Browse Items (355 total)

Manuscript copies of Washington's letters (1781-1788) to the Chevalier (later Marquis) de Chastellux made by William Willis (later published by him in 1825 in Charleston (S. C.) as a pamphlet)

Manuscript copies of Washington's letters (1781-1788) to the Chevalier (later Marquis) de Chastellux made by William Willis (later published by him in 1825 in Charleston (S. C.) as a pamphlet)

Manuscript copies of Washington's letters (1781-1788) to the Chevalier (later Marquis) de Chastellux made by William Willis (later published by him in 1825 in Charleston (S. C.) as a pamphlet)

In this signed letter, President Washington presents queries regarding the possibility of a French invasion of the United States. Included in the topics of his questions to the Majors General are: likely location of French attack, weaponry needed for…

Handwritten transcript of the appointments and first communication of the Board of War on June 12 and 21, 1776. Appointment of John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Harrison, James Wilson, and Edward Rutledge to the Board of War.

Review of the artillery regiment.

Includes promotions, oath and instructions for its administration, and rations. Dated October 29, 1776.

Court martial roster for Fort Johnson, dated August 12, 1776. Lists captains and lieutenants. Beckman, Drayton, Grimke and 12 others listed.

Gives districts from which members were elected.

Resolutions of the Legislature issued in the General Orders on October 22, 1776.