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American history/Revolution

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Boudinot, Elias, Document Concerning Peter Chardon and William Wilson, circa 1775-1805

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 32101070780042]
Scope and Contents

Consists of an undated legal document, signed by Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), defining the condition under which an obligation would be fulfilled in a case held before a New York City court of record concerning Peter Chardon and William Wilson. The document is also signed by Benjamin Faneuil and two witnesses.

Dates: circa 1775-1805

Jeanette Mirsky Collection on Aurel Stein

 Collection
Identifier: EA01
Abstract

This collection consists of reference files collected by Jeanette Mirsky for her book Sir Aurel Stein, archaeological explorer (1977). It includes original material passed on by the family as well as reproductions from a number of archival collections.

Dates: 1874-1943
Found in: TAC_Metadata

Natick (Mass.) Revolutionary War Weapons Receipts, 1775 May 15

 File — Box 35: [Barcode: 32101070780349]
Scope and Contents Consists of four weapons receipts and a related summary list, issued in Natick, Massachusetts, in the early days of the American Revolutionary War, that bear the names and signatures of African American and Native American men and others who fought on the side of the Patriots. The summary document lists eleven troops, at least six of whom were African American or Native American. Listed under the command of Captain Morse are Elijah James, Cesar Ferit, and Paul Thomas. Listed under the...
Dates: 1775 May 15

Thorne Collection of Elias Boudinot

 Collection
Identifier: C0001
Abstract

Elias Boudinot was an American lawyer and public official who represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress. This collection consists of correspondence, documents, and printed material relating to Boudinot and his family, collected by Langdon K. Thorne.

Dates: 1734-1924; Majority of material found within 1777-1819
Found in: TAC_Metadata