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Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795. Robert Rogers papers, 1760-1843.

Title: Robert Rogers papers, 1760-1843.

Photocopies and transcripts of letters, petitions, and traders' accounts related to Rogers' fur trade activities while he was a British military officer at posts in the Great Lakes area, to the fur trade at Michilimackinac and vicinity, and to Rogers' attempts to finance his search for a Northwest Passage and to engage the services of Jonathan Carver. A deed, petition, affidavits by veteran fur traders, and related items relate to attempts by one of Rogers' descendants to clear title to land along Lake Superior that Rogers had purchased from the Ojibwe Indians.

ArchivalResource: 0.4 cubic feet (1 box and 17 items in oversize folder).

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Washington Irving's Life of George Washington Volume II, miscellany, 1755-1831

Title: Washington Irving's Life of George Washington Volume II, miscellany, 1755-1831

Portraits, prints, letters, maps, and documents tipped into Volume 2 of the extra-illustrated quarto edition of Washington Irving's Life of George Washington (New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1855-1856) (Rare E 312 I72++ 1898). Portraits: Washington Irving, Lord Loudoun, William Pitt, Benjamin Franklin (4), Jeffrey Amherst, Edward Boscawen (2), James Wolfe (3), Daniel Parke Curtis, Thomas Musgrave, Lord George Townshend (2), James Murray, Charles Saunders (3), Bougainville (2), Edmund Burke, James Otis, George Grenville (2), Patrick Henry, Francis Bernard, Lord Hood (3), George Mason, King George III, Edward Braddock. Prints: View of St. Paul's Cathedral London; Fort Niagara taken from the British side of the River at Newark; The great Cathract or Waterfall, of Niagara in North America; Quebec; The Death of General Wolfe (2); [Death of General Wolfe]; General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec September 14, 1759; Mort du Général de Montcalme; View of the Siege of Quebec; The Taking of Quebec by The English; Monument to Wolfe &, Montcalm, Quebec; A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England; Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel Acte,...; The Repeal or the Funeral Procession, of Miss Americ-Stamp (caricature); Faneuiel Hall, Boston; The Times Taken from an Original Character which appeared at the Masquerade at Lincoln (caricature); The Bloody Massacre perpetuated in King Street Boston on March 5, 1770; The Massacre perpetuated in King Street, Boston, on March 5, 1770; Pittsburgh; Barlow, Vol.II, p.41. The Bostonians throwing the Tea into the water; Liberty Triumphant; or the Downfall of Oppression. Letters: ALS, Washington Irving to Legation of States, March 21, 1831; ALS, Robert Dinwiddie to Daniel Parke Custis, August 15, 1755; ALS, Jeffrey Amherst to Thomas Hancock, April 27, 1760; AL, Col. Bradstreet to Mr. Stevenson, February 28, 1765; ALS, Jeffrey Amherst to [Waske], January 3, 1792; ALS, Jeffrey Amherst to Sir George Yonge, November 26, 1790; ALS, Thomas Digges to Arthur Lee, April 18, 1779; ALS, Patrick Henry to Edmund Pendleton, November 27, 1776. Documents: ADS, [Massachusetts (Colony) Council commanding election of representatives to a General Assembly, signed by James Otis et al.], April 29, 1776/May 25, 1776; AD, [Petition of the Freeholders of King George County, [Maryland] against taxation], July 7, 1774; AD[form]S, [Lieut. Gov. Francis Farrquier appointing William Woodford Lieutenant in the 1st Virginia Regiment under command of George Washington, with rank written in by Washington], October 1, 1758; A[aman.]DS[frag.], [George III], November 3, 1760. Maps of: Plan du Fort Carillon; Quebec; An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence, from Sillery to the Fall of Montmerenci....; A Perspective View of the Town and Fortifications of Montreal in Canada.

ArchivalResource: 1 volume (74 items).

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Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787. Thomas Gage papers, 1754-1807, bulk 1759-1775.

Title: Thomas Gage papers, 1754-1807, bulk 1759-1775.

The Thomas Gage papers consist of the military and governmental correspondence and headquarters papers of General Thomas Gage, officer in the British Army in America (1754-1763) and commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America (1763-1775). The papers include incoming correspondence and retained copies of letters written by Gage, together with a large quantity of documents related to military administration and manuscript maps of North America. The collection is particularly strong in documenting British administration of North America after the French and Indian War, interactions with Native Americans, and the years preceding the American Revolution. The collection also includes a the Thomas Gage warrants, a series of financial documents authorizing payments related to British military expenses in North America during Gage's service as commander-in-chief.

ArchivalResource: 70 linear feet.

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Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785. George Sackville Germain papers, 1683-1785.

Title: George Sackville Germain papers, 1683-1785.

The Lord George Sackville Germain papers contain the political and military correspondence of Germain, British military officer and secretary of state for North America during the American Revolution. In addition to official letters and reports, the collection comprises copies of secret military dispatches, reports and extracts detailing the activities of the commanders and colonial governors of North America, and a copybook of letters between American diplomat Benjamin Franklin, Massachusetts Governor Thomas Pownall, and Boston reverend Samuel Cooper.

ArchivalResource: 6 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/759179078 View

Thomas Gage papers 1754-1807 1759-1775 Gage, Thomas, papers

Title: Thomas Gage papers 1754-1807 1759-1775 Gage, Thomas, papers

The Thomas Gage papers consist of the military and governmental correspondence and headquarter papers of General Thomas Gage, officer in the British Army in America (1754-1763) and commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America between 1763 and 1775. The papers include incoming correspondence and retained copies of letters written by Gage, together with a large quantity of documents related to military administration and manuscript maps of North America. The collection is particularly strong in documenting British administration of North America after the French and Indian War, interactions with Native Americans, and the years preceding the American Revolution. The series is described in a separate finding aid. Thomas Gage warrants

ArchivalResource: 70 linear feet

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Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797. Jeffery Amherst papers, 1758-1764.

Title: Jeffery Amherst papers, 1758-1764.

The Jeffery Amherst papers (763 items) consist of the correspondence, documents, and military orders of Jeffery Amherst, British commander-in-chief in North America from 1758-1763. Included are Amherst's letters to General Thomas Gage and the papers given to Gage with the transfer of authority in 1763.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/758450177 View

Barrington, William Wildman Barrington, Viscount, 1717-1793. Autograph letter signed : [London], to Lt.-Gen. Murray, 1780 Nov. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed : [London], to Lt.-Gen. Murray, 1780 Nov. 10.

Thanking him for favors and gifts, including some honey, and discussing his health.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270622962 View

Collins, John, d. 1795. A survey of Lake Champlain including Crown Point and St. Iohn's on which is fixed the line of forty five degrees north lattit. terminating the boundarys betwe[e]n the provinces of Quebec and New York agre[e]able to his Majesty's proclamation done by order and instruction of the Honourable James Murray, esqr., Governor of the Province of Quebec and the Honourable His Majestys Council by Iohn Collins, depy. surv. genl., May 21th 1765. Charles Blaskowitz, draughtsman.

Title: A survey of Lake Champlain including Crown Point and St. Iohn's on which is fixed the line of forty five degrees north lattit. terminating the boundarys betwe[e]n the provinces of Quebec and New York agre[e]able to his Majesty's proclamation done by order and instruction of the Honourable James Murray, esqr., Governor of the Province of Quebec and the Honourable His Majestys Council by Iohn Collins, depy. surv. genl., May 21th 1765. Charles Blaskowitz, draughtsman. [1765]

ArchivalResource: col. map, 126 x 47 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/5404184 View

Murray, James, 1721-1794. Financial accounting, British conquest Quebec: Letter, 1789 Mar. 25.

Title: Financial accounting, British conquest Quebec: Letter, 1789 Mar. 25.

Letter to the Commissioners auditing The Publick Accounts some 30 years after the event, outlining the financing of the army and civil government in Canada in the period immediately after the British conquest. Murray relates how he managed the sixteen or seventeen thousand pounds which he inherited in the army's accounts.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.); 40 x 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122381258 View

Jeffery Amherst papers 1758-1764 Amherst, Jeffery papers

Title: Jeffery Amherst papers 1758-1764 Amherst, Jeffery papers

The Jeffery Amherst papers (763 items) consist of the correspondence, documents, and military orders of Jeffery Amherst, British commander-in-chief in North America from 1758-1763. Included are Amherst's letters to General Thomas Gage and the papers given to Gage with the transfer of authority in 1763.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet

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George Sackville Germain papers 1683-1785 Germain, George Sackville papers

Title: George Sackville Germain papers 1683-1785 Germain, George Sackville papers

The Lord George Sackville Germain papers contain the political and military correspondence of Germain, British military officer and secretary of state for North America during the American Revolution. In addition to official letters and reports, the collection comprises copies of secret military dispatches, reports and extracts detailing the activities of the commanders and colonial governors of North America, and a copybook of letters between American diplomat Benjamin Franklin, Massachusetts Governor Thomas Pownall, and Boston reverend Samuel Cooper.

ArchivalResource: 6 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-30ger?rgn=main;view=text View

William Inglis Morse collection of manuscripts, 1768-1841.

Title: William Inglis Morse collection of manuscripts, 1768-1841.

An eclectic group of manuscripts concerning Canada and other subjects, assembled by philanthropist and Canadiana collector, William Inglis Morse.

ArchivalResource: 1 volume in 1 box (.25 linear ft.)

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Murray, James, 1721-1794. Extracts of orders issued by Generals James Wolfe, George Townshend, and James Murray during the Quebec campaign, 1759-1760.

Title: Extracts of orders issued by Generals James Wolfe, George Townshend, and James Murray during the Quebec campaign, 1759-1760.

Extracts from the orders issued by General James Wolfe during the Quebec campaign, dated April 30-September 12, 1759, and by Generals George Townshend and James Murray at Quebec, dated September 14, 1759 through April 28, 1760. These extracts appear to be in a contemporary hand. They include orders not found in John Knox's Journal (London, 1769) and the text often differs from that given by Knox. At the end of the volume is a short account of Wolfe's death, and of the landing of his body at Portsmouth.

ArchivalResource: .21 linear foot (1 volume)

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Johnstone, Alexandre de. Letters, 1759, 1763.

Title: Letters, 1759, 1763.

Originals and handwritten copies of letters, dated March 17, 1759, New York, and May 21, 1763 and October 3, 1763, London, from Chevalier Alexandre de Johnstone to his uncle General James Murray of Canada, concerning governmental affairs, his purchasing of a military position, and family news.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 c.f. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145786876 View

Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872,. The Merchants and Citizens of the City & District of Montreal in behalf of themselves & of their Fellow Citizens residing in other parts of the province of Quebeck. Also the British Merchants & Traders in behalf of themselves & their fellow subjects inhabiting in the province of Quebeck. Also petition of the Merchants & others in London interested in & trading to Canada by way of Supplement to the petition of the British Merchants inhabiting Quebeck : ag[ains]t the Hon[era]ble James Murray Esquire Governor of Quebeck : manuscript, [1764]

Title: The Merchants and Citizens of the City & District of Montreal in behalf of themselves & of their Fellow Citizens residing in other parts of the province of Quebeck. Also the British Merchants & Traders in behalf of themselves & their fellow subjects inhabiting in the province of Quebeck. Also petition of the Merchants & others in London interested in & trading to Canada by way of Supplement to the petition of the British Merchants inhabiting Quebeck : ag[ains]t the Hon[era]ble James Murray Esquire Governor of Quebeck : manuscript, [1764]

Complaints brought against the governor for quartering troops in private houses, trade restrictions with Indians, high fees to register land, and other issues.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (5 leaves) ; 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612812467 View