Nathaniel Shaw papers, 1776-1781.

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

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John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term John Hancock or Hancock has become a nickname in the United S...

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...

Hopkins, Esek, 1718-1802

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Privateer during the French and Indian War, first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Continental Navy, and deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly. From the description of Correspondence of Esek Hopkins, 1776 May 7-1777 Oct. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83534493 ...

United States. Continental Navy

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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...

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...