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John Brown To Susan Livingston, August 5, 1780, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John, in Greesbank, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, wrote to his sister-in-law Susan, no address but likely in Basking Ridge, NJ. He acknowledged a letter addressed from Susan to her sister, his wife, Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston, recently deceased. Molly sent silk to Susan and her sisters before her death. Names included: Mr. Reed, Lady Mary Watts, [Peter Van] Brugh Livingston, Philip Livingston, Lord and Lady Dumfries, his children Mary, Frances, and George Van Brugh, and Susan's sister "Betsy." Notable quote: "...all hope that a reconstruction between Brittain and the Collonys [Colonies] may soon take place."

Anne Cox To Susan Livingston, Ann Coxe

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Anne, in Sudbury, PA, wrote to Susan, no address. The letter isn't addressed to Susan, but her name is written on the second page. Names included: Col. Livingston, Mr. Swift, Major Edwards, Cousin Tilghman, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Smith, Betsy, and Mr. Rutherford. Anne regrets she can't attend an invitation to visit Basking Ridge, NJ. Notable quote: "You Jersey ladies really have the advantage over all the Americans and engross the Beaux entirely, while we poor creatures here hardly see the face of one a week."

John Brown To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, April 4, 1780, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John wrote from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, to his father-in-law Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed to Baskinridge [Basking Ridge, NJ]. John is mourning the death of his wife (and Peter's daughter), Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston and the loss of a mother for their children: Margaret [possibly called Mary Frances], William, and George Van Brugh Brown. He enclosed a letter (not present) from people who knew Mary and wrote kind things about her.

The French Gazette, Norman Desmarais, Carl Becker

Primary Sources

The French Gazette is an English translation of the Gazette Françoise, the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet that brought the Count de Rochambeau and 5800 French troops to America in July, 1780. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The French facsimile edition is also available elsewhere on this site.

Gazette Francoise

Primary Sources

The Gazette Françoise is a facsimile edition of the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The English translation is available elsewhere on this site.

Abraham Schenk To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Circa 1780s, Abraham Schenk

Liberty Hall Collection Undated

This is an invoice written by Abraham Schenk addressed to Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Various prices for unspecificed goods were added up listed at the bottom of the page. This document is undated.

Canticle Et Choix De Prière : Manuscript., Unknown

Rare Books

A manuscript collection of Catholic hymns and prayers in French, including Cantique de la Ste. Vierge; Les sept psaumes de la pénitence; Cantique pour la fête du très saint sacrement; Les litanies de Sacré Coeur des Jésus; Les litanies de St. Francois de Sales; Cantique sur la vie et le vertu de Sant Nicolas; Joyeaux au temps du Pâques; and others. Plainsong notation on four of first five pages.

Salve Regina, Giovanni Pergolesi

Marian Sheet Music

Arrangement of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Salve Regina" for solo voice, accompanied by two violins, viola, and harpischord.

At A Convocation Of The Visitors Of The College Of William And Mary, On The 4th Day Of December 1779, A Statute Was Passed, Of Which The Following Is An Extract, College Of William & Mary

1779–1789: George Wythe

At a convocation of the visitors of the college of William and Mary, on the 4th day of December 1779, a statute was passed, of which the following is an extract.

The friends of the college being no longer competent to support so extensive an institution, as that which the charter recommends; and when science at large cannot be cultivated, that scheme of education being most proper, which is more immediately subordinate to the leading objects of society:

The scanty stipend lately paid by each scholar for commons, having occasioned a considerable expense,

It being just, that students inducted into …

Benjamin Wish To John Kean, December 4, 1779, Benjamin Wish

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Benjamin Wish and his father acknowledge a partial payment from John Kean for a house and lot on Queen and Mazych Street, Charleston, SC.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan And Eliza Livingston, June 1, 1779, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Sarah wrote to her sisters, Susan and Eliza [Elizabeth] Livingston. She was sad that they didn't write since "I have been in this Island" for five months. No one from the local parish visited either, "gratitude seems to be quite out of fashion on this part of the Island." Mr. R [Ricketts, her husband], is not obliged to join his Regiment at Antigua. Kitty is homesick for America. Names included: Mrs. Bosley, Kitty, and her father, Mr. Goodin, Miss Goodins, Mr. and Mrs. Woollery, Mrs. Tomlinson, Marie, Halton, Mrs. Brown, Mary Bayard, Mrs. Burke (mother to Mrs. Palmer), cousin Phil's …

Shubrick & Clempson To Mrs. Jane Grove, March 12, 1779, Shubrick & Clempson

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Balances beginning 31 December 1778 and current accounts, related to her late husband, Samuel Grove ( -1776). Names include: Samuel Grove, Thomas Shubrick, Richard Shubrick, Philip Box, Peter Lavien, John Kean, and John Pitts. Attorneys in South Carolina are Robert Williams and Rober Williams Powell, attorneys in Georgia are John Graham, Samuel Dougless, and James Robertson. There is also unsold indigo. Verso states Shubrick & Clempson to Mrs. Jane Grove.

Observations D'Un Sourd Et Muèt Sur Un Cours Élémentaire D'Éducation Des Sourds Et Muèts, Publié En 1779 Par M. 'Abbé Deschamps, Chapelain De ' Église D' Orléons., Pierre Desloges

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Laudationem Funebrem Platonis Et Periclis Thucydidei, Johann Christoph Gottleber

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Receipt To Richard Proctor, October 15, 1778, William Unknown

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Receipt from William --nt stating that he received 639 pounds 11 pence from Richard Proctor for the principal due on his and Edward Davis's bond with Robert Bramston. William's signature is hard to read and ends with the letter "nt."

Jane Grove With John Kean, June 25, 1778, Jane Grove, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

This legal document for the sale of enslaved people from Jane Grove to her son John Kean. Names included: John, Cudjoe, Peter, Billy, Basan, October, Cloe, Fanny, May, Bella, and Paddy. This indenture was signed in the presence of William Frint.

John Faucherand Grimke With John Kean, John Faucherand Grimke, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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, John Faucherand Grimke, Jane Grove

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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.

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 …

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.

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.

The History Of Emily Montague Vol Iii, Frances Brooke

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

God Arising And Pleading His People’S Cause ; Or The American War In Favor Of Liberty, Against The Measures And Arms Of Great Britain, Shewn To Be The Cause Of God (1777), Abraham Keteltas, Reiner Smolinski , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

ABRAHAM KETELTAS (1732-98) was raised by Protestant parents in New York and New Rochelle, where he spent much of his time among the communities of Huguenots in the area. Becoming fluent in French early on, he later studied theology at Yale, where he earned his degree in 1752, followed by his preacher’s license in 1756. From 1757 until his dismissal in 1760, Keteltas supplied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. He then served as an itinerant preacher to the Dutch and Huguenot parishes in Jamaica and Long Island, New York, where he gained much popular support. …

Members Of The Stetson University Baseball Team

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.