Subject: British Army

Pamphlet detailing an Act of the British Parliament dated July 12, 1815, exonerating the estates of Sir James Colebrooke, Sir George Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks from claims related to contracts with the British government for supplying troops in North America during the French and Indian War (1758-1766). The original vouchers were lost in a fire. This act, issued many years after the death of Moses Franks, settles outstanding claims. The pamphlet provides a summary of the main contracts and a brief history of the events leading to the loss of property. The collection also includes related 1760s manuscript documents pertaining to these contracts.

Autograph letter signed by Thomas Gage to Thomas Whatley, dated January 23, 1765, from New York, New York. The letter discusses challenges in contracting for provisions for British troops in North America, specifically mentioning difficulties with spoilage under a previous contractor and praising the firm of Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks, who assumed the contract. Brigadier General Burton's order for inspection of provision stores at Montreal is also noted.

A detailed comptroller's report on payments due to George Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks for the delivery of flour and meat to British troops stationed in Carlisle, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and western garrisons in Pennsylvania between March 10, 1760, and November 17, 1760. Based on a contract dated December 20, 1759, and signed by James Crefset of the Comptroller's Office on April 9, 1761. The report comprises two full pages plus a docket. The document highlights the involvement of Moses Franks in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.

A royal contract signed by King George III, dated December 4, 1778, concerning the delivery of provisions for British forces in North America during the American Revolutionary War. The agreement outlines the contractual obligations of Moses Franks, Arnold Nesbitt, and Adam Drummond to supply these provisions. The accompanying records detail product quantities and prices, indicating a total contract value of 104,650 pounds, with 24,111 pounds remaining at the time of this record. The document is a handwritten manuscript featuring formal period script, multiple signatures, and various endorsements and account entries. 3.

Contract proposal, dated August 2, 1765, outlining an agreement between Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks to supply provisions to British troops stationed in Montreal. The document addresses previous issues with spoilage and details the terms for transferring provisions from existing depots in Quebec, Trois Rivieres, Crown Point, and Montreal. The proposal acknowledges General Gage's complaints regarding the quality of provisions and aims to resolve these issues. The signatures of Fludyer, Drummond, and Franks are present.

Original handwritten order from Lieutenant A. Brown of the 44th Regiment of Foot, dated March 29, 1759, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, instructing payment to Joseph Simons for recruiting activities. Endorsed and signed by Archibald Campbell. The verso contains additional information dated April 18, 1759, in New York, referencing Peter Van Brugh Livingston and Naphtali Hart Myers.

Manuscript Royal Warrant authorizing payment to Moses Franks, Sir George Colebrooke, Sir James Colebrooke, and Arnold Nesbitt for the delivery of flour to British troops in Canada. Issued on February 8, 1762, and signed by King George III, the Duke of Newcastle, Frederick Lord North, and James Oswald. The document also bears the signatures of the recipients on the verso. This document relates to Moses Franks' activities in supplying the British military during the French and Indian War.