Samuel P. Savage papers VI, 1694-1797; bulk: 1737-1797.

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Samuel P. Savage papers VI, 1694-1797; bulk: 1737-1797.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44166822

Papers of merchant and justice of the peace Samuel P. Savage (1718-1797) of Boston and Weston, Mass., 1737-1791 include personal papers such as correspondence discussing his mother, Faith Russell's, family estate, 1737, and correspondence to his first wife Sarah (Tyler) Savage, 1747; business papers such as insurance for cargo in the West Indies, a receipt book kept between 1762-66 containing accounts with other merchants; documents signed by Savage in his position as chairman of the Massachusetts Board of War during the Revolutionary War, which include a loan request from general William Heath for clothing, and reports of French involvement during the war, 1777; and legal documents signed by Savage in his role of justice of the peace in Middlesex County, 1787. Collection also includes Savage family papers such as legal and estate documents, 1694-1753.

1 narrow box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7538984

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Savage family.

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Heath, William, 1737-1814

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American Major-General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Ebenezer Hancock, 1777 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864067 Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1776-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061920 Army officer in the Revolution, Massachusetts state senator, and jurist. From the description of Papers of William Heath, 1774-1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83784932 ...

Savage, Sarah Tyler, 1718-1764.

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Massachusetts. Board of War

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During the Revolution, the Massachusetts General Court designated the Board of War to administer the war effort on behalf of the colony, including the provisioning of troops. From the description of Accounts of officers' clothing, 1777-1783. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79151733 Faced with the necessity of organizing the state's response to military hostilities with Britain, the General Assembly of Massachusetts mandated the creation of the Board of War. The board was char...

Russell, Faith Russell, 1690-1775.

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Savage, Samuel Phillips, 1718-1797.

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