Thomas Shaw papers, 1777-1795.

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Thomas Shaw papers, 1777-1795.

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Personal letters, letters concerning stores for the Continental Army during the Revolution, papers relating to the settlement of Nathaniel Shaw's estate, personal accounts, lottery tickets for Newport First Congregational Church and New London First Church of Christ, church accounts kept by Thomas Shaw, land deeds, leases, will, a few copies of his letters to others, and some papers concerning the settling of his estate.

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New London County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8304314

New London County Historical Society

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Shaw, Nathaniel, 1735-1782

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Merchant, of New London, Conn.; with his brother, Thomas Shaw, acted as naval agent for Connecticut and the Continental Congress during the American Revolution; b. Nathaniel Shaw, Jr. From the description of Papers of Nathaniel Shaw, Jr., and his father, Nathaniel Shaw, Sr., 1734-1783. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 83600912 From the description of Nathaniel Shaw papers, 1776-1781. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 83600...

First Congregational Church (Newport, R.I.)

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First Church of Christ (New London, Conn.)

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Congregational church; date of organization uncertain; records exist from 1670s; name also found as First Congregational Church. From the description of Page of register of First Church of Christ, New London, 1753?. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71059957 ...

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. ...

Shaw, Thomas, 1739-1795

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Aid to his brother, Captain Nathaniel Shaw; deputy commissioner of naval prisoners during the Revolution, and also a selectman of New London, Conn. From the description of Thomas Shaw papers, 1771-1798. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71058370 Merchant and naval agent, of New London, Conn. From the description of Thomas Shaw receipt, 1776 Nov. 30. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 232961484 Merchant; ...