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John Faucherand Grimke With John Kean, March 1, 1778, John Faucherand Grimke, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people by John Faucherand Grimke to John Kean. Names of the enslaved people: Cato, Sampson, Sandy, Guinea Peter, September, June, Edinborough, Sancho, December, Primus, Ocra, Gloster, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Peter, Venus, Lettice, Doll, Hannah, Ben, Joe, Rinah, [Little] Venus, Mariane, and Bess. This indenture was signed in the presence of Thomas Elliot.

John Faucherand Grimke With Jane Grove, March 1, 1778, John Faucherand Grimke, Jane Grove

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people by John Faucherand Grimke to Jane Grove. Names of the enslaved people: London, Cuffy, Cudjoe, John, Peter, Billy, Bosan, October, Celia, Betty, Cloe, Fanny, May, Bella, Ceasar, Chance, Sarah, Bess, and Paddy. This indenture was signed in the presence of Thomas Elliot.

Mary Brown To Susan And Elizabeth Livingston, January 3, 1778, Mary Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Mary Livingston Brown wrote with her husband, John Brown, likely from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, to her sisters, Susan and Bess [Elizabeth] Livingston and Mrs. L. Mary shared her faith in God. John thanked Susan for a New Years' gift. Son William stayed with his grandmother, daughter Mary [Margaret] remained with John and Mary. Mary continued the letter. B. intended marriage but Mary was cryptic about whether it will happen. Notable quote: "The strongest efforts are making here by all ranks to muster up a large number of Scotch Boys, to make a grand push, which they think will …

Jane Grove And John Kean On Behalf Of Samuel Grove To John Faucherand Grimke, John Kean, Jane Grove, John Faucherand Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people from the estate of Samuel Grove, deceased, to John Faucherand Grimke. Samual Grove was the father of Jane Grove and stepfather to John Kean, the executrix and executor of his estate. Names of the enslaved people: London, Cuffy, Cudjoe, John, Sancho, Ocra, Gloster, Celia, Doll, Cloe, Hannah, Betty, Ceasar, Chance, Sarah, Bess, Cato, Edinborough, Primus, Sampson, Peter, June, December, Sandy, September, October, Billy, Guinea Peter, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Pender, Venus, Bella, Lettice, Ben, Rinah, Bess, Little Venus Mariane, Bosan, and Joe. This indenture was signed in the presence …

United States Continental Currency, Hall And Sellers

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Continental currency denominated in Spanish dollars by the United States in increments of forty dollars, thirty dollars, and seven dollars. Includes a serial number and official signature.

Jane Grove And John Kean On Behalf Of Samuel Grove To John Faucherand Grimke, January 1, 1778, Jane Grove, John Kean, John Faucherand Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people from the estate of Samuel Grove, deceased, to John Faucherand Grimke. Samuel Grove was the husband of Jane Grove and stepfather to John Kean, the executrix and executor of his estate. Names of the enslaved people: London, Cuffy, Cudjoe, John, Sancho, Ocra, Gloster, Celia, Doll, Cloe, Hannah, Betty, Ceasar, Chance, Sarah, Bess, Cato, Edinborough, Primus, Sampson, Peter, June, December, Sandy, September, October, Billy, Guinea Peter, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Pender, Venus, Bella, Lettice, Ben, Rinah, Bess, Little Venus Mariane, Bosan, and Joe. This indenture was signed in the presence …

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 …

Drafts By Robert Morris To William Livingston And William Scudder, August 22, 1777, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Robert Morris drafted letters to William Livingston, addressed to Morriston [Morristown], and William Scudder, addressed to Shrewsbury. William Livingston wrote an ordinance to hold the Supreme Court at Princeton. Robert Morris asked both recipients for the ordinance to include a county, either Middlesex or Somerset, so that a sheriff can call for a grand jury.

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.

John Kean On Behalf Of Stephen Bull And Elizabeth Bowry, April 7, 1777, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

John Kean certifies that Stephen Bull petitioned Elizabeth Bowry. The verso is labeled Henry William DeSaussure.

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.

Receipts Of The Delivery Of Gunpowder To Isaac Pinney, Dated 1777-07-01, Signed By Howard Moulton And Jonathan Trumbull, Jonathan Trumbull, Howard Moulton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Order and receipts for 300 lbs. of musket powder. Ordered by Trumbull, governor of Connecticut.

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.

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

The History Of Emily Montague Vol Iii, Frances Brooke

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

A Plan Of The Operations Of The British And Rebel Army In The Campaign, 1777, Author Unknown

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Map detailing operations in and around Philadelphia between the British Army under General Kniphausen and the Rebel Army under General Washington, including the fort at Mud Island.

Selected Pages From A New And Complete System Of Geography. Containing A Full, Accurate, Authentic And Interesting Account And Description Of Europe, Asia, Africa, And America ... Also A Concise History Of Every Empire, Kingdom, State, &C. ... The Whole Embellished And Enriched With Upwards Of One Hundred ... Copper Plates ... By Charles Theodore Middleton, Esq. Assisted By Several Gentlemen., Charles Theodore Middleton Esq.

Selections from Special Collections

2 v. fronts., plates, maps (part fold.) 36 cm.

Some of the pages in this document were selected as part of a class project for Professor Garth Bond’s History of the Book seminar, Spring 2012. The abstract was prepared by Kyle Brennan.

This work is in the public domain under United States Copyright Law. If you use any part of this work please include Lawrence University Special Collections in your citation.

William Stephens Receipt For Debts Put In His Hands, 1774-1777, Peter Lavien & Co., William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

The verso is labeled as Peter Lavien & Co., William Stephens receipt for debts put in his hands. It includes 3 pages of 80+ names, followed by bonds, notes, or accounts, listed in pounds, shillings, and pence. The largest amount is £3931, the smallest is 11 shillings. Only a few dates are listed, between January 1, 1774, and January 1, 1777. John Kean received the list in Savannah, GA on March 8, year unknown. It is signed by William Stephens.

The History Of Emily Montague Vol I, Frances Brooke

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

The History Of Emily Montague Vol Ii, Frances Brooke

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

John Hancock To Nathanael Greene (15 November 1776), John Hancock, Nathanael Greene

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Hancock acknowledges the receipt of an intelligence report from the General, and has passed along the information to Virginia and South Carolina.

Last Will And Testament Of David Ogden, November 12, 1776, David Ogden

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

The Last Will and Testament of David Ogden. Ogden lived in Newark, NJ and divided his property among his children Isaac Ogden, Abraham Ogden, Samuel Ogden, Nicholas Ogden, Sarah Hoffman and Peter Ogden. In the event Sarah died before him her share went to her children, Martin Hoffman, Josiah Ogden Hoffman, Mary Gillon Hoffman, with her husband, Nicholas Hoffman, as trustee. In the will he also said his enslaved man Jack son of Fillis could choose which one of the children he went to and they would pay $150 to the others. The executors were Jacob Ogden, Philip Cortland, and …

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.

Recognizance Signed By Ezra Houghton And Josiah Wilder, Ezra Houghton, Josiah Wilder

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Recognizance signed by Ezra Houghton saying that he will appear in court on a certain day, and until the court date, he is only allowed off his farm to go to church, 1776.

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.

Selected Pages From Silva: Or, A Discourse Of Forest-Trees, And The Propagation Of Timber In His Majesty’S Dominions: As It Was Delivered In The Royal Society On The 15th Day Of October, 1662, Upon Occasion Of Certain Quaeries Propounded To That Illustrious Assembly, By The Honourable The Principal Officers And Commissioners Of The Navy. Together With An Historical Account Of The Sacredness And Use Of Standing Groves., John Evelyn

Selections from Special Collections

28 p. l., 649, [9] p. front (port.) plates ( 1 fold.) fold. tab 30 cm.

Some of the pages in this document were selected as part of a class project for Professor Garth Bond’s History of the Book seminar, Fall 2012. The abstract was prepared by Linghui Li .

Institution Des Sourds Et Muets, Par La Voie Des Signes Méthodiques; Ouvrage Qui Contient Le Projet D’Une Langue Universelle, Par L’Entremise Des Signes Naturels Assujettis À Une Méthode, Charles-Michel De L’Epée

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Dumb Speech, Or The Art Of Conversing By The Fingers Only, As Well In The Dark As In The Light, R. Aiken

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.