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Orderly Books Of The 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, 1778-1780 [Book 1 Of 8], 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment

Orderly Books of the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, 1778-1780

Clark University's Archives & Special Collections holds eight Orderly Books of the command of Captain Thomas Lloyd Moore of the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment serving under Brigadier "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The first orderly book begins April 14, 1778 and ends in late July 1778. These books contain a day-by-day account of orders, court martials, guard duty, and other events, and are similar to what the U.S Navy calls the "rough log".

These materials were among the contents of Dr. William Libbey's library, which was donated to Clark University in 1928 following his passing.

Portions from the first orderly book were transcribed …

Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Daniel Morgan acknowledges receipt of a rifle from George Johnson of the Virginia Regiment for the use in the Partisan Corps under Morgan's command. Signed June 10, 1777.

Letter From Henry Laurens To General Mcintosh, Henry Laurens

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of encouragement in reply to General McIntosh, signed Henry Laurens, dated April 12, 1777.

Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Sir Peter Parker commanded the squadron at the unsuccessful attack on Fort Moultrie in Charleston, S.C. He aided Howe in the capture of N.Y and reduced R.I.

Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.

Walter Kerfoot, 7 February 1777, Walter Kerfoot

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Account (Financial), dated February 7, 1777, from Walter Kerfoot

Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”

Blank Appointment Form Signed By Henry Laurens, Henry Laurens

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Blank appointment form, signed Henry Laurens, President of Congress with attestation by Charles Thomson, includes engraved portrait of Laurens

Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.

Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.

Walter Kerfoot, 24 August 1775, Walter Kerfoot

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Correspondence, dated August 24, 1775, from Walter Kerfoot

Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This South Carolina certificate no. 36967 "entitles the bearer to Ten Pounds Current Money." Signed by Gideon Dupont, Aaron Loocock, Thomas Corbett, William Parker, and Edward Blake.

Bill And Receipt For Oak Scantling, 1775, Joseph Ogilby

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten bill and receipt, sent by Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia in 1775 and signed by Joseph Ogilby, records the cost of oak scantling.

The receipt was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Buckskin Breeches Order Slip, November 3, 1774, Daniel Richards

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on November 3, 1774 by Daniel Richards, requests buckskin breeches for Richard Finemore.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Leather Breeches Order Slip, November 4, 1773, Michael M. Gannon

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on November 4, 1773 by Michael M. Gannon, requests breeches for a slave named John Stagg.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Buckskin Breeches Order Slip, September 16, 1773, Michael M. Gannon

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on September 16, 1773 by Michael M. Gannon, requests buckskin breeches.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Affadavit Of Richard Gridley, Signed By John Hill, Richard Gridley, John Hill

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Affadavit of Richard Gridley making oath to not hold any other place of employment of profit, civil or military under his majesty, except as a "reduced Captain" in the "First Reduced Regiment of Foot." Signed by Richard Gridley and John Hill, the Justice of the Peace, dated June 25, 1771.

Bill Of Exchange For ₤42 Drawn On The "Pay Office Horse Guards", Signed By Richard Gridley, Richard Gridley

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bill of exchange for £42 drawn on the "Pay Office Horse Guards" at Westminster to the order of Jonathan and John Amory, signed by Richard Gridley, February 1771.

1771, Unknown

Abraham Correspondence, Volume 364

Note, dated 1771

Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This document records the debits and credits accounted for by John Brown in his shipping of various cargo, which includes Jamaican and New England rum, pork, rice, onions, molasses, bread, tea, chocolate, snuff, corn, coffee, flour, and leather.

Buckskin Breeches Order Slip, May 23, 1770, Unknown

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on May 23, 1770 requests buckskin breeches.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

A Discourse On Saving Knowledge: Delivered At The Instalment Of The Reverend Samuel Hopkins, April 11, 1770, Ezra Stiles

Newport Ephemera

No abstract provided.

Leather Breeches Order Slip, February 3, 1770, James Parson

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on February 3, 1770 by James Parson, requests breeches for his servant, Alexander McCarthy.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Leather Breeches Order Slip, Circa 1770, Daniel Richards

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This undated handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia circa 1770 by Daniel Richards, requests a pair of breeches.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Letter From Benjamin Lincoln, Jr. To William Palfrey, 1768., Benjamin Lincoln Jr.

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In this letter, Lincoln offers to deliver money to Palfrey, an associate of John Hancock, from a Mr. Barter, 1768.

Leather Breeches Order Slip, November 11, 1768, Lawrence Carter

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on November 11, 1768 by Lawrence Carter, requests breeches for his servant, Morton.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Anna Barbara Mensch, Unknown, 10 October 1768, Anna Barbara Mensch

Francke Nachlass Correspondence

Correspondence, dated October 10, 1768, from Anna Barbara Mensch

Harmen Scholtens, Andries Apostool, 4 October 1768, Harmen Scholtens

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Correspondence, dated October 4, 1768, from Harmen Scholtens, to Andries Apostool

Leather Breeches Order Slip, September 24, 1768, Edward Bonsall

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on September 24, 1768 by Edward Bonsall, requests leather breeches. The breeches are, presumably, for his servant, James Brown.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

Harmen Scholtens, Hendrik Kops, 20 September 1768, Harmen Scholtens

Doopsgezinde Collection 565.A

Correspondence, dated September 20, 1768, from Harmen Scholtens, to Hendrik Kops