Papers of John White, 1774-1790.

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Papers of John White, 1774-1790.

Nine almanacs and manuscript journals bound as one in which White has made notes on such topics as the occupation of Salem by British troops, the firing upon of Salem by a British man-of-war, other news of the Revolution from Boston, and Washington's victory over Howe on the Delaware River. Other topics include the weather and farming.

1 volume (circa 100 pages).1 container.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8077179

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White, John, 1722-

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Shipowner and merchant, of Salem, Mass. From the description of John White almanac diary, 1774-1790. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 746927236 Farmer. From the description of Papers of John White, 1774-1790. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131701 ...

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. ...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...