Papers, 1774-1794.

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Papers, 1774-1794.

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Stanton's diary is interleaved in Nathanael Low's Astronomical Diary or Almanack, 1776. It consists of brief, sporadic entries concerning his activities, the weather, and events relating to the war (e.g., the passage through Worcester of the cannon captured at Fort Ticonderoga and carried to Boston by troops under the command of Henry Knox). The oversize volume consists of accounts for general merchandise sales to residents of Worcester and surrounding towns from 1774 to 1793. In addition, there is a letter written by Stanton, January 10, 1794, concerning the collection of some outstanding debts.

1 v. (22 leaves) ; octavo.1 v. (233 leaves and 1 loose item) ; oversize.

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Flagg, Samuel, 1737?-1819?

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Samuel Flagg (1737?-1819?) was a merchant in both Salem and Worcester, Mass., and was a captain in the Rhode Island Volunteers in 1778. From the description of Records, 1768-1813. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259348 ...

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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American revolutionary officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Thomas Jefferson, 1793 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596665 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to General Henry Jackson, 1796 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596669 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Westpoint, to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, 1782 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270598200 ...

Stanton, John, 1755-1796.

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John Stanton (1755-1796) was born in Boston and moved to Worcester prior to the Revolution. He married Sarah Chandler in 1780 and ran a general store while also selling pottery goods. He was a Captain of the Worcester militia and commanded the Artillery Company in 1789. He had a business partnership with Samuel Flagg (1737?-1819?) of Worcester, Massachusetts. From the description of Papers, 1774-1794. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207172521 ...