William Shirreff ledger and petition 1777

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William Shirreff ledger and petition 1777

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The collection consists of a ledger and a handwritten transcription of a petition, dated April 21, 1777, and signed by freeholders and other residents of Kings County, New York. It is addressed to British naval officer, Lord Viscount Richard Howe, and Commander-in-Chief of British forces, Sir William Howe. The petition requests the return of horses and wagons confiscated by the British military or compensation for the confiscated property. The transcriber is unknown. The ledger is an original document and lists the names of owners of horses and wagons on Long Island, as well as the numbers of horses and wagons owned by each.

0.08 Linear feet; in two folders

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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Shirreff, William

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Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814

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Commander-in-chief of British forces in North America from 1775 to 1778. From the description of Appointment, 1778 Feb. 23, Philadelphia, of Charles Bowden. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122625975 Commander of British Army troops in North America during the American Revolution. From the description of Book of general orders: manuscript, 1777. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 80960793 Army officer, Great Britain. ...

Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799

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Richard Howe, British admiral; commander of the North American fleet (1776-1778); commander of the Channel fleet (1782), First Lord of Admiralty (1783-1788); created Earl Howe (1788); Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet (1793-1799). From the description of Correspondence of Richard Howe, 1776-1799. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122551617 Richard Howe, Earl Howe, British naval officer. From the description o...