Original Documents Relating to Stonington During the American Revolution

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Historic Stonington

Oliver Smith document, page 1: Origsize: 5 x 7 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 200 dpi
Oliver Smith document, page 1

Origsize: 5 x 7 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 200 dpi

Name/Title

Original Documents Relating to Stonington During the American Revolution

Entry/Object ID

2008.0906.0004

Scope and Content

Stonington 1775 Sept. 2 [3 days after the attack on Stonington] Capt. Oliver Smith writes "The State of Connecticut to John Williams Dr. L3-0-0 Ship Bread [hardtack]. Delivered by the people which came to assist Long pint when Capt. Willis attact it." He adds "1775 October 20. To 3 Sparrs for the fort...L2-2-0..." signed by John Williams. Bottom of this document Smith adds an ADS, "Stonington January 8, 1778, This day examined the above a count and find it to be ritely Charged for me. Oliver Smith Majr." On verso, Smith adds an order "Please to pay the within a Count to Capt. Nathan Palmer..." This is signed by Williams. At bottom is a one line AD (a receipt) unsigned by Oliver Ellsworth, but signed by Capt. Nathan Palmer, who succeeded Oliver Smith was the militia leader in Stonington. One of the most remarkable documents relating to Wallace's attack on Stonington. We [Boas and others] have seen no other documents that mention Captain Wallace by name relating to the Battle of Stonington.

Collection

American Revolution Collection