Reproduction of Revolutionary War correspondence

Name/Title

Reproduction of Revolutionary War correspondence

Entry/Object ID

2000.FIC.02.267

Scope and Content

Reproductions of various historical documents, transcriber unknown. Documents signators include John Jay, Secretary of the Board of War, Major Hardman; John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. 2000.FIC.02.267A - includes commission of Major Hardman, dated January 12, 1777 by John Jay, Sec. of Board of War. 2000.FIC.02.267B - requisition of foodstuffs, soap and candles to the contractor of the Army by Major Hardman. 2000.FIC.02.267C - letter dated January 17, 1785 ordering the sale of surplus army goods to raise funds, signed by Perry Harwood. Also a copy of an invitation to dinner to Major Hardman from Mr. Reed. Additionally the Governor invites Major Hardman to visit July 1783, signed John Hancock, Gov. Mass. 1780-1785 2000.FIC.02.267D - list of items of clothing to be sold in 1785.

Collection

Early Family Papers: Cahoon

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

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Hancock, John

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Hardiman, Major

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Harwood, Percy

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Jay, John

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Morris, Robert

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Park, Harry

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Reed, Mr.