Informs her that he is "in a good house, among clever people," but that he lacks money and forage for his horse; remarks: "we get no pay yet but begin to hear a little talk of it."
Second memorial that requests release from confinement and offers "to
perform an Act that would distress some Part of the rebel Army ... as a
Proof of my attachment to Government."; "True Copy"
Mentions that his regiment was ordered into Boston and the prospect that it will remain there through the summer; expresses fear about contracting smallpox "as it is all around us"; remarks that "we have been and yet remain in somewhat of an unsettled and confused state"; signs himself "Medicus."
Pelatiah Webster writes to Benjamin Franklin about the essays he has written under "A Citizen of Philada" about the economy of the States. Two of the essays are included at the end of the letter.; American Philosophical Society
Informs her that he expects that his regiment will go into winter quarters early, possibly on Dorchester Heights, [Mass.]; mentions skirmishes in which some American and some British lighthorse were captured.
Informs him that a letter of attorney will be sent to all the deranged officers in the vicinity of Kingston, [N.Y.] and requests that he forward the letter to Dunscomb after it is signed; complains that officers are
"extremely tardy" in settling public accounts, points out that accounts must be settled before anything is done about commutation, and gives instructions for submitting certificates of settlement.; Draft; Typescript transcription on microfilm
Robert Morris informs Benjamin Franklin that he has been appointed Superintendent of Finance. He also elaborates on current events and experiences.; American Philosophical Society
Friendly letter; informs her that he sent a letter that enclosed a certificate and an order that will enable her to obtain money granted by the [Massachusetts] General Court; requests that she purchase a horse for him because they are expensive in his vicinity; mentions that the operations of the ensuing campaign are very uncertain and that many expect an attack on New York; postscript: "our Army is remarkably healthy."
Informs her that there is little news since the enemy departed from the
neighborhood, that several regiments have left and will leave his post,
and that his regiment will probably remain because they arrived recently;
mentions that the weather has been very warm.
Certification that Robert Blowers and his wife are entitled to two weeks state stores each from the First [New] J[ersey] Regiment; includes an order from G[iles] Mead, 3 Feb. 1780, to E[phraim] Darby to issue the stores.
Letter from Robert Carter Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson about financial matters.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
George Gibson writes to the Managers of the United States Lottery about obtaining lottery tickets and the complaints about the system.; American Philosophical Society
