John Montgomery writes to Richard Peters recommending John Hadden for a commission as ensign. He and the Company are desireous that no other person should have the commission. Transcript included.
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June 6, 1758
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-25
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: Before 1760
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I_SpahrB_1965_25.pdf
June 6, 1758
Captain John Montgomery writes to Major Thomas Lloyd in reply to letter received on June 3rd. I will not be able to march to Lancaster of Friday next as you have requested as I am still raising men for my company. Transcript included.
Location: I-SpahrB-1964-3
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: Before 1760
Document PDF: I_SpahrB_1964_3.pdf
April 18, 1759
Prayer of Charles Nisbet expressing contrition and hope, written from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Location: I-McIntoshM-1965-4
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Miscellaneous
Time Period: Before 1760
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April 9, 1762
Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon regarding his invitation to Liverpool, books and work, and his conduct at the Academy.
Location: I-BeachW-1966-1
Subject: Education, Science and Technology, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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May 25, 1764
Isaac Norris writes to the Governor of the Assembly regarding legal bills and taxation of property.
Location: I-SpahrB-1963-8
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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c.1765
Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon, the secretary and librarian of Warrington Academy regarding John Aiken, a divinity tutor at Warrington, and new students.
Location: I-BeachW-1982-2
Subject: Education, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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September 21, 1765
John Dickinson's opinion regarding the will of Joseph Yard.
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-18
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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August 12, 1766
Land deed from John Dickinson to William Killen for the sale of the tract "Brothers Portion" near Dove, Kent County, Delaware. Signed by Dickinson with his personal seal. Includes signature of Caesar Rodney as Recorder.
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-23
Subject: Economics and Finance, Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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November 18, 1766
Agreemnt for John Montgomery to take up 150 acres of land on Jack's Creek in Cumberland County.
Location: I-HunterW-1974-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Land and Real Estate
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
Document PDF: I_HunterW_1974_1.pdf
February 24, 1767
Letter from Charles Nisbet to the Minister of Drumelzier inquiring about the events since his visit three months ago.
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-4
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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June 13, 1769
Letter from Joseph Priestley to Mrs. Anna Laetitia Barbauld (Miss Aikin) of Warrington Academy regarding her poetry on Corsica for James Boswell and Samuel Johnson. Priestley also mentions his recent book on Perspective.
Location: I-Friends-2010-1
Subject: Literary Pursuits
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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c.1770
Testimony of Charles Nisbet against the doctrines contained in an extract from the minutes of some late conversation between Revd. Mr. John Wesley and others at a public conference in London on August 7, 1770.
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-3
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Essays and Dissertations
Time Period: 1760-1779
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June 16, 1770
John Dickinson's opinion on the case of George Churchman: "I have concluded ... that Churchman's title to the Land in Dispute, is good in Law."
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-18
Subject: Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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July 26, 1771
Letter from Charles Nisbet to the Countess of Huntington on John Wesley's success in seducing the ignorant.
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-2
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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April 30, 1772
John Armstrong writes to his son Jamey about his attempt to seek his fortune in the West Indies. Discusses news of General Irvine, Dr. McCoskry, Dr. Rush, and Mr. Waddell. Transcript included.
Location: I-SpahrB-1968-4
Subject: Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
Document PDF: I_SpahrB_1968_4.pdf
November 23, 1772
Bill of Exchange for 100 pounds from John Dickinson to John Hanbury Osgood.
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-24
Subject: Economics and Finance
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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May 28, 1773
Legal decision by James Wilson on the case of Stevenson & Thompson vs. Ross & Cole, in which is is agreed by the plaintiffs and defendants that matters of account will be referred to John Potts, John Patton, and Ephraim Blaine and that...
Location: I-SpahrB-1959-11
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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July 24, 1773
Legal notice regarding the case of Robert Urie vs. Joseph Hudson, calling for the collection of debt from Hudson by the Cumberland County sheriff. Witnessed by John Armstrong and signed by Judge James Wilson.
Location: I-Friends-1995-3
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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March 25, 1774
Letter from James Wilson to Jasper Yeates discussing upcoming cases he will try in Cumberland, York, and Northumberland counties and announcing the birth of his son.
Location: I-SpahrB-1966-21
Subject: Legal Affairs, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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October 10, 1774
George Wood sends order to Jasper Yeates to pay a debt to John Montgomery. Includes Montgomery's receipt dated October 19, 1774.
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-24
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
Document PDF: I_SpahrB_1958_24_2.pdf
October 27, 1774
John Montgomery issues a receipt to Curtis and Peter Grubb.
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-24
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
Document PDF: I_SpahrB_1958_24_1.pdf
March 19, 1775
Letter from Joseph Priestley to Jeremy Bentham returning a friend's paper (Andrew Oliver of New England) and alerting him that he will be in the country for a month. Written from Shelburne House.
Location: I-SpahrB-1964-12
Subject: Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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January 10, 1776
Letter from James Oliver with the notice of judgment against Thomas Buchanan for debt to "the Constable of East Pennsborough and to the Keeper of the Gaol of said county."
Location: I-Original-1776-1
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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June 1776
John Montgomery, Hugh Patrick, George Newberry and Paul Zantzinger issue receipts to Jasper Yeates.
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-23
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
Document PDF: I_SpahrB_1958_23.pdf
October 25, 1776
The Commissioners of Indian Affairs of the Middle Department at Fort Pitt write to Mr. (Benjamin) Morgan ordering flints to be delivered to Captain Pigman, Captain Sullivan, Captain Baird, and Captain Shields.
Location: I-SpahrB-1955--6
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict, Native Americans
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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