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This General Order originally issued from Headquarters, Cross Roads, August 17, 1777, addresses the format and attendance requirements of General Court Martials by all General Officers. The general order issues instructions for officers to appoint a…

This General Order issued from Headquarters near Cross Roads on August 13th 1777, offers instructions for "Officers of the Day" and privileges associated with this title, including dining with the general. The order also instructs officers to…

This Debenture was issued to Thomas McKee, Indian Trader and Agent of Sir William Johnson, in honor to pay debt of 1,637 pounds with interest. McKee was a resident of Lancaster County in the Province of Pennsylvania. Employed as a farmer. Sealed…

Letter from Andrew Hamilton, Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, to Edward Shippen requesting Shippen to pay for his one-fifth title share in the Perkiomen Mine venture. Forfeiture of share of mine threatened if payment not received.

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President of Congress Henry Laurens writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth, Commissary General from Connecticut, transmitting the Congressional resolution to regulate commerce and prices. Lower half of letter includes extract from the Congressional minutes…

Lieutenant Lewis Thomas gives his Oath of Allegiance under the supervision of General Peter Muhlenberg.

In this one-page letter addressed from Camp at Valley Forge, LaFayette writes the French government regarding dispatches to France and a French officer applying for service in the American Continental Army.

General George Washington writes Colonel Bland of Virginia reference recruits, horses, and supplies for the army from Virginia.

This letter is from John Banister to Patrick Henry. He explains that nothing has happened since their last correspondence. Banister also talks about troop inoculations. In the post script he also informs Laurens that General Charles Lee is there on…

This document is a list of repairs and rates for the barracks and stables while the Queen's Rangers were in Philadelphia.