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.
Subject: French and Indian War
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Ledger sheet detailing a bill for the storage of 30 barrels of gunpowder at the Philadelphia powder magazine on April 12, 1759. The bill itemizes costs for various individuals, including David Franks, who is listed as having stored 7 barrels. The bill is signed by William Hill and receipted by Samuel Garrigues on April 18, 1759. This document relates to the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
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.
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.
A legal contract dated March 5, 1762, concerning a comptroller's report on provisions issued to British forces in North America between March 26 and December 18, 1761. The document details the involvement of Moses Franks and his syndicate in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War. It highlights the significant role of Moses Franks as a key supplier to the British troops in America.
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.
Issue of the New-York Gazette newspaper published in New York, New York on October 9, 1758. This issue includes a full-page advertisement for Simons, who recently arrived from London, offering various goods and services. The newspaper also mentions several individuals: Simons, Levy, Samuel Judah, Emanuel Abrahams, and Hayman Levy. Hayman Levy is noted for his patriotism during the Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War, his ownership of a privateer, and his presidency of Shearith Israel Synagogue in New York City.
This Royal Warrant, issued from St. James's, London, on November 3, 1763, is a payment order signed by King George III. It directs Henry Lord Holland, Paymaster General of Guards, Garrisons & Land Forces, to pay the sum of £626 5 shillings and 4 pence to the representatives of Sir James Colebrooke, Sir George Colebrooke Baronet, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks Esq. This payment is to discharge a debt for provisions and financial support they provided to royal forces in New York during the French and Indian War. The document features the signature "George R[ex]" in brown ink and is countersigned by George Grenville, Sir John Turner, and Thomas Orby Hunter. Arnold Nesbitt and Moses Franks have also signed the document on the verso, likely acknowledging receipt of funds. The warrant is housed in a custom presentation folder which includes an engraving of George III. The document itself shows flattened folds, light edge toning and chipping, and foxing throughout, with some tape and mounting residue on the verso.
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.