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.
A letter from Robert Morris to James Searle explaining why he can't appear before a Committee on behalf of all of the owners of the privateering ship Phoenix, captained by Joseph Cunningham. There is also another letter, presumably from the Committee requesting Robert Morris's appearance. This related to the Phoenix seizing the Portuguese ship Nostra Senhora de Carmo è Santo Antonio.
A letter from Carter Braxton to Isaac Smith, about the Portuguese ship Nostra Senhora de Carmo è Santo Antonio. The letter also mentions Robert Morris, Captain Cunningham, and the Phoenix.
Letter from Colonel William Scott at Fort Moultrie to General Benjamin Lincoln in Charleston concerning Americans who were taken to Bermuda by the British as prisoners of war and eventually allowed to charter a ship to return to Charleston.
Letter from Thomas Moultrie at Bacon's Bridge to Major Isaac Harleston informing Harleston about the loss of the gun ship "Defiance" and other matters.
[Color image]. Caption: 'The ship "Jacob A. Wetervelt" on fire in the harbor of New York, April 11, 1860.--[see preceding page.]' [full date April 21, 1860.]
Caption: 'General Halleck's fleet of mortar-boats for service on the Mississippi.--sketched by Mr. Alexander Simplot.--[see page 827.]' [full date December 28, 1861.]
Caption: 'The Siege of Charleston--the boats for the attack of Gregg on their way. From a sketch by Mr. Theodore R. Davis.--[see page 629.]' [full date October 3, 1863.]
