United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Dept. records, 1777-1782.

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United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Dept. records, 1777-1782.

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Unsigned autograph letter (5 October 1780; Boston, Mass.) probably from William Vernon, commissioner of the board, concerning a shipment of goods; and a letterbook (1777-1782) containing contemporary copies of correspondence, resolutions, and votes of the board. The volume includes letters by commissioners John Deshon, William Vernon, and James Warren.

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United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Dept.

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Board established in 1777 by the U.S. Continental Congress to superintend all naval and marine affairs in the New England states under the direction of the U.S. Continental Congress Marine Committee. From the description of United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Dept. records, 1777-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983971 ...

Vernon, William, 1719-1806

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Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten child...

Deshon, John

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Commissioner of the Navy Board, of New London, Conn. From the description of Deed of sale from John Deshon to Jedediah Brown, 1779 July 20. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 184712504 ...

Warren, James, 1726-1808

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Marble worker, of New Haven, Conn. From the description of Papers, 1850-1867. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20273590 Massachusetts legislator. In 1775 he was appointed paymaster general of the Continental Army, but resigned when the Army moved away from Boston. From the description of Letter (Copy) : Watertown, Mass., to John Hancock, 1776 Mar. 30. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122442778 Warren was president of th...

United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee

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United States. Continental Navy

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