Broadside issued by Sir William Howe
Property taken from Loyalist subjects
Joseph Galloway, a prominent Loyalist and former Patriot, became the superintendent of police during the British occupation of Philadelphia. During this time many Loyalists had their property stolen from them. These events led to the issue of Sir William Howe's broadside.
Sir William Howe and Joseph Galloway
MacDonald & Cameron
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 46, 20-06
General George Washington's Letter to Colonel Elias Dayton
Enemy Fleet near the Capes of Delaware
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 depending on the enemy's fleet. It continues by telling Colonel Dayton to refresh his men and weapons for a possible engagement.
General George Washington
3 August 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 1, Folder 23, 04-07
Parole of Suspected Tory
James Tilghman
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 reside in Maryland if he submits an application to do so.
9 August 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 1, 4. Folder 29, 05-04
Quaker Proclamation
British Occupation of Philadelphia
This Quaker Proclamation was issued from the General Spring Meeting of Ministers and Elders held in Philadelphia during March 1778. The Proclamation encourages all Quakers to seek divine Guidance, "in this time of outward Commotion"
22 March 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 49, 20-07
Quartermaster Alex Matheson Queen's Rangers
Account of Building Repairs
This document is a list of repairs and rates for the barracks and stables while the Queen's Rangers were in Philadelphia.
Alex Matheson
6 April 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 4, Folder 04, 21-05