Document that contains copies & extracts of two letters, a manifest & invoices for tobacco, and minutes of the Secret Committee. The first letter is from Thomas Morris to Robert Morris in which Thomas states that he was not to blame for an affair falling through and argues that many are jealous of his commission. The second letter is from Richard Henry Lee to Robert Morris and proposes a plan for warning incoming ships about the British fleet around Baltimore. Robert & Thomas Morris are mentioned throughout the document.
A two-page letter from Christopher Gadsden to Major General Charles Lee informing Lee that he and a detachment of troops from his regiment have landed at Lighthouse Island and taken possession of the lighthouse. Gadsden also reports on some British warships nearby.
Document in which John Smith, John Hudson, and Daniel Bowly estimate a ship, the Farmer, to be worth approximately $5,500. Writing on the back of the document notes that it was received April 10, 1777.
Letter from Ralph Izard to Benjamin Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams in which Izard inquires whether or not he should apply for a loan from the court of Genoa and if the court of France has taken its promised steps to secure trade for American merchants.
An account that estimates the number of British troops in England, Scotland, Ireland, Gibraltar, and other locations. The account also lists the British ships that are in commission. Writing on the back notes that the account was received on August 3, 1778, from Arthur Lee.
