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American Blunderbus
This American naval blunderbuss is a crude amalgamation of brass and iron components to assemble a working firearm. The walnut stock appears to be the remains of a one-time swivel gun, evidence by a side hole once used for supporting a “Y” yoke to…
Tags: America, Blunderbus, Firearm
General George Washington's Letter to Colonel Elias Dayton
This letter from General George Washington to Colonel Elias Dayton describes the enemy fleet movement in the capes of Delaware. General Washington orders Colonel Dayton's and Colonel Ogden's brigades to halt their movements and await further orders…
Parole of Suspected Tory
This document is a signed parole issues by the United States of America to a suspected Tory James Tilghman. Tilghman declares that he will not provide any intelligence to American enemies. The parole also notes that Tilghman is allowed to visit and…
Tags: Parole, Philadelphia, Tilghman, Tory
Paul Hughes Letter
This letter written by Paul Hughes is regarding a boat taken from John Pawlings property by general orders in 1777. This letter is backed by a written statement by former Major General Peter Muhlenberg.
Tags: boat, general orders, Hughes, Pawling, Peter Muhlenberg, river, Schuylkill