Burd-Shippen Papers
Mss.B.B892
Series I Correspondence | 1740-1792 | 2 lin._feet | Box 1-4 | |
Letters to Burd from Edward Shippen of Lancaster, Henry Bouquet, John Hambright, Lynford Lardner, Samuel Miles, William Trent, Walter Stirling, Daniel Wister, and others, on personal and business matters. | ||||
Hendrix, James.
to Edward Shippen | 1740 October 27 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Donnegall. Sending few skins he has, and hope for more in spring. | ||||
Cooks, Thomas.
to James Hamilton | 1742 February 10 | 3pp. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Regarding Roger Hunt's sale of property and request for a new deed, George Gibson's interest in purchasing two lots, and the issue of the town charter regarding the raising of money. | ||||
Walsh, Janet.
to James Burd | 1747/8 March 21 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Regarding the sale of three boxes of china for Burd, and Walsh's share in the sale. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to Lynford Lardner | 1748 October 20 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Has received money via James Burd to purchase gun in London. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Johannes Kern | 1749 January 1 | 3pp. | Box 1 | |
Three copies of one page notice of a set of bills drawn and due. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Johannes Kern | 1749 January 2 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Notice of a bill drawn and due. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Johannes Kern | 1749 December 29 | 3pp. | Box 1 | |
Three copies of one page notice of a set of bills drawn and due. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Johannes Kern | 1749 December 30 | 3pp. | Box 1 | |
Three notices of bills drawn and due. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Johannes Kern | 1749 December 30 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Notice of a bill drawn and due. | ||||
Hollingsworth, John.
to James Burd | 1750 January 2 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Paxton. Request that a warrant be issued agains Jno. Foster, Jr. for oats. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to James Burd [maybe Kern?] | 1750 January 4 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Notice he has drawn funds payable in London. | ||||
Burd, John.
Indenture | 1749 - 1750 January 13 | 2pp. | drawer Oversize | |
Indenture to his brother James in Philadelphia. | ||||
Philip, Robert.
to James Burd | 1750 March 3 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Request for pay to Charles Buchan. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to Capt. Edward Dowers | 1750 March 9 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Asks that Dowers apply to Burd for his route to Maryland and to take any items Burd wishes loaded on the Marlbourough. | ||||
Hill & Lamar.
to Burd & Swift | 1750 June 8 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Notice of sale of items sent by Burd and Swift, and the balance brought over. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1750 August | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Maryland. Inquiring regarding the sale of items. | ||||
Freid, John.
to James Burd | 1750 September 5 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Regarding purchase of servants [?] in New Castle. [Fragment?]. | ||||
Allyne, Samuel.
to James Burd | 1750 November 12 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Requests Burd's assistance in business matters. | ||||
Groome, Samuel Jr..
to James Burd | 1751 June 1 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Turners Creek. Updates on Burd's business affairs. | ||||
Wallace, John.
to James Burd | 1751 July 24 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Letter for an invoice and bill of lading (not included). | ||||
McCall, Samuel.
to James Burd | 1751 July 26 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Letter for bill of lading for shipment. | ||||
Hodges, William.
to James Burd | 1751 July 27 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Bill of loading for bread to be sold in Jamaca. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Walter Sterling | 1752 February 26 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Regarding the building of a ship. | ||||
Stirling, Walter.
to James Burd | 1752 April 29 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Contacting Burd regarding settling the estate of George Mitchelson, and contracts he had. | ||||
Simpson, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1752 August 16 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Has plowirons and plow for him at John Harrises, but not been able to send them. | ||||
Rutherford, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1752 October 21 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Reply to Burd regarding coming for cattle and mare for Mr. Shippen. | ||||
Blyth, William.
to James Burd | 1752 October 31 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Shippensburg. Request for favor. | ||||
Evans, Simon.
to Mr. Buerd [sic] | 1753 March 26 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Replies in regards to doing work for Mr. Shippen. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1753 April 27 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Burk Hill. Discusses growth of public houses in Lancaster, and advices what he wishes done. | ||||
Kidd, John.
to James Burd | 1753 May 16 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Asks Burd to secure from W. Anderson the money owed to him. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1753 September 18 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Quotes Croghan as saying 100 Indians are anxious to get home; treaty with Virginians forthcoming. Indians are coming to Carlisle and the Governor should come too. Freeman and Smith 2845. | ||||
Coxe, William.
to James Burd | 1753 December 11 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Asks Burd to finish the affair with W. Anderson. | ||||
Kidd, John.
to James Burd | 1754 April 6 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Asks Burd's opinion of the Anderson matter, feeling it will turn out bad. | ||||
Petition of the inhabitants of township of Hopewell to the Court at Carlisle | 1754 April 23 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Regarding the upkeep of a road, and the proposal for a new road. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1754 July 24 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
Cover letter for two writs for the sherriffs in Lancaster and York. | ||||
McIlvaine, William & David.
to James Burd | 1754 July 27 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Directions for the sale of cargo, and use of profits. | ||||
Bell, John.
to James Burd | 1754 September 18 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Letter of introduction. | ||||
Blyth, William.
to James Burd | 1754 October 19 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Regarding sending Burd's horse. | ||||
Groves, John.
to James Burd | 1755 February 14 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Replies to Burd, comments on not having sword or pistols. | ||||
Polson, John.
to James Burd | 1755 March 1 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Answers in reply for his brother. Comments on the horse Serg. Finlay rode, and not meeting John Bartam. | ||||
Maxwell, William.
to James Burd | 1755 March 4 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Discusses the sending of flour in the township. | ||||
Hoops, Adam, 1760-1846.
to James Burd | 1755 March 17 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1755 April 10 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Regarding land he has available. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 May 8 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Recommendation for the bearer, Joseph Piper to clear the road. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1755 May 10 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Unable to travel due to illness. Discusses a later visit. | ||||
Atlee, William Augustus, 1735-1793.
to James Burd et al. | 1755 May 12 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Bearers of letter wait to work on road. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 May 12 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Bearers of letter wait to work on road. | ||||
Buchanan and Armstrong.
to James Burd, | 1755 May 23 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Recommendation for William White. | ||||
Atlee, William Augustus, 1735-1793.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 May 25 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Sending men to work on the road. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1743-1828.
to James Burd, etc. | 1755 June 5 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Philadelphia. Regarding obtaining guns and powder for Burd's men, and what he should do in the meantime. Access digital object: | ||||
Buchanan, William.
to the commissioners ... the road | 1755 June 8 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Recommendation for workmen. | ||||
Buchanan, William.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 June 8 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Recommendation for workmen. | ||||
Buchanan, William.
to the commissioners ... the road | 1755 June 11 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Recommendation for workmen. | ||||
Hoops, Adam, 1760-1846.
to James Burd | 1755 June 18 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Delay sending the wagons. Situation in the camp. | ||||
Byers, John.
to James Burd | 1755 June 24 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lack of bread and flour. Access digital object: | ||||
Burd, Sarah Shippen, 1731-1784.
to James Burd | 1755 July 8 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Shippensburg. Cover for sending two letters (not included) from the Governor and Mr. Kidd. Comments on the family. | ||||
West, Frances.
to James Burd | 1755 August 27 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Note on account for three axes. | ||||
Polson, John.
to James Burd | 1755 September 17 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Fort Cumberland. Note regarding paying an account. . | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to unknown correspondent | 1755 October 31 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Regarding a petition from the inhabitants of Lancaster regarding their defense, and Hamilton's decision to go there. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1755 November 24 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Replies to Shippen's letter regarding the defense of Lancaster, and the establishment of forts using his timber. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1755 December 13 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Reply to Shippen's letters. Comments on the situation in Lancaster. | ||||
Buchanan, William.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Gentlemen sent to work on the road. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd, et al. | 1755 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Gentleman sent to work on the road. | ||||
Trent, William.
to James Burd | 1755 Tuesday | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Note regarding a Frenchman not having information. | ||||
Croghan, George.
to the inhabitants of Cumberland County | 1755 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Aughick. An Indian spy was captured near fort at Aughick. Freeman and Smith 2725. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
to George Croghan | 1756 March 9 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Notice of payment necessary to cover purchase of needed clothing for troops. | ||||
Buchanan, William.
to James Burd | 1756 March 10 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Regarding the building of the road, and Buchanan's opinions. | ||||
Brown, James.
to Thomas Clark and James Burd | 1756 March 24 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Request for pay to George Dougherty. | ||||
Machan, John.
to Capt. Potter | 1756 March 24 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
McLaughlin, Alexander.
to James Burd | 1756 April 25 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Fort Granville. Request for payment to me. | ||||
Ward, Edward.
to James Burd | 1756 May 20 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Fort Granville. Situation of garrison, waiting for instructions. | ||||
Alrichs, H..
to Mr. Clark | 1756 June 3 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Determining some qualified officers. | ||||
Armstrong, John.
to James Burd | 1756 June 7 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Acknowledges receiving material, unsure of it. | ||||
Allen, James.
to James Burd | 1756 June 28 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Carlisle. Note regarding his health and willingness to serve. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1756 July 6 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Regarding the accounts for the supplies. | ||||
Receipt to Capt. James Young | 1756 July 14 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
For pay. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1756 August 14 | 3pp. | Box 1 | |
Lancaster. Comments on business matters of Hamilton. Reports of French and Indians building a road, as well as other conditions in the area. | ||||
Clapham, William.
to James Burd | 1756 September 7 | 2pp. | Box 1 | |
Fort Augusta. Initial and additional marching orders for Burd from Fort Augusta to Hunter's Fort. | ||||
Elder, John.
to Mr. Harris | 1756 October 18 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Paxton. Request for pay due his servant. | ||||
Bostick, John.
to the Court Martial | 1756 November 28 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Fort Hallifax. Testimony for the court. | ||||
Mercer, Hugh, 1726-1777.
to James Burd | 1756 December 23 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Fort Morris. Part of letter missing, rest states no Indians have been sighted. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Testimony | 1756 | 1p. | Box 1 | |
Testimony regarding Mr. Bryan being confined to his tent. | ||||
Espey, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1757 February 9 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fragment missing. Discusses money and supplies. | ||||
Clapham, William.
to James Burd | 1757 February 18 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Burd's orders regarding the expiration of enlistments of soldiers. | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
to unknown correspondent | 1757 March 11 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Fort at Hunter's. Situation of the sick under his care since the hospital was moved. | ||||
Forester, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1757 March 27 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Regarding wages of Mathew Coltray (?). | ||||
Thompson, Robert.
to John Hambright | 1757 April 11 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Regarding a letter for Col. Weiser, and a dog which was stolen from Thompson. Access digital object: | ||||
Coltrap, Mathew.
Affidavit | 1757 April 30 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Statement of service. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1757 April | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Requests the he and his sons accompany him. | ||||
Weiser, Conrad.
to Dr. Thomson | 1757 April | 1p. | Box 2 | |
States the situation of his battalion and his inability to send reinforcements. | ||||
Burd, Sarah Shippen, 1731-1784.
to James Burd | 1757 May 2 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Personal letter, regarding return of her brother. Comments on her father not returning yet. | ||||
Work, Patrick.
to James Burd | 1757 May 2 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Hallifax. Reinforcements for the garrison have not arrived. Comments on Corporal Robertson. | ||||
Croker, John.
to James Burd | 1757 May 9 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Augusta. Requests permission to return home to handle some affairs. | ||||
Ingel, Andrew.
to James Burd | 1757 May 15 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Reading. Sending soldier to collect his papers and cloth. | ||||
Atlee, Samuel John, 1739-1786.
to James Burd | 1757 June 1 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Hallifax. Situation at the garrison. | ||||
Galbreath, Bartram.
to James Burd | 1757 June 6 | 1p | Box 2 | |
Fort Hunter. Danger of Indian attack while Fort Hunter is short of men. Freeman and Smith 2739. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
to James Burd | 1757 June 18 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Carlisle. French and Indian raid parties at Colonel Dunbar's old camp. French and Indians have road from Albany. Indians at Shippensburg. Freeman and Smith 1371. | ||||
Miller, Isaac.
to James Burd | 1757 June 19 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Shippensburg. Inability to return to work because of weather and the enemy. Intends to in order to repay bond. | ||||
Work, Patrick.
to James Burd | 1757 June 30 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Harris's Ferry. Has arrived with men, his orders from the governor regarding marching. | ||||
Lloyd, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1757 August 9 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Gov. Delancey of New York on march with militia to relieve Fort William Henry, infested with French, Canadians, and Indians. Freeman and Smith 1374. | ||||
Work, Patrick.
to James Burd | 1757 August 15 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Hallifax. Condition of soldiers in the garrison, shortage of provisions, and complaints regarding not receiving rum ration. | ||||
Work, Patrick.
to James Burd | 1757 September 16 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Hallifax. Efforts taken to supply garrison with beef. | ||||
Lloyd, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1757 November 1 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Has lost his wife to small pox, is awaiting the return of the governor from New Castle to provide him orders. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1757 December 13 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Comments on the execution of deeds. Informs Hamilton of Col. Hanwix's men cutting down his timber for fire wood. | ||||
Steel, John.
to James Burd | 1757 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Discusses ability to work. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to James Burd | 1758 January 10 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Paxton. Snow prevented him sending batteaux. Sighting of Indian scouts. | ||||
W.D..
to Capt. Weatherholt | 1758 February 3 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Discusses enemy Munsey (Munsee) Indians on information from a friendly Indian. Freeman and Smith 2336. | ||||
Craghead, George.
to James Burd | 1758 May 4 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Henry. Discusses being at the Fort, and condition of the men to take field. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1743-1828.
to James Burd | 1758 May 11 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Letter of introduction for Mr. Heidler to be Capt. Gambright's ensign. Has worked at Woolwich Informs him of Capt. Shippen's promotion to Major. Access digital object: | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd | 1758 May 16 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Delay in sending a batteaux. Has hear he will be coming down. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd | 1758 May 29 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Sending him extract of letter from Major Shippen. Comments on Mr. Bard's passing through. | ||||
Hosterman, Jacob.
to James Burd | 1758 June 5 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Asks for the appraisal of his cattle. | ||||
Callendar, Robert.
to Henry Bouquet | 1758 June 8 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Loudoun. Discharged wagons, comments on road work. | ||||
Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1765.
to James Burd | 1758 August 25 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Is to send men to assist in opening the mountain so the road can continue. | ||||
Singleton, John..
to James Burd | 1758 September 29 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Regarding lack of pay, and need to return home to settle affairs. | ||||
Garraway, Charles.
to James Burd | 1758 October 5 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Is awaiting orders to return to the army from Governor Denny. | ||||
Hubbard, Edward.
to R. Harding | 1758 October 13 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Orders to take force and reconnoiter a small band party of enemy. | ||||
Singleton, John..
to James Burd | 1758 October 13 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Unable to go with party. | ||||
Halkett, Francis.
to James Burd | 1758 November 30 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Wishes listed belongings to be sent. | ||||
Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1765.
to James Burd | 1758 December 1 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Late Fort Duquesne. Orders for men not to proceed unless ordered by the general. Comments on Capt. Tomson. | ||||
Lander, Francis.
to James Burd | 1758 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Reply on why he has not performed his duty. | ||||
Lloyd, Thomas.
to James Burd | 1758 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Can not proceed due to lack of forage. | ||||
Shavver, Abraham.
to James Burd | 1759 March 6 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Inquiring about his discharge, and money spent. | ||||
Keon, Jacob.
to James Burd | 1759 May 8 | 1p. [fragment] | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Part of letter missing. Discusses recruiting in Lancaster. | ||||
Clark, John.
to James Burd | 1759 May 9 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Promotion of Robert Lowry, and sent Scott Beating to Philadelphia. | ||||
Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1765.
to James Burd | 1759 June 8 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Comments on difficulties getting pay for men in the service, and the assembly not assisting the general. | ||||
Kern, Jacob.
to James Burd | 1759 June 16 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Reading. Situation of men and recruiting. | ||||
Colthrop, Mathew.
to Meager Jameson | 1759 June 22 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Carlisle. Asks for money for his wife. | ||||
McKee, Daniel.
to James Young | 1759 July 10 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Request for pay after discharge. | ||||
McKnight, William.
to unidentified correspondent | 1759 July 10 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Request for pay after discharge. | ||||
McKnight, George.
to James Burd | 1759 July 11 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Bedford. Concerning the command of Capt. Jones' company following his death. | ||||
McCallister, John.
to James Young | 1759 July 19 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
Jones, John.
to James Burd | 1759 August 29 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Bedford. Notice he has arrived at fort and request for supplies. | ||||
Livingston, James.
to James Burd | 1759 September 10 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Cumberland. Regarding the apprehension of deserters. . | ||||
Unidentified.
to James Burd | 1759 October 4 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Request for batteaux. . | ||||
Unidentified.
to Ensign Menzes | 1759 October 7 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Sending man and axe to help build raft to ferry sheep. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 October 26 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Replies to Joseph's letter received. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Ratchford Duffield | 1759 November 2 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Sending supplies, orders for building bridges. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 November 4 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Going to Pittsburgh, advices brother on what to do. | ||||
List of Magistrates for the County of Lancaster | 1759 November 17 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Names of magistrates in Lancaster County. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 November 17 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Discusses the appointment of judges. [fragments missing]. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1759 November 26 | 3pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Comments on lots in Lancaster that are of interest to builders, informs the governor of his service to the army, and the work of Col. Burd and his son Joseph. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 3 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort London. Plans to go to Lancaster, comments on condition of location. | ||||
Bullitt, Thomas.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 6 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Reminds of favor regarding sword. | ||||
Mather, Capt..
to James Burd | 1759 December 6 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Shippensburg. Sends favor of newspapers, comments on dinner had last summer at Widow Grey's. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 8 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Where he will be stationed during the winter. . | ||||
Armstrong, John.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 10 | 2pp. [fragments missing] | Box 2 | |
Fort Ligonier. Dispute over the surgeon's tour. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to James Burd | 1759 December 11 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Condition of garrison, lack of supplies. | ||||
Armstrong, John.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 12 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Ligonier. Additional comments on need of a surgeon. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 13 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Bradford. Trouble obtaining horses. | ||||
Brodhead, Charles.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 14 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Sending men unfit for duty, asks for pass. | ||||
Brodhead, Charles.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 15 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Acknowledges receiving orders, and comments on the disposition of his men. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 15 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Bedford. Guard request in light of marching orders. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to James Burd | 1759 December 17 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Philadelphia. Orders for the discharge of men. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 18 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Comments on the future of the battalion, and lack of news from Philadelphia; the situation with Col. Work; and packages sent. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 18 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See oversize | |
Pittsburgh. Explains the differences in the returns for men in the 2nd Battalion. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 18 | 2pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Pittsburgh. Just received letter after sending previous. Comments on return of men. Mentions a scheme regarding the command of the Pennsylvania regiment given by Captain Mathers. | ||||
Potter James.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 19 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Inquires whether he should come to Bedford, and why he has not. | ||||
Brodhead, Charles.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 22 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pittsburgh. Comments on return of men, and the rumored discharge. | ||||
Armstrong, John.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 25 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Loudon. Received order regarding discharge, comments on how it complicates the general's orders. | ||||
Ensign Curchod.
to James Shippen | 1759 December 25 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Stoney Creek. Sending men, and needs replacements. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to James Shippen | 1759 December 25 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Littleton. Report after being relieved and his intensions.. | ||||
Miller, Isaac.
to James Young | 1759 December 26 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Pay request for discharge. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 26 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Personal letter metions Christmas dinner, and missing him. Comments on the discharge of troops. | ||||
Scott, Joseph.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 26 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Shippensburg. Situation at the post, mentions news of discharge. | ||||
Campbell, Francis.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 28 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Notes on obtaining forage. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 29 | 2pp. | Box 2 | |
Lancaster. Informs him what is to happen to the battalion. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to James Burd | 1759 December 29 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Ligonier. Informs him of the situation regarding the Virginia Regiment taking over the garrisons. | ||||
Blair, John, 1732-1800.
to Joseph Shippen | 1759 December 31 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Loudon. Supplies sent. | ||||
Orndt, Jacob.
to James Burd | 1759 December 31 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Fort Augusta. Leave for Mr. Johnson, and notes conduct of Ensign Adam Henry. | ||||
Price, Samuel.
to James Burd | 1759 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Notes taking a deserter from his company. | ||||
West, Francis.
to James Burd | 1759 | 1p. | Box 2 | |
Regarding payment. | ||||
Scott, William.
to James Young | 1760 January 5 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Request for pay. | ||||
Scott, Joseph.
to Joseph Shippen | 1760 January 7 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Shippensburg. Returned to post awaiting discharge. | ||||
Baird, John, active 1733-1761.
to Joseph Shippen | 1760 January 10 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Littleton. Copy of Col. Armstrong's letter regarding collecting arms, and a request for instructions. | ||||
Little, John.
to Joseph Shippen | 1760 January 11 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Junyata. Sending copy of Col Armstrong's letter regarding collecting arms. | ||||
Baird, John, active 1733-1761.
to Joseph Shippen | 1760 January 13 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Lyttleton. Marching of Royal Americans, and requests direction concerning arms at the garrison. | ||||
Little, John.
to Joseph Shippen | 1760 January 14 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Acknowledges receving orders, and comments on the flat. | ||||
Gerringer, Henery.
to Evan Anderson | 1760 February 2 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
Shale, George.
to Evan Anderson | 1760 February 2 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
Shireman, Peter.
to Evan Anderson | 1760 February 2 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
Unidentified.
to James Burd | 1760 February 7 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Instructions on planting an orchard. | ||||
Ellis, John.
to James Young | 1760 March 14 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Request for pay. | ||||
Unidentified.
to unknown | 1760 April 17 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Note on the bill passing to pay for a battalion. "discharged account John Lukins". | ||||
Howard, George Towen.
to James Burd | 1760 April 30 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Asks for justice being in guard house for improperly enlisting a soldier. | ||||
Young, James.
to James Burd | 1760 May 25 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Comment on Capt. Nelson leaving without supplies. Regarding preparations for assembling at Carlisle. | ||||
Neilson, Samuel.
to unknown | 1760 May 29 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Carlisle. Notes lack of weapons and equipment for men. | ||||
Garraway, Charles.
to James Burd | 1760 June 3 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Inquiry about James McCally. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Burd | 1760 June 25 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Supplies he has for Burd, notes other officers arriving and departing. | ||||
Miles, Samuel, 1740-1805.
to James Burd | 1760 August 3 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Vinango. Asks assistance in getting a soldier properly mustered. | ||||
Gibson, James.
to James Burd | 1760 August 17 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Bushy Run. Inquiry regarding soldier from company without a pass. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Col. Bouquet | 1760 August 31 | 2pp. [fragments missing] | Box 3 | |
Fort Pitt. Requests certificate from Bouquet regarding pay, comments on location or news of other officers. | ||||
Metcalf, John.
to John Ormsby | 1760 September 1 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Carlisle. Receipt for cattle. . | ||||
Gibson, James.
to James Burd | 1760 September 9 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Bushy Run. Notice of John Wion deserting. | ||||
Hannah, James.
to James Burd | 1760 November 6 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Carlisle. Request for pay. | ||||
Armstrong, John.
to James Hamilton | 1760 November 19 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Carlisle. Complaints have been made to Commissioner of Indian trade. Only trying to get line for Shamokin-Susquehannah land agreeable with Treaty of Albany. Should not listen to silly complaints of Indians. Freeman and Smith 2709. | ||||
Johnston & Graydon.
to James Burd | 1760 December 1 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Situation at garrison, note on unresolved issue regarding men who will not re-enlist, informs him on the state of his room, and as when he will arrive. | ||||
Johnston, Francis.
to Caleb Graydon | 1760 December 19 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Request for pay. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1761 February 23 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Receipt for marriage and tavern licenses issued in Lancaster. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Burd | 1761 May 6 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Carlisle. Issuing a new receipt for payment. | ||||
Little, John.
to James Burd | 1761 May 21 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Carlisle. Still lacking supplies, inquires when he will receive them. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
to James Young | 1761 June 25 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Request for pay. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to Mrs. Burd (?) | 1761 July 18 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Hunter. Received sheep for Fort Augusta. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to "Madam" (Mrs. Burd?) | 1761 August 2 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Hunter. Notice has received cattle for Fort Augusta. | ||||
Wister, Daniel, 1738-1805.
to John Cameron | 1761 August 12 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Regarding purchase of cloth. | ||||
Graydon & Hunter.
to James Burd | 1761 August 26 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Note regarding cattle. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
to James Burd | 1761 September 10 and 15 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Informs him of the supplies received, and inquires about his return should the paymaster arrive. Notes death of his brother. | ||||
Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1765.
to James Burd | 1761 October 13 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Pitt. Acknowledges receiving letter. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to Edward Shippen | 1761 November 5 | 2pp. [fragment] | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Mentions that only a few Indians are trading. Also contains note from Edward Shippen to Sarah Burd. Freeman and Smith 2763. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
to unknown | 1761 November 13 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Went to Philadelphia on business regarding death of his brother, has sent copies of letters from the governor (not included). Notes supplies at fort. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd | 1761 November 27 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Informs him of the birth of his daughter, and has obtained a warrant for his land. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to Sarah Burd | 1761 December 2 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Acknowledges receipt of items. Access digital object: | ||||
Willis, Jonathan.
to James Burd | 1762 January 31 | 1p. [parts faded] | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Regarding a license to trade with the Indians. | ||||
Young, James.
to James Burd | 1762 February 11 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Comments on settling account, advice on roll of men for pay, news of assembly in Philadelphia. | ||||
Irvine, James.
to Unknown | 1762 July 13 | 2pp. | drawer Oversize | |
Complains of illegal trade in liquor to the Indians. Indian evidence unacceptable and there is no other. Dennis McCormick, Burd's storekeeper [at Fort Augusta] got Sushocapee drunk. Freeman and Smith 2765. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Affidavit | 1762 July 17 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Claims he never sold liquor to Indians, but gave an Indian woman a pint of rum. Freeman and Smith 2886. | ||||
Young, James.
to James Burd | 1762 July 29 | 1p. | drawer OS See Oversize | |
Philadelphia. Obtained warrant as asked, will bring pay for men, comments on heat in Philadelphia. | ||||
Brown, Joseph.
James Irvine | 1762 July | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
States that Dennis McCormick did sell liquor to the squaws. Freeman and Smith 2874. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
to unknown | 1762 August 6 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Sending articles. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to James Burd | 1762 September 25 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Concerning trade goods and treaty for Indians. Sends belt of wampum and must know state of mind of Indians. Freeman and Smith 2744. | ||||
Burd, James and Josiah F. Dave.
to unknown | 1762 October 10 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Pittsburgh. Have arrived with goods for Indians. Seeking release of prisoners. Shawanees slow in arriving, hit by disease. Quarrel over order with Colonel Bouquet. Freeman and Smith 2720. | ||||
Smith, William.
to John Shaw | 1762 December 11 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Request for material to make a shirt. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
to James Burd | 1762 December 25 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Inquires about news. Comments on garrison. | ||||
Davenport, Josiah.
to James Burd | 1763 January 10 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Pitt. Cover letter for sending letter from governor. | ||||
Bar, Thomas.
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1763 January 12 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Acknowledgement of patronage of the Library Company of Lancaster, and request for making it a corporate body. | ||||
unknown, Daniel Stiss, and Jac.
to unknown | 1763 February 25 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
[letter difficult to read]. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1763 April 12 | 3pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Lancaster. Regarding the building of new mills and damns on Conestoga Creek. | ||||
Powell, John.
to James Burd | 1763 May 10 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Bill for schooling. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 June 10 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Surrounding farmers have volunteered for service, and will remain if taken under provincial service. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 June 29 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Comments on the conduct of the inhabitants during the recent insurrection. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 July 20 | 2pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Fort Bedford. Situation of the harvest during the insurrection. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen and James Wright | 1763 July 23 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Instructions to investigate the killing of two Indians to determine if the gentleman had cause. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
to James Burd | 1763 July 23 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Hunter. Left side of letter missing. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 August 2 | 4pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Situation at the post concerning the commissioning of volunteers and protecting reapers. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1763 August 10 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Gives reward of £30 to man who killed three Indians. Freeman and Smith 2747. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 August 10 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Mentions Indian attack near Ligonier. Freeman and Smith 2811. | ||||
Hamilton, James and Commission.
to James Young | 1763 August 23 | 3pp. | Box 3 | |
Philadelphia. Instructions for paying troops on the frontier. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 August 26 | 3pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Problem of unlicensed taverns, and need for a magistrate. | ||||
Shipped, Edward.
to James Hamilton | 1763 September 1 | 3pp. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Describes Indian battle at Murray Hill. Freeman and Smith 2846. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 September 6 | 2pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Comments on Paul Vaugh's petition. | ||||
Bar, Thomas.
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1763 October 6 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Lancaster. Regarding the charter of incorporation for the Library Company, and the naming of the library. | ||||
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
to James Hamilton | 1763 October 12 | 3pp. | Box 3 | |
Fort Bedford. Continued problem with unlicensed taverns and liquor, conditions facing his replacement regarding the inhabitants and Indians. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
to Edward Shippen | 1763 October 13 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Augusta. Explination for two bills. | ||||
Blyth, William.
to James Burd | 1763 November 3 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
Fort Auguta. Request for pay. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1763 November 11 | 1p. | Box 3 | |
List of payments for tavern licenses. | ||||
Ranberry, Henry.
to James Burd | 1764 April 20 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Request for discharge. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
to James Burd | 1764 June 19 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Arrived with cattle, waiting for escort. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
to James Burd | 1764 November 28 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Fort Hunter. Selling of hides, notice more troops arriving at Fort Augusta and need of provisions. | ||||
Bissit, Thomas.
Affidavit | 1764 December 13 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster County. Testimony regarding a dispute between two men at the Cornwall Iron Works. | ||||
Gibson, John.
to James Burd | 1765 May 31 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Note regarding shipment. | ||||
Webb, James.
to James Hamilton | 1765 May | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Account for wood sold for use in soldiers' barracks. | ||||
Burd, James.
to John Gibson | 1766 February 26 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Question about debt Burd owes the province. | ||||
Wilkins, John.
to James Burd | 1766 April 7 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Carlisle. Request for certain provisions. | ||||
Smith, James.
to unknown | 1766 July 17 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Relates to the lack of action being taken against offenders who attacked Mr. Simpson. | ||||
Fulton, Robert.
to James Burd | 1766 December 6 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Regarding payment due court. | ||||
J. D..
to unknown | 1767 January 8 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Post script to letter, list of books to be given to Mr. Davidson, bookseller. | ||||
Hunter, Alexander.
to James Burd | 1767 March 2 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Fort Hunter. Inquires if Burd would marry a young couple. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
to James Burd | 1767 September 1 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Paxton. Unable to travel to Philadelphia as family is ill. Comments on reports about him. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1767 November 15 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Return from England after illness, and looks forward to seeing Shippen. | ||||
Gellson, William et al..
to James Burd | 1767 December 7 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Certification of Geroge Gibbson's ownership of land. | ||||
McClure, Richard.
to James Burd | 1767 December 18 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Request for road to be built as approved near Fisher Creek. | ||||
Atlee, William Augustus, 1735-1793.
to James Burd | 1768 January 22 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Relates to court matters in sale of property, congradulates Burd on birth of son. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1768 May 12 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Philadelphia. Happy to hear of Shippen's improved health, can not journey to Lancaster. | ||||
Clark, William.
to James Burd | 1768 May 30 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Issue of traps. | ||||
Harris, Johhn.
to James Burd | 1768 August 12 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Paxton. Sending boards left after others taken, and the flood. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Robert Dicks and James Welsh | 1768 September 9 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Matter of a mare and damage to the fence of Lawrence McGill. | ||||
Peters, Edward.
to James Burd | 1769 February 14 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Matter regarding property. | ||||
Burd, Edward.
to James Burd | 1769 March 11 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Note on family's health, Dutch servant, and ability to visit pending business of the court. | ||||
Atlee, Samuel John, 1739-1786.
to James Burd | 1770 June 30 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Informing him of a decision on a matter. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Burd | 1770 August 24 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Cover letter for material regarding the purchase of land near Jonathan Harris. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
to James Burd | 1770 October 3 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Paxton. Request to borrow equipment. | ||||
Dougherty, Dennis.
to James Burd | 1770 November 7 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 4 | |
Carlisle. Settling matters with Peter Dougherty and Cornelius Ryan. | ||||
McMurray, James.
to James Burd | 1771 May 17 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lissburn. Work on an ax. | ||||
Bickham, James.
to James Burd | 1771 November 15 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Sending salmon. | ||||
Davis, Henry, 1694-1784.
to James Burd | 1772 March 5 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Requests pass for Richard O'Neal. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Sampson Sadlie | 1772 May 21 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lease agreement to Sampson Sadlie for house on Burd's Tinian plantation. | ||||
Forster, Thomas Jr..
to William Plunket | 1772 June 25 | 1p, | Box 4 | |
Upper Paxton. Notice he will pay debt once Simpson sells land on the Delaware and pays him. | ||||
McCall, James.
to James Burd | 1772 August 18 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Asks for note given Burd in 1768 regarding a debt with Samuel Crawford. | ||||
McClenachan, James.
to James Burd | 1773 March 5 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Inquires about verification of land purchase from Mr. Shippen. | ||||
Boyd, Robert.
to James Burd | 1773 December 29 | 1P. | Box 4 | |
Wishes to settle accounts, comments on his health, and asks Burd's assistance in settling account with Mrs. Wells. | ||||
Illing, Frederick.
to James Burd | 1774 April 15 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Middleton. Receipt for marriage license to Abraham Gross. | ||||
Burd, Edward.
to James Burd | 1774 September 15 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Reading. Mentions his purchase of land, and the possibility of the people putting Ross out of the Assembly. | ||||
Grant, Ann.
to James Burd | 1775 July 7 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Fort Augusta. Asks assistance in getting account paid from Lewis Lewes, even if the law has to be used. | ||||
Fulton, Robert.
to James Burd | 1766 December 6 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1777 February 22 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Copy of letter from January 30 regarding use of timber at barracks, which was Shippen's last letter; along with a letter regarding the use of additional timber to build a stable for the Contiental horses. [Originally cataloged under January 30 date]. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1777 March 13 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Settling of account for use of timber for stockade. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1777 April 28 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Expresses to Shippen his views of settling accounts using Continental Money over Pounds Sterling, and related instructions to Shippen on accounts. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
to James Hamilton | 1777 June 2 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Copy of letter informing Hamilton of additional use of the timber on his land. | ||||
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783.
to Edward Shippen | 1777 July 1 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Reply to June 2 letter, commenting on unauthorized use of his land, and his inability to travel by act of the Assembly. | ||||
Galbreath, Major, et al..
to James Burd | 1779 February 11 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Invitation for Burd and his family to attend a dance. | ||||
Burd, Edward.
to James Burd | 1780 November 12 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Sends state money to help pay taxes, comments on when he can visit. | ||||
Gregg, A..
to James Burd | 1785 July 4 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Middletown. Delivery of late note from Mr. Temple and asks for answer. | ||||
Burd, Joseph.
to James Burd | 1785 October 25 | 2pp. [fragments missing] | Box 4 | |
Carlisle. Comments on seeing brother, and getting new shoes. | ||||
Burd, James.
to Hugh Curry | 1786 December 1 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Lease agreement for land in Paxton. | ||||
Fulton, Henry.
to James Burd | 1788 July 23 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Asking to give son his horse. | ||||
Butler, Anthony.
to Joseph Shippen | 1788 October 6 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Inquiry for account information of the governors of Pennsylvania for five years in order to get compensation from Great Britian. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph Jr..
to John Penn | 1788 November 1 | 4pp. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Replies to Penn's request for an accounting of fees and Emoluments collected five years prior to the Revolution. Inventory of account included [was originally cataloged separately under 1771-1776]. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph Jr..
Affidavit | 1788 November 1 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Affidavit for Joseph Shippen, Jr. being secretary of the colony, and to the information in the Inventory of Fees and Emoluments for the Government of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph Jr..
to Phineas Bond | 1788 November 2 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Informing him he has completed the account of Fees and Emoluments as requested. | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
to Joseph Shippen, Jr. | 1788 November 7 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Thanks Shippen for the affidavit and inventory. Comments on the compensation to Proprietors. . | ||||
Shippen, Joseph Jr..
to Phineas Bond | 1788 November 10 | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Lancaster. Reply to question of how fees were accounted. | ||||
Pattesron, George.
to James Burd | 1792 October 28 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Patterson Mills. Friendly note, comments on new mill, and future visit. | ||||
Jameson, David.
to James Burd | May 24 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
York. Cover letter for return of recruits (not included0. | ||||
Clayton, Alexander.
to James Burd (?) | June 14 | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Philadelphia. Asks for George to come help him, and comments on his arriving at Fort Augusta. | ||||
Corne, B..
to "Madame ma tres chere et honoree Mere ..." | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
[letter in French]. | ||||
Currie, Johnn.
to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Regarding Ashton's intention to leave. | ||||
Dunlop, William.
to Richard Peeters | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Regarding a dispute over land ownership between William Dunlop and Thomas Trindlery. | ||||
Fulton, Robert.
to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Request to recover expenses. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Settlement of account. | ||||
McConnell, Robert et al..
to Joseph Armstrong | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Petition for his assistance in matter. | ||||
McCormick, Widow.
to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Regarding summons to court. | ||||
Orndt, Robert.
to unknown | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Thank you for money sent. | ||||
Unidentified.
to Arthru Sinclair and Archibald McClean | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 4 | |
Instructions for the survey of Western Pennsylvania. | ||||
Saller, E..
to Mr. Taffe | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
John Sacalamus wants Indian trade goods. Freeman and Smith 2843. | ||||
Tilghman, James.
to William Allen | n.d. | 1p. | Box 4 | |
Reference to Thomas Parson's health, and the Penn-Connecticut controversy. [see note from WJB]. | ||||
Series II Legal and Financial | 1708-1791, Undated | 1 Linear feet | Box 5-6 | |
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Bills protested by James Logan for non-payment | 1708 August 25 - 1709 July 29 | 3pp. | Box 5 | |
Protest letters for bills unpaid. | ||||
Lumley and Ray, Grocers..
Bill of sale to James Burd | 1747 April 29 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
London. For purchase of candy. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with Alexander Stupart | 1748 July 14 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Listing of account. | ||||
Coningham & Gardner.
Invoice for James Burd | 1748 August 3 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia. Invoice for linen purchased. | ||||
Coningham & Gardner.
Bill of Exchange to James Burd | 1748 October 15 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia. Invoice for payment. | ||||
Burd, James.
Statement to Jonathan Evans | 1749 February - July | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Statement of account. | ||||
Branson, William.
Account with James Burd | 1749 March 23 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account for "Shott." | ||||
Burd, James.
List of goods sold | 1749 June 1 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
List of goods sold since 1749 June 1. | ||||
Invoice of goods shipped to London | 1749 July 20 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
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Coningham & Gardner.
Bill of sale to James Burd | 1749 August 3 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia. Bill of sale for canvas. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
Bill of exchange to Johannes Kern | 1749 December 29 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Maryland. Bill of exchange and copy. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
Bill of exchange drawn on James Burd | 1749 December 29 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Maryland. Bill of exchange and copy. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account Books | 1749 | 29pp. [fragmentary condition] | Box 5 | |
. | ||||
Burd, James.
Statement to William White | 1749 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account statement for damask. | ||||
Invoice of wine shipped by James Burd | 1750 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice for items shipped aboard the Mary Humphry Class for Barbadoes. | ||||
Statement of goods put on the snow, Sally, at risque of James Burd and Alexander Hamilton | 1750 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of items shipped. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
Bill of exchange drawn on James Burd | 1749 -1750 January 1 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Bill of exchange. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
Bill of exchange drawn on James Burd | 1750 January 3 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Bill of exchange. | ||||
Barkley, Thomas.
Bill of exchange drawn on James Burd | 1750 January 5 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Bill of exchange. | ||||
Dunnings, James.
Account of James Burd | 1750 January 13 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account statement for meals, rum, etc. | ||||
Burd, James.
Bill of sale to Perry Ward | 1749/50 March 23 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice for "Stript to bind." | ||||
Carter & Stout.
Statement of accounts to James Burd | 1750 March 30 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Statement of account for building the snow, Sally, with dimensions of vessel. | ||||
Evans, Simon.
Statement of accounts | 1750 April 20 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice for work at his house [plastering, etc.]. | ||||
Peters, William.
Copy of cargo of the Sea Horse | 1750 May 30 | 4pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Items shipped in the brigantine Sea Horse. | ||||
Forbes, Alexander.
Invoice to James Burd | 1750 June 25 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice of Brazil Wood. | ||||
Invoice of goods shipped at risque of James Burd | 1750 July | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Items shipped aboard the vessel Maulesfield including wine and wood. | ||||
Philip, Robert.
Memorandum to George McKnight, | 1750 November 3 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Informing James Burd of carpenter and sailor for hire and cost. | ||||
Burd, James.
Invoice of wine shipped | 1750 November 20 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Items shipped aboard the brigantine Endeavour. | ||||
Graydon, Alexander.
Order to James Burd for payment | 1750 November 21 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Order to pay for certain supplies. | ||||
Philip, Robert.
Account of laborers and victuals on board the snow, Sally | 1750 December 8 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Accounting of bread and beef to laborers. | ||||
Mitchelson, George.
Bill of exchange drawn on James Burd | 1750/51 January 1 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Maryland. Bil of exchange. | ||||
Steel, Robert.
Statement of account of James Burd | 1750/51 March 15 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account for £250. | ||||
Burd, James.
for Edward Shippen | 1755 | 1p. | drawer OS | |
Memorandum of agreement with George Croghan. Access digital object: | ||||
Burd, James.
Account of expenses of cutting a road | 1755 April 1-9 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Road to Auchwick via Alloqueepys Town across the Juniatto to Sugartree Hill. Freeman and Smith 2873. | ||||
Burd, James.
Statement of accounts with Adam Hoops | 1755 April 23 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account of items purchased. | ||||
Cummings, John.
Statement of accounts to George Croghan,... James Burd | 1755 April 25 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account for wine. | ||||
Buchanan, William.
Advertisement for workmen to work on the road | 1755 May | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Specifies what the men should bring, and where to meet. | ||||
Packwood, Samuel.
Statement of accounts to James Burd | 1755 June 28 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Statement of account for feeding certain men. | ||||
Barr, John, 1708 or 1709-1778.
Account with James Burd for work on the road | 1755 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Listing of various expenes building the road. | ||||
Hoops, Adam, 1760-1846.
Cash advanced to laborers, cutting the road | 1755 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of workmen and pay. Access digital object: | ||||
Memorandum to Joseph Burd that Dominick Mannin lost an ax, and his account. | 1755 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of account. | ||||
Morrow, Robert.
Order to pay William Gibson | 1756 March 24 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Request for pay. | ||||
Turner, John.
Promissory note to James Burd... | 1756 April 24 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Promissory note for provisions. | ||||
Burd, James.
Agreement between Jannett Pypper, and John Pypper, | 1756 May 21 | 4pp. [fragments missing] | drawer Oversize | |
Agreement for renting Burd's plantation in Shippensburg. Includes account of farm utensils left. Access digital object: | ||||
Hays, Thomas.
Promissory note to James Burd | 1756 September 4 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Fort Augusta. Agreement to pay upon order. | ||||
Bickham, James.
Statement of accounts, receipted to James Burd, for silk, buttons... | 1756 November | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of items billed. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Account with the Province of Pensilvania [sic] for horses, hay, etc. | 1756 December 1 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account invoice. Access digital object: | ||||
Frapnell & Taffe.
Statement of accounts with Major Burd for rum, breakfast ... | 1756 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Itemized list. | ||||
Reports on the workmen on the road [cutting the road to Ohio] | 1757 January 6 - November 21 | 27pp. | Box 5 | |
List giving number of men working at particular sites on given date. Access digital object: | ||||
Forster, Thomas.
Statement that the account of Frederick Berzone against Lewis Mororo is correct ... | 1757 February 2 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Verification of account. | ||||
Ellis, William.
Affidavit concerning debt between Robert Chittock and William Ellis | 1757 May 9 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Affidavit of debt. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Account with the estate of Lewis Murrow | 1757 May 10 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Itemized list. | ||||
Dougherty, Dudley.
Oath of certain persons being indebted to him... | 1757 May 14 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Signed oath. | ||||
Bard, John, 1716-1799.
Order to James Burd to Pay William Rodman £4 | 1757 May 14 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Payment order. | ||||
Rodman, Michael.
Order to pay Dudley Dougherty from Rodman's pay. | 1757 May 15 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Payment order. | ||||
Elder, John and James Galbreat.
Certification of James Crampton | 1757 July 15 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Certificaion of employment with the Province. | ||||
Kelley, Joseph.
Promissory note to Joseph Falkner | 1757 July 21 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Promise to pay debt. | ||||
Robert Roach account with Dudley Dougherty | 1757 September 12 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Listing of money owed. | ||||
Burd, Sarah Shippen, 1731-1784.
Memorandum of money for James Burd | 1757 September 21 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Listing of money to be paid. | ||||
Statement of wines and rum sold to "Conelon Burd" | 1757 December 20 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice for cost and amount sold. | ||||
Bowsman, Henry.
Account of Leonard Ellis for shoes, etc. ... | 1757 - 1763 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Invoice of items sold. | ||||
Burd, James.
Statement of accounts of James Pemberton ... | 1758 November 7 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Account for bearskins. | ||||
Catringer.
Statement of accounts for linen, etc. | 1759 July 5 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of items and cost. | ||||
Gillespie, Allen and Hugh Swan.
Power of attorney | 1759 July 6 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Makes James Burd their attorney. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account sheet | 1761 April 22 | drawer Oversize | ||
Other Descriptive Information: Autographed document signed 4 pages Access digital object: | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
Advertisement of a strayed or stolen mare | 1761 October 3 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Lancaster. Describes mare. | ||||
Durock, James.
Return of beef cattle... | 1761 October 11 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Gives return by cattle at grass and to be slaughtered. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph Jr..
Account of James Burd for linnen, etc. | 1761 December 10 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia. Gives description of item, length, and amount. | ||||
Sundry's bought by James Burd | 1761 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Pittsburgh. Lists number of items. | ||||
Frazer, John.
Statement of account for oats, hay... | 1762 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Lists number of items and cost. | ||||
Invoice of sundry goods ... shoes, threads, etc. purchased... | 1763 February 1 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Lists number of items, and value. | ||||
Fulton, Robert.
Statement of account to John Adams for whip, rum... | 1762-1764 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
List of account. | ||||
Steiner, Christian.
Claim against John Beaver for £7 | 1763 October 14 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Lists claims and amounts paid. | ||||
Frey, George.
Account with James McGinis | 1764 February - April | 1p. | Box 5 | |
By date, lists items purchased, and amount. | ||||
Burd, James.
Book as constable in Lancaster County | 1764 | 20pp. | Box 5 | |
Gives a summary of various actions performed as constable, and a list of fees. | ||||
Wright, James.
Certification of freedom of George Chelcott | 1764 June 12 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Certification of release from indenture. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Account with James Scott | 1764? August 27 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Lists items purchased, and balance due. | ||||
Woodham & Young.
Bill of sale of knives and forks to Joseph Shippen | 1765 January 22 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia. Invoice for purchase. | ||||
Willing & Morris.
Bill of Sale to James Burd for coffee | 1765 March 6 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Philadelphia, Invoice for purchase. | ||||
Overseers of the Poor for Lanc.
Account of John Waid | 1765 March 26 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
For Leacock Township, expenses incurred while providing for Thomas Moore. | ||||
Heirs of Samuel Simpson.
Statement of accounts to Edward Lee | 1765 April 4 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Note of expenses. | ||||
Hutchenson, Thomas.
Advertisement of a horse | 1765 June 19 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Notice of a stray horse. | ||||
Simone, Adam, William Hamilton.
Identification of a servant | 1765 October 4 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Relates to servants brought from Belfast Ireland to New Castle, PA. | ||||
Report of the overseers of the poor of Paxton | 1766 March 25 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Accouting of money paid and due the overseers. | ||||
Stone, Christian.
Order to John Steward to pay James Burd | 1766 May 4 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Notice of payment. | ||||
Burd, James.
Concerning bond for Craft Coss | 1766 August 14 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Bond regarding Coss after his attack on his wife and threat to kill her. | ||||
Donachy, Patrick and Robert Se.
Promissory note copy for £8.2.6 | 1766 October 8 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Note of payment to the estate of James Dunlap. | ||||
Robert McKee's account [with James Burd?] for weaving | 1766-1771 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Lists amount of items, and cost. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Account of Hugh Swan, | 1767 June 30 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
Sworn to before James Burd. Access digital object: | ||||
Burd, James.
Summons to Hugh Swan... | 1767 October 8 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Summons to hear a plea of debt. On verso note of outcome. | ||||
Burd, Jamse.
Summons to Moses Campbell... | 1767 October 16 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Summons to hear a plea of debt. On verso note of outcome. | ||||
Stewart, John.
Promissory note to James Burd | 1766 October 28 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Note of payment, reason unspecified. | ||||
Willson, Joseph.
Oath pertaining to boundary of land owned by the late William Cochrane, sworn to before James Burd | 1766 December 24 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Regarding the claim of James Wallace to part of William Cochrane's property. | ||||
Burd, James.
Summons to Samuel Hook | 1767 June 29 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Summons for lack of payment in case against Thomas McKnight, where Hook was the bail. On verso note of Hook appearing on July 4. | ||||
Burd, James.
Summons to Edward King... | 1767 July 18 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Summons to hear a debt plea. On verso note of the parties appearing. | ||||
Cowden, Matthew, et al..
Certification that Joseph Wilson has lived as their neighbor for years | 1767 December 2 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Note that no dispute over lands exists with neighbors. | ||||
Ramsour, Adam.
Statement concerning account of Isaac Davis | 1768 March 10 | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Regarding debt owed to him, noted before the Chester County justice. | ||||
Armstrong, Robert.
Accounts... | 1768 April - May | 1p. | Box 5 | |
Listing of purchases or services, and cost. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Promissory note to Dennis McCormick | 1768 June 6 | 2pp. | Box 5 | |
Promise to pay stated amount, note on verso requesting payment. | ||||
Patton, Robert.
Memorandum concerning the sale of a servant girl | 1768 July 2 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Not to sell girl back to Mr. Harris if proper. | ||||
Thomson, William.
Certification that he baptized James Glancy | 1768 August 14 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Notice that he baptized a child, and the mother gave the father's name as Glancy. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account of flour sold several different persons | 1768 August 18 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists name, amount purchased, and cost. | ||||
Updefraff, John.
Oath before Michael Swoope that his accounts for harness are correct | 1768 December 13 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Affidavit that account against named individuals are true. | ||||
Fisher, Samuel.
Affidavit that John Rutter owes him three shillings | 1769 February 11 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement that Fisher appeared before James Burd and swore that Rutter owes him for smith work. | ||||
Lee Edward.
Promissory note to Robert Armstrong, Jr. | 1769 March 13 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Promise to pay specified amount. | ||||
King, Robert.
Oath that William Black owes for a gun, etc. | 1769 August 11 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Affidavit that outstanding balance is ture. Other Descriptive Information: Unlocated 3/2011 | ||||
Rennick, Thomas.
Statement of accounts for purchase of wheat, to James Burd | 1769 September 10 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Invoice for wheat. | ||||
Cox, Cornelius.
Bill for salt to James Wallace | 1769 October 12 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Bill stating amount purchased and cost. | ||||
Murray, James and John Bell.
Settlement of a disputed account | 1769 December 22 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement of outcome and cost. | ||||
McConnel, William.
Oath that James Hemphill owes for breeches, etc. | 1770 April 16 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Affidavit that debt owed is valid. | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
Order of the Orphan's Court | 1770 June 12 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Order for past guardians to pay current guardians of Moses and George Dickey. | ||||
Lawman, Ludwick.
Account with James Burd for linen | 1771 May 11 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists number of items purchased and cost. | ||||
Holmes, Samuel.
Report of auditors to James Burd... | 1771 December 16 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Audit in the case of Philip Shawkin, defendant. Plantiff not named. | ||||
Hendricks, Tobias.
Statement of accounts to Aquilla Richards for cider | 1772 March 16 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Affidavit that outstanding accoutn against Richards is valid. | ||||
Hutcheson, Thomas.
Deposition... | 1772 April 7 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 6 | |
Regarding case agains John Lytle. | ||||
Postlethwait, John et al..
Report of auditors to James Burd | 1772 April 15 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Report regarding the accounts of Thomas McCormick and George Leadley. | ||||
Boyd, Robert.
Account with Mrs. McCormick | 1772 May - August | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Billing for medical services. | ||||
Renick, Thomas, et al..
Certification of Hugh Cunningham's land, to James Burd | 1772 June 23 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Certification of land ownership. | ||||
McCallister, Eneas.
Promissory note to Jacob Vator... | 1772 August 19 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Boiler plate promissory note. | ||||
Burd, James.
Proven account of Sameul Cummings | 1772 September 3 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Billing for sundry goods. | ||||
Atlee, William Augustus, 1735-1793.
Deposition before Edward Shippen | 1772 September 26 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Deposition regarding payment dispute between William Bell and Andrew Keiss. | ||||
Hutchinson, John.
Account with Josiah Rutton for schooling, ribbon, etc. | 1773 February 16 - 1774 January 4 | 3pp. [fragment missing] | Box 6 | |
Listing of accounts and services. | ||||
Lightfoot, Benjamin.
Account with Thomas Freby | 1773 October 24 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Listing of items purchased and cost. | ||||
E. & A.Wickersham.
Bill of sale of sugar, coffee and rum to James | 1773 November 6 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists items purchased and cost. | ||||
Williams, John.
Affaidavit of Catherine Smith to John and Randle Mitchell | 1773 December 22 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement that amount due is valid. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account of Molly Hanakoogher for "Callico." | 1774 March 4 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Listing of items purchased and cost. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
Bill of sale of rum, etc. to James Burd | 1774 July 8 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists of items purchased and cost. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
Bill of sale to James Bird [sic] for sugar, coffee, and soap | 1774 July 14 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists of items purchased and cost. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
to James Burd, Account for tea | 1774 August 10 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists of items purchased and cost, note regarding lack of loaf sugar. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
Account with James Burd for linen, silk.. | 1774 September 7 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists of items purchased and cost. | ||||
Gross, Abraham.
Bail for Philip Bottomer... | 1774 October 26 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Request to be entered as bail for Philip Bottomer. | ||||
Burd, James.
Affidavit of Frederick Everhard, et al... | 1774 December 6 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement regarding land agreement between Frederick Everhard and Adam Cleme. | ||||
Dickey, William, et al..
Certificate pertaining to Stophell Shoop's land | 1775 April 17 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement regarding ownership of land. | ||||
Willis, William.
Statement against Samuel Simson for debt. | 1775 May 27 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement of debt from Samuel and William Simson. | ||||
Hyman, Christley.
Gift of his rights in the account of John Cramer, to his father, Jacob Hyman | 1775 November 1 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement regarding transfer of account. . | ||||
Estate of Philip Deane.
Statement of James Burd for breeches... | 1775 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists items purchased and cost. | ||||
Tomb, George.
Statement of accounts with Capt. Bird [sic] for work... | 1775 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists items purchased, number, and cost. | ||||
Gibson, John.
Certification of indentured servants | 1779 December 5 | 1p. [fragment missing] | Box 6 | |
Relates to the indenture of Philip Byrne. | ||||
Moore, Henry.
Bill of payment for the School House | 1785 January 25 | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Bill of payment for school house, and the deed. | ||||
Poem to Mr. John Yates: "Absurdity in Literature" | 1786 September 2 | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Poem. On verso account for John Jameson, July 20, 1760. | ||||
McCormick, George.
Account of James Burd | 1788 June 27 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Statement for sugar, nails, and coffee. | ||||
Riddles, George.
Bill of sale to James Burd | 1788 September 22 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
For sugar and tea. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with Hugh Curry | 1788 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
For wheat, rye, etc. | ||||
Crabb, William.
Account with James Burd | 1791 September 28 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Bill for room and board. | ||||
Welch, James, Robert Dick..
Appraisal of a stray mare | September 14 | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Description and appraisal ordered of James Burd. | ||||
Assessment of Darby Township | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Tax assessment of inhabitants. | ||||
Assessments of Marple, Newton, and Haverford Townships | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Tax assessment of inhabitants. | ||||
Assessments of Radnor, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence Townships | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Tax assessment of inhabitants. . | ||||
Assessments of Ridley and Springfield Townships | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Tax assessment of inhabitants. . | ||||
Sterling, Walter.
Account of James Burd | February | 1p. [fragments missing] | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
London. Insurance received on the Sea Hen. | ||||
Account of rum in the King's Stores... | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Gives name of person to be paid, amount of rum, and value. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with Philip Killion | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
For britches and other clothing items. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account of the freight of wine on the snow, Sally | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists amount of wine shipped and by whom. | ||||
Cox, William.
Account with James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
For various sums of money. | ||||
Burd, Sarah Shippen, 1731-1784.
Account with various persons | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Lists persons paid, and amount. | ||||
Burd, James.
Statement of accounts with Capt. Hunter | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Settlement of account. | ||||
Burd, James.
Affidavit | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
That sugar aboard the brig Beaver came from Jamaica. | ||||
Burd, James.
Brewhouse account | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Paying for cooper, boards, etc. | ||||
Garber, Michael.
Draft of sale to Michael Hoover | n.d. | 4pp. | Box 6 | |
For lands in Lancaster County. | ||||
Burd, James.
List of goods | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Includes linens, nails, etc. | ||||
List of outstanding debts | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Gives name and amount of debt. | ||||
List of prices, current, | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Prices for flour, bread, coffee, etc. | ||||
Burd, James.
Memorandum of receipts... | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
From pocket memorandum book, gives notes of receipts. | ||||
Miscellaneous items | n.d. | 33pp. | Box 6 | |
Fragments of letters, invoices, and cover pages. The majority of items are undated, with a few dated cover pages. | ||||
McRoy, William.
Petition... | n.d. | 1p. | Box 6 | |
Writing is light, and hard to read. | ||||
Penn, Thomas and John.
to the King of Thomas and John Penn | n.d. | 7pp. | Box Oversize See Oversize | |
Petition to have the Northern and Western limits of Pennsylvania defined. | ||||
Proposed rules for the Shippensburg Library Company | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 6 | |
Draft of proposed rules. | ||||
Series III Military | 1748-1772, undated | 1 Linear feet | Box 7-8 | |
Patterson, James.
Report of stores at Fort Hunter (fragment only) | 1748 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Gives weight for beef and pork. | ||||
Burd, James.
Accout book, Fort Augusta | 1755 May 4 - June 17, 1763 | 16pp. | Box 7 | |
Account book for purchases and salary paid at fort. | ||||
Scott, Thomas.
List of gentlemen who sent their horses to haul the King's cannons to Shippensburg | 1755 August 20 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of 14 names. Access digital object: | ||||
Wilhelm, Dr..
Report of physical condition of men | 1755 October 27 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of men, and statement of their health. | ||||
Clapham, William.
Orders for cannon, wine, etc. | 1756 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Genral list of material needed. | ||||
Morning and evening reports of the garrison at Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania | 1756 January 11 - 1756 Dec 31 | 111pp. | Box 7 See Oversize | |
Individual slips of paper giving the number of men by rank, equipment, and prisoners on hand in the fort. Occassional reports list men by name. | ||||
Morning/evening reports of the garrison at Ft Augusta | 1757 Jan 1- 1757 Aug 28 | Box 7 | ||
Morning/evening reports of the garrison at Ft Augusta | 1757 Sept 3 - 1757 Oct 16 | Box 7 | ||
Morning/evening reports of the garrison at Ft Augusta | 1757 Oct 18 - undated | Box 7 | ||
Burd, James.
Report on a court martial | 1756 January 28 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Report of court martial for Simon Martin. [section giving report missing]. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Report of a court martial | 1756 May 18 | 3pp. [fragments missing] | Box 7 | |
Court martial report for Timothy Brennon. | ||||
Invoice of stores at Hunter's Fort. | 1756 September 11 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Invoice for provisions and supplies. | ||||
Miles, Lt..
Report of guns, etc. ... | 1756 October 16 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
fragment of garrison report giving guns available. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Note to the officer of the guard that certain soldiers are suspected of stealing rum. | 1756 December 9 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Fort Augusta. Name of soldiers confined. | ||||
List of the officers names at Fort Augusta | 1756 December 10 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of rank and last name. | ||||
Kenney, Patrick.
Report of the guns at "foart agusta" | 1756 December 12 - 1757 January 28 | 15pp. | Box 7 | |
Reports of guns at the fort on specific dates. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Grounds for arresting John Fields and Caspar Heiss... | 1756 December 25 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Short note gifing reasons for each mans arrest. | ||||
Glabreath, Bartholomew.
List of stores at Fort Hunter | 1757 April 17 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of provisions. | ||||
State of the Garrison at Fort Augusta | 1757 April 22 | 2pp. | Box 7 | |
Lists number of men per company at the fort. | ||||
Burd, James.
Discharge to James Bambridge | 1757 May 10 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Signed discharge. | ||||
Monthly report of the Garrison of ... in Fort Halifax. | 1757 July 1 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of men by rank at the fort. | ||||
Gowdy, Samuel.
Affidavit in support of James Crampton's pettion... | 1757 July 15 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lancaster. Statement regarding agreement between three soldiers. | ||||
Clayton, Asher.
Return of detachments from Col. Wyser's [sic] regiment. | 1757 September 1 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of officers and number of men at Fort Augusta. | ||||
Forster, William.
Return of provisions at Camp Monongahela | 1757 October 29 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Provisions on hand. | ||||
Burd, James.
Waste book (in dreadful fragmentary condition) | 1757 | 47pp. | Box 7 | |
Account book, quarter of which is missing. | ||||
Henry, Adam.
List of artillery, etc. at Fort Augusta, to James Burd | 1757 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of artillery and othe weapons at fort. | ||||
Whitebread, William.
Account with James Burd for keeping his horses | 1758 January 18 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Account invoice. | ||||
List of Capt. Jacob Morgan's Company ... | 1758 January 29 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 7 | |
Numbered list giving the names of men in company. | ||||
Basse, Christian.
Certification of correctness of account of Jacob Hollman and John Serby for delivery of goods to Capt. Weiser: used by James Burd | 1758 March 6 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Account inventory. | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Report of sick... | 1758 April 30 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Fort Augusta sick list by company. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Report of provisions at Fort Augusta, to James Burd | 1758 May 23 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of provisions, clothing, ammunition, and tools at Fort. | ||||
Report of men fit for service in James Burd's company | 1758 June 4 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Gives number per company. | ||||
Invoice of provisions | 1758 August 30 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of items in the camp at the Clearfield. | ||||
Winston, Richard.
Return of provisions | 1758 September 8 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Stores at Loyalhanna. | ||||
Donnellon, Thomas.
Return of provisions | 1758 September 19 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Stores at Loyalhanna. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Account of horses | 1758 September 19 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Horses received from various units. . | ||||
Donnellon, Thomas.
Return of provisions | 1758 September 20 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Inventory of supplies. | ||||
Johnston, Robert, et al..
Report to James Burd | 1758 October 2 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Report on beef, unfit to eat. | ||||
Lyon, William.
List of tools not returned, addressed to James Burd | 1758 October 10 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Tools not returned by Capt. Field's company. | ||||
Hay, James.
Report on horses ... | 1758 October 14 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Report from a reconnoitering party. | ||||
Gillespie, Allan.
Petition to General Forbes | 1758 November 15 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Request from a suttler to return to Raystown to obtain additional provisions to supply the Army. | ||||
Return of provisions in store at Loyalhannon. | 1758 November 24 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Stores at Loyalhanna. | ||||
Hydeler, Martin.
Report of men | 1758 November 27 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Report of detachments from the Royal Regiment of Artillery. . | ||||
Hoops, Adam, 1760-1846.
Return | 1758 November 28 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Provisions in store. | ||||
Fragment of a diary at a fort in western Pennsylvania | 1758 November | 4pp. | Box 7 | |
Part of a diary, with fragments missing. . | ||||
Heinsman, Henry, Surgeon.
General hospital returns... | 1758 December 5 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Patients listed by regiment or occupation. . | ||||
St. Clair, John.
Order for "flower" and whiskey | 1758 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Order to get flour and whiskey from wagon. | ||||
Declaration of Martin Discentio | 1758 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 7 | |
A soldier of Capt. DuVitiers [i.e., deVitri or Charles Aubry] tells of Fort Duquesnes and departure of French officers and 300 Indians for attack on English [under James Burd] near Loyalhanna, October 12, 1758. Freeman and Smith 1372. Access digital object: | ||||
Tally of rations to James Burd (?) | 1758 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists weight of bulls, and the tally of rations sent to troops. | ||||
Anderson, Robert.
Inventory of goods | 1758 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Provisions belonging to the crown includes oats, and whiskey. | ||||
Wetterholt, John Nicholas.
Master roll of men ... | 1758 January | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
List giving soldiers' name, enlistment date, county, age, and other traits. | ||||
Paris, Richard.
Order on Golden and Moore for money. | 1759 January 3 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Payment order. | ||||
Morgan, Jacob.
Return of the detachment | 1759 April 21 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Return for Second Battalion at Fort Ligonex. | ||||
Jameson, David.
Account for enlisting recruits | 1759 May | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists expenses paid for various aspects of enlistment. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of provisions at Fort Lytleton | 1759 June 1 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of provisions in store. | ||||
Burd, James.
Passroll of recruits to William Hadden | 1759 June 8 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
Lists name, enlistment date, age, height, trade, birthplace, and complexion. | ||||
Pass list of men to work [on the road to Ohio?] | 1759 June 12 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists name, age, enlistment date, birthplace, and trade. | ||||
Burd, James.
Pass roll of recruits to Capt. Maittars | 1759 June 15 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
Lists name, enlistment date, age, height, birthplace, and trade. | ||||
Burd, James.
Pass roll of recruits for Capt. Samuel Poselwhite | 1759 June 15 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
Lists name, enlistment date, age, height, birthplace, and trade. | ||||
Humphreys, Samuel.
Recruiting account | 1759 June 19 | 1p. [fragments missing] | Box 7 | |
Gives partial information on men and money paid them. | ||||
Burd, James.
Marching orders of Henry Bouquet to Samuel Poselwait | 1759 June 24 | 2pp. | Box 7 | |
Orders to march command to Sadsbery and Martich (?) Townships in Lancaster County to help with wagons. | ||||
Armstrong, C..
Report on Peter Daugherty | 1759 June 25 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Finds fit for service. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with William Smith... | 1759 June - 1760 February | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Relates to account for Burd to collect debts owed Smith. | ||||
Jameson, David.
Account against various soldiers ... | 1759 July | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists names of soldiers who owe him money and amount. | ||||
Ramsay, John.
Authorization to James Burd to receive his pay... | 1759 July 8 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Authorization while serving the battalion. | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Report of the sick ... | 1759 July 16 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of men sick by name. | ||||
Report of the men who are unable to march | 1759 July 22 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of men by name and reason. | ||||
Armstrong, G..
Certification that Valentine Harman is a recruit | 1759 August 3 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Certifies Harman is a recruit and the company he serves with. | ||||
Return of provisions in store at Guests' place ... | 1759 September 14 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Return for beef and flour. | ||||
Price, John.
Return for shoes and nails... | 1759 September 18 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of material needed to finish shoeing four teams of horses. Gives wagoners' names. | ||||
Account of horses delivered the wagoners... | 1759 September 19 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists wagoners names, and number of horses given. | ||||
Burd, James.
List of carpenter's tools wanting at the works ... Monongahela | 1759 September 30 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists tools and number needed. | ||||
List of carpenter's tools wanting... | 1759 September 30 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of tools and number needed (identical to list above). | ||||
Account of James Burd for his company [fragment] | 1759 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists items delivered to companies. | ||||
Col. James Burd's account for various members of his company | 1759 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Accounting of money owed by men in his company. | ||||
Recruiting account [of James Burd?] for William Mackrel. | 1759 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Money paid for recruiting. | ||||
Roll Penn. Regt. Hon. William Denny, Colonel in Chief | 1759 | 10pp. | Box 7 | |
Gives the list of officers in the Three Battalions of the Pennsylvania Regiment, including date of commission. | ||||
Returns of Forage | 1759 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists number of officers and men at certain locations. | ||||
Statement of various men paid... | 1759 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists name and rank of men, with amount paid. | ||||
Young, James.
Certification that he paid James Burd. | 1760 January 28 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Certification of pay for Isaac Miller. | ||||
Lenhere, Philip.
Account with Colonel Shippen | 1760 February 20 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Items purchased and amount. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Statement of accounts with James Burd... | 1760 March 27 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
List of accounts with various officers and men. | ||||
Greer, Andrew.
Statement of accounts due him for horses | 1760 April 20 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists horses taken into King's service, and amount owed. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of provisions... | 1760 June 1 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists flour, pork, and beef at Fort Augusta. | ||||
Burd, James.
Clothing account for his company | 1760 June 10 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists men's name, and number and type of article issued. | ||||
Order to pay James Burd, to Plumstead & Franks | 1760 June 11 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Carlisle. Part missing, asking that payment of bill be made. | ||||
Return of the garrison of Fort Allen | 1760 July 1 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Part missing, gives rank and number at Fort. | ||||
Morton, George.
Permit for wagons to pass to Fort Pitt | 1760 July 4 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Permission to pass to Fort Pitt with Indian stores. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Return of personnel... | 1760 July 7 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Return of men for First Battallion Pennsylvania Regiment. | ||||
Distribution of horses | 1760 July 9 | 1p. | Box 7 | |
Lists horses with Col. Mercer's Detachement, and number of horses assigned to each officer. | ||||
Return of the First Battalion ... | 1760 July 10 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Troops at Fort Pitt, and number by rank. | ||||
Invoice of Thomas Cotter's wagon load ... to Fort Pitt. | 1760 July 16 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of items in load, and cost. | ||||
Invoice of Thomas Cotter's load to Fort Pitt | 1760 July 16 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of items in load, and cost. [different from above list]. | ||||
Ormsley, John.
Return of provisions at Fort Pitt | 1760 July 20 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives return by type of provision. | ||||
Erwin, Robert.
Appraisement of pack horses ... | 1760 July 24 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Value of cetain officers horses. | ||||
List of horses returned from Presqu'Ile | 1760 July 25 | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Number of horses returned from certain officers. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Account of Dennis McCormick | 1760 July - 1761 September | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of accounting. | ||||
Erwin, Robert.
Appraisal of horses ... | 1760 August 11 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists name of owner, number of horses, and value. | ||||
Stephens, Andrew.
Account of John Mason, a "Batteauxman" | 1760 August 27 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives dates of service. | ||||
List of items advanced to John Kennedy of Capt. Price's company | 1760 September | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of clothing items. | ||||
Erwin, Robert and John Metcalf.
Appraisement of pack horses | 1760 October 21 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives men's name with number, color, brand, and rate for horses. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
List of recruits at Fort Augusta | 1760 December 26 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of recruits and money paid. | ||||
Account of rations received of Samuel Hunter | 1761 July | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists cost of rations received, with miscellaneous accounting at bottom. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account paid to different rolls | 1761 September 13 | 1p. | Box OS | |
Lists amounts paid to Pittsburgh, new recruits, Augusta Roll, and cash borrowed. | ||||
Burd, James.
Cash book (accounts paid to various men) | 1761 September - October | 9pp. | Box 8 | |
Gives name, amount owed, and for what. | ||||
Bard, Peter, 1712-1769.
Return of ordinance and stores at Fort Augusta | 1760 August 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives number and type of ordinance. | ||||
Price, G..
Return of regiment at Presqu'Ile | 1760 September | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Return of detachment from Pennsylvania Regiment. | ||||
Jameson, David.
Return of coopers at Pittsburgh | 1760 October 7 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists men's name, and company. | ||||
Long, John.
Oath that his horses "gave out" while he was hauling items | 1760 November 11 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives conditions under which the horses "gave out.." | ||||
Johnston, Francis.
Return of provisions at Fort Augusta | 1760 December 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists provisions by type. | ||||
Burd, James.
Roll of Recruits | 1760 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of recruits, and officer recruited by. | ||||
List of men to be continued at Fort Augusta | 1761 February 21 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of men. Access digital object: | ||||
Clapham, William.
Return of boats, etc. at Fort Pitt | 1761 March 14 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Inventories boats and batteaux available. | ||||
Burd, James.
Advertisement of deserter ... | 1761 April 14 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Advertisement for John Wood. | ||||
Burd, James, 1726-1793.
Ourry, Lewis, 1717-1779.
Statement | 1761 April 22 | 4pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Concerning horses used. | ||||
Little, John.
Return of a detachment of Pennsylvania force | 1761 May 17 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Return of men. | ||||
Little, John.
Return of John Little's Company | 1761 May 27 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number of men by rank. | ||||
Burd, James.
Return of the garrison at Fort Augusta | 1761 June 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number of men by rank. | ||||
Col. Burd's Company's account to Thomas Christy | 1761 June 16 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of men and amount owed. Part of list missing. | ||||
Folks, Lt..
Report of clothing remaining in his hands | 1761 July 25 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number of items on hand. | ||||
Burd, James.
Return of forces at Fort Pitt | 1761 July 26 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Return for Pennsylvania Regiment. | ||||
Barrance, James.
List of tools sold to James Burd... | 1761 August - October | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists date and type of tool sold. | ||||
Milne, James.
Return of the sick | 1761 August 31 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists company, name of indvidual, and illness. | ||||
Morgan, Jacob.
Return of forces at Fort Pitt | 1761 September 18 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Return of Pennsylvania Regiment at Fort Pitt. | ||||
Burd, James.
Weekly return of forces at Fort Pitt | 1761 September 27 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives return by rank, and occupation. | ||||
McClure, John.
Receipt to James Burd for £21.4.4 for various men | 1761 October 20 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Amounts paid for new recruits, listing names and amounts paid. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of provisions | 1761 November 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Accounting of flour, live bullock, and salt at Fort Augusta. | ||||
Howell, Reese.
Report of bullocks to be slaughtered | 1761 November 6 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives number and location. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Account of monies received from various members of Col. Burd's company | 1761 November 8 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of men, money paid, and money received. | ||||
Folk, Jonathan.
Report of the bullock guard | 1761 November 15 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Fort Pitt. Report given by officers. | ||||
Boyd, Robert.
Statement of the unfitness of Timothy Innis | 1761 November 19 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
States Innis is unfit for service, but gives not reason. | ||||
Bayerley, -----.
Memorandum of horses stolen by an Indian. | 1761 December 5 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Bushy Run. Gives descriptions of two horses stolen by an Indian named Mesina. Freeman and Smith 2888. | ||||
Burd, James.
Prices of the clothing | 1761 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists type of clothing and value. | ||||
Roll of troops drafted into James Burd's company | 1761 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of recruits. | ||||
Debts due by Col. Burd's company | 1762 January 19 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists names of men, and amounts. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd for rations | 1762 June 7 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
For Fort Augusta, gives rations delivered and amount paid. | ||||
Abstract of rations issued to Fort Augusta | 1762 July | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Accounting of rations drawn within certain periods, and by rank. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of Provisions at Fort Augusta | 1762 September 5 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists provisions by type and amount. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Certification that sheep strayed... | 1762 October 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Notice that seven sheep of Col. Burd's strayed. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Memorandum of goods wanted at Fort Augusta | 1762 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists items and number needed. | ||||
Col. Burd's Company, Receipt book [fragmentary] | 1762-1764 | 20pp. | drawer Oversize | |
Listings for various receipts. Book is in fragmentary condition, some pages are not complete.. | ||||
Provisions account at Fort Augusta | 1762 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists date of account, with whom, and amount. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Abstract of rations issued to Fort Augusta | 1763 February - April | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives rations issued for specific periods, and vouchers issued by rank. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of provisions at Fort Augusta | 1763 October 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists provisions by type and amount on hand. | ||||
Burd, James.
Memorandum of "Flower" borrowed | 1763 November | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Flour borrowed from Robert Barcly. | ||||
Report of cattle and pots now in use in Col. Burd's Company | 1763 December 6 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists location and number. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Return of pots now in use... | 1763 December | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists location and number. | ||||
Irvine, James.
Account of powderhorns, lead, etc. delivered to James Burd... | 1763 July 22 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists items and number on hand. | ||||
Mullen, John.
Statement of accounts for work on swords for Col. James Burd | 1763 September 21 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Philadelphia. Lists work done, and cost. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with the Province of Pennsylvania for wagon wheels, wages, etc. | 1763 November 5 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists items received and value. | ||||
Galty, James.
Account of rations... | 1763 November 7 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists rations issued and cost. | ||||
Brown, Mary.
List of debts due from Fort Augusta | 1763 November 26 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists person, and amount owed. | ||||
Caleb Graydon's Company. List of money received | 1763 December 14 | 2pp. [bottom missing] | Box 8 | |
Gives soldiers' name and amount paid. | ||||
Galley, James.
Account of provisions for James Burd's Company | 1763 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of meat purchased, type and from whom. | ||||
Abstract of provisions issued at Fort Augusta | 1764 | 1p. | Box OS See Oversize | |
Provies Number of persons and days, time of issue, to whom issued, and total of all rations isued. | ||||
Return of pots in James Burd's Company | 1764 February 4 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number of pots by location. | ||||
Return of pots belonging to Capt. Greadon's Company | 1764 February 4 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number of pots by location. | ||||
Burd, James.
Account with various men at Fort Augusta | 1764 February 22 | 2pp. | drawer Oversize See oversize | |
Lists name of man, and amount owed. | ||||
Return of goods in store at Fort Augusta | 1764 March 1 | 2pp. [part missing] | Box 8 | |
Lists number of items, and value. | ||||
Craydon, Caleb.
Return on the different sorts of tools at Fort Augusta... | 1764 April 1 | 1p. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Return of tools. | ||||
Return of provisions at Fort Augusta | 1764 July 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists items, and number. | ||||
List of debts due from men in Capt. Caleb Graydon's Company | 1764 July 7 | 3pp. | Box 8 | |
Lists men's name, and amount due. | ||||
Beaver, John.
Promissory note to James Burd | 1764 July 9 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Promise to pay amount, reason not stated. | ||||
Burd, James.
Balance due to the Company | 1764 July 9 | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Lists men by rank, with name and amount paid. | ||||
Thornton, Joseph.
Promisory note to James Burd | 1764 July 9 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Promis to pay amount, reason not stated. | ||||
Abstract of provisions issued to Fort Augusta | 1764 July 31 | 2pp. [fragment missing] | Box 8 | |
Gives number of persons for a given period, where the vouchers were issued, and rations given. Second page has miscellaneous accounting notes. | ||||
Graydon, Capt..
List of sundry debts ... due to Col. Burd | 1764 | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Gives the names of men, and amount owed. | ||||
Burd, James.
Sundry papers sent to Fort Augusta per Mr. Murray | 1764 November 23 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists certificates and receipts on hand. | ||||
Gallespie, Allen.
Statement of accounts from James Burd's Company for stockings, buckles... | 1767 April 5-12 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Receipt for items, and cost. | ||||
Blyth, William.
Statement of rations for his men | 1768 September 12 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists number and type of rations issued, to whom and when. | ||||
Smith, William.
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Longitude and latitude of Ft. Pitt | 1772 November | 3pp. | Box 8 | |
Proposal on determining the latitude of Fort Pitt for the purpose of determining the jurisdiction of magistrates in relation to the western boundary of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Abstract of reports of personnel... | July 1 | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives garrison by rank, and rations issued. | ||||
Accounts of Col. James Burd's Company with Hugh Swan | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of accounts. | ||||
Account of smith work done at Fort Cumberland for James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists work done and cost. | ||||
Boyd, John.
Account of rice sent to Fort Augusta | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists amounts. | ||||
Burd, James.
Accounts | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Fragmentary page from an account book. | ||||
Carson, John.
Statement of accounts with James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
For powder, lead. Access digital object: | ||||
Journal page from the time of an Indian war | April 2 | 2pp. [fragments missing] | Box 8 | |
Journal of travels around April 2. No year is given, and parts are missing. | ||||
Burd, James.
List of deserters and servants | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives names, and status. | ||||
Burd, James.
Commitment order for Sergt. John McCew | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
On suspicion of stealing rum. | ||||
Inventory of necessaries for smith's work at Fort Augusta | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
. | ||||
Jameson, David.
Return of Party Ordered to take ... horses | n.d. | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Gives account of men not returned, and expenses incurred. | ||||
Kerr, Jacob.
Return of men | n.d. | 1p. [Section missing] | Box 8 | |
Give return by rank for Second Battalion. | ||||
List of carpenter's tools yet wanting | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists tools and number wanted. | ||||
List of coopers in the Pennsylvania regiment... | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists men by battalion and company. | ||||
List of meadows within 7 miles of Shippensburg | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives owners name, acres, miles from town, and appraisement. | ||||
List of men of James Burd's Company whose attestations are lost, or never came to hand. | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives names and date. | ||||
Muster roll of the company of the command of Lt. Andrew Engell [mutilated] | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Lists men by name, and gives time of enlistment. . | ||||
Roll of Col. Burd's Company | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Gives last name of men. | ||||
Series IV Personal | 1747, undated | 0.25 Linear feet | Box 8 | |
Miscellaneous invoices, receipts, bills of exchange, promissory notes, memoranda relating to Burd's company and his store, including such topics as victualling the troops at Fort Hunter and Fort Augusta, medical care, cutting the road to the Ohio, discipline, ordnance, enlistments, muster rolls, and returns. | ||||
Meteorological observations | 1747 | 2pp. | Box 8 | |
Observations taken in London. | ||||
Dimensions for building a ship | 1750 | 4pp. | drawer Oversize See Oversize | |
Dimensions and specifications for building a 260 ton ship. | ||||
Material for a brewery | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
List of items, and cost. | ||||
Plan of J.B.'s garden | n.d. | 1p. | Box 8 | |
Plan for Burd's garden behind his house in Lancaster. | ||||
Series V Receipts | 1746-1792 | 2.5 lin._feet | Box 9-13 | |
Receipts to Burd for rents, washing, paint for the Six Nations, portage, glazing, repairs for wagons and boats, fabrics, horses, corn, beans, hay, beer, soap, etc.; receipts for wages, clothing, rum, bounty money, washing, barbering, etc., paid for Burd's company. | ||||
Simon, Jacob.
Receipt to James Burd | 1746 March 22 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For shoe repair... | ||||
Anderson, William.
Shipping receipt to James Burd | 1746 December 31 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
Items shipped aboard the Christian of Perth. | ||||
Westcott, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1746 Aug 18 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For "All Accounts." | ||||
Wyatt, Mrs..
Receipt to James Burd | 1747 March 12 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent in London. | ||||
Stirling, Walter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1747 June 4 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
London. For drafts on various persons. | ||||
Goodwin, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1747 November 19 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For making a stable. | ||||
Cartringer, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1747 December 28 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For tailoring and material. | ||||
Cario, Michall.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 February 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For dimond ring. | ||||
Goodwin, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 April 13 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For making a chest, materials. | ||||
Turner, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 May 6 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For portage. | ||||
Harrison, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 June 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For posting his books. | ||||
Redmond, Anna.
Receipt to Edward Shippen | 1748 July 4 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the purchase of two sconces. | ||||
Charles & Alexander Stedman.
Recipt to James Burd | 1748 July 7 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £ 105.6.3-3/4. | ||||
Charles & Alexander Stedman.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 July 12 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £30.8.0. | ||||
Welsh, Janet.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 August 26 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent. | ||||
Ronaldson, Nelly.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 September 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For washing, etc. . | ||||
Hall, David, 1714-1772.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 November 24 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For dictionary and almanack. | ||||
Swan, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1748 December 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For payment for making book case. | ||||
McCall, Samuel Jr..
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 January 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For purchase of vinegar. | ||||
Carpenter, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 February 10 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent. | ||||
Philip, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 February 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For work done on the snow, Sally. | ||||
Buchan, Charles.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 March 22 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For board. | ||||
Smith, Jeptha.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 April 5 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For glaising [sic] windows, etc. | ||||
Bridges, Cornelia.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 April 29 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For purchases made. | ||||
Wharton, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 April 29 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £108.17.0. | ||||
Field, Nehemiah.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 May 4 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For freight for a bag of skins. | ||||
Carpenter, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 May 5 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent. | ||||
Jones, Owen.
Receipted bill to James Burd | 1749 May (?) 10 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For flour, bran... | ||||
Nixon, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 June 9 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rum. | ||||
Jones, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 June 19 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For "2350 Locust Trinnells." | ||||
Hill, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 July 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £0.11.6. | ||||
Bruce, Alexander.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 July 17 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For knotting. | ||||
Hall, David, 1714-1772.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 July 21 | 1p.8 | Box 9 | |
For anchor, nale ... | ||||
Carter, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 July 31 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the snow, Sally. | ||||
Stout, Cornelius, and William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 August 2 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the snow, Sally. | ||||
Carter, William and Cornelius.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 August 12 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the snow, Sally. | ||||
Satler, Alexander.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 August 17 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For muslin, etc. | ||||
McCoole, Walter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 August 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For his black horse... | ||||
Carter, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 September 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £20. | ||||
Carpenter, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 November 8 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent. | ||||
Sibbald, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 November 20 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For wine. | ||||
Wharton, Thomas, 1730-1782.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 December 12 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For gunpowder. | ||||
Evans, Simon.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 December 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For payment for various jobs. | ||||
Evans, Jonathan.
Receipt to James Burd | 1749 December 29 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For casks, wine, etc. | ||||
Lindsay, James.
Receipt | 1749 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For material for the snow, Sally. | ||||
Holt, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 January 4 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For riding equipment. | ||||
Ord, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 January 14 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For purchase of buttons. | ||||
De Nyce, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 January 17 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For stockings etc. | ||||
Molineaux, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 January 30 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For items on account. | ||||
Williams, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 February 16 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For long boat. | ||||
Brad, William.
Receipt to Robert Philip | 1750 February 28 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rum. | ||||
Lindsay, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 February | 3pp. | Box 9 | |
For supplies for the snow, Sally. | ||||
Pinyard, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 5 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For purchase of beans. | ||||
Burton, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 6 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For corn, wheat, and pipe staves. | ||||
Gibbons, James.
Receipt to Philips | 1750 March 6 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For beans (fragment). | ||||
Gibbons, James.
Receipt to Mr. Philips | 1750 March 7 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For corn and wheat received aboard the snow, Sally. | ||||
Gibbons, James.
Receipt | 1750 March 13 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For corn aboard the snow, Sally. | ||||
Adams, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For wheat. | ||||
Fleeson, Plunket.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For work done, making furniture. | ||||
Wellesay, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For corn. | ||||
Rigdon, William.
Receipt to Capt. Philips | 1750 March 16 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For painting and guilding the snow, Sally. | ||||
Goforth, Zachariah.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 17 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For corn and wheat. | ||||
Ellis, Robert.
Receipt to Robert Philip | 1750 March 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the snow, Sally. | ||||
Philips, Robert.
Receipt | 1750 March 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For fish-hooks, salt, etc. | ||||
Philips, John.
Receipt to Robert Philip | 1750 March 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For the snow, Sally. | ||||
Wormley, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 March 29 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For his father, William Hodge. | ||||
Tyson, Ryner.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For lime. | ||||
Carrell, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For payment for plastering, materials, etc. | ||||
Coombe, Thomas.
Receipt to Robert Phillips | 1750 April 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rum and keg. | ||||
Sims, Williams.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For payment for rigging the snow, Sally. | ||||
Bonnell, Samuel, 1721-1767.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April 25 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For hoops, chains, staples, etc. | ||||
Plumsted, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April 27 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For rent for the use of his loft. | ||||
Mason, Abraham.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 April | 1p. | Box 9 | |
On account of the snow, Sally. | ||||
Healy, James.
Receipt to Alexander Stupart | 1750 July 25 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £3.3.0. | ||||
Edwards, Simon.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 August 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For pilotage of the snow, Sally. | ||||
Kennedy, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 August 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £11.3.3. | ||||
Usher, Walter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 August 23 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For wages. | ||||
Simmers, Andrew.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 September 10 | 2pp. | Box 9 | |
For work done on the snow, Sally. | ||||
Leisher, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 September 11 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For milk, hay, etc. | ||||
Taylor, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 September 21 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For anchor stock etc. for the snow, Sally. | ||||
Price, Jenkins.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 October 11 | 2pp. | Box 9 | |
For piloting the snow, Sally. | ||||
Ingles, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 October 16 | 2pp. | Box 9 | |
For rope, etc. for the snow, Sally. | ||||
Polson, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 October 18 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For £200.0.0. | ||||
Morrow, Lewis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 October 29 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For pay. | ||||
Roberts, Mary.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 November 13 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For coffee. | ||||
Russell, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 November 14 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For cloth, paint, etc. | ||||
Hammer, Isaac.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 December 4 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For malt. | ||||
Hill, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 December 8 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For cartage of powder. Access digital object: | ||||
Doz, Martha.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 December 15 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For molasses. | ||||
Holt, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1750 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For work done. | ||||
Yeates, Elizabeth.
Receipt to Robert Steel | 1750 | 1p. | Box 9 | |
For "6 Weeks Dieting your Sarvant man.." | ||||
Bonnell, Samuel, 1721-1767.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 January 22 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For sundries. | ||||
Bagnall, Benjamin, 1714-1789.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 January 24 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For hops. | ||||
Henry, Eliza..
Receipt | 1751 January 26 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For Lodgings. | ||||
Pemberton, James, 1723-1809.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 February 11 | Box 10 | ||
For "Balance due to Owners of brig Marlbrough." | ||||
Mifflin, John, 1720-1798.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 February 18 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For wharfage for the snow, Sally. | ||||
Knowles, Mary.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 March 6 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For payment for her husband's wages, while sailing on the snow, Sally. | ||||
Mullan, W..
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 March 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For "Club ... Punch...." | ||||
Mullen, Thomas.
Receipted bill to James Burd for | 1751 March 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
"Sundrys Clubs for yourself.." | ||||
Mullan, Thomas.
Receipt to Robert Phillips [James Burd] | 1751 March 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
"in full." | ||||
Ray, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 March 19 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For beer to deliver at New Castle. | ||||
Hamer, Isaac.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 March 20 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For malt. | ||||
Hill, Richard Jr..
Receipt to Samuel Allyne | 1751 April 11 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
By hands of James Burd for £38.14.0. | ||||
Gray, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 April 20 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For Purchase of a slave and "Sundry Coopers tooles." | ||||
Whithy, Catherine.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 April 27 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For "an old blue silk gown...." | ||||
Hammer, Isaac.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 May 7 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For malt. | ||||
McIntyer, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 May 20 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
"In full." | ||||
Alison, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 June 22 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For rent. | ||||
Davis, Rebecca.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 July 5 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For laces, ribbons, etc. | ||||
Evans, Simon.
Receipt to Mr. James Burd | 1751 July 8 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For frames, panes, (of glass), etc. | ||||
Moodie, Alexander.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 July 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For clothing. | ||||
Phillips, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 July 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For grindstone, nails. etc. | ||||
Smith, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 July 29 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For expenses on sloops. | ||||
Stibbs, Harry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 August 31 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For soap, leather bread, etc. | ||||
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 September 8 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For flour. | ||||
Lawson, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 September 28 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For balance of account. | ||||
Iles, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1751 October 3 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For molasses. | ||||
Gilbert, Jean.
Receipt to James Burd | 1752 February 1 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For rent. | ||||
Irvine, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1753 August 21 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For deer skins. | ||||
Groice, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1753 August 21 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For hauling six bundles. | ||||
Copley, Noah.
Receipt to James Burd | 1753 October 10 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For rent of a lot. | ||||
McAlney, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1754 March 6 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For smithy work. | ||||
Hill, George.
Receipted bill to James Burd | 1754 May 30 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For wheat, work, etc. | ||||
McClea, Charles.
Receipt to Edward Shippen | 1754 May 30 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For wheat. | ||||
Potter, John.
Receipt to George Dougherty | 1755 January 26 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £5.10.0. | ||||
McCord, James.
Receipt to Mrs. Sarah Burd | 1755 May 12 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
Blair, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1755 October 27 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For work done. | ||||
Duncan, Daniel.
Receipted bill to James Burd | 1755 October 29 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For shoes. | ||||
Boyle, Charles.
Receipted bill to James Burd | 1756 January 20, May 1 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For money. | ||||
Cripple, Nicholas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 January 26 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For 9 shillings. | ||||
Scott, Joseph.
Receipt to Daniel Clark | 1756 February 25 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Salter, Elisha.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 April 23 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £100.0.0. | ||||
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 April 24 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For monies. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 April 25 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Ward, Edward.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 April 25 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Miller, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 April 29 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For shoes. | ||||
Smith, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 May 1 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For paper, sugar, etc. | ||||
Findlay, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 May 19 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For malt, barley and butter. | ||||
McIlnay, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 May 21 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For smithy work. | ||||
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 May 23 | 2pp. | Box 10 | |
For "all accounts." | ||||
Miller, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 May 23 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For shoe repair. | ||||
Welsh, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 June 3 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For expenses. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 July 12 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For a "Riffle Gun." | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 July 14 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Smith, Christine.
Receipts to Joseph Shippen and James Burd | 1756 July 26 | 2pp. | Box 10 | |
For laundry. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 October 29 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Black, Thomas.
Kelly, Edward.
et al.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 November 1, 3 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 November 5 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £5.0.0. | ||||
McWitt, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1756 December 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For a coat. | ||||
Jones, John.
Receipt to Lt. Davis | 1757 January 12 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Bard, Peter, 1712-1769.
Receipt to Major Burd and Capt. Shippen | 1757 April 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For sundries. | ||||
Henry, William.
Receipted bill for Major Burd and Capt. Shippen | 1757 April 15 | 1p. | drawer Oversize | |
For cloth, silk, hair, etc. Originally noted to Peter Bard. Access digital object: | ||||
Dougherty, Dudley.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 April 28 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £25.1.6 for various men. | ||||
Davis, Patrick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 May 6 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £13.8.0. | ||||
Jennings, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 May 19 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For 12 shillings. | ||||
Barton, Frederick.
Receipt to Daniel Clark | 1757 May | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £2.14.0. | ||||
Dougherty, Dudley.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 June 27 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £2.9.0. | ||||
Kuhn, Johannes.
Receipt to James Young, Paymaster | 1757 July 16 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For service as a soldier in Major Burd's Company. | ||||
Lloyd, Capt..
Receipt to James Young | 1757 July 21 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £10 which is to be charged as per order, to Daniel Clark. | ||||
Jevon, William.
Receipt to Major Burd | 1757 August 5 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For "2 Draw Backs." and lock. | ||||
Clark, Daniel.
Receipt from James Young | 1757 September 14 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £9 to Richard Warden's pay for military service. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to James Young | 1757 September 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For pay. | ||||
Huston, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 October 10 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For 16 shillings. | ||||
Smith, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 November 17 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £11.1.7. | ||||
Frapnell, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 November 18 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For rum. | ||||
Gillespie, Allen.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 November 18 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For "sundrys." | ||||
McCafferty, Mary.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 November 26 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For washing and mending clothes for his Company. | ||||
Shaffner, Peter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 December 21 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For cloth. | ||||
Romach, Mary.
Receipt to James Burd | 1757 December 26 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For her husband, Christian Romach. | ||||
Ord, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1758 January 4 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For lace, buttons, etc. | ||||
Mitchell, Abraham.
Receipt to James Burd | 1758 January 17 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For boys clothing. | ||||
Tom, George.
Receipt to Capt. Shippen | 1758 March 15 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For cobbling. | ||||
Scott, Joseph.
Receipt | 1758 May 22 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For clothing for Major Shippen's Company. | ||||
Henry, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1758 May 29 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £60.0.10. | ||||
Janvier, Thomas.
Receipt | 1758 May 31 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For 15 chests of arms. | ||||
Smith, William.
to James Burd | 1758 June 4 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
Receipt for supplies for his company. | ||||
Robb, Robert.
Receipt to George Craghead | 1758 June 8 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For cartridges and powder. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Receipt | 1758 December 18 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For shoes for James Burd's Company. | ||||
Banadurer, Christian.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 March 12 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For "pay & Subsistance.." | ||||
Husar, Dorothy.
Receipt to Sarah Burd | 1759 March 23 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For wages. | ||||
Bear, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 April 9 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £2.3.6 (in German). | ||||
Luckens, Jane.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 May 14 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For horse, oats, etc. | ||||
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 June 11 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For silk, etc. | ||||
Foulks, John for Barnet Wolf.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 July 7 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For purchase of riding materials. | ||||
Scott, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 July 7 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For monies paid recruits for enlisting. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 July 7 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For money. | ||||
Lenher, Philip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 July 14 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For saddle gear. | ||||
Brandon, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 July 19 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For payment of debts. | ||||
Cook, John Adam.
Receipt to David Jameford | 1759 July 19 | 1p. | Box 10 | |
For £6.0.0. | ||||
Receipt to Lt. Graydon | 1759 July 28 | 2pp. | Box 10 | |
For money from Patrick Green, et al. | ||||
Dougherty, Dudley.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 August 27 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For various men. | ||||
Harris, James for William Thom.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 August | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For punch and blank book. | ||||
Hughes, B..
Receipt | 1759 September 4 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For oats from the King's stores to be delivered to James Burd. | ||||
Forester, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 October 10 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For flour. | ||||
Burd, James.
Receipt | 1759 October 15 | 2pp. | Box 11 | |
For bounty money from him from various persons (form only, no signatures). | ||||
Morgan, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 October 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cheese, butter, and apples. | ||||
Taylor, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 October 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For purchase of butter. | ||||
Boncharts, Abraham.
Boncharts, Cornelius.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 October 26 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For carting material. | ||||
Work, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 November 18 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For puchase of "linnen" etc. | ||||
Heath, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 November 28 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For shoes. | ||||
Livingston, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 November 28 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For taking a deserter. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Receipt to James Burd | 1759 November 29 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £26.0.0. | ||||
Duke, Mark.
Receipt to Mrs. Burd | 1759 November | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For wine, rum, etc. | ||||
Galbraith, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 January 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £3.6.2. | ||||
Ferguson, James.
Receipt to David Riddle | 1760 January 25 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For all claims. | ||||
Work, Patrick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 January 25 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £5.17.6. | ||||
Price, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 January 28 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For purchase of salt. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 January 31 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For certificate for £84. | ||||
Ramsay, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 February 6 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For 10 shillings. | ||||
Humphrey, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 February 7 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For 10 shillings. | ||||
Clapham, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 February 10 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For 10 shillings. | ||||
Blizard, Conway.
Receipt | 1760 February 20 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For supplies of pork. | ||||
Mayer, George.
Receipt to Col. Burd | 1760 March 10 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For dressing Joseph Shippen's hair, shaving him, etc. | ||||
Ellis, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 March 14 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For pay. | ||||
Voght, Christian.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 March 14 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For doctoring his "Neagar." | ||||
Cook, James Adam.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 April 8 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For pay. | ||||
Pemberton, Israel, 1715-1779.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 April 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For winepipes. | ||||
Davis, Benjamin.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 April 23 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For feeding horses. | ||||
Sauer, Heinrich.
Receipt to Col. Burd | 1760 May 16 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £2.7.0. | ||||
Lenher, Philip.
Receipt to Joseph Shippen | 1760 May 23 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For riding items. | ||||
Light, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 June 3 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For board and room for his man. | ||||
Graff, Sebastian.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 July 11 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £2.8.10. | ||||
Clark, John.
Receipt | 1760 July 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For rum. | ||||
Levy & Company.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 September 12 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cloth, knives and forks, etc. | ||||
Bryan, Nicholas, et al..
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 September 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For money. | ||||
Blaine, Ephraim, 1741-1804.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 September 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For table cloth, sugar, etc. | ||||
Colhoon, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 September 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For material. | ||||
Thompson, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 September 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For "Pomatum, Black Ball, etc.." | ||||
Higgins, James.
Receipt | 1760 September 25 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For pay. | ||||
Clayton, Asher.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 October 26 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For bounty. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1760 December 9 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £465.3.8. | ||||
Green, Patrick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1760 December 18 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For subsistance money. | ||||
Ziegler, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 January 19 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For caring For his horse. | ||||
Döhn, Phillip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 February 26 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For clothing. | ||||
Baws, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 February | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £7. | ||||
Helm, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 March 21 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For shoes. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 March 23 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cash. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1761 March 25 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £168.18.10. | ||||
Carson, John.
Receipt to Hugh Swan | 1761 March 27 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For powder, lead, etc. | ||||
Schner, Godlip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 May 7 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For carpentry. | ||||
Durock, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 May 9 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For various men. | ||||
Cross, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 May 12 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For feeding men. | ||||
McClure, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 May 26 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £23.1.6 for paying different men. | ||||
Hayne, Christopher.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 June 6 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For camp kettles. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 June 8 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £1.10.6. Access digital object: | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 June 8 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For pay. Access digital object: | ||||
Döbler, Matthias.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 July 13 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For material to be delivered to Samuel Hunter. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Receipt from James Burd | 1761 July 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For wine, rum, shoes, etc. | ||||
Whitelock & Dilwyn.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 September 6 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For buttons. | ||||
Work, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 September 21 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For improvements. | ||||
Gay, Isabell.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 September 28 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For washing. | ||||
McCallister, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 October 8 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For hinges, windows, etc. | ||||
Hays, Mary.
Receipt to Capt. Ourry | 1761 October 14 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For finding mares. | ||||
Folke, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 October 20 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £3.18.6 for various men. | ||||
Livingston, James.
Receipt to Lewis Ourry | 1761 November 16 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For taking up a deserter. | ||||
Christy, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 November 22 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £6.16.5. | ||||
Willson, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1761 December 3 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cartage of goods from Philadelphia to Hunters Fort. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 January 1 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For rum, etc.. | ||||
Bauschmann, Jacob.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 February 5 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For caring for his horse. | ||||
Hoffmann, Friedrich D..
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 March 17 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For pay. | ||||
Behrings, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 April 27 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For tailoring. | ||||
Döhn, Phillip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 May 14 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For clothing material. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1762 June 8 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £28.17.8. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 June 29 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For £43.4.0. | ||||
Brewbacker, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1762 September 21 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For wheat, eggs. | ||||
Mullin, Andrew.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1762 November 3 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cattle. | ||||
Licht, Heinrich.
Receipt to Sarah Burd | 1762 December 12 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For oats. | ||||
Hamilton, Hugh.
Receipt to Sarah Burd | 1762 December | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For oats. | ||||
Dalamcy, Francis.
Receipt to Sarah Burd | 1763 January 5 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For cordwood. | ||||
Little, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 January 5 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For oats, horses. | ||||
Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 January 15 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For breeches. | ||||
Förg, Johannes.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 February 26 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For port. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 May 24 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For "Sallery." | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 May 31 | 1p. | Box 11 | |
For money to purchase cattle. | ||||
Swan, Hugh.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 June 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For clothing. | ||||
Carson, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 June 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For lead. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 June 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For rations. | ||||
Dickson, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 June 12 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For axes. | ||||
Anthony, Jacob.
Receipt to Joseph Shippen | 1763 June 20 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For bounty money. | ||||
Gallaher, Sarah.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 June 22 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cow. | ||||
Allen, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 July 4 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For rum. | ||||
Irvine, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 11 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For coffee, hogs, etc. | ||||
McMahon, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 19 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle. | ||||
Stoner, Rudy.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 26 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For repairing watch. | ||||
Beaver, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 27 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For buckskin britches. | ||||
Shell, Gasper.
Receipt Dennis McCormick | 1763 August 27 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle. | ||||
Wolf, Barnet.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 27 | 2pp. | Box 12 | |
For leather. | ||||
Graydon, Caleb.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 August 28 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For £11.0.0. | ||||
Cook, Hugh.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 September 1 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For hauling trunks. | ||||
Galley, James and Robert Clark.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 September 1, 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For monies. | ||||
Baskins, Frances.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 September 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 September 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For money to purchase cattle. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 September 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For carrying James Burd's supplies. | ||||
Armstrong, Robert.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 September 9 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For sheep. | ||||
Dunning, Ezekiel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 October 15 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For £5.0.0. | ||||
Ziegler, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 October 15 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For feeding horses. | ||||
Brewbaker, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 October 17 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For wood and hay. | ||||
Bair, Peter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 October 27 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For shoes. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 October 29 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For £180.5.0 for purchase of cattle. | ||||
Crawford, John.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 November 2 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle. | ||||
Robinson, Philip.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 November 4 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle. | ||||
Galley, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 November 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For flour, cow, etc. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 November 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For one steer to be used at Fort Augusta. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1763 November 9 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For pasturage. Access digital object: | ||||
Sheward, Caleb.
Receipt to James Burd | 1763 December 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For beer. | ||||
Renick, Thomas.
Receipted bill to James Burd | 1764 May 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For purchase of flour. | ||||
Roran, John.
Receipt | 1764 May 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For driving cattle. | ||||
Spalsback, Andrew.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 May 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For driving cattle. | ||||
Kendricks, Abraham.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 May 17 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For pasturing horses. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 May 18 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For pasturing cattle. | ||||
Söhner, Gottlieb.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 May 25 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For mending furniture, etc. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to Alexander Hunter | 1764 June 3 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For mutton rations. | ||||
Peters, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 June 7 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For paints and varnish. | ||||
Forster, Thomas.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 June 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cows and steers. | ||||
Gillespie, Charles.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 June 16 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For one cow. | ||||
Mayor, Henry.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 June 18 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For steers. | ||||
Gallaugher, Thomas.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 June 19 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For driving cattle. | ||||
Woodham & Young.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 July 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For £406.18/3-3/4. | ||||
Montgomery, John.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 July 13 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cattle pasturage. | ||||
Butler, Richard.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 July 16 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For calf. | ||||
Hunter, Samuel.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 August 2 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For pasturage. Access digital object: | ||||
Mitcheltree, John.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 August 3 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For driving sheep. | ||||
Wallace, William.
Receipts to Dennis McCormick | 1764 August 4 | 2 pp. | Box 12 | |
For driving sheep to Fort Augusta, and for the sheep. | ||||
Stoner, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 October 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For flour and buckwheat. | ||||
Young, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 October 26 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For coffin. | ||||
Brewbaker, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 October 29 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For wood. | ||||
Brewbaker, David.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 October 30 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For smelts. | ||||
Forester, James.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 November 3 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For steer. | ||||
Stephens, Alexander.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1764 November 22 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For carriage of 1 barrel of salt. | ||||
Keelan, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1764 December 12 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For painting a "New Floor Cloath." | ||||
Cameron, John.
Receipt | 1764 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For purchase of salt. | ||||
Stonner, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 January 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For flour. | ||||
Mayer, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 January 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For a "Wigg." | ||||
Willing & Morris.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 March 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For wine, Old Tayall, brandy, rum, sugar, coffee. | ||||
David Shaffer & Co..
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 March 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For sugar, etc.. | ||||
Gallagher, Andrew.
Receipt to Col. Burd | 1765 March 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For "dressing #x0026; shaving. | ||||
Hiltzheimer, Jacob.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 March 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For keeping his horse. | ||||
Shade, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 March 19 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cartage from Philadelphia to Lancaster. | ||||
Diefendörfer, Michel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 April 15 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For carrying 2 pipes of wine to Lancaster. | ||||
Miller, John and Jacob Dicker.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 April 22 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For making shingles. | ||||
Montgomery, Hugh.
Receipt to Dennis McCormick | 1765 May 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cartage of salt. | ||||
Hoofnagle, John and William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 May 13 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For digging the cellar. | ||||
Campbell, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 May 14 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For carriage of wine. | ||||
Burckhart, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 May 17 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For "Poppler Boards." | ||||
Marshall, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 June 3 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For cartage of "limmons." | ||||
Allen, George.
Receipt to Joseph Shippen | 1765 June 23 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For flour. | ||||
Reach, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 June 24 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For rum, brandy, and lemmons. | ||||
Simon & Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 August 20 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For nails, etc. | ||||
Smith, Ephram.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 August 20 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For sugar. | ||||
Willing & Morris.
Receipt | 1765 September 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For £11.2.21. | ||||
Taylor, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 November 15 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For "Lemmons." | ||||
McCord, Robert.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 December 12 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For payment for hogs. | ||||
Hoffnagle, William and Abraham.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 December 16 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For making a fence. | ||||
Glasford, Hugh.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 December 17 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For "linnen." | ||||
Davidson, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1765 December 18 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For barrels, and sundrys. | ||||
Doen, Phillip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 January 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For clothing. | ||||
Hambright & Musier.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 January 28 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For beer. | ||||
Spoor, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 March 6 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For stone. | ||||
Fulton, Robert and Mary.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 March 27 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For rent. | ||||
McCormick, Dennis.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 July 3 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For nails, flour, etc. | ||||
Wirtz, Christian.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 August 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For "Linnen", silk handkerchief, and glover seed. | ||||
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 September 8 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For planks. | ||||
McWhorter, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 September 19 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For grubbing up ground. | ||||
Hetherinton, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 October 24 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For rails, stakes, and two days work. | ||||
Wyrick, Anthony.
Receipt to James Burd | 1766 November 10 | 1p. | Box 12 | |
For shingles, clap boards, and work time. | ||||
Wooley, Peter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1767 July 18 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £1 on the account of John Penn for vermillion for the use of the Six Nations. | ||||
Kenadey, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1767 August 14 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For tailoring. | ||||
Enrich, Anthony.
Receipt to James Burd | 1767 September 18 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For wind mill. | ||||
Slough, Mathias.
Receipt to the Committee of the Pennsylvania Regiment | 1767 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For their expenses at his house. | ||||
Amos, Ann.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 January 5 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For wages. | ||||
Brand, Jacob.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 April 28 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For rye. | ||||
Berryhill, Andrew, 1730-1805.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 April 29 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £1.19.7. | ||||
Coope, Caleb and John Seely.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 September 22, 23 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For money. | ||||
Receipt to James Galley | 1768 October 14 | Box 13 | ||
Field, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 October 21 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For work. | ||||
Everhard, Frederick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 October 22 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £0.12.6. | ||||
Wilson, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 November 15 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For cordwood. | ||||
Kenedy, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1768 November 21 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For tailoring. | ||||
Berryhill, Andrew, 1730-1805.
Receipt to James Burd | 1769 February 14 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For debt. | ||||
Poultney, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1769 March 16 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For purchase of nails, axes, etc. | ||||
Spade, Christian and George So.
Receipt to James Burd | 1769 November 2 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For painting house and building chimney, etc. | ||||
McKees, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 176_ January 5 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For pay and subsistance money as a soldier. | ||||
Leadie, Sampson.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 January 15 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For clapboard, etc. | ||||
Robinson, Samuel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 March 23 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £2.9.0. | ||||
Postlethwait, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 June 20 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For hogs. | ||||
Gaskins, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 July 4 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £3.7.6. | ||||
Elder, Josuah.
Receipt to Revd. Richard Peters | 1770 August 24 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For surveying two tracts. | ||||
McMullen, Daniel.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 September 6 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For threshing. | ||||
Craig, John.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 October 8 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For weaving cloth. | ||||
Poultney, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 November 10 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For debt. | ||||
Brauch, -----.
Receipt to James Burd | 1770 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
. | ||||
Rutherford, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1771 April 10 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For butter. | ||||
Willis, Abner.
Receipt to James Burd | 1771 May 18 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For axes and "steeling three old axes." | ||||
Hutchinson, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1771 November 2 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For debts. | ||||
McWharters, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1772 January 3 | 1p. [split into two] | Box 13 | |
For clearing 5 acres, splitting rails, etc. | ||||
Wickersham, E..
Receipt to James Burd | 1772 March 7 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For paper, rum, etc. | ||||
Haldeman, Christy.
Receipt to James Burd | 1772 June 25 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For debt. | ||||
Herbert, Stewart, Jr..
Receipt to James Burd | 1772 August 8 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For printing summons. | ||||
Frey, George.
Receipt | 1772 December 3 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For salt, indigo, etc. | ||||
Wickersham, E..
Receipt to James Burd | 1773 June 29 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For meat, needles, etc. | ||||
Elisha & A. Wickersham.
Receipt to James Burd | 1773 September 15 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For rum, sugar, mace, clover, and a stone jug. | ||||
Crouch, James.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 January 18 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For apple trees. | ||||
Frey, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 March 3 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For ribbon, etc. | ||||
Woolfly, Conrad.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 April 22 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For beef. | ||||
Wickersham, Elijah and Abner.
Receipt to Mrs. Halm | 1774 April | 2pp. | Box 13 | |
For butter, silk, etc. | ||||
Frey, George.
Receipt | 1774 June 11 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For rum, molasses, brown sugar, white gaze, and tin cups.. | ||||
Boyd, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 June 22 | 2pp. | Box 13 | |
For debt. | ||||
Graff, Sebastian.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 August 12 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
On account. | ||||
Bowl, Henry.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 August 27 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For sheep. | ||||
Williams, george.
Receipt to James Burd | 1774 December 3 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For oats, etc. | ||||
Hines, John.
Receipt to William Cork | 1775 March 6 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For work. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
Receipt to James Burd | 1775 May 24 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For sugar and rum. | ||||
Blyth, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1775 May 25 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £0.10.6. | ||||
Barnett, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1775 November 28 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For salt, etc. | ||||
Oberlander, C. Frederick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1776 December 18 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For sugar, coffee, etc. | ||||
Oberlander, C. Frederick.
Receipt to James Burd | 1776 December 19 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For buckles, thread, etc. | ||||
Creamer, Jacob.
Receipt to Albright Shear | 1778 February 20 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For taxes. | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Receipt to George Williams | 1778 August 12 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For taxes. | ||||
Craft, Philip.
Receipt to James Burd | 1780 October 11 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For two men. | ||||
McClure, William.
Receipt to James Burd | 1781 May 23 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For taxes. | ||||
Allen, Joseph.
Receipt to James Burd | 1783 May 5 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For teaching his son, Joseph. | ||||
Shurter, Peter.
Receipt to James Burd | 1789 May 4 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For tailoring. | ||||
Robert, Thomas.
Receipt to James Burd | 1790 July 3 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For newspaper. | ||||
Riddles, George.
Receipt to James Burd | 1790 July 8 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For brown sugar. | ||||
Cowgill, Jonah for George Ridd.
Receipt to James Burd | 1792 June 16 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For purchase of brown sugar, needles, and thread. | ||||
Duncan, James.
Receipt to Michael Edinborough | 1792 August 10 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For sugar. | ||||
Phillips, John, Jr..
Receipt to James Burd | January 20 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
"In full." | ||||
Gibson, George, 1747-1791.
Receipt to James Burd | February 6 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For hay, oats. | ||||
Cooper, William.
Receipt to James Burd | June 5 | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For £4.12.0. | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Bill to Robert Fulton | n.d. | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For work. | ||||
Barrant, James.
Receipt to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For all tools. | ||||
Forbes & Patton.
Receipt to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For rum. | ||||
Luckens, John.
Receipt to James Burd | n.d. | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For pasturing horses. | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793.
Receipt | n.d. | 1p. | Box 13 | |
For clothing. | ||||
Series VI Bound Volumes | 1747-1787 | 25 volume(s) | All volumes LH-MV-E-1 | |
Account books and ledgers for James Burd's businesses; orderly books, receipt books and account books for Burd's company and Fort Augusta; and one volume of printed forms. Of note are the diaries relating events at Fort Augusta, and a journal of the seige of Fort William Henry. | ||||
657 B89a Account book | 1749-1751 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Philadelphia, PA. Accounts, profit and loss statements, records of shipments. | ||||
657 B89b Account book and index | 1765-1768 | 2 vols. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Lancaster, PA. Among the customers are the suppliers of Fort Augusta. Note in volume from L. L. Nixon indicates that this is account of Burd's wine shop in Lancaster after leaving the army in 1675, and before buying his Tinian plantation. | ||||
657 B892 Sale book, Book C | 1747-1748 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Philadelphia, PA. Record of sales. Orgainzed by items -- listing who the items were purchased from and to whom sold. The volume also includes the ledger of Joseph Burd of Tinian, Dauphin County, Pa., 1810, with notes, receipts, memoranda, recipes, and cures for certain ailments. Access digital object: | ||||
657 B892.1 Day Ledger | 1747-1749 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Philadelphia, PA. Record of purchases; customers include: William Biddle, Mrs. Breintnall, Edward Shippen, Joseph Shippen, Dr. William Shippen, and Charles Stedman. Bound in parchment,containing 171 leaves, of which 13 are without writing. | ||||
657 B892.2 Account book | 1750-1756, 1752-1753 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Philadelphia, PA and Shippensburg, PA. Sales of beer, malt, hops, wood, barrels; also of rugs, blankets, gunpowder, cambric, etc. Customers include: William Allen, James Benezet, Alexander Graydon, Edward Shippen, Joseph Shippen, Robert Smith. | ||||
657 B892.3 Account book | 1747-1748 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Philadelphia, PA. Notes of materials in stock (tammys, prunellos, florettas, serpentines, inkpots, knives, rugs, razors, etc.); records of sales. At the end a member of the Burd family at Shippensburg, Pa., has copied legal forms, "Rules for Health," recipes and prescriptions, etc., ca. 1811-1816. | ||||
973.2 B89a Major Burd's Account Book | 1753-1763 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. List of accounts with soldiers under his command. | ||||
973.2 B89m Muster Roll for Major Burd's Company | 1757 May - October | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. Lists officers and men's names, date of enlistment or commission, term of enlistment, age, and trade (not all information given). In addition, lists payments, and notes of encampments. | ||||
973.2 B89o Orderly Book | 1757 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. List of orders given, officer of the guard, along with parole and countersign. Top right corner of book is missing throughout. | ||||
973.2 B89r Major Burd's Receipt Book | 1757 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. Receipts for payment to soldiers in Major Burd's company. Mentions sale of flour to Indians; sale of flour to Carolina Indians; Teedyuskung (Teedyuscung) mentioned. Record of Major Hunter's mess and Major Graydon's mess. | ||||
973.2 B89rs Major Burd's Receipt and account book | 1756 | 2 vols. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Granville, Pennsylvania. Lists payments to soldiers, and items purchased. | ||||
973.2 D54 Diaries | 1760 June-November, 1763 June-December | 2 vols. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Dated account of events at Fort Augusta, detailing troop movements, soldiers present, and encounters with Indians. Kept by James Burd, Samuel Hunter, and others. Various officers record Indian trouble, treaty session (1760), role of John Shickellamy as informant, scalpings, skirmishes, contacts. | ||||
973.2 F77 Journal of Seige of Fort William Henry | 2-10 August 1757 | 1 volume, 6 leaves. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Account of events during the seige of Fort William Henry. Regarding the participation of Indians in the siege; atrocities committed by the Indians; failure of the French to attempt any control; receipt of plunder by the French from the Indians. | ||||
973.2 F77a Account book of Quartermaster | 1761 July 11-1763 January 1 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. Accounts of supplies, payments, purchases, and rations distributed. | ||||
973.2 F77d Day book of Quartermaster | 1762 February-1763 January | 2 vols. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. Accounts on supplies, payments, purchases, and rations distributed. | ||||
973.2 F77L Ledgers of Quartermaster | 1757 July-1764 July | 3 vols. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. Detailed accounts, including records of purchases of beef, venison, bread, corn, sugar, rum, butter, salt, etc.; records of payments for washing, tobacco, playing cards, tea, lemons, thread, combs; and records of purchase of medicines, shoes, clothing, etc. | ||||
973.2 F78c Cash book of Quartermaster | 1760 July 12-December 10 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. Receipts of payments by Horatio Gates, Robert Monckton, Sir John St. Clair, and others. There are expenditures for oats, candles, hire of horses and drivers, tobacco, rum, express riders, etc. Sundries sold to Indians; Indians buy venison; James Milwe, surgeon's mate, paid for attending sick Indians. | ||||
973.2 H91r Docket of cases | 1763-1765 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Fort Augusta, Pennsylvania. List of cases tried and judgements rendered by Edward Shippen, including some entries relating to apprenticeships. It also contains Alexander Huntar's signed receipts for rations received by the officers for the troops. | ||||
B B892p Printed forms | 1747-1787 | 1 vol. | LH-MV-E-1 | |
Contains forms for enlistments in the Province of Pennsylvania, military passes, report of chimneys, receipts for victuals at Fort Augusta, blank bond for the loan of books by the Lancaster Library Company, indenture of servants, writs of capias, King's warrants signed by James Burd, Summons, bills of exchange with Virginia and Maryland, and bills of lading. With the exception of a few blanks, the forms have been filled in. A list is included on the first page. |