Papers, 1742-1801.

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Papers, 1742-1801.

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This collection of Huntington papers, from 1742 to 1801, includes the records kept by Joshua in his role as agent of the Continental Army, the records of the Huntington shipping business, and miscellaneous papers. The Continental Army records include orders, receipts, contracts, bills, and letters for transportation of supplies for the Continental Army and for private concerns in and around Norwich, Conn., for hauling equipment, sick soldiers, and supplies to Norwich and New York, for the transportation of the Continental Army from Norwich to New York, including enumeration of equipment, ships, and their captains, for supplying soldiers with wood on their march from Boston to New York, for clothing and equipment of dead soldiers, for the purchase of corn and flour for the Continental Army, for the purchase of supplies by Huntington's agents, and for supplies and ammunition for the Army in Rhode Island and for the French Fleet. The records of the Huntington shipping business include ships papers for the sloop _Lydia_ for 1783, including instructions to the captain, statements of repairs, etc.; ships papers for the brig _Nancy_ for 1784 to 1786, including instructions to the captain, reports on each voyage, etc.; papers dealing with the brig _Ranger_ for 1775 to 1779, the _Norwich Packet_ for 1772 to 1782, and the Huntington shipping business from 1771 to 1786, including mostly items on repairs and supplies furnished various vessels. Many of the above items are scraps of paper. With the exception of a few items signed by his brother, Andrew Huntington (1745-1824), almost all items are made out to, or signed by, Joshua Huntington. In addition to these records, the collection also includes a folder of miscellaneous items, including the Norwich "Blue Laws," enforced by Isaac Huntington (1688-1764) as Justice of the Peace, from 1742 to 1758, and encompassing such crimes as swearing, playing cards, assault, etc. Various other documents, several signed by Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., and Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., are also included. Also included in this collection are two copies of the autograph dealer's catalog (William Todd, #99, June, 1939) where the papers were offered for sale and described in detail. One copy has marginal notes indicating which parts of the collection now belong to the AAS. Clippings from this list describing the contents of each folder have been included in each folder. Inclusive dates on Todd's list are often inaccurate. Most items are kept in the order of arrangement on Todd's list.

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Gadsden Public Library

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Gadsden Public Library

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Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809

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Jonathan Trumbull Jr. (March 26, 1740 – August 7, 1809) was an American politician who served as the 20th governor of Connecticut and the second Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, the second son of Jonathan Trumbull Sr. (the eventual Governor of Connecticut) and his wife Faith Robinson, daughter of Rev. John Robinson. Trumbull graduated from Harvard College in 1759, and gave the valedictory address when he received his master's de...

Trumbull, Jonathan

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Ranger (Brig)

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Nancy (Gun brig)

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Lydia (Sloop)

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United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...

Swallow (Sloop)

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Huntington, Joshua, 1751-1821

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Joshua Huntington (1751-1821), the son of Jabez Huntington (1719-1786) who made his fortune in shipping, was born in Norwich, Conn. Joshua joined Putnam's brigade in 1775 and was later employed in securing shipping for the use of Continental troops. He is referred to in this collection as an "agent of the Continental Army," in charge of the transfer of wounded soldiers, arms, and supplies. From the description of Papers, 1742-1801. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: ...

Huntington, Isaac, 1688-1764.

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A Norwich, Connecticut town clerk and justice of the peace. From the description of Isaac Huntington Justice of the Peace records, 1738-1758. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 77501338 ...

Norwich Packet.

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Huntington, Andrew, 1745-1824

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Justice of the peace, merchant, and paper manufacturer, of Norwich, Conn. From the description of Andrew Huntington appointment, 1802 May 20. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71130630 From the description of Andrew Huntington letters, 1779 Mar.-Sept. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71130393 Merchant and paper maker, of Norwich, New London County, Conn. From the description of Receipt to Andrew Huntin...