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1. MS050 B01 F23.01 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Two-page letter from William Gardner, Portsmouth, merchant and ensign to Col. Langdon [major in the Rev. War], in New Haven, CT on his way to Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Reports that he has stayed over in New Haven because his horse was fatigued and has stayed with Doctor Stiles, who asks specifically after Langdon and his wife. Four brigades under the command of Genl. Gates have marched from White Plains, NY, but their destin...

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2. MS050 B01 F23.02 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Two-page letter from William Gardner, Portsmouth, merchant and ensign to Col. Langdon [major in the Rev. War], in Boston, MA to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Reports that he called in at the houses of "Messrs Dalton & Tracy [Tristram Dalton of Newbury and Nathaniel Tracy of Newburyport], but both were absent, the former on his way to Philadelphia. Enoch Titcomb does business for Mr. Dalton, except for the privateer "Sullivan," so was not in a p...

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3. MS050 B02 F09.02 - Eliphalet Ladd to John Langdon

   Two page letter from Eliphalet Ladd in Exeter to John Langdon in Philadelphia. Eliphalet Ladd was a merchant and shipowner in Exeter. Points out that he anticipated the problems with the duty tax imposed upon distillers by the Continental Congress and saw that it would be impossible to make an act that could not be avoided by the distillers. This is demonstarted now by the fact that rum is selling in Massachusetts for less than molasses. H...

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4. MS050 B02 F09.03 - Eliphalet Ladd to John Langdon

   Three page letter from Eliphalet Ladd in Exeter to John Langdon in Philadelphia. Eliphalet Ladd was a merchant and shipowner in Exeter. Writes that a few days after his last letter, a few gentlemn met to discuss the business of the bank and how it should operate, but that there was so much disagreement "respecting the operation, the sum to be deposited, and the uncertainty of the state being concerned or even giving a charter" that had he ...

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5. MS050 B02 F09.04 - Eliphalet Ladd to John Langdon

   One page letter from Eliphalet Ladd in Exeter to John Langdon in Philadelphia. Eliphalet Ladd was a merchant and shipowner in Exeter. Encloses a letter to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis (Isaac Wharton and David Lewis were Philadelphia merchants and insurance brokers) covering the pattern of a mould by which to make the paper. He acknowledges that he is unacquainted with the subject and if Langdon sees anything materially wrong he should consult w...

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6. MS050 B02 F09.05 - Eliphalet Ladd to John Langdon

   One page letter from Eliphalet Ladd in Exeter to John Langdon in Philadelphia. Eliphalet Ladd was a merchant and shipowner in Exeter. Encloses a line to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis respecting iron for the doors of the vault. He also hopes it will not be inconveneinet if Langdon settles the bill with them for both the iron and the mould paper and he will either give him the money when he returns to Portsmouth or pay it into the bank for his nex...

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7. MS050 B02 F16.02 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   Three page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. He writes from Philadelphia about the goings-on at the Continental Congress, where he was the only agent not also a delegate. He reports that he has not seen the inside of the Congress building for two weeks, "...

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8. MS050 B02 F16.03 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a newspaper that gives the news from Carolina. The British are gathering, but he hopes General Lincoln will be able to give a good account of himself. A finance plan has passed Congress, a somewhat di...

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9. MS050 B02 F16.04 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Has met with the Admiralty Board and informed them of the "forwardness and fine appearance" of Langdon's ship and urged the absolute necessity of Langdon's being immediately supplied with money. He says he pointe...

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10. MS050 B02 F16.06 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Reports that General Sullivan is well. Paper money is very low - old Continental exchanges 500 for one (thus the expression "not worth a continental"). "Our new money is not understood here and will not pass at a...

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11. MS050 B02 F16.07 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Has drawn a bill on the state for $133.1/3. He wishes the state would indicate whether or not they will support him. Encloses newspapers and apologizes for his brevity. Dated May 22, 1781.

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12. MS050 B02 F16.08 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Reports of a mutiny in the Pennsylvania line in being asked to march on Virginia, but "the extraordinary good conduct of Genl. Waine" [Anthony Wayne, 1745-1796] suppressed it. Four of the ringleaders were immedia...

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13. MS050 B02 F16.09 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Sends newspapers. The operations of the French in the West Indies looks well. "But the Brittish "gain upon us in Virginia." Militai is being raised - though he thinks too slowly - to meet them. Reports that Ge...

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14. MS050 B02 F16.10 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. He reports that he has just received two letters from Langdon, the May 29 and June 4 letters, but that is all. The eastern mail was, with the postrider, taken between North River and Morristown and carried to New...

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15. MS050 B02 F17.01 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a newspaper with very good news from the southward. The Chevalier John Paul Jones will be setting out for Portsmouth to take command of the 74 (later "America"). Dated July 3, 1781.

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16. MS050 B02 F17.02 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a paper written by the chevalier John Paul Jones, who comes to Portsmouth this week, and a letter he meant to send previously. Asks Langdon to send it to Pennycook (Penacook), where it will be sent on to...

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17. MS050 B02 F17.03 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a paper and mentions that the president of the Continental Congress, Huntington, wants to return to Connecticut and his replacement is to be Judge Thomas McKean. Says that it is a long time since he h...

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18. MS050 B02 F17.04 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. In Congress the day before there were a dozen or so intercepted letters from London, intended for New York, taken from a captured packet. The substance of the letters will be printed and, he says, the British pol...

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19. MS050 B02 F17.05 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Thanks Langdon for his letter and encloses a couple of papers which he says will speak for themselves. Dated July 24, 1781.

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20. MS050 B02 F17.06 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. General Sullivan and Livermore's son are to set out the following Monday and John Paul Jones sooner for New Hampshire. Enlcoses a paper. Dated July 31, 1781.

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