and Manley's likely to share the same fate; states that the Raleigh is down below in the harbor, with 150 men; guns and stores will be complete in a few days; nothing but the want of men will prevent their sailing; expects the Alfred from Boston to join him on his cruize; suggests that Capt. McNeil may wish to join them at Portsmouth; thinks he can get volunteers for a short expedition; asks for information and opinions; if they meet, the Continental signals will be observed between them.


title: Document

namePart: Clarke, Joseph

title: Document

abstracts: An Order on Esek Hopkins for payment to Charles Potter of £2 Sd., lawful money.


title: Letter to the cashier of the Branch Bank of New York

namePart: Talbot, Silas

abstracts: Requests the payment of the amount of his account with the bank to George W. Talbot.


title: Document

originInfo: 1782-12-22L'Orient, France

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Barney, Joshua

title: Document

abstracts: Bill of lading for one trunk shipped by Barclay Moylan & Co. on the Ship General Washington, Joshua Barney Master, bound for Philadelphia.


title: Letter to Robert Morris

originInfo: 1782-03-13Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Morris, Robert Hunter, ca. 1700-1764

namePart: Paine, Thomas

title: Letter to Robert Morris

abstracts: Encloses receipt, and requests an interview for consultation on a public affair.


title: Letter to M. Gaudin

namePart: Gaudin, M.

namePart: Vergennes, Charles Gravier de, Count

title: Letter to M. Gaudin

abstracts: Has been informed by Madame Olivier that on the next day M. Gaudin will present her cause to the Comptroller-General; and has asked a renewal of his offices in her favor; her sad condition of unhappiness and want entitle her to sympathy and justice.


title: Document

namePart: Marie Antoinette, Queen of France

title: Document

abstracts: An order to the Treasurer General to pay to Philippe Alphonse David de Perereveuille, governor of the pages, the sum of 400 livres for the lodging and subsistence of several of her officers.


title: Letter to the Governor General of the Parliament

namePart: Maurepas, Jean Frédéric Phélypeaux de, Count

abstracts: Writes that the death of the duke of la Grilliere renders it necessary for him to ask the good offices of the Governor General regarding the decree of the 25th in the case of M. de Langhene; begs that he will allow M. de Ivillor and Bondvie to call on him with reference to this subject.


title: EM. 7121

title: EM. 7121


title: Letter to Thomas Wharton, President of Pennsylvania at Lancaster

namePart: Wharton, Thomas

namePart: Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

abstracts: Has presented Gov. Wharton's letter to Congress; encloses an Act of Congress for discharging from restraint John Penn and Benjamin Chew.


title: Letter to Lords Stormont and Hillsborough

originInfo: 1781-12-19Free Church Street, London

namePart: Oswald, Richard

abstracts: Has received sundry messages from Mr. Laurens asking for a release on parole that he may go to Bath for the benefit of his health which is suffering; Mr. Laurens also declares that when Lord Cornwallis returns to England he will bring an agreement from Congress for his exchange with Mr. Laurens; otherwise Dr. Franklin at Paris may have the power to make an exchange.


title: Document

namePart: New-Hampshire (Province). Convention

title: Document

abstracts: Notice to the select-men of Atkinson, requiring them to collect and pay to John Giddings £3 10s. 6d. to defray the expenses of the delegates to the next Continental Congress.


title: Letter to --

namePart: Lovell, James

title: Letter to --

abstracts: Sends officially Gazettes and Journals; as a friend he sends his best wishes for health and happiness, and as an American, anxious lest the public cause be endangered by the vile currency, earnest entreaties to persist in his services to his country in spite of official neglect in matters relating to his Embassy; the great work of recruiting and supplying the army has prevented a completion of other business; the war will surely last another year; Holland may not treat of alliance, but will not prevent the borrowing of money from individuals; Spain wants all the east side of the Mississippi which must be refused, though her other demands have been complied with.


title: Document

namePart: Heath, William

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant to Ebenezer Hancock to pay to Col. Israel Hutchinson $64 for the use of those men that lost their arms at Forts Washington and Lee. On the other side of the page is the list of men mentioned belonging to Col. Hutchinson's regiment and Benj. Kimball's Company, dated Dorchester July 15, 1777, signed by Benja. Kimball Capt, Israel Hutchinson Col. Attested by Saml. Holten.


title: Letter to [the selectmen of Boston.]

namePart: Newport (R.I.). Council

title: Letter to [the selectmen of Boston.]

abstracts: Acknowledge letter enclosing notes of Boston, and being sensible of their great utility have called a meeting to consider the plan which was adopted; send a copy of the resolves and thanks to the town of Boston for recommending such wise measures for extricating the Country from impending ruin.


title: Document

originInfo: 1776-05-08Middletown, Conn.

namePart: Middletown (Conn.). Selectmen

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate that they have inspected and approved 16 1/4 lbs. of saltpetre manufactured by Josiah McClane, and have purchased it for the use of the Colony. With an order to the Committee of Pay Table for £3 5s.


title: EM. 7134

title: EM. 7134


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Terms of an agreement between the Superintendant of the Finances of the United States and John Holker, relative to 268 bales and one chest of clothing for soldiers, shipped on account of M. Chaumont by M. Raymond on the ship St. Joseph, Capt. Heron, Master, consigned to John Holker, which has arrived at Boston.


title: Letter to Gen. John Mason, Georgetown, Columbia District

originInfo: 1819-08-07Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Mason, John

namePart: Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen

abstracts: Acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing $70 which shall be applied as intended; is glad the papers are satisfactory; is proceeding with Mrs. Smith's case, subject to his directions.


title: Letter to [Thomas Wharton.]

originInfo: 1778-04-27Sinking Spring Valley, Pa.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Roberdeau, Daniel

title: Letter to [Thomas Wharton.]

abstracts: Encloses examination taken in great haste but correct as it respects the testimony; the confiscation of the effects of the disaffected is conducted with great irregularity and even brutality, women and children being deprived of clothing; complains of the incapability of the ministers of justice; states that a new vein has been discovered promising an ample supply for the army, but he is short of workmen; and provisions; is building a blockade to protect the inhabitants; sends Richard Weston under guard to Carlisle Jail, by Lieut John Means; the inhabitants are hunting the other insurgents.


title: Document

originInfo: 1776-02-20Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety

title: Document

abstracts: Resolution declaring Joseph Sermon and Thomas Rodgers enemies of their country, and precluding them from all trade and intercourse with the inhabitants of the colonies, because of their refusal to receive the bills of credit issued by the Continental Congress.


title: EM. 7142

title: EM. 7142


title: By His Excellency Nicholas Vandyke, Esq; President, Captain-General and Commander in Chief of the Delaware State, A Proclamation [dated New-Castle, Nov. 17, 1783, appointing Thursday Dec. 11th as a day of thanksgiving for the cessation of hostilities]


title: Letter to [Thomas Johnson.]

originInfo: 1777-09-02Frederick Town, Md.

namePart: Johnson, Thomas

namePart: Hanson, John

title: Letter to [Thomas Johnson.]

abstracts: States that he is now in advance on account of the business £303 4s. 9d. which he hopes his Excellency will order to be sent by the first safe opportunity.


title: Letter to Thomas Sim Lee, Annapolis, Md.

originInfo: 1781-09-18Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Lee, Thomas Sim, 1745-1819

namePart: Carroll, Daniel

abstracts: Since writing last has heard from his brother that a piece of land adjoining his property can be bought on reasonable terms; asks for the money due him from the sale of his tobacco; thinks £60 will be sufficient; shall give much attention to clothes and arms; a friend, Mr. Malair who is a clothier tells him that a just distribution will be made; encloses a paper with a notice of the arrival at Boston of a frigate, bringing little news but that the Emperor of Germany was in France on his way to Paris; Mr. John Adams had come to Paris from Holland. In a post-script states that it is reported that Admiral Digby is on the coast with 6 ships of the line.


title: Document

originInfo: 1782-09-17Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Granting licence and authority to David Phips, commander of the Brigantine called the Hetty of the burthen of 120 tons, belonging to Elias Shipman & Co., mounting 8 carriage guns, and navigated by 35 men, to fit out the said brigantine in a warlike manner, and to attack and seize all ships and goods belonging to the King or Crown of Great-Britain.


title: Letter to -- Braddock

namePart: Braddock

namePart: Harvie, John

title: Letter to -- Braddock

abstracts: Will submit Mr. Barret's account for attention in the Store room to Mr. Bristor, and payment shall be made according to his estimates.


title: Document

namePart: South Carolina. Chancery Court

title: Document

abstracts: Order that a ne exeat Republica be issued in the cause of Dalpuget De Bellaseize vs. James Jones et al., and that James Jones and Thomas Aiken give security of £150, not to depart the state without leave.


title: Letter to Thomas Lewis

namePart: Lewis, Thomas

namePart: Walton, John

title: Letter to Thomas Lewis

abstracts: Mr. Sims the bearer of this letter will assist Lewis in extending the dividing line between Burk and Richmond counties; requests that he may be shown the order of council as a guide; has empowered him to act with Mr. Lewis.


title: Document

namePart: Georgia (Colony). Convention

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate to the claim of Dr. George Wells for £6 from the Public, agreeable to a resolve of Congress.


title: Letter to Daniel Webster, Boston

namePart: Webster, Daniel

namePart: Dane, Nathan

title: Letter to Daniel Webster, Boston

abstracts: In compliance with his request states that he served three years in the old Congress, being first elected in June 1785.


title: Letter to Robert Smith, Sec'y of the Navy

originInfo: 1807-11-05Committee room, Washington

namePart: Smith, Robert

namePart: Blount, William

abstracts: Is directed by the Committee to whom has been referred that part of the President's message relating to aggressions by foreign armed vessels, to ask for information concerning the present number and condition of our naval force, and the sum necessary for repairs.


title: Document

originInfo: 1781-12-15Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Gilman, Nicholas

title: Document

abstracts: Appointing Nicholas White to be Judge Advocate to the Genl. Court Martial whereof Maj. Gen. the Baron de Steuben is President vice Capt. Walker.


title: Document

originInfo: 1809-03-18Commissioner's office, Boston, Mass.

namePart: Dana, Francis

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt for $200 from Benjamin Austin, Commissioner of loans in Massachusetts.


title: Document

originInfo: 1789-07-06Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

namePart: Gorham, Nathaniel

title: Document

abstracts: Memorial to the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of New York, by Nathaniel Gorham and Oliver Phelps, representing that the United States have laid claim to a considerable part of the land purchased from the state of Massachusetts by the memorialists: they ask the Senate and House to assist them to have a legal decision of the question and to appoint some one to join them in prosecuting the claim.


title: Letter to Stephen Van Rensselaer

namePart: Rensselaer, Stephen Van

namePart: King, Rufus

title: Letter to Stephen Van Rensselaer

abstracts: When he last saw him he intimated that he might pass part of the winter in the south, suggests that they go together to Washington by stage which goes so much more expeditiously than a private carriage; will send his carriage and horses on and they will be at Mr. Van Rensselaer's service in Washington where they can find comfortable quarters together.


title: Letter to Rev. Stephen Williams, Long-meadows

originInfo: 1787-05-16Springfield, Mass.

namePart: Williams, Stephen

namePart: Strong, Caleb

abstracts: Had written on the subject of Mr. Williams' letter to Mr. Clap, who had been prevented by the high water from calling on him; will execute his commands with pleasure.


title: Letter to Col. Richard Varick, Poughkeepsie

namePart: Varick, Richard

namePart: Lansing, John

abstracts: Asks him to purchase for Mrs. Lansing a black paper fan; the broader the sticks, the better.


title: Letter to --

originInfo: 1794-08-23Elizabeth Town, N.J.

namePart: Dayton, Jonathan

title: Letter to --

abstracts: Requests the payment of a note for £36 7s. 2d, which has long been due; is willing to let the account due to Ryerss and Dayton stand till personal differences are settled.


title: Letter to Gen. [George] Washington

originInfo: 1778-06-26Monmouth Court House, N.J.

namePart: Washington, George, 1732-1799

namePart: Neilson, John

title: Letter to Gen. [George] Washington

abstracts: By order of Maj. Gen. Dickinson had marched a small detachment of militia consisting of about 200 men on that road to try to gain the front of the enemy and throw obstructions in their way; has just arrived and is told that their main body is at Monmouth Court House; is at a loss to know what route to take; if the enemy goes by the Middletown road he can gain their front, if by the Shrewsbury he cannot overtake them; asks his Excellency's directions; is told that 100 Monmouth militia are marching from Trenton Falls to Shrewsbury, and unaware of his position.


title: Letter to George Simpson

originInfo: 1802-07-14New Brunswick, N.J.

namePart: Simpson, George

namePart: Paterson, William

title: Letter to George Simpson

abstracts: Requests him to pay to Andrew Bayard of Philadelphia, $875, being a quarter's salary due Paterson as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S.


title: Document

originInfo: 1777-06-11Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Resolution that Governor Livingston be requested to order out forthwith 500 of the militia of the State of New Jersey to assist in completing the works now. erecting at Billingsport for the defense of the River Delaware, it being of the utmost consequence that the fortifications at that place should be completed without delay.


title: EM. 7184

title: EM. 7184


title: Letter to Messrs. Willing and Francis

originInfo: 1801-06-16Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Fitzsimmons, Thomas

title: Letter to Messrs. Willing and Francis

abstracts: Had mentioned to them in a previous note that the lands conveyed to them by Harrison and Sterret were subject to a proportion of a judgment obtained by the United States against them; their proportion would amount to 6 cts. per acre; asks that immediate attention be given to the subject.


title: Letter to --

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

title: Letter to --

abstracts: Transmits an Act of Congress relating to an insult offered to M. D. Marbois by M. De Lonchamps; has been informed by the Governor of Pennsylvania [John Dickinson] that Lonchamps has been apprehended and confined in the Jail at Philadelphia.


title: EM. 7190

title: EM. 7190


title: Document

namePart: Bassett, Richard

title: Document

abstracts: Appointing James A[sheton] Bayard to be his lawful attorney.


title: Letter to James M. Broom, Baltimore [Md.]

originInfo: 1807-08-28Wilmington, Del.

namePart: Broom, James M.

namePart: Broom, Jacob

abstracts: Has received his letter and one from Mr. Brown; hopes he may sell his land in Maryland and be able to pay his debt to Crow; if there is money in J. Driver's hands he might pay it if he knew it was needed; writes of his own need, increased by the purchase of a lot in Baltimore; thinks well of the suggestion that he should buy a place near Baltimore instead of in the city; if war should occur it would unsettle all his plans, his friends would be scattered, and the value of his property depreciated.


title: Letter to Governor [John] Sevier

originInfo: 1796-09-29Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Sevier, John

namePart: McHenry, James

title: Letter to Governor [John] Sevier

abstracts: The Militia Guards will be continued, at the expense of the United States, till they can be relieved by regular troops; it is the President's wish to afford protection to all parts of the frontiers, and the state presided over by Governor Sevier enjoys a share of his attention; thinks the measures taken to preserve peace will be effectual, and conducive to improvement in Tennessee; to increase the value of the land intrusions on Indian lands should be prevented.


title: Letter to Andrew S. Ennalls, Baltimore

namePart: Ennalls, Andrew S.

namePart: Mercer, John Francis

title: Letter to Andrew S. Ennalls, Baltimore

abstracts: Is much surprised at the deficiency of the wheat which he saw measured and put on board; suspects that Mortimer had left it in the care of the negroes and that they have stolen it; had written to Mr. Bond desiring him to direct Mr. Swan to pay to Mr. Ennalls any balance left in his hands.


title: Letter to George Carter

namePart: Carter, George

namePart: Martin, Luther

title: Letter to George Carter

abstracts: Statement of certain business transactions between himself and Col. Carter.


title: Letter to --

namePart: McClurg, James

title: Letter to --

abstracts: Has been informed that the great Bank, which after much opposition has been established at New York, is to grow out of the late Bank of the United States the stockholders of which are privileged to subscribe to the new Bank; Mr. W. Galt and himself wish to avail themselves of this privilege; asks for information on the subject.


title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Richard] Caswell

namePart: Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789

namePart: Martin, Alexander

title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Richard] Caswell

abstracts: In spite of the Acts of General Assembly respecting the enrollment of militia, officers have exempted many persons, so that the Continental force is greatly lessened; gives him certain orders for the proper enforcement of the laws.


title: Letter to John Brown

namePart: Brown, John

namePart: Williamson, Hugh

title: Letter to John Brown

abstracts: Regrets that the person who had written particulars of an ancient fort in the western country, refuses to make public his information; the said person may become a member of the American Philosophical Society provided he has made researches into Indian antiquities; expects to publish a history of Carolina with a preliminary discourse on the natives, their forts, use of iron, etc.; mentions some bullets in Mr. Ludlow's possession; wishes Col. Worthington to investigate the tumuli in the forts; has heard with pleasure that our troops have entered New Orleans without opposition.


title: Letter to [Joseph] Habersham, Savanna [Ga.]

originInfo: 1792-06-17Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Habersham, Joseph

namePart: Butler, Pierce

abstracts: Makes apologies for unintentional neglect of his letter and will either honor his draft or remit the money.


title: Letter to George Jones

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Jones, George

namePart: Baldwin, Abraham

title: Letter to George Jones

abstracts: Informs him that some of his good friends are meditating mischief against him and charges him to be at home at three o'clock with his papers finished or unfinished; remarks that the committee of finance appear to be putting on horns.


title: Document

namePart: Lyon, Samuel

namePart: Lightenston, John

title: Document

abstracts: Memorandum of an Agreement made between Samuel Lyon and Capt. John Lightenston, both of Christ Church Parish, by which Lyon conveys to Lightenston certain tracts of land belonging originally to Adrian Loyer and Robert Bolton.


title: Letter to Gen. [Henry] Knox

namePart: Knox, Henry

namePart: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

title: Letter to Gen. [Henry] Knox

abstracts: The General [Washington] is anxious to receive his observations on the letter he received from Gen. Gates, that an express waiting for an answer may be sent.


title: EM. 7219

title: EM. 7219


title: Clipping

title: Clipping

abstracts: The Interesting Jumble of Houses and Histories in the Part of the Rhinelander Estate bounded by William, Duane and Rose Streets. [New York, 1892.].


title: Document

namePart: Dick, James

title: Document

abstracts: Order to the masters of the prison ships Prince of Wales, Judith, Felicity, and Good Intent, to admit the bearer Mr. Pintard for one hour aboard the ships, to converse with the prisoners relative to their provisions, clothing, etc.


title: By the United States of America In Congress Assembled, A Proclamation, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by Sea as by Land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty; and enjoining the Observance thereof. [Dated, Ph

title: By the United States of America In Congress Assembled, A Proclamation, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by Sea as by Land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty; and enjoining the Observance thereof. Dated, Ph


title: Letter to Rev. Stephen Williams, [Longmeadow, Mass.]

namePart: Williams, Stephen, Rev.

namePart: Pepperrell, William

abstracts: Acknowledges receipt of letter of March 1: thanks him for sympathy expressed at the death of Pepperrell's son.


title: Letter to Capt. [John?] Freeman

originInfo: 1781-04-22Denyers Ferry, L.I.

namePart: Freeman, John

namePart: Hamilton, Archibald

title: Letter to Capt. [John?] Freeman

abstracts: Is directed to inform Maj. Gen. De Reidesel that the recruits of the 87th regiment will fire ball on the next day, and in future on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, till they are perfect.


title: Document

originInfo: 1776-11-18Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: United States Lottery

title: Document

abstracts: Ticket no. 6m697. Printed form filled in.


title: Document

title: Document


title: Document

namePart: Morgan, Daniel

title: Document

abstracts: Constituting and appointing Maj. Gen. Muhlenburg and others to be superintendents on the part of the State line including the Navy for the purposes directed by the Act of the General Assembly [of Virginia] for surveying the lands given by law to the officers and soldiers on continental and state establishments.


title: Document

namePart: Brodie, George

title: Document

abstracts: Parole of 31 British officers, lately exchanged, and in receipt of passports to Elizabeth Town, binding themselves to do nothing prejudicial to the United States.


title: Document

originInfo: 1777-07-15Castle town, Vt.

namePart: Willoe, Samuel

title: Document

abstracts: Giving notice that the bearer, David Remington of Castletown, is sent by order of Maj. Gen. Riedesel, to bring in as many carts and teams as possible to the camp at Castletown, and all inhabitants are expected to show their zeal for the King's service on this occasion; he is to go to Tinmouth, Danby, and the neighboring townships.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-01-08Albemarle Court house, Va.

namePart: Forster, George

title: Document

abstracts: State of the Second Division British, under the command of Major Forster.


title: Document

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Agnew, William

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to John Clark Assistant Commissary for the Army in North America, for 17, 940 rations of provisions for the use of the 24th regiment of Foot.


title: Document

namePart: Wood, Vincent

title: Document

abstracts: Parole of Vincent Wood acting physician to the troops of the Convention of Saratoga under Gen. Burgoyne.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-03-06Charlottes Ville, Va.

namePart: Geddes, David

title: Document

abstracts: Draught on Thos. Harley and Henry Drummond, London, for £38, payable to the order of Otto Rudolphi.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [William] Heath

originInfo: 1778-06-04Cambridge, Mass.

namePart: Heath, William

namePart: Alcock, John Dormer

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [William] Heath

abstracts: Gives particulars of an encounter between his servant Thomas Lightwood, and a lad named Gamage, in which the latter was injured; Lightwood had been arrested, charged with the crime of insulting one of the inhabitants; Capt. Alcock has applied to Col. Reed who was absent, and Major Brown has no authority; asks for the release of his servant.


title: Document

namePart: Friecke, Heinrich Christian

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to David Thomas, Deputy-Paymaster of his Majesty's forces in North America, for $5142 4/5 8/6, equal to £1200, for subsistence of a body of Brunswick troops, now prisoners with the Rebels in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, pursuant to Maj. Gen. Richard Prescott's Warrant.


title: Document

originInfo: 1781-04-08Frederick Town, Md.

namePart: Lind, John

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to Daniel Wire, Comm. Gen. in America, at the hands of Jonathan Clarke for 6518 rations of provisions delivered to the 20th Regiment of Foot.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-10-31Albemarle County, Va.

namePart: Master, Richard

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to Daniel Wier for 23,158 rations of provisions delivered to the 24th Regiment of Foot from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 1779.


title: Document

originInfo: 1777-11-24Cambridge, Mass.

namePart: Sutherland, Nicholas

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to Nathaniel Day, Commissary General for the Army in Canada, for 19,326 rations of provisions for his Majesty's 47th Regiment of Foot.


title: Document

namePart: Sheldon, James

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to David Geddes for $653 3/5 2/6 or £152 10s. sterling on account of subsistence for the 9th Regiment.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [William] Phillips

originInfo: 1778-05-21Cambridge, Mass.

namePart: Phillips, William

namePart: Clarke, Jonathan

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [William] Phillips

abstracts: Reports an extraordinary delay in the delivery of provisions from the British transports at Boston; as the Commissary to whom the charge of them is committed he feels it his duty to state the causes; believes it is because so few boats and men are employed; thinks the provisions should be landed at Boston instead of at Watertown, Cambridge, etc.


title: Document

namePart: Banbury, Abraham

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to David Geddes, by Lieut. Collins, for $1953 27/56 equal to £455 16s. 3d. on account of subsistence for the 62d Regiment.


title: Document

namePart: Lentz,

title: Document

abstracts: Return of the officers and servants from the Regiment and Artillery of Hesse Hanau.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-04-06Charlottesville, Va.

namePart: Unger, Johann Ludwig von

title: Document

abstracts: Having obtained permission as an officer under the Convention of Saratoga to carry to Richmond the letters of the German Corps, intended to be sent to New York by the Patsey flag of truce, he promises on his parole of honor to deliver the letters to Gov. Jefferson and that he will not attempt to forward any letters by the flag or otherwise, nor do or say any thing to the prejudice of the United States.


title: Letter to Charles C. Jones

namePart: Jones, Charles C.

namePart: Rau, Charles

title: Letter to Charles C. Jones

abstracts: Thanks him for Vol. VI. of Schoolcraft, which is interesting chiefly on account of B. Mayer's splendidly illustrated contribution; has spoken to the young lithographer with whom an understanding has doubtless been made; has some suggestions to make in reference to the drawings; has made the translation from Dumont himself, and believes there is no other, in English, in existence.


title: Letter to Charles C. Jones

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Brevoort, James Carson

title: Letter to Charles C. Jones

abstracts: Returns thanks for his Address which has been read with great pleasure; the noble death of Sergt. Jasper will always be an instance of self devotion unsurpassed in history; Munsell's next imprint will make the Address imperishable.


title: Document

namePart: Stokes, Anthony

namePart: Cuyler, Teleman

title: Document

abstracts: Bond to the amount of £260 for improving 650 acres of plantable land granted to Stokes Oct. 2, 1770, by importing within eighteen months [13] negroes in consequence of an order made in the Council-chamber at Savannah Mar. 5, 1765 requiring the importation of one negro for every fifty acres of plantable land, etc.


title: Letter to [Thomas Sumter?]

originInfo: 1779-03-02Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Sumter, Thomas

namePart: Howe, Robert

title: Letter to [Thomas Sumter?]

abstracts: Has an opportunity to write before his departure which has been delayed by indisposition; is impatient to leave and will set out in two days; asks him to write so that Howe may hear when he arrives at Philadelphia; various reports prevail of the schemes and measures of the person addressed, some so clever that were they possible of performance he and the country might be congratulated; some of his romantic and extravagant exploits are worthy of the redoubtable Don Quixote; accounts from the West Indies report the defeat of the fleet of the allies; the King's speech breathes nothing but war, and promises alliances with Russia, Prussia, and Holland; 40,000 Prussians are to be sent to perform a summer's campaign in an American climate; presages that they will cut out work in the North; hears that Count P[ulaski] with his Horse is on his way from Philadelphia, that reinforcements from North Carolina and Virginia are on their way; the Governor is about to take the field in order to stir up the people; if his hieroglyphics cannot be read, he will write by proxy next time; sends regards to [Everard] Meade, [Nathan] Rice, Claybourne [Buller Claiborne], and Baylis [Hodijah Baylies].


title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln?]

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: Pinckney, Thomas

title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln?]

abstracts: Encloses Lt. Col. [James Marcus] Prevost's full powers from Gen. [Augustine] Prevost to conclude a treaty for the exchange of prisoners; the Col. is unwilling to confer except with an officer equally authorized with himself; suggests that another be appointed with fuller powers; Col. Prevost has brought with him Mr. Clarke, who had come with the flag the day before; Col. Prevost is willing to take Mrs. Philip Young and Miss Polly Jones if they choose to return to Georgia with him.


title: Letter to -- --

originInfo: 1777-01-02Toulon, France

namePart: Barras, Louis de, Count

title: Letter to -- --

abstracts: Is much affected to see the places of Director and Major of the marine filled by younger officers than himself; refers to his record as compared with theirs, his zeal, his superior age, his service of 43 years, and his want of fortune, which he has not sought to increase in the positions he has held; asks that justice may be accorded him.


title: Document

originInfo: 1777-04-18North Carolina

namePart: White, John

title: Document

abstracts: Petition to the House of Commons, stating that he has letters for the Continental Congress and for General Washington which require the utmost despatch; that he has been detained several days to settle his accounts, a report of which has been made by the Committee of Claims; asks to be allowed to proceed with his despatches, as further delay will be prejudicial to the interests of the State of Georgia.


title: Letter to -- --

namePart: Bouillé, François Claude Amour de, Marquis

title: Letter to -- --

abstracts: Has been informed by M. de Montagnard, that the King has granted leave to M. Jourdanné dit Fleur d'Amour, and at the same time given orders that his furlough papers be forwarded to his correspondent; this should have been done but for the difficulty experienced in not finding his name on the regimental register; if he can be received at the Hôtel without his papers, they shall be sent as soon as possible; this unfortunate man should be relieved from the necessities in which misery has placed him.


title: EM. 7370

title: EM. 7370


title: EM7386

type: admin

text: Metadata to be culled from Emmet calendar (external vendor). Titles and other metadata will be updated when available.

title: EM7386


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Campbell, Archibald

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Will readily enter upon any reasonable plan for the release of prisoners and will appoint a major of the British army to confer with Major [Thomas] Pinckney on the subject; the parole of the American officers will be extended, but Gen. Lincoln's proposition for the release of privates is totally inadmissible unless British soldiers be exchanged for them.


title: Letter to the commanding officer of the American troops at Beaufort [Gen. Moultrie]

namePart: Parker, Sir Hyde

abstracts: Sends with a flag of truce two officers, John Bacon and Gilbert Harrison, lately belonging to the American Galleys; on their way to Carolina they have fallen into his hands, but as they have taken no active part in the war he will not keep them as prisoners and has allowed them to go to Carolina with their wearing apparel; does not doubt of their keeping strictly to their parole.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-09-13South Carolina

namePart: Thomson, William

title: Document

abstracts: Return of officers and men present fit for duty in Col. Thomson's Brigade.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-03-12Camp Purysburg, S.C.

namePart: Huger, Isaac

title: Document

abstracts: Return of the canteens and kettles wanting in the first South Carolina Brigade, commanded by Col. Huger. A post-script states that worms to draw bullets are much needed for the army.


title: Plan

title: Plan

abstracts: Battle of Savannah. Decr. 29, 1778. A. Fraser. fecit. Drawn by C. C. Jones Jr. from the original by A. Fraser among the papers of Benjamin Lincoln. [Augusta? 1885?].


title: Document

namePart: Elbert, Samuel

title: Document

abstracts: Exact return of a detachment of Continental troops of the Georgia Brigade, commanded by Col. Samuel Elbert.


title: Document

originInfo: 1784-12-18Richmond County

namePart: Georgia. Chief Justice

title: Document

abstracts: Writ to the sheriffs of said State to collect damages and costs on the goods and chattels of Isaac Lockhart (and Benjamin Few, his security) to be rendered to Zephaniah Beall.


title: Document

originInfo: 1778-09-25Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Resolutions that the executive powers of Virginia and North Carolina be requested to give aid to South Carolina and Georgia; that if Gov. Caswell should take command of the North Carolina forces he shall have the rank and pay of major-general; that the militia of South-Carolina and Georgia be in the pay of the United States; that Maj. Gen. Howe repair to Gen. Washington; that Maj. Gen. Lincoln take command in the Southern department, and repair to Charleston. Copy, attested by Robt. Harrison, Secy. Endorsed: "... For sending troops from Virginia and N. Carolina to Charlestown, and appointing Genl. Lincoln to command in chief southern department.".


title: EM. 7402

title: EM. 7402


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Prevost, Augustine

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Writes of the prevailing reports respecting the cruel treatment of British prisoners; states that they should be considered prisoners of war; should the right of trying them by new-made laws be insisted on, it must be remembered that England has a prior right to consider every American as a subject; warns him to reflect with care on a proceeding that may have dreadful consequences; asks for an immediate answer that he may know how to treat prisoners in his hands; Mrs. Lechmere and Mrs. Kellsal may return by the flag of truce which will take this letter.


title: Letter to Maj. Everard Meade, Amelia, Virginia, by Maj. [Nathan] Rice

originInfo: 1779-06-06Stono, 13 mile house, S.C.

namePart: Meade, Everard

abstracts: Has heard nothing since Maj. Meade went to Congress; Mr. Lovel has told him that Congress has agreed that he may return; thanks Meade for his good offices in effecting this; in the beginning of May he had tried to execute a plan for crossing the Savannah near Augusta and marching down the country, leaving Gen. Moultrie with 1000 men and the force he might collect to stop the progress of the enemy towards Charleston; but the militia left Gen. Moultrie in the hour of danger and he was forced to retreat to Charleston; the enemy appeared before the town, summoned it to surrender on the 13th, left it on the 14th, and is now on John Island and on the main road at Stono Ferry; hopes Maj. Rice may see him and give him the particulars.


title: Document

namePart: Timothy, Peter

title: Document

abstracts: Observations on the movements of British vessels, and intelligence given by four deserters. Endorsed: "Mr. Timothy's observations.".


title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln.]

namePart: Estaing, Charles Hector d'

title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln.]

abstracts: Writes of the difficulty, on account of distance of delivering the rice, which is rendered almost useless for the squadron; this kind of food is good for the land troops, and he will notify the general on the next day how much will be needed; the capture of the Experiment will prevent assistance from reaching the garrison of Savannah; firing has been heard at the south and he hopes some portion of the convoy has been stopped, and that success will assure for a long time the tranquility of the southern provinces; Brig. Gen. Garth who was to relieve Gen. Prevost, has been captured on the Experiment with many officers.


title: Map

title: Map

abstracts: [Swamp lands and country for about 25 miles north and east of Purisburg on the Savannah river.] Drawn by C. C. Jones Jr; from the original among the papers of Benjamin Lincoln [Augusta? 1885?].


title: Document

namePart: Georgia (Province). Governor

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant of appraisement, under the direction of James Spalding, administrator, on the goods and chattels of Andrew Hill, deceased, granted to James Bruce, Saml. Adams, Thomas Clubb.


title: Letter to Col. Grierson

namePart: Grierson,

namePart: Graham, John

title: Letter to Col. Grierson

abstracts: Having written fully by Hammond, he will only add that a letter on the subject of Bugg's memorial will be sent; is sorry the indigo was sent down by Maj. Moore, as his folks are afraid of having any part of these people's effects sold, not knowing what will be done with them; Moore must therefore act with caution.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: General orders for October 8th and 9th, 1779, giving directions for the assault.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: Williamson, Andrew

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Has heard from Gen. Ashe that he has informed Gen. Lincoln of the enemy's sudden move; cannot guess the reason for their sudden departure; has just crossed more than 200 horsemen with orders to follow and harass them on their retreat; has learned that, for several days, McGist has waylaid the roads with a party of 40 men, to intercept letters passing between this camp and Gen. Lincoln; about 500 of the disaffected party from North and South Carolina have passed near Fort Independence on their way to the Cherokee ford, intending to cross into Georgia; about 100 men from Col. Pinckney's regiment attacked them, but, overpowered by numbers, retreated; Col. Pinckney had crossed the river lower down, hoping to intercept the disaffected at Broad river; has heard nothing of the intentions of the Creeks but learns from Seneca that those in the towns continue staunch in their friendship; as the goods are on their way to Fort Rutledge, hopes they may continue so.


title: EM7425

title: EM7425

supplied: no


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Return of the killed, wounded, and missing of Gen. Williamson's Brigade in the attack of the enemy's lines on Oct. 9, 1779.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Return of the killed, wounded, and missing of the second Brigade commanded by Brig. Gen Huger, in the attack on Savannah, Oct. 9, 1779.


title: Letter to -- Burr

namePart: Burr,

namePart: Brewton, Miles

title: Letter to -- Burr

abstracts: Encloses a copy of the plot of Hendrick's land which is to be surveyed; asks for a copy of a petition as he wishes to make one for a bit of marsh land in Georgia; asks if Jno. Smelt has written to Harris about his 136 acres; states that the harvest is fine, many people are cutting their rice.


title: Letter to [Edmund] Hyrne

namePart: Hyrne, Edmund

namePart: Shaw, Alexander

title: Letter to [Edmund] Hyrne

abstracts: By a letter received by Gen. Prevost from Gen. Lincoln it was understood that Maj. Hearne had come with full powers to treat for the exchange of prisoners; has been sent to meet him with that understanding but finds that distinctions are insisted on for State and Continental prisoners; unless they can arrange for a fair and general exchange it will be useless to meet; though elective exchanges are not advisable the Commanders should be willing to oblige each other occasionally.


title: EM. 7437

title: EM. 7437


title: Document

originInfo: 1781-12-06Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Leslie, Alexander, ca. 1740 1794

title: Document

abstracts: Order on David Thomas, Deputy Paymaster-General of His Majesty's forces, for payment to Capt. Thomas Swanton of £150, being an account of subsistence of the Brigade of Guards.


title: Document

originInfo: 1763-01-17Hamoze, England

namePart: Byron, John

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate to the good character of James Keys during his service on the Fame from Apr. 7, to Jan. 17, 1763.


title: Letter to [ -- de Fremeron?]

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de, 1756-1804

title: Letter to [ -- de Fremeron?]

abstracts: Transmits from the chevalier de Rouni, lieutenant of the King's forces in La Rochelle, a letter asking for protection against the atrocious malice of which he is a victim; has always known him in his regiment as an excellent subject in all respects; his brother was killed and he himself wounded, having lost an eye; Major Davisard of La Rochelle and Major Defernet of Rochefort had shown their animosity by circulating stories about him which had no foundation; begs that a reply may be sent which he can show as a vindication of his honor.


title: Letter to the Minister of Marine and of the Colonies [M. Foustier?]

namePart: Bougainville, Louis Antoine de

abstracts: His son Hyacinte Bougainville begs his Excellency to appoint as one of his officers M. Le Maitre, Ensign on board the Venus, now at Havre; also, as he has but 90 men in his crew he begs that he may be allowed a number equal to that of the Cigne, consort ship of the Papillon, which has 120 good men.


title: Letter to Sir William [Johnson]

originInfo: 1763-10-04Landing Place of Niagara

namePart: Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774

namePart: Moncrieff, T.

title: Letter to Sir William [Johnson]

abstracts: Thanks him for the clear and useful instructions sent in his letter; is sorry Sir Jeffrey [Amherst] is disappointed in carrying out his plans for the fall; the loss of the sloops, with the disaster at the Carrying Place have retarded the sending of supplies to Detroit; the detachment which the General [Amherst] thought had reached Gladwyn has not started for want of carriages and horses; the latter carried off, it is suspected, by the Genesees; all the provisions have to be transported on the mens' shoulders; if he could trust the Senecas he would start out on a snow shoe expedition to Sir William's house.


title: Document

originInfo: 1784-05-21London, England

namePart: De Lancy, Oliver

namePart: Cruger, John Harris

title: Document

abstracts: Power of attorney to George Randall to collect their pay as officers of the First Battalion of De Lancy's Brigade of North American Provincials.


title: Document

originInfo: 1778-07-15Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Resolutions respecting the reception and treatment of prisoners taken by Count d'Estaing.


title: Letter to [Gen. Lincoln.]

namePart: Estaing, Charles Hector d'

title: Letter to [Gen. Lincoln.]

abstracts: Sends to his Excellency a letter just received from Gen. Prevost and a copy of his reply, which it seemed unnecessary to trouble Gen. Lincoln to revise, after his fatiguing march; hopes that he improves the truce accorded to Gen. Prevost; has not been able to make any aggresive movements; the march to Brewton's Hill may be executed later, if the Gen. approves; that will give him time to pay his respects at Head Quarters.


title: Document

namePart: McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806

title: Document

abstracts: A return of detachments of the several Regiments which form the Brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Mc. Intosh.


title: Letter to Maj. [Everard] Meade

originInfo: 1779-11-01Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Meade, Everard

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

title: Letter to Maj. [Everard] Meade

abstracts: From various causes has been detained in spite of the kindness of his friends in obtaining a leave for him; Count d'Estaing had arrived the beginning of September off Savannah, and sent to the Governor a message announcing his desire to co-operate with the Americans against the common enemy; a junction was formed on the 16th; the siege began on the 5th, with 33 cannon and 9 mortars, and continued without success till the 8th; Count d'Estaing had informed them on landing that he could remain but 8 days; he now took his departure, leaving to Gen. Lincoln the alternative of raising the siege, or trying to take the town by storm, this was attempted on the 9th, but failed; the siege was then raised, and the stores removed on the 18th; they re-crossed the river at Zubley ferry without opposition; this failure was owing to the refusal of Count d'Estaing to remain; large re-inforcements from the north are expected and it is hoped that matters will soon wear a better face.


title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [William]

namePart: Woodford, William

namePart: Clarkson, Matthew

title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [William]

abstracts: Woodford or the officer commanding the Virginia troops on their march from the main army to join the army in South Carolina. A large reinforcement of the enemy having arrived at Savannah Gen. Lincoln orders Gen. Woodford to use every exertion to facilitate the march of his troops to Charleston.


title: Letter to Gen. [William] Woodford

originInfo: 1780-04-01Charles Town, S.C.

title: Letter to Gen. [William] Woodford

abstracts: Has received his letters by Col. Nevil and Capt. Cowan, and approves the measures he has taken with regard to the sick; directs him, as the enemy is before the American lines, to march down the country and fall on the east side of Cooper river, then take the best route selected by his guides to Cainhoy where boats will meet him; and to send word of his arrival; to leave his artillery, wagons, and heavy baggage at Camden with Col. Kershaw and order on Col. Hawes with his command; allows him to bring horses for himself and officers, but advises that they be left with the Quarter Master at Cainhoy.


title: Letter to M. de Colozan

originInfo: 1785-07-08Versailles, France

namePart: Vaudreuil, Pierre de Rigaud, marquis de, 1698-1778

title: Letter to M. de Colozan

abstracts: Addresses to him the memorial which the Count de Lac proposes to present to the tribunal of the Marshals of France, of which Colozan is the judge advocate; feels a deep interest in him as he is a relative of Madame de Vaudreueil, begs that the reasons which call him to America, his upright character, and the change in his fortune which he must lose if he does not gain the pardon, be explained to the tribunal.


title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln.]

title: Letter to [Benjamin Lincoln.]

abstracts: Has received his Excellency's letters; has given positive orders about the horses near his camp; if the wagon driver will designate the person who stole the horse, the thief, if a Frenchman, shall be punished; thinks it probable that the horses stolen were carried off by country people; thanks him for having the articles belonging to the Count de Dillon and himself carried to the new camp; has not sent a ship to Philadelphia; thinks the Eagle has arrived from Europe and has brought packages for him; has read the notes of advice which were sent; thinks they were written by a person of more zeal than knowledge.


title: Document

originInfo: 1778-06-13South Carolina

namePart: Maitland, John

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to Thomas Barrow, for $855 30/56 in payment for cartouch boxes, leather belts, etc, furnished to the 2nd Battalion of Light Infantry, pursuant to Gen. Clinton's warrant of June 8, 1778.


title: Letter to Sir Henry Clinton and Vice Admiral [Marriot] Arbuthnot

originInfo: 1780-08-03Whitehall, London

namePart: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795

namePart: Arbuthnot, Marriot

namePart: Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785

abstracts: Transmits by order of his Majesty a petition from the merchants trading to South Carolina, requesting them to take it into consideration and give relief to the petitioners.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1779-10-01Lines, Savannah, Ga.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Prevost, Augustine

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: By his request the two men belonging to him are returned; the cause of their detention is to be ascribed to Mr. Stirk's conduct and his ignorance in bringing armed men within the British posts.


title: Letter to Gen. [Benjamin Lincoln?]

namePart: Dillon, Arthur, Count

title: Letter to Gen. [Benjamin Lincoln?]

abstracts: Transmits the dispositions he has made in consequence of the orders given him to retire by Thunderbolt Bluff; his age, inexperience, and desire to retreat honorably induced him to consult the oldest officer of the General's troops, who, as well as the whole army, approves of his plans, reproaching him however for retreating by Thunderbolt, in which he is carrying out orders contrary to his own judgment; the Viscomte de Noailles agrees with him, and they deplore the alternative of surrendering without fighting, or dying of hunger; is grieved to sacrifice troops so necessary to the state; asks for written instructions. A. L. Endorsed: "Count Dillon's letter to -- Oct. 12, 1779." In French.


title: EM. 7488

title: EM. 7488


title: Letter to [his wife] Polly

originInfo: 1779-09-14Zubly's Ferry, Ga.

namePart: Jones, John

title: Letter to [his wife] Polly

abstracts: Had arrived the preceding night and is about to cross the river; Count Pulaski has taken 10 prisoners but they were unarmed; a number of Georgians had come over to ask for pardon and protection; cannot say what the General will do; Capt. Melvin requests that his portmanteau with all his linen be sent to him.


title: Document

namePart: Williamson, Andrew

title: Document

abstracts: A return of the Brigade of South Carolina Infantry commanded by Brig. Gen. Williamson in camp before Savannah.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Orders to Lieut Col. Mark Prevost; to proceed to Zubley's ferry, in order to open a conference with an American officer for the exchange of prisoners.


title: Letter to Gen. [Lincoln]

namePart: White, John

title: Letter to Gen. [Lincoln]

abstracts: Has been ill from the effects of the Georgia campaign and the severe winter, but hopes by the help of his good spirits to recover soon, and will then go to Charleston to call upon his Excellency; some of the inhabitants are alarmed by a rumor of large accessions of troops by the enemy at Savannah; asks if the report is true that he may prepare to take the field again.


title: Document

namePart: Estaing, Charles Hector d', Count

title: Document

abstracts: Plan of operations for the attack on Savannah in Oct. 1779. Endorsed.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-10-13Thunderbolt Bluff, Ga.

title: Document

abstracts: Convention relative to the retreat from before Savannah.


title: EM. 7505

title: EM. 7505


title: Document

namePart: Boston (Mass.). Collector

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate of permission granted to William Allen of the Brig General Wayne, burthen 129 tons, navigated with 9 men, with no guns, to depart for Jamaica with a cargo of boards, fish, and staves.


title: Letter to Br. Gen. [Augustine] Prevost

namePart: Pinckney, Thomas

title: Letter to Br. Gen. [Augustine] Prevost

abstracts: Lieut. Col. [J. M.] Prevost having requested all letters on the subject of prisoners to be sent to Gen. Prevost, a list of names omitted previously is transmitted; arrangements having been effected for the exchange of prisoners they will be sent for to Charleston, and notice given of their arrival.


title: Letter to Col. John Laurence [Laurens]

namePart: Laurens, John, 1754-1782

namePart: Estaing, Charles Hector d'

title: Letter to Col. John Laurence [Laurens]

abstracts: Because of his friend's presence, is happy in spite of the wind storm which has just passed; remarks that esteem, friendship, and confidence are sure presages of success, and unless the elements are in accord with the enemy he hopes to embrace his friend on the battle field, after the foe has been defeated; will act at once on the plans agreed upon, and knows Col. Laurens will do the same; needs some one to recommend him to the generals, and is sure he cannot have a better advocate than Col. Laurens.


title: EM. 7511

title: EM. 7511


title: EM7513

title: EM7513


title: Document

namePart: South Carolina. Legislature

title: Document

abstracts: Copy of resolutions thanking Col. de Cambray for his eminent services; presenting him with a medal and camp equipage; and appointing as a committee Cols. Laurent and Motte, Maj. Pinckney, and Messrs. Rutledge and Shard. In French.


title: Document

originInfo: 1777-04-22South Carolina

namePart: Horry, Daniel

title: Document

abstracts: Certifies that being employed on a public mission to the Cherokees, he cannot attend a Court to be held at Geo: Town on Apr. 5, to give evidence in the case of Thos. Snow vs. Capt. Scriven et al; testifies that Mr. Snow had obtained leave of absence from Camp on account of illness, and that Capt. Scriven had orders to relieve his company by detachment.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Has just been told by Capt. Nash from over the ferry that no one is working on the causeway, which is in bad condition; has therefore stopped to collect hands to repair it; takes the blame of his son's leaving on himself; had told Col. Thomson of his orders, and as the line was weakened by desertions from the militia and Gen. Williamson had orders to supply their places, supposed they would be formed into two brigades, and that his son would not be needed; would send him back to camp, but as he understands the papers, hopes he may be spared.


title: Document

namePart: France. Army: Regiment de Dillon

title: Document

abstracts: Return of a detachment of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment de Dillon, which was embarked on the squadron of Count d'Estaing after the capture of Grenada, showing the number of officers and men present at Savannah in 1779, for the purpose of reckoning the division of prize money.


title: Letter to the Gentlemen Auditors of the Army

namePart: Pulaski, Casimir, Count

abstracts: By a resolution of Congress he has been ordered to South Carolina with his Legion, and directed to leave the settlement of his accounts with Capt. Baldesqui, paymaster of the corps; states that some receipts were in the hands of Col. Boze who was killed at Egg Harbor, but he hopes the gentlemen will depend upon his honor, and pass the matter over; asks that Capt. Baldesqui be sent as soon as possible.


title: Document

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Prevost, James Mark

title: Document

abstracts: Proposals made by Lieut. Col. Provost respecting prisoners of war at a conference held at Zubley's Ferry on Jan. 31, 1779.


title: Document

namePart: Elbert, Samuel

title: Document

abstracts: Parole signed by Samuel Elbert and 42 others, prisoners of war, taken by his Majesty's troops.


title: Document

namePart: Nash, Clement

title: Document

abstracts: Copy of the parole of Clemt. Nash and six others. Attested by John McArthur, Commissy. of prisoners.


title: Document

namePart: McArthur, John

title: Document

abstracts: A list of 13 American prisoners sent to Purysburg in exchange for the like listed number [of British prisoners] received at Savannah July 4, 1779. Transcript attested by John McArthur; with copy of receipt to Lieut. Ellis for the Americans, signed by John Bourgun. L. C. The whole attested July 28, by John McArthur, Commissy. of prisoners. Endorsed.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-07-29Savannah River, Ga.

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt for 11 British seamen on board the Craesus schooner, Flag of Truce at Tybee. With list of 11 Americans received in exchange for the above, signed by Edmd. Hyrne, Com. for the exch. of prisrs.


title: Letter to -- --

namePart: Lee, Charles

title: Letter to -- --

abstracts: Gives orders for the construction of breastworks on Sullivan's Island; the commanding officer at Haddrell's Point [John Armstrong] is to construct embrasures for 4 guns; Col. Moultrie and the engineer [De Brahms?] are to select positions to be fortified; Moultrie will furnish the requisite number of men.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, commanding the Southern army, Charles Town

originInfo: 1780-03-26Hailey's Ferry on the Pee Dee, S.C.

namePart: Woodford, William

abstracts: Had received his letter by Capt. Cowan whom he met on the road; refers him to his letter and the information Col. Nevil and Cowan can give.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-03-08Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Laumoy,

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: States his plans for fortifying Charleston, and what has already been accomplished; is sorry that more cannot be done within the limited means and time; would require 1600 negroes to do the work in a week.


namePart: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795

namePart: Arbuthnot, Marriot

namePart: Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785

abstracts: The reduction of South Carolina, the distress of the inhabitants of the provinces and their desire to return to the King's obedience, the reduced state of Mr. Washington's forces, the decay of the power of Congress, and the failure of their paper money, open a prospect for a speedy termination of the war; Clinton and Arbuthnot are commended for their services, and appointed Commissioners to treat for peace, with the same powers as those granted to Lord Howe and Sir William Howe; additional instructions are given.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Whipple, Abraham

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Sends the names of 17 prisoners taken in the Brigantine Lady Crossby from New York bound to Savannah; Col. Laurens will give further particulars.


title: Letter to the committee corresponding with the commanding officer in the Southern Department

originInfo: 1780-01-31Charles Town, S.C.

abstracts: Their letter had been delivered. by Mr. Rutledge who received it at Wilmington on his return from Hick's ford; the fleet they mention has probably arrived in Georgia; prisoners taken on the vessels he has mentioned to Congress state that 140 sail with a large body of troops had come out; some say that Sir Henry Clinton is in command, and others that it is Lord Cornwallis; hopes Congress will give notice of this fleet to Count de Grasse and the Governor of the Havana; has only 1400 available men in Charleston; has sent Maj. Clarkson to solicit reinforcements from the Governor of North Carolina; the French frigates have left for France; M. Duramain could not be persuaded to stay; writes of the difficult position of the American frigates in the harbor.


title: EM. 7558

title: EM. 7558


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-05-05Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: United States. Navy

title: Document

abstracts: Return of provisions in the Naval Department.


title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Isaac] Huger

originInfo: 1780-03-14South Carolina

namePart: Huger, Isaac

namePart: Paterson, J.

title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Isaac] Huger

abstracts: Complains of the unmilitary manner in which Huger's flag of truce approached his Majesty's army; the men who bore it have been detained; refuses Gen. Huger's request as out of every custom of war, and observes that had not British humanity exceeded its justice there would have been no prisoners to look for. In a postscript states that the two men, who without permission had accompanied the flag of truce would be kept as prisoners of war.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-05-05West Indies

namePart: Vaughan, John

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant to Robert Haldane Bradshaw, to pay to Lieut. Alexander Bradshaw £300 for sundry expenses incurred in his office as Secretary, for clerks etc.


title: Letter to Henry Laurens, Charles Town

namePart: Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

namePart: Kershaw, Joseph

title: Letter to Henry Laurens, Charles Town

abstracts: Regrets that, owing to Mr. Drayton's illness, he did not see Mr. Laurens on his return from the North; is anxious to go to England, on account of two of his sons who are at the school of Mr. Delafosse in Richmond, Surrey; asks Laurens for his advice and assistance as to their future course; remarks upon a letter from Mrs. Hannah Swain Drage, and his desire to help her to collect a debt of £50 on her late husband's estate.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: Williamson, Andrew

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Has agreed with Gen. Elbert that it will be best for the common cause, in case the enemy should cross the Savannah, to move their troops into the back country and give their friends an opportunity to join them; being anxious to get news of the enemy had sent a small party out; the cruel circumstances attending it had induced him to write to Lt. Col. Campbell; encloses copy of letter and reply; will send to Gen. Lincoln the guilty person; the troops unamiously approve of his punishment.


title: Document

namePart: Georgia (Province). Governor

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant to Lachlan Mackintosh and George Mackintosh to administer the oath of administration to Robert Baillie executor of Thomas Hogg.


title: Letter to Col. de Bethisay, Jamaica [L. I.]

namePart: De Lancey, Oliver

abstracts: His Excellency the Commander in Chief [Clinton] grants permission to de Bethisay to return to New York or to remain at Jamaica.


title: Document

namePart: Florida (West). Governor

title: Document

abstracts: Warrant to Elias Durnford to survey for Thomas Underwood a tract of land on the Mississippi river, adjoining lands petitioned for by Fisher Tench. Printed form filled in.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Laurens, John, 1754-1782

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: The British galleys have joined their fleet, probably to pass through Hog Island creek, to interrupt communication at Lempriere; suggests that Crawley be reinforced and stationed at the creek, and that another galley be made ready for its defense; the horses before mentioned are so reduced as to be unfit for service; supposes Gen. Scott will receive orders as to a further collection to be made at that post.


title: Document

originInfo: 1779-09-23South Carolina

namePart: Hyrne, Edmund M.

title: Document

abstracts: Order from Gen. [Lincoln?] to commanding officers of battalions, regiments, and companies of militia and continental troops, to use their utmost endeavours to restrain the lawlessness existing among the men of the army; all plundering of tories or others is forbidden.


title: Document

namePart: United States. Army

title: Document

abstracts: A general list of the continental officers included in the capitulation of Charles Town.


title: Letter to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin

originInfo: 1793-02-05Pittsburgh, Pa.

namePart: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

namePart: Nevill, Presley

title: Letter to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin

abstracts: Concerning his claim to office; being a deputy surveyor he never sought the lieutenancy of Alleghany county, but received it with pleasure as a proof of Mifflin's friendship; should it conflict with his present claim he wishes to decline it; a small district is all he asks, and he wishes it for no longer time than will suffice to finish his business.


title: Document

namePart: Simons, Maurice

title: Document

abstracts: Return of the killed, wounded, and missing of the detachment of the Charles-Town militia commanded by Col. Maurice Simons.


title: Document

originInfo: 1778-12-14Medway Meeting House, Ga.

namePart: Thomson, William

title: Document

abstracts: Monthly return of the 3d South Carolina regiment, on the Continental establishment, commanded by Col. W. Thomson.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, Charles Town

namePart: Hopkins, Samuel

abstracts: Asks for leave of absence from the army, stating reasons for his request; the bearer Mr. Hogg, or Capt. Watts of Bland's Dragoons will bring Gen. Lincoln's answer.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Weekly return of the Corps of Light Infantry commanded by Lieut. Col. Laurens.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-04-16Charles Town, S.C.

title: Document

abstracts: At a council of general officers consisting of Gens. Lincoln, Moultrie, McIntosh, Woodford, Scott, and Hogun, Gen. Lincoln gave information respecting the enemy's force, and the strength of the garrison, and the council expressed the unanimous opinion that a force should not be detached from the town to attack the enemy. Attested by Willm. Moultrie.


title: Letter to Maj-Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-04-21Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795

title: Letter to Maj-Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Admiral Arbuthnot should have been addressed jointly with himself, by Gen. Lincoln; gives his consent to a cessation of hostilities for six hours; desires that an aide de camp may pass to the ships with a letter, and that the battery on James Island may cease firing.


title: Document

namePart: United States. Army: Medical Department

title: Document

abstracts: Monthly report of the sick and wounded, received, dismissed, died, deserted, and remaining in the continental general hospitals the state of South Carolina, from Apr. 1 to May 1, 1780.


title: Document

namePart: South Carolina. Lieutenant Governor and Council

title: Document

abstracts: Proposals unanimously agreed to and sent to Gen. Lincoln to be inserted in the capitulation he is about to make with Sir Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-05-08Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Consents that hostilities shall not again commence before the hour of twelve.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Wishing to communicate with the Admiral [Arbuthnot] upon the subject of Lincoln's last letter, asks that an aide de camp may pass to the fleet.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: In order to give the articles of capitulation proposed by Gen. Lincoln a due consideration he suggests that a cessation of hostilities shall continue until the next morning at 8 o'clock.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-05-27Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Ramsay, David

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: States that at the time of the investment of Charleston by Clinton and Arbuthnot, the council thought it best not to interfere with the military in the questions relating to the surrender; this had been communicated to Gen. Lincoln and the inhabitants; as the matter has been misunderstood thinks it his duty to exonerate Gen. Lincoln from any intentional disrespect to the civil authority, or neglect of the rights of the people.


title: Letter to [Henry] Laurens, formerly president of Congress, Charlestown

originInfo: 1780-01-22Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

namePart: Plombard, J.

abstracts: Had not been able to find him the day before when he called with an officer from M. Durumain: is charged with a message from Durumain, begging him to embark at once; the ship has been delayed by contrary tides, but being short of provisions he must set sail for France; he may not be able to cross the bar at Charleston to take him, and he would be sorry to lose the chance of taking him to Europe; begs him not to let the present opportunity escape.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Remarks in reply to answers on the articles of capitulation proposed by Gen. Clinton. Contemporary copy. Endorsed.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-05-09Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Arbuthnot, Marriot

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: No other motives but those of forbearance and compassion had induced them to renew undeserved offers of terms; the alterations proposed by Gen. Lincoln are totally inadmissable, and hostilities will begin afresh.


title: EM. 7625

title: EM. 7625


title: Document

namePart: Waring, John

title: Document

abstracts: Petition to Maj. Gen. Lincoln of divers inhabitants of Charleston in behalf of themselves and their fellow-citizens, asking him to send out a flag of truce intimating their acquiescence in the terms propounded by the British commanders. Three hundred signatures.


title: Document

namePart: Cantry, Zachariah

title: Document

abstracts: Petition to Gen. Lincoln of the Country Militia in Charleston, that he will send a flag of truce in the name of the people intimating their acquiescence in the terms proposed by the British commanders. One hundred and eleven signatures.


title: Document

namePart: James, John

title: Document

abstracts: Petition to Gen. Lincoln of divers Country Militia in behalf of themselves and their fellow-citizens, that he will send out a flag of truce in the name of the people intimating their acquiescence in the terms proposed by the British commanders. Three hundred and forty-six signatures.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-05-12Charlestown, S.C.

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Request that he will propose a building in the town for the residence of the privates, prisoners of war not paroled; give instructions that the officers shall embark at Haddrell's point, the militia must speedily depart and boats will convey their baggage; ask for a return of all persons bearing arms; a detachment of grenadiers will take possession of the Horn Work, and deputies will be sent to whom will be delivered all public effects.


title: Document

title: Document

abstracts: Articles of capitulation between Sir Henry Clinton, Admiral Arbuthnot. and Major General Lincoln.


title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Edward] Hand

namePart: Kowatz, Michael de

title: Letter to Brig. Gen. [Edward] Hand

abstracts: States that the Dragoon Christian Kauff, an express to Headquarters at Middlebrook, has not yet returned; the elements are against him, and he cannot cross the river to go to his destination.


title: Letter to -- --

namePart: Baylor, George

title: Letter to -- --

abstracts: Expresses thanks for the care of a barrel of apples; directs that it shall be divided between his correspondent, Mrs. Casson, and Capt. [John] Swan; asks for the advance of sufficient money, about 150 guineas, with which to buy an elegant horse properly caparisoned, voted to him by Congress with the privilege of selecting them himself.


title: Letter to Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, Fort ferry

originInfo: 1779South Carolina

namePart: Pulaski, Casimir, Count

abstracts: Reports his arrival with 30 dragoons; thinks Gen. Moultrie should not leave the place; the enemy has been at Ashly ferry and other points near, and 10 of their dragoons had taken 20 sick men that Col. Harris bad left on the road; thinks some means should be taken to prevent their ravages.


title: Letter to Miss Mann, George Town

namePart: Mann,

namePart: Horry, Peter

title: Letter to Miss Mann, George Town

abstracts: He had determined to offer himself in person at the first opportunity, but an express from Gen. Lincoln informs him that the enemy have landed, and his attendance is urgently required; should he survive, he hopes for her approval of his suit.


title: EM. 7646

title: EM. 7646


title: Document

originInfo: 1782-08-05Charlestown, S.C.

namePart: Great Britain. Army: 71st Regiment

title: Document

abstracts: Order to David Thomas, deputy paymaster, to pay to Capt. Thomas Fraser, paymaster of his Majesty's 71st regt. of foot, whereof Maj. Gen. Sterling is Colonel, £1113 4s. 6d., being subsistence for the said regiment in 1780–82, deducting £305 7d., for rations.


title: Document

namePart: Campbell, Archibald

title: Document

abstracts: Receipt to Thomas Barrow for $21,428 32/56, equal £5000, on account of expenses attending a secret expedition carrying on under his command. Pursuant to Gen. Clinton's warrant, dated Nov. 7, 1778. Printed form filled in.


title: Letter to Maj. [Thomas] Pinckney

namePart: Pinckney, Thomas

namePart: McArthur, Arthur

title: Letter to Maj. [Thomas] Pinckney

abstracts: His proposal to appoint a commissary of prisoners to reside with and furnish them with provisions is not approved by Gen. Prevost, nor does he think it proper to exchange prisoners of different rank; Col. Walton and Major Habersham may not be exchanged for Lieut. Cols. Cruger and Marshall, but if liberty is given to Lieut. Col. Cruger to act, Lieut. Col. McIntosh shall be sent to Charlestown at once; makes conditions for the exchange or release on parole of Dr. Hailing, Ensign McPherson, Capt. Knowles, Major Lowe, Capts. Osborne and Harrison; sailors may be exchanged only for sailors; the soldier left with Capt. Campbell shall be sent with the first flag.


title: Document

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: Robinson, Edmund

title: Document

abstracts: Certificate of discharge of Edmund Robinson, corporal in the 60th Regiment.


title: Letter to Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: Rutledge, John

title: Letter to Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Reflecting on the insulting manner in which the town has been fired on by the enemy's galleys, he has considered and now submits a plan for their surprise and that of the two batteries near Wappoo, by a body of resolute seamen and veteran troops; should have spoken to Gen. Lincoln about it that morning, but saw that he was engaged with Col. Pinckney; if the suggestion is approved, William Harvey can give further information.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1779-03-20Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Bee, Thomas

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: The governor [Rutledge] being busy preparing to go to the camp at Orangeburg, the duty devolves upon Bee to send a paper in behalf of an unfortunate person who wishes to be exchanged for Philip Delegal Jun., a paroled prisoner in Charleston; has received Gen. Lincoln's letter, and has made inquiry about the rum and other stores in the hands of the late continental commissary, whose deputy Mr. Valentine is out of town, but a return of his transactions has been rendered to Mr. Gervais; as the seamen must be supplied, an order for two hogsheads will be given, and they will be sent with the guard accompanying the prisoners.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-03-27Charles Town, S.C.

title: Document

abstracts: At a councilor war consisting of Gens. Lincoln, Moultrie, McIntosh, Hogan, and eighteen colonels, the general laid before them the condition of Fort Moultrie requesting their opinion as to its evacuation, or reinforcement, both of which questions were voted against.


title: Letter to Gov. [Thomas] Jefferson [Va.]

originInfo: 1781-02-02Haddrill's Point, S.C.

namePart: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

namePart: Scott, Charles

title: Letter to Gov. [Thomas] Jefferson [Va.]

abstracts: Since his letter about the sale of the bills upon par, finds on the return of Col. Clarke who was sent to Charleston to negotiate them, that a reduction of 10 per ct. must be allowed for the want of their triplicate, which must have been detained in Virginia; the price of necessaries, the needs of the soldiers and officers, will admit of no delay in the sale of the bills, even at a reduction.


title: Letter to Gen. [Jethro] Sumner

originInfo: 1780-01-08Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Sumner, Jethro, 1733?-1785

title: Letter to Gen. [Jethro] Sumner

abstracts: Incloses a return of the deserters from the 3d [N. C] regiment, and has sent two officers for them; has written to the Governor [Nash] requesting his aid in this matter; wishes Sumner to order such officers as bethinks necessary to collect and march on the deserters; regrets that his State [N. C] did not fill up the continental battalions which would have promoted the interest of the state as well as that of the continent.


title: Letter to Henry Laurens, President of Congress

originInfo: 1778-10-20Petersburg, Va

namePart: Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

namePart: Ternant, Jean Baptiste, chevalier de, 1751-1833

abstracts: Has just enough strength to write a few lines by Mr. Constable; had arrived with a violent fever which by the care of his Hippocrates has increased to a prodigious degree; trusts to fate and is indifferent as to the result; met with many obstacles in his journey from Baltimore, the freshet having carried away bridges and ferry boats; advises Mr. Laurens to buy horses in Pennsylvania rather than in Halifax where they are much dearer.


title: Letter to -- --

originInfo: 1780-06-03Headquarters, South Carolina

namePart: André, John

title: Letter to -- --

abstracts: The General [Clinton] desires that orders be given to furnish Gen. Lincoln with wine, sheep, or Calves, and that every comfort which can be given him be put on board.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-03-29Philadelphia, Pa.

namePart: United States. Congress, Continental, 1775–1789

title: Document

abstracts: Resolution directing Brig. Gen. Du Portail to repair with all possible despatch to the southern army, and put himself under Gen. Lincoln or the commanding officer of that department.


title: EM7676

title: EM7676


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-06-23Philadelphia, Pa.

title: Document

abstracts: Resolution directing that an inquiry be made into the loss of Charleston, S. C., and into the conduct of Gen. Lincoln, in accordance with his own request.


title: Document

originInfo: 1780-06-01Charles Town, S.C.

namePart: Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795

namePart: Arbuthnot, Marriot

title: Document

abstracts: A proclamation by his Majesty's commissioners to restore peace and good government in the several colonies in rebellion in North America, promising mercy and forgiveness to such of his deluded subjects as are willing to return to their allegiance.


title: Letter to Col. [Henry Jackson?]

namePart: Jackson, Henry

namePart: Cobb, David

title: Letter to Col. [Henry Jackson?]

abstracts: A flag of truce has just arrived bringing officers of the late flourishing navy from Charleston, and confirming the news of the affair at that place; Gen. [Wm.l Heath is in Providence waiting the arrival of the allies; predicts that the defeat at Charleston will rouse those states now slumbering on the precipice of danger; hopes Clinton may not return to New York before new levies can be sent to the continental army; is settling with Mr. Reynolds about the Holts [?]; some affair of the estate; thinks he will join Gen. Heath's suite, and leave when he does; is getting ready to move at a moment's notice; thinks it is time for the "Mobility" to take the government again and send to the shades those tories who are exulting in the misery of the patriots; longs to be at the head of a mob to spread terror through Massachusetts.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. --Benjamin-- Lincoln

originInfo: 1780-05-20Charles Town, S.C.

abstracts: Grants his request that Capt. Whipple and Capt. Simpson may accompany him to Philadelphia.


title: EM. 7693

title: EM. 7693


title: EM. 7694

title: EM. 7694


title: Letter to Col. Henry Laurens, Charles Town

namePart: De Saussure, Daniel

abstracts: Has received his letter to the committee of Beaufort parish; states that the 2000 weight of gunpowder which the Council of Safety had ordered to be left at Charleston subject to the orders of the Council of Safety at Savannah, has not yet been delivered; thinks it will not be needed in Savannah as over 6000 lbs. had been taken there by Ranier's vessel from London; promises that there shall be no waste of the 400 lbs. left by Capt. Lampriere; Col. Bull has sent 600 lbs. to his care.


title: Letter to Henry Laurens, chairman of the General Committee, Charles Town

originInfo: 1775-09-20St. Bartholomew's Parish, S.C.

namePart: Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919

namePart: St. Bartholomew's Parish (S.C.). Committee

abstracts: Have received his letter relative to the threats of Capt. Thornbrough of the Tamar, sloop of war; copies have been sent to the committees of Beaufort, Prince William's, and St. Peter's parish.


title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

originInfo: 1779-02-23Camp Two Sisters, Ga.

namePart: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

namePart: Rutherford, Griffith

title: Letter to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln

abstracts: Has just learned from two deserters from Hudson's ferry that the enemy are making rafts to cross the river at that place, with the design of attacking the capital of the state; they have 5000 men, and are reinforced from Abercorn, Ebenezer, etc.