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P. UPHAM. The evacuation of Boston by the British forces under Sir William Howe on the seventeenth of March, 1776, released the inhabitants of that town from the terrors, anxieties, and privations, of a siege the most memorable in the history of our countr3^ On the seventeenth of March, 1876, a full century is completed during which the State of Massachusetts, within its present limits, has been free 'from foreign occupation or invasion. It becomes us, who have so long enjoyed the blessings of peace and prosperity, to consider at such a time the ter- rible suflerings which the patriots of that day were called upon to endure, and the sacrifices which they so willingly and heroically made for the cause of Liberty. The shutting up the port of Boston by the Boston Port iRead at a Meeting of tlie Essex Institute, 3rarcli 0, 1S76. 11 (153) 154 Bill, June 1, 1774, produced the greatest suffcriiiir and distress, and aroused the intensest indignation throiigiiout the whole country. Absolute submission to all the min- isterial demands was the only method by which this suf- fering could be peaceably averted, but as such submission was impossible, it was felt that the evils of war were imminent, and the people of Boston and the surround- ing towns prepared themselves for the emergency with a resolute spirit, accompanied by gloomy forebodings, ap-^ parent in the correspondence and journals of the time. In the language of the Convention at Concord, Auij. 30, 1774, "these late Acts, if quietly submitted to, will annihilate the last vestiges of liberty in this Province." "Our fathers left a fair inheritance to us, purchased by a waste of blood and treasure ; this we are resolved to transmit equally fair to our children after us ; no danger shall affright, no difficulties intimidate us ; and if in sup- port of our rights we are called to encounter even death, we are yet undaunted, sensible that he can never die too soon, who lays down his life in support of the laws and liberties of his country." - On the nineteenth of April, 1775, all intercourse be- tween the people of Boston and the country was cut off by order of Gen. Gage, but on the twenty-second an agreement was made that the inhal)itants might, upon surrendering their arms, "leave the town with their fami- lies and effects, and those who remained might depend upon the protection of the governor." Gage, however, fearing that if all the patriots left the town the besieging forces W'Ould burn it, violated this agreement, and at first obstructed such removals, and finally denied passes, or so framed them that families would have to be separated and 2 See American Archives, Fourth Series, Vol. I, pp. 751-2; also Frothingham's Siege of Boston, p. 12. 155 property left behind.^ Even when removals were allowed the closest scrutiny was used to prevent any kind of pro- vision or merchandize being carried away.* All letters were opened and read, and upon the slightest pretext persons who were in any way obnoxious, or from whom it was hoped information might be extorted, were seized and imprisoned in jails or dungeons, where they received the most unfeeling and barbarous usage. The general history of that most interesting period of the Revolution has been fully written by Frothingham and others, and antiquarian research has added much to our knowledge concerning its principal characters and events ; but whoever desires to appreciate most truly the spirit which actuated the people and the constant anxie- ties and trials they suffered, will still find much to inter- est him in private or business letters, in journals and other unpublished documents. In a large collection of family papers, in the possession of the writer, are many letters written at that time to Oliver Wendell. He was residing Jan. 1, 1775, on the corner of School street in Boston, opposite the King's Chapel. About the first of April of that year, being an invalid and for many years disabled by lameness, he went with his family to visit his brother-in-law Jonathan Jack- son, in Newburyport, and soon after removed to Kingston, N. H., where he remained till after the evacuation of Boston. In an account of him in the first volume of the N. E. Historical and Genealogical Register, page 186, it is stated that he was "in the consultation of the early patriots of the American Revolution and contributed to the acquisition and maintenance of the liberty and inde- pendence of the Commonwealth and country." He was 3 See Lossing, Field Book of the Am. Rev., Vol. I, p. 535. 156 for some time one of the Selectmen of Boston, often a member of the Senate and of the Council under the Con- stitution, and was for many years Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk. President Quincy says of him, "In all the relations of life, as a man, citizen, and magis- trate, Judge Wendell was distinguished for uncommon urbanity of manners, and unimpeached integrity of con- duct. During the course of a long life he had been suc- cessively called to fill many high and responsible offices. The punctuality and precision with which he fulfilled all the duties connected with them were highly exemplary." (See the account above referred to.) He was born jSlarch 5, 1733 [N. S.], and was the son of Jacob Wendell, a distinouished merchant of Boston in Provincial times. His mother was Sarah Oliver, great-granddaughter of Gov. Simon Bradstreet. Oliver Wendell married Mary, daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Quincy) Jackson, and sister of Jonathan Jackson above named. The two following letters to Oliver Wendell were written by John Scollay and John Pitts, his associates on the Board of Selectmen. Boston, May 16th, 1775. Dear Sir : Your Sympathizing heart I know must be deeply afiected for the distresses of this Poor devoted Town but uo representation can figure to you our real situation it is too painfull to attempt to discribe it, therefore must drop it. The Selectmen have for some time past had a great deal to do, but what gives us Satisfaction amidst our great pains & Labour is that our doings are Satisfactory to all parties. The affair of delivering up the Arms & of the Inhabitants removal has given us great trouble & we are but weak handed. There is none of us left but Deacon Newell, Col.'' Marshall, M.*' Austin & myself. We are determined not to Leave the town but to con- 157 tinne in onr Station. Indeed if we were so disposed the Governor I don't think wonld be willing we should ; he professes great Confidence in the Selectmen. I have Sub Rosa heard by the second hand that it would be very jDleasing to him were you to Come to town. I have heard Several times lately that that was your Intention, if you have any thought of such a thing I apprehend you may make such terms for your Safety & Comfort as may be agreeable to you. Please to favour me with a Line. I am with great regard S.'' your most H^'*^ Serv.* John Scollay (Endorsed by O. W.) Boston May 16, 1775 John Scollay Esq.'' Letter. Watertown July IS^^^ 1775. Dear Sir : Agreeable to your desire I now acquaint you that in consequence of the Congress making an addition to their resolve respecting the poor of y*^ town of Boston, M.'' Greenleaf who is near can certify who are such poor better than You & I, as from y® nature of his oifice he must know them personally, so that I apprehend we shall be sufficient without putting yon to y*' trouble of attend- ing for that purpose. But if your health would have admitted of it your Company wo*^ have been very agree- able & we sho*^ have expected assistance & advice in the unhappy state of our oppressed & now bleeding Country. Our Friends are all well here & those of our Brethren, the Selectmen, in Boston. They have a few days past communicated to Congress the desire of that perfidious & inhuman Gage that y® poor of the town of Boston ma}' be received into the Country. He had no particular return I understand but in gen- eral that Ave were ready to receive such of the inhabitants who sho*^ come out, & that if he was desirous of being releaved of the poor they hoped he w'ould comply with his agreement with the town that all who inclined, after performing what was stipulated, w.*^'' they religiously did, 158 might come out. It is said this desire to take y® poor is in consequence of his being short of provisions w.*^'' hope is the case. I have nothing worthy of notice to commu- nicate to you except that our Army are in good health & fine spirits ; the hite conflict at Charlestown I doubt not will have more happy effects than at first view could be expected. For our men had become almost impetuous, & there was reason to fear some unexpected stroke when least expected by our men might make very unhappy im- pressions, whereas now they have had a check sufficient to make them cautious only & not to abate of that noble fervor w.*'^ has generally prevail'd. So that at present we have a good prospect, more especially as I find Gen- eral Washington has received advice from Boston that has occasioned him to counter-order his desire of raising more troops av*^*^ a few days past he thought there was necessity of. This I mention in confidence. AVe have information w*^'' believe to be true that the Rebels* in Boston are sickly & distressed for want of provisions. What with this & the severe dressing they had at Bunkers hill perhaps they will be more careful in future how they attack us. I have insensibly fiU'd up more paper than I at first intended being very busy at y^ oflice & not time for recol- lection w*^^ must be an excuse for all incorrectness. May the happy time come speedily when we may re- turn to our native town in the enjoyment of peace & happiness ; but if we must fight it out first I see no rea- son to despond. I expect to share the fate of my Coun- try & shall endeavour to possess a state of mind for whatever may be y*^ event I am affectionately &c. John Pitts. (Endorsed by O. W.) Watertown July M.'' John Pitts Letter. In a letter to Mrs. Wendell from her cousin Hannah iTlie British forces. 159 Lincoln,^ June 9, 1775, are the following references to the troubles of the time : The pleasure I received to-day in finding your brother® at Papa's on my return from meeting is more safely con- ceived than expressed : therefore I shall only say that I was very glad & proceed to let 3'ou know that I could feel at the relation of your flight almost as much as if I had been with you, for we here have experienced so many alarms as to make us know how to sympathize with such of our Bretheren as are under similar circumstances. Your Brother has just said this is but the dawning of sorrows — if he is not mistaken (tho' 1 sincerely wish he may be) what calamities have we yet to dreads What can Great Britain do more to distress us ? Can they have sharper [quivers] to goad us with than what we have already felt? How, without permission from above can they proceed to afflict us more ?***** What a revolution in a few months ! I dare not think of what has been ; then how shall I endure more? I want to write all that has happened since the 19*'' of April in our little Circle, but time won't allow ; therefore I shall only remind you of the advice given by our favorite Young, not to abandon fortitude ; it must be our support let our trials be ever so severe. Mrs. Margaret Phillips, wife of William Phillips and mother of John Phillips, the first mayor of Boston, writes to her brother Oliver Wendell, from Watertown, June 21, 1775, four days after the battle of Bunker Hill, a letter which shows the energy characteristic of the women of the time. Dear Brother, We have been in great trouble for this week past. On Friday last M.*" Apleton & wife with his ^Hannali Lincoln was Uie daughter of Josiah Quincy, brother of Dorothy (Quin- cy) Jacksou the mother of Mrs. Wendell. " Jonathan Jackson. 160 Brother brought up Doc* Apleton^ to tarry till the begin- ning of this week when M/ Apleton was to return & carry him to Antlover. He accorclingl}- returned a Wednesday but the doctor is so low that he cannot l)e removed. On Saturday we had an alarm & on Saboth morning Sister Wendell'^ tho't it best to go further oflf, but 1 could not think of leaving Doc* Apleton & Sister Hunt. The children beg'd hard to go away. I at length consented to go with sister Wendell to Weston,^ where I left her with Sarah & the children at Baldwin's & re- turned home at night alone ; but on Monday (as Sister Wendell intended to go further to the Westward & the children were at a Tavern) I thought best to bring them back. ,We are in constant fear of some alarm. I have had a very kind invitation from Springfield both from Coll. Worthington & M.'"^ Dwight, another from Coll. Porter to Hadley. Sister Wendell has returned but intends to go westward. I am greatly Perplexed haveing Doc* Apleton so low & Sister Hunt to take care of in addition to Seven that I must take care of which is more than I am able to do. * * * * During a journey to the South in the previous fall and winter Jonathan Jackson wrote many letters to Oliver Wendell, from which I take the following extracts. He writes from Bowdoin's Ferr}^, Virginia, Dec. 15, 1774, that he had been a fortnight in reaching that place from Philadelphia, 300 miles. "Pomp is in good health & behaves very well & my horses as yet hold out pretty well., tho' hwy is not to be met with here. They have had none for 150 miles back & I expect not to meet with any again, till the Spring, Avhen I have got back into Maryland ; the Western shore their feed is Corn-Blades & Oats. As for Politicks, or rather what is going on in 3^our northern AVorld, I have 'Tliis was the Rev. Nathaniel Appleton, D. D., for sixty-six years minister of the First Clmrcli at Cambridge. He was born at Ipswicli, Dec. !), I(i93. « Catherine (Brattle) Wendejl, wife of Jolm Mice VVenclell, a brother of Oliver. » About six miles west of Watertown. 161 not heard any thing for a long while : every Body in this country is solicitous to know in what situation you are, &, whether like to hold out ; thro'out this shore of Mary- laud & Virginia, they appear very hearty in the Cause. * * * * I have been very genteelly treated from place to place by the Gent." on this Shore, who handed me from one to t'other generally by letter. The gentle- man who keeps this Ferry is a kinsman of Mr. Bowdoin's of Boston & served his time with Sam' Hughes (the hard & sharp) he fondly enquired after your M.*' Appleton & the two Amorys his quondam Associates. * * * I lodge at a public ho. on his Plantation which he set up to accomodate strangers." Charlestowni" 24.''' Jan'' 1775. My dear Friend I have the pleasure to date from this place which I reached two days ago. * * * * i^^y horses are mere skeletons. I long to hear in what situation }'ou all are, from many flying Reports," I fear something of the violent kind has or is nearly taking place with you. May God preserve you all in Peace. My coVardly heart sometimes tells me I am better away ; I)ut I often wish eagerly to be among you, that I may know & see the worst. It would give me great pleasure if all the Tory Gentry with you had pas'sed the Extent of Country I have this AVinter, to have seen how staunch & fixed all kinds of People are to the American Cause. Even Custom House officers this way don't hesitate to scan the Minis- ter's measures & condemn him. If you once draw the sword in good earnest (w.'''' Heaven avert) may you not stop till you have compleated a Disbandry of all the Sol- diers, to people the Country ; & I would advise re-ship- ping all the Officers in one Bottom to their native Coun- try, upon their Paroles of honour never to return here again upon a like Errand. * * * * I am with great Regard your affectionate Brother J. Jackson. , loCliai-leston, S.€. 162 In a letter to Mrs. Wendell of the same date he says he fears matters are gathering to a crisis at Boston, and asks her to make Newbury her "refuge." His son Edward Jackson writes at his father's request from Newburyport, April [16'i' ?] 1775. Sunday Evening. Dear Uncle : I write you at my Father's desire, as he is so much taken up with public atiairs that he can't find time to do that nor scarcely anything else. He says that he will send you furniture for two rooms p. "■ first opportunity. My mama & children are going to Exeter to-morrow, they would have gone to-day had it been fair weather. I had not time to tell you anything you went off so soon after I got here a Friday. I came out of Boston a Wednesday morning with hopes to get a passage to Salem in the Stage, but it did not go neither cou'd I get a horse in the Town; however I got to Salem with walking part of the way. I left Mrs. Phillips well that morning; her Children were at Cambridge ; she was in as good spirits as cou'd be expected, as was Lydia also. I did not bring any of my Aunt's things, I was in such a hurry lest the stage should go. M}^ reason for'sta3dng at Salem so long was because M."^ Appleton wanted the horse & chaise. This Town have chose a Committee of two to meet the Committee from Salem and other Sea Ports, to determine what is best to be done concerning them in this critical Situation. We have no late Intelligence from the army. Marshfiold is certainly burnt as we see it from our house, but by which party is uncertain. We are all very well and in good Spirits and wish you may be so. We all join in love & good wishes to you, my Aunt & two Cou- sins. [I] remain Sir, your dutifull Nephew Edw.*^ Jackson. Do, Sir, desire my Aunt to send home a riding Hood ray Father brought to her as it belongs to Eunice. 163 Mr. Jackson writes from Exeter, Tuesday Morii.^ 6 o'clock. D.^Sir: I got here safe last night with my little Flock & if it was the next most necessary thing woukl come to you to-day, to confer upon placing you all together or near each other, but I am hurrying home to dispatch a Team I suppose is gone along and the most necessary things I chose to have immediately gone, as we may rea- sonably expect an armed Ship with Requisitions severe eno' to say no more of 'em. Marbleh'd had them made to 'em on Saturday, & it is reported have submitted. Salem expects the same Demand every moment & they are moving w'th all precipitation, & we have no Reason to expect less. As to the Armys they neither of 'em have any Idea of giving way that I can tind, but I believe no capital Movement is soon to be looked for. Mrs. Emery is confined to her Chamber. They asked for you & expected you, & if you cannot find a comfortable Re- tirement, I would have you put along here & take up for a few days at Folsoms ; but by the Return of the Bearer, if I can get one to you to-da}^ do write Hannah your situation & whether she may be comfortable along side you with her two children, Maid & black Girl & Boy & her nurse soon. With my tender love to my Sister & your little Folks & with a recommendation to you both to keep your spirits good, I am D."" Sir, Your affectionate Fr.'' & Bro.'' J. Jackson. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell at (Endorsed) Jon.-"* Jackson & his Son Ned's Letter, 1775. Thursday Moru.^ Apr. 27."' 1775. Dear Sir : I fear you think I've quite forgot you but my more urgent Necessitys have hitherto kept me other ways. Hannah sent over her Boy last night to let me know where you were and how. I have sent one load of Goods 1G4 over to Exeter & shall send another Tomorrow & follow it rayself so as to be there at night if possible. Hannah seems inclined to stay at Exeter, at least till she is Avell again. In the Confusion of moving, our Things got so mixed, that without making the Rendezvous of them at Exeter, it will be imi)ossible almost to sort them for her & you. I wish on Saturday morn.*^, if the Weather is good, you would be early at Exeter, leaving Polly with the Children & we will engage one Team Avith the most necessary things to get to you by (Saturday) night, & I will ride over with you to Kingston — this is upon suppo- sition you are situated to your mind or can be, thei'e. Our apprehensions are so lulled, we begin to think this l^lace secure, & a fortiori Exeter, but I propose neither of them to you unless your mind is fully composed ; indeed 'till public affairs have taken a more certain Turn, we know not what may happen. I inclose you a Letter from Brimmer with the happy news that our Friends in Boston are like to be liberated. I send you the last Paper, with their last most cruel but artfull Act, & 3^ou'll find they are framing another for some of the Southern Governments. The Reinforcement from Eng- land is hourly expected, but we can get no certainty of their numbers. Cap.*^ Callahan's Papers all went to Bos- ton. Cap.* Lyde arrived yesterday at Cape Anne. His papers have gone to our Congress. Our Cousin, J. Quincy, Avas a passenger with Lyde & the report is, died two hours after he got ashore with a Consumption ; if so, he is gone from trouble eno', I think. Our Congress have determined upon an army of 30 thous.*^ Men, for the four Govern.'"'*, of which we raise 13 or 14 thous.*^ The Inlisting Orders are issued ; they talk of a paper Currency to support the Expence, the worst manoeuvre Pve yet heard of — Heaven avert it. Nance can best tell you how and when she got here. I hurry her to you, Polly can guess why. jNIy tenderest love to her, your little ones & yom-self. Excuse me further, your affectionate Friend & Bro.*" J. Jackson. 165 Give my Compliments to M/ Noyes (& his lady, tlio' unknown to her). INIrs. Bromfield is in your Neighbor- hood at Kensington, & so is old Mrs. Lowell. ]Mr. Bromfield set out yesterday for Boston to take eare of his mother &c, & John Traey for his Mistress. Dispatch Ned as soon as possible. What vou want, ^vnte by him for. (Endorsed by O. W.) J. J.'s Letter, The following letter is from Simon Tufts, son of Dr. Simon Tufts of Medford (see N. E. Hist. & Gen. Regis- ter; vol. 9, p. 117). Boston May 1775. Sir : I have made several Attempts last Month to forward a Letter to you but miscarried ; hope this will arrive hereby to acquaint you that amidst the Confusion distress &, difiiculty of the times, I have remained here till yet. As to your Part of the Store, I have kept it Shut and my own great part of the Time since the last Quarter for want of any kind of use or employ, owing to the above Reasons. As most of my Friends & acquaintance are gone & going out of Town I expect to be one of the Number ; if so shall leave the Keys of your part of the Store and those of jVI.''^ Wendell's either with M."" Jacob Wendell or at your House. Otherwise if I stay will do as much as is in my Power in the Care of your Property within my Sphere. This accompanys a Letter from my Friend M.*' Henry Prentiss per Cap.^ Hammond, tho' suppose you have rec.'^ later. If I could have had any Advice from you, would have let your part of the Store if any application had been made, but now there is not the least probability. May the Supreme Disposer of all Events & director of all Men & things appear for the Relief of this unhappy & distress'd Capital and relieve us from our present Confu- sions & Disorders & avert those Evils we fear impending on us. I am with due Respect, Sir, Your very obedient & oblidg'd Friend & Humb. Serv.* S. Tufts. 166 P. S. The Letter referred to is the first M/ Prentiss wrote after his arrival at y*^ W. Indies and as his arriv'd at Newbury port, it may not be sent. Cap.* Freeman had took out the Letter for M"^ Ruthy. (p:ndorsed) M."" Simon Tufts Letter May 1775. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell at Newburyport. Mv. "Wendell was concerned with Nathaniel Applcton, and also with Henry Prentiss, in mercantile business. They were fortunate in securing the services of a friend and neighbor of Mr. "Wendell, James Lovell, of Boston, to take care of their property, which was now in great danger of injury and depredation. There are a number of letters from these correspondents relating to their business affairs and the protection and removal of goods, furniture, etc., extracts from which are here given. Nathaniel Applcton was at the time living in Salem with his brother John. They were sons of Rev. Dr. Applcton of Cambridge, already mentioned. Nathaniel was a member of the first Committee of Correspondence and a zealous patriot during the Revolutionary struggle. He was a distinguished opponent of the slave trade." John Appleton was a successful merchant in Salem. In his store the celebrated Count Rumford (Benjamin Thomp- son) was an apprentice from 1766 to 1769.^^ Henry Prentiss was the son of Rev. Joshua Prentiss of Holliston, who married for his second wife Margaret, the daughter of Rev. Dr. Appleton, and the sister of the above named Nathaniel. He was a captain in the Revo- lutionary Army, and had been before a sea captain. ^'^ James Lovell was for some years master of the South Grammar School in Boston. His residence during the 11 See Appleton Memorial, p. :>1. "See Ellis- Lite of Count Kumford, p. 16. 13 See The Prentiss Family, p. 110. 167 Revolution was on the estate where the Parker House aow stands, and his family witnessed, on the housetop, the burninor of Charlestown durinsj the battle of Bunker Hill. He was imprisoned in the Boston jail, Gen. Howe having discovered a prohibited correspondence proving his adherence to the Revolutionary cause. During his imprisonment his devoted wife was daily accustomed to convey his food to the prison door.^* He was carried to Halifax on the evacuation, but was exchanged in 1776. He was afterwards a member of the Continental Con- gress, Collector, and, for a long time. Naval Officer. The foUowino; are the letters referred to, arranged in the order of their dates. Salem, Jan. 10"', 1775. Mr. Wendell Hope 3'ou got home safe and found all well. I have this day sent by Mr. Henderson's Sleds seven casks pressed Hend q.' 446 Gall.* and also 6 casks by Young's Sleds 324 Gall.® the particular Guages have forwarded to Nicolls. I have sold Mr. Rob.' Jinkins of Boston 10 Boxes Candles, to be deliver."^ tomorrow morning. Cap.* Bruce has spoken to me for 20 more i. e. 40 in all to be delivered begin. ^ next week, hope you will be able to send me a quantity down this week — do enjoin Nicols in packing the boxes that he fill up the Crcvaces with paper to keep them from moving as much as possible. 1 have got some boards in my Pasture barn, if you want for boxes you may take 'em, the chief of 'em are 1^ inch boards or planks, perhaps they may be sawed to advan- tage these scarce times. Presume our children are at Boston by this time, hope Thomy will not be trouble- som. I wrote Nath. a letter this morning, if he has not got it let him apply to Cap.' Hood. I Rec.** an order this day from Mr. Russell to ship the Oil to Plymouth. Don't forget to sencl down the Candles ; in hast, all well, y.' friend N. A. "Loring, in the Hundred Boston Orators (See Drake's Old Landmarks of Bos- ton, p. 65) (also see X. E. Hist. Gen. Reg., Vol. 19, p. 257 (note) ). 1(58 P. S. clo inquire of Mr. Hewes whether he does sell for 2-6 as I have had it. affirmed by Mr. Jiukins, and consult with him what is best to \'e, done as to price. P. S. you need not mention Jinkius name, but you.'^ do as you please. P. S. please to tell Nat. to go and see Jinny Hewes and know how she does and whether Mrs. Hovey pur- poses to continue in Town. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell Merch.' In Boston Near the Kings Chapel. ' (Endorsed) Salem Jan. 10."' 1775 Nath.^ Appleton's Letter. Fryday Morn.^ Mch. 30, 1775. Sir I Rec* 3^ours last evening. I should rather sell the Oil than ship it, am sorry you did not strike immediately with Mr. Lloyd for Oil from Salem, as I am now fearful that it will be too late as Lalia is most ready to sail, hope you will git an order immediately (if not allready) to ship as much as you can, as to the Lond." vessel it is uncertain whether she will take any more freight but shall do my best — as to times being dark I don't know that it is yet so dark as to stop our l)usiness, let us proceed on regular and leave the event. Y.'^ in hast, N. A. P. S. best body Oil is sold here £40 L. Mo. You'll perceive in Alp.*" mem.*^ that Mr. Russell owes ab.* £65. I believe if you could git an ord."" on Mr. Curwin the Deputy Impost master, he would pay it. Cap.* Laha sails next Tuesday and if advised tomorrow, he will reserve freight room for 2 or 3 Tons, he says jNIr. Lloyd told him he believed he should ship some Oil by him. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell, Merch.' In Boston. (Endorsed) Salem, March 30.'" 1775. N. Appleton's Letter. 169 Salem, March 30."' 1775. I wrote you yesterday about Laha bound to Halifax. I understand that he will sail in a few days, was in hopes to hear.*^ something from you before now, respecting tliis Oil for Halifax & shiping our Oil to London. Cap.* Brown for London is nearly full. I have bou.* 5 or 6 Ton head but don't know how to pay for it unless I draw on Heyley & Hopkins, or receive some from Newbury- port. We have just heard of a number of soldiers march- ing out of Boston this morning, but don't learn upon what design. All well, in hast. Y.'' Friend & Serv.' N. Appleton. I have not had a line from you since you left Salem. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell, Merch.' In Boston. (Endorsed) Salem, March 30."' 1775. N. Appleton's Letter. S. Salem, Apr. 10.*^ Monday Morn.^ Having so good an opp." of writing by Deacon Boyu- ton, I improve it to let you know I wrote you particularly last Saturday by the young man that lives with Mr. Benj." Andrews, to which I hope to receive a reply this forenoon, I want your opinion of Drawing and whether as much as we can. I understand several I are moving, let me know what you purpose to do, and all other particu- lars that occur to your mind. I am exceeding anxious about the Congress. I heartily pray you may be di- rected to that which God will bless for the deliverance of America from her present troubles, & tho' at present there is an impenetral)le darkness that involves us, yet I have strong faith that light will yet arise. I have all ways seem.'' to think it would come from some unexpected quarter ; let us trust and pray & do our duty & leave the event. Y.*" Friend, N. A. (Endorsed) Mr. Nath.' Appleton's Letter. 12 170 Salem 15/" April, 1775. S/ Hope yoii had a good journey & are l)etter in health. Yesterday arrived Cap.*^ Collings from Lond." brings some interesting news, inclosed is some of the particulars taken off by Mr. Hall who had the papers but a short time. The Charm seems to be broke, how far we shall be able to comply with the requisitions can't say, but hope something will arrise out of it that will restore peace ; by present appearances our Port is to remain shut, but I can't think our friends in England will be easy 'till they git the Port open. I believe we shall have no fight- ing this season. I have rec.'' a letter from Harrisons, they had not sold the Oil 13.*'^ Jan.^ Bro. Haven deliv- ered that Letter to Mr. Wentworth which offer'd him credit & Mr. Wentworth has wrote us since & sent for 50 Boxes. I shall draw on G. Hay ley for £200 sterl.s fav.'i [A. T.] & Rogers ; shall git £200 L. M.« insured on Oil in Brown, hope to hear from you soon. I have wrote incoherent as I am in o^reat haste. Mrs. Dockwood the bearer just going away and I preparing [ ] last night that [ ' ' ] day — Mr. J.— [ ] we are all pre [ ]. (Directed) To Mr. Oliver Wendell at y\v. Jon. Jackson's In Newbury port. (Endorsed) Salem, April 15."' 1775 N. Appleton's Letter. Saletn May 1.'^ 1775. Dear S."" : I wrote 3-ou yesterday, but in so much hast I don't recollect what I wrote. Lidia, your young woman, came to us last night. & Mingo who informs me that the Works are stoped as Mrs. Phillips had the old horse the day after the battle to send ab.^ her children and could not git in again. Nicol's is working up the refined stuf. I should be glad of your advice where it will be best to place our candles & movable stock. As to Cap.' ILrviug, 171 he nor anybody else will tnke the charge & risque of any comodity in town. I am think. ^ that yonr house will be as safe as anywheres To put the Candlets in, and put the loos cakes into somel)ody'8 cellar so as to divide our propert}'. I wrote Mr. Russell of Charlestown some days ago, desiring him to buy the Oil & made him out a Bill of parcells, he sent me word he will do all he can to have it secured as Oil for the public. Mingo will give you more particulars of the Town than I can ; the Select- men have constantly the Ear of the General & it seems he puts his greatest confidence in them. I believe he puts all the blocks in the wa}' he can to prevent the In- habitants coming out as he supposes them to be his great- est security — shall expect a line from you [as soon] as possible, we are all pretty well. Y."" P^riend & Servant — often think — [ ] Nath.' Appleton. oves [ ] (Dh-ected) To Mr. Oliver Wendell at Newburyport. Mv d/ Friend James Lovell writes from Boston May 3.^^ I wish my Friend you was at Cambridge, y.*" Spirits would be exhilarated and y.'" Health conse- quently mended. I know not where you are, but upon your special Directicni I will write to you once or twice a Day. Give my best Respects to Mrs. ^\ and my Love to y.'' d.'" Children. Mrs. Lovell has suffered extremely in the Head, fears a fixed Disorder there, but is I hope only sufiering thus thro Weakness. My Family is yet w."' me. 4 Children are prepared to go away, and JNL" Lovell w.'"' the rest will follow when able, if I so judge proper. I am wot yet ripe to determine, /shall tarry if 10 Seiges take i)lace. I have determined it to be a Duty which 1 owe the Cause & the Friends of it, and am 172 perfectly fearless of the Consequences. An ill Turn, of a most violent Diarhea, from being too long in a damp place, has contirm'd Doct/ Gardners advice to me not to go into the Trenches, where my whole Soul lodges nightly. How then can I be more actively serviceable to the Friends who ih'uik with nie, than by keeping disa- greeable post among a Set of Villains Avho would will- ingly destroy what those Friends leave behind them. Once more, about y.^ Health. Newbury is not a place for you. The people there are in Fears like Boston Folks. Come to Cambridge and recruit y.'" Spirits. Think as little as you can about any other Thing but the future happy Days of America, wdiich are fast coming up the great wheel. 3 times 30 Days will make a Sampson of you, if you will only patch yourself up for the present. Will Britain see that we count Seaports and all the Mer- chandize they contain of no Value in Comparison of our Rights ; that we fly to the Country with them and dare her to invade them there ; and will she madly persist in the present Humour? What is America to her more than the habitable Moon if Commerce ceases? 3 times 30 days will inform us of her Recovery. Why should Boston be the Seat of Government? Why not the great Menadnock? We act as if Commerce and not Acres was. our Foundation. Cheer up my D."^ Sir you shall be Member for one of those Towns where your Oaks stand unmolested by the covetous haughty yet base and spend- thrift Parliament of Britain. The Villains in this Town hang their Heads like Bullrushes while the honest Beggar walks erect. You must be sure of y."" Bearer if you Avrite an}^ Thing that must be under Seal whether private or public in its nature. Adieu for the present J. L. (Direction) To M"^ Oliver Wendell at with Dispatch (Endorsed) James Lovells Letter. 173 May 5.th D/ Sir : I have wrote to you lately in a circumstantial Man- ner, but such Impediments rise from one Hour to another to prevent a free Egress, that I am doubtful whether that Letter has yet left Town ; Balch had it ; he goes for England with M.'' SoIUcilor, oh ! and M.'" Amory & wife, and many others male & female the middle of next week. Brother Harry Hill takes Charge of this ; therefore upon a Certainty of its reaching you, I charge you, by your own Worth, that you visit Salem & Cambridge. The first, to converse with Brother Appleton ; upon which you will feel yourself so greatly mended as to carry you to Cambridge for full Recovery. I feel happier on Saloop and water Gruel, with the present glorious publick Pros- pect, than I ever did full of roast Beef & Wine, while there remained a Chance of the Establishment of Tyranny on the horrid ministerial Plan, which has brought us to this Crisis. Pray Doctor, ^^ come nearer ; come where no Fear is. 4 o'clock P. M. Balch has passed the Lines. He said, when he had once accomplish'd That, he would cry out "I made my Prayer to thee from the Depths of Hell ; thou hast heard & delivered me." There has been the most scandalous dishonourable, Shilly Shally Conduct towards the Citizens that can be conceiv'd of; the General is truly loorlJiy of his Post & Errand. /had the Club last Evening ; it cost you but one Bottle of Madeira, as they seem'd determin'd to finish oti' Doct.'' Jos's Raspberry. Noses counted against me, but they were stuck upon drooping Heads & I will leave it to Balch if you meet him, whether I did not stop all their Mouths as fully hy Argument, as by Beef & Cheese. 1 have omitted all Mention hitherto of what has been near the Nib of my Pen often. I cannot refrain longer. I wish you may view it as 1 do. 'Tis glorious to dye for one's Country. Our Friend 15 A familiar name applied to him in College. 174 Quincy died by thinking for it, as much as any one has lately died by fighting for it. And thro' the Merits of the INIediator he is doul)tless happy in his Exit. The guilty living are the only Objects of Pity ; I sincerely hope & believe the Number of such is exceedingly small, in Comparison of the mighty Legions of the frail. Do let me speedily hear from you ; and besides a mi- nuteness concerning y'' own aflairs, let me know the State of y*" Brothers Family. Direct to . my Friend Jose})h Trumbull Esq.'' Commissary General at Cambridge, and give him a Line about Secresy of Conveyance. I write & hear freely & Safely tho' I know of a Deal of Negli- gence in the Matter of Letters. Make a thousand Enquiries, I will do my best to answer them, tho' it will go against my Grain to do a Thing which may make you less likely to come to Head Quarters, by satisfying y."" Curiosity in part, where you are. Adieu my Friend for_ the present, for I will not tell you what it is only tit you should receive from the Mouth of y*' Brethren at Cambridge. J. L. (Endorsed by Oliver Wendell) M.*" Lo veil's Letter. Salem, JNIay S.**' 1775. Mr. Wendell : S."" : I rec.^ yours p.-" Mr. Prentiss. Note what you say of So. Battery, but I think it safer to have our effects cUspersed ; we shall be obliged to have a quan- tity of Oil there & all our Works. Mr. Cooms did not give his note hand. IVIr. Will."" Coombs is charoed in the Books Feb.y 7."' 1775, £ 32. 10. 7. Mr. Jn.° Cooms gave a receipt for the Candles on ace* of his brother, which he may think was a note of hand. I have given credit for £ 24. 8. I understand some Tories or Officers have attempted to take possession of your House, but Master James Lovell has prevented, & as I hear, lodges there himself. I don't know why Voax is not there. I find it grows extreme difficult to get out of town. 175 Ml-. Wallcy writes nic he litis been trying a week with all his dilisfence & can't effect it. We had the same al- larin at Salem that you had, many expoctinof them every moment, l)ut I gave no credit to so unlikely a story, and felt very calm. How long it will remain is uncertain, but 1 much doubt whether they will make any further attempt. No troops yet from England ; a few have arrived from Halifax ; a number of N. Yorkers have recanted, even Rivington has acknowledged that he has Iieen hired to falsify and couutei'act all our measures and begs the fa- vour of the public. N. York rises high. L.*^ North told Mr. Quincy that he had no great faith in the Measures, but he must pursue 'em and try the event. He told him Hutchinson had missed it in his politicks. I must just drop a tear with you over Bro. Quincy, a short, but I hope a usefuU life ; he told Cap.*^ Lyde he longed to hear there had been a Battle. Manduit writes Hallowell an intercepted Letter, Mch. 3.'', I saw, that he hoped "ere this reaches you some of your Leaders will have felt the power of Parliament &c." t'vum whence it is strongly sus- pected they had a design upon A s & H k. Connecticut Govern.* have voted (iOOO men upon the same footing as our men. Our men inlist very fast, hope you New Hampshire men will act your part well. INIan- duit says Mr. Hutchinson strove hard to git an exclusive privilege for the friends of Govern.'^ but could not. Mr. Triscott ot Dorchester has been at Salem & bro.* Sharper with him in hopes to see you here, but finding you so far of, determined to return, but Mr. Triscott said he should be glad to have the bhick Children taken from him as he expected to remove farther back and they would be cum- brance to him in git^ into a family, therefore thought it would be best for Sharper to go l)ack and find a place for himself and children, but then he wanted a credit from me to enable him to git such a [)lace, supposing you would like it, I gave him a pass and requested that some person would take them in & keep them on as cheep a lay as they can including Sharper's work 'till further orders, & engaged in your behalf that all necessary charges should be paid. If yon disapprove of this give me early notice 17G & I can write Mr. Triscott and prevent the operation of it. This day we have a larpff^ emis!*ion of Recantations from Marblehead Viz.*^ Kinjr Hooper and all his family, Messrs. Marston, White, Foul, Gallison, Lewis, Bowen, &c., &c., lament.^ their errors, engag.^ their lives & for- tunes in the service of their injured Country. This I take to be voluntary. There is not now a resident Addresser in Marblehead, hope Salem will follow their example. You have doubtless seen the resolve of Con- gress that Gen. Gage has disqualified himself to be Gov- ernor of this Province & therefore no obedience is due unto him, but to be avoided as an Enemy to the Colony, this I take to be the Revolution oj 1 775. God of his infinite mercies grant that those who steer the Sliip of State may have wisdom to conduct her safe to the Haven of peace & the best civil Government. Am sorr}' you are settled so far from us. What think j^ou of ship.^ our remaining Oil to Lond.° by Cap.* Coffin. Poet Joseph Green & Lady, Messrs. Jn." Amory & wife, Jos. Green Jun. & wife, Jos. Barrell & wife & Neighbor Balch &c., &c., have taken passage in Calahan for London ; many to Haliftix, Nantucket, Kenebeck River, all parts of Con- necticut, &c., &c. It is like the dispersion of the Jews. Our love to you all. N. A. Charlestown May 9.^" 1775. S/, I got here last Sabath da}', since which I've wrote twice to Master Lovell. In answer to my first he writes me that he choses to have me to assist him in Removeing your furniture & that he would Apply to the Generall for a pass for me if I would come in to Town, upon which I wrote him that if he could obtain a pass & repass for me that I would come in, in Answer to which he wrote me this Forenoon that the General promis'd that he would send Orders to the Ferry for mc to pass & repass with your Goods & I now am waighting for the pass to go into Town. Shall do the best for you in my Power. M." Phillips was here this morn.^ She & all here are well ; she 177 wants to see you very much. She has got your Works Horse. She has got a House somewhere in Watertown. All friends this way are well. Inclos'd are letters from Master Lovell which I suppose will give you a particular account of your affairs. I took an Account of your things in Lynn. Harris continues [at the] Island & sells to every one that comes [ ] being waiting for this Obliges me to conclude. [Please] to give my regards to M.*"^ Wendell & accept the same yourself & Believe me to be your friend & Hinnb'^ Serv.' H. Prentiss. N. B. I have Mingo here with me. (Directed) To M.^' Oliver Wendell To be left at M.'' Jon.« Jackson Newburyport. (Endorsed) Charlestown May 9, 1775. H. Prentiss Letter. D.-- Sir There is such a severe Scrutiny at the Ferry that what Trunks are in the House must be opened there. On which Ace* and the Intirmity of my Health, I have got M."" Prentiss to consent to come over upon the General's granting Pass & Repass. His Intimacy in y"" Family will warrant my Opening y' Pacages to take out any Thing which may have been put up by accident that can be called Merchandize, which you are now to learn is not comprehended in the Term Effects. Very little of y."" Furniture can be sent^ I think, under such hourly-increasing Embarrassments. ¥.■■ Bedding & Trunks with useful Furniture rather than the best must be chosen. The best will be grossly abused. I this Minute have yours of the 4."' I wish you w^ould refer to any of my Letters rec.*' by naming the Date of them. 9."» 11 A. M. J.^ Lovell. (Directed) M."- Oliver Wendell at Newbury (Endorsed) M."" Lovell's Letter. 178 The following is a copy of his petition for a pass. To his Excellency ) General Gage 3 May it i^lease yonr PLvcellency to allow One personally a Stranger and of a Mixt Cliaracter, like the Generality of the World, to present himself thus to y'" Excellency's Eye, as a grateful Man, and in Conse- quence, as one firmly attach'd to the Interest of a most benevolent Citizen, Neighbor, & Friend — M/ Oliver Wendell. Greatly shocked by a Xervous Disorder M."^ Wendell w^as trying a Change of Air at Newbury, prior to the late Obstruction of Intercourse with this Town ; his Domestics have since fled from apprehended Danger ; and his Effects are taken under Watch of y'' Excellency's Petitioner who is also of very intirm Health. M.'" Henry Prentiss, a Partner in some Degree of Busi- ness with M.'' Wendell, having just arriv'd from a forreign Voyage is at present in Charlestown. Your Excellency is therefore most huml)ly & earnestly intreated to permit said Prentiss to pass into Boston and to repass with the Effects mentioned. Arms, Ammunition and Merchandize excepted ; or to grant your Suppliant the Honor of a Moment's Interview that he may confirm the above, and alledge fresh Circumstances in Support of his Prayer. For such Token of y."" Excellency's Compassion to Himself and Justice to his Suffering Friend, your Peti- tioner, as in Duty bound, will ever pray. Mem'^"™ A small dressing Glass in Trunk No. 1 in a Blanket halfway down ; and a Pane of Looking Glass in the same Trunk or the Cedar Chest. In the same Trunk are Bed Screws & Winch. In are 2 P.* Cans mark.^ at Bottom I 5: S 1 larjre P.' Porrinser . . EH 179 S E 1 Pepper Box .... < ^^ 1 Lamp 4 Stamps 1 Sug'' Tongs no mark 2 large Spoons I Symmes 1 do I Chirk 1 do W C 1 do Hard 1 do T. Edwards i ^^ ^ 1 do IE E T 4 Tea do ^^ ^ hi 15 3 do O. W. 1 p'" Shoe Buckles square open-work. My d."" Friend I now take up my Pen to write to you more particularly, than in the Morning, on the Article of Em- barrassments. Such a Trifle as a little Oatmeal or Starch iu a P:iper is looked upon as unpassable being ranged under the Head of Provision, which it seems lays at the Ar1)itrium of the Searcher, who is a refugee from N. York, placed at the Ferry : while good Benj.'' Davis per- forms the same offices at y® Lines upon the Neck. Thus you see it will be impossible to send you anything eatable or drinkable, therefore you will be quite particular in Answer to my former Hints. It seems impossible that Matters can remain long in such a Situation as the present. God knows what will be the next Alarm, but I trust He will direct it in Favor of the oppressed. Upon a Second Look I find y."" Letter rec.'' by me was written 2 days before M." Prentice left you, perhaps in that Time you rec.^ one of mine. By y."" recommending 180 that I sh,^ strow yJ Garden with Something usefull you think it will not be taken from you. You surely are not in the Thought of paying Rent for it as a Store for the Remnant of y^ Goods which may be left in it. Most probably Laughton will strive to let it to some of the high governmental Men. I wish you would follow me with a Line daily as Things may happen to occur to you. I will do you all the Ser- vice in my Power, and conform strictly to y*" Directions. Mrs. Lovell begins to mend ; her alarming sweats les- sen. 'Tis a miserable little Baby in comparison of her former ones ; but that is not to be wonder'd at, consider- ing it as hitherto nurtured by Anxiety. If I succeed in getting much the greater Part of y.' Effects away and a tollerable Tory should have the Pro- tection of the Remainder ; and if M."" Balche's & Doctor Gardner's Matters go on well, and 20 more ifs take Place, I cannot say but that my Wife will persuade me to turn Farmer ; but it will not be in the Neighbourhood of this Place, One of the ifs is, if I am not in the black List, which I have the best Reason to suspect is past Doubt against me. Present my best Regards to M." Wendell and tell your young Folks I remember them with Love. I thought Mart. Brimmer would have been able to give me account of you thro' M."^ Jackson ; but I am disagreeably con- vinced of the Contrary. I hope M."" Jackson is not confined. If he is well he can certainly pick up Carryers at such a Time as This. You must however give us no State Matters; for 'tis but "you are the General's Pris- oner," and whip ! away to the Man of War ; as is the Case of poor John Peck. I carry 'd him Breakfast to main Guard yesterday, and again this Morning but he was carry'd off last Evening and put on Board Ship. Inquisitorial this ! your affectionate Neighbor. May 9.*'^ 4 p. m. May 10."' p. m. (Directed) For M.^ Oliver Wendell at Newburyport. (Endorsed) James Lovell's Letter. 181 Charlestowu May 12."' 1775. Dear Sir, I've been here ever since last Sabath clay waiting for a Pass into Town or for yonr things to come over neither of which I am able to obtain yet. Master Lovell wrote me hist Evening that he had y*" Promise of a Pass for me which I believe is all I shall get. The trouble & DitBculty of getting a Pass is much greater than I cou'd possibly Conceive, & cou'd a Pass be obtained I shou'd almost as lives (did the furniture belong to me), leave it in the Town to take the common fate of things there. I must l)eg you to take a ride this way I think your inter- est demands it. I would not desire you to come this way if there was the least danger. You may come to Charles- town with the Greatest safety. Coll. Marshall sent over here to know what Stock you bad upon the Island, upon which I sent Mingo to the Island to bring an account to me. He tells me M."" Harris is very uneasy, the people from the Men of War frequently go to the Island to Buy fresh Provision, his own safety obliges him to sell to them, on the other Hand the Committee of Safety have thretned if he sells anything to the Army or Navy, that they will take all the Cattle from the Island, & our folks tell him they shall handle him very rufly. M.""" Phillips Furniture came over the Day before yesterday, & M.""^ Hunt came with them. Our other friends are still con- fin'd in Town but enjoy good Health. Inclosed is a Let- ter from Master James Lovell. Please to present my best regards to M.""^ AVendell & accept the same yourself, & Love to M.'" Ned and Miss Sally. Y.'' friend &g. H. Prentiss. (Directed) To M.'' Oliver Wendell To be left att M.' Jon.* Jacksons Newbury Port. (Endorsed) Charlestowu, May, 1775 H. Prentiss Letter. 182 Charlestown May 13."', 1775. Sir, I wrote 3''ou Yestcrcl.'iy by the Stage & inclos'd a Letter from Master Lovell, which will be left at M.'' Jackson's for you. I've been waiting here ever since Snnday last in expectation of a Pass into Boston. My Patience is quite worn out, but from what JNIaster Lovell wrote me last Evening I expect to have my Pass this morning. I wish you'd come here yourself. I would not desire it if I did not think you might come with safety, but I think there is not the least Danger. If you do not incline to come i>lease to write me where I shall send your furniture when I get it out of Town. Direct your Letters to be left at Woarts Tavern to the care of M."^" Andrew Brim- mer who keeps there. Please to give my regards to AL" Wendell & accept the same yourself & believe me to be your friend H. Prentiss. (Endorsed) Charlestown May 17, 1775. H. Pj-entiss Letter. Salem, May 18."> 1775. D.-- S.^ Inclosed are sundry Letters rec.'* at sundry times & forwarded by the tirst opp.° I have rec.** a Letter from Mr. Prentiss who has got back again to Charlestown. He informs me that some of your Goods are coming by Water to Marl)le!icad. I am going over to [see] al).* them & some of my own. Shall be glad you'd send me word what you. '^ 'have done with your goods. I cannot yet learn how we are like to succeed ab.* giting out our Can- dles. There has been a very great tire at Boston last night but don't jet learn the particulars l)ut in generall that it broke out near draw-bridge & consumed many buildings ; some say 30, some say 100, oh poor Boston ! AVe are pretty well, but think of removing if we could fix upon a good place. We want to avoid the extremes of a seaport & too great obscurity. We have so many articles of News every hour 1 don't know which to write 183 you. Hallifax have burnt the Kuigs Hay & attempted ithe Dock yards. Dartm." have taken a Cutter & got the sailors and marines prisoners. S.° Carolina seized ab.* 1000 small arms with some ammunition. A Dutch ship arrived at New York with military stores for the Colonies, got all safe on shore. Ticonderoga taken with a large train of artilery. 3 or 4 transports arrived at Boston, part of a fleet of 6 Ships with ab.' 800 troops ; 4000 are destined to N. York. D."" Franklyn arrived at Philadel- phia. Several fishermen been taken out of inward & outward bound vcssells. Yrs. Avith great regard to your family. N. A.'' Boston May 26."' 1775. Sir, I was a thinking to stay in Boston till I had work up all the stuti' that is Ketin.'' and then to leave the Town, for I can't any ways content myself to stay in Town for their is not anything to do at the works that makes it worth while to open it. I don't take money enough to pay for my board. ]M.'" Hughes has Left his business in George Erving's hands which is the Reason that no body dos call at the works for Candles. Your Stores at Fort hill Remain as you left them. M.""^ Hovey is going out of Town & J[enn]y is going with her. M."" Mines has been about the Oil and he be glad if M.'" Russell would not want him to take more Oil than is for him Self, for their will l)e a disadvantedg attend it. I cant Pay Collo.' M[arshall] at present. Mother is gone & your house is emty. I will tell Voax to Move in it directly. I have been to work at M.'" White's oft' & on some time & have got some more to do. As their is but Little work to do at the works I shall be glad you would Let me know about [shujting it up, for the Provision that I get I can not content my Self upon and being discontented withall I find it is too much to withstand. Be kind enough to Let me know what I shall doe with the woi'ks. I call.'' '6 (No direction or endorsement.) 184 at M/ Constable & he says that he has not any bushiess to do & he can not pay that Kent any ways for he dos not bnsiness enough to find him in Provision & he thinks as people are ghid to git anybody that will take care of their houses to live in them Rent free he hopes that you will consider him in these times. John Nicoll. (Directed) To M/ Nath.' Appleton Mei'chant Salem. (Endorsed by O. W.) Boston May 16'" 1775 John Nicoll to N. Appleton. My good Friend Wendell I write much in a Hurry and shall therefore be short. Mad'" Alford has sent for the Key of her Trunk. She is at Heading. M.' Prentice must have deliver'd it to you, if it was not left by him at the Widow Stevens's in Charlestown ; about which Enquiry shall be made before this is sent to you.^^ M."* Nichols has left the Key of the Works with me. I am ready for all y'' orders within my Capacity. 1 have placed every Thing remain.*^ of y"^ Furniture snugly away in Chests, Boxes & Trunks in my own dry boarded Cellar; if there is a possibility of sending j^ou any Thing useful, name it, and I can easily lay my Hand ui)on some small Package which contains it. Yrs. Aiiectionately J.s L 11. Jime 6."' Brother Appleton By seing M."" Nichols you will know the exact state of y"" matters, and you are already assured of my services. Is Jn.° safe with you? "In the margin it ie stated tiiat the key was "not to be found at Mrs. Stevens's." 185 The above letter from James Lovcll was directed to "Mess.'"' Nath.i Appleton & Co. at Salem." Mr. Apple- ton re-directed it to "M.^" Oliver Wendell to the care of M."" Jonathan Jackson, merch.*^ in Newbnryport." Saturday Noon. My d.'" Neighbour Just after I wrote you last Doct."" jNIorris Phisiciau of the Army an Elderly Gentleman took the House, and was so complaisantly pressing to come in that I work.*^ all night from yesterday Noon, and admitted him at 10 this morning. He wishes to have the Furni- ture connnittcd to his Care, nay is willing to pay for it, and makes the strongest Promises of the extremest Care. 1 think what I have left is better there than carry'd to Jetiries's, my House or the Store. I think (jiving the use a much greater Security against Abuse than letting. I therefore told Him that I would leave as p.'" Mem''""' for the ]})-esent, for which he is greatly thankful, but that I should attend y'' Order respecting all or any Part. As to that ''He shall be very thankful for present use, as it will give 0[)p'' to provide ify.'" Commands make it necessary." "Your Desk & Case shall have the same Care as if the Papers were his own or I may remove it at my pleasure, if free access is too troublesome to me." Monday. Vonlks was out a-Fishinir & I intirely forgot Jacob so that my own School Runners perform'd the whole ;■ and I assure ycni without breaking G'' value of any sort. I had the House swept from Garret to Cellar removing every Thinijj new & old but the followiuir. In the front 7'oom. Wax Work & chimney Glass each with Branches, a Look.^ Glass, a marble slab, a Card Table, a Japan Tea Table, a mahog.'' stand, Desk & Case, 10 Chairs, 2 China Vases, a Japan Plate Tri|)od, a lead" Cooler, 2 Family Pictures, a Lamp Tea Kettle. 13 186 In the Entry. On the Slairs. A Glass Lanthorn. An oval Japan Tea Table. Middle Room. A Clock, a Breakfast Ta])le, a Desk, a Look^ Glass, 1 Family Picture, 8 Metzitintos, 1 Fuelling &, 4 small red leather Chairs, 1 Hearth Brush. Kitchen. 3 Trammels, 1 p."" H.'^ Irons, 1 p.'" roast. ^ do., 1 Jack, 2 Spits, 1 Dripping Pan, 1 Gridiron, 1 Shovel & Tongs, 1 Fender, 1 AYarm° Pan, 1 fry.^ d.", 1 Checker Board &c.,^^ 1 Jack for Boots, 1 Barn Lanthorn, 1 Bread [Pnl], 1 flesh Fork, 1 Iron spoon, 6 scevvers, a large & small pine Table, 1 Brass Kettle, 1 large & 1 small iron Pot, 1 Dish Kettle, 1 Stew pan, 2 long Brushes & a Broom, 1 short Brush & Dirt pan, 1 large wooden mortar, 1 flat tin & 2 iron Candlesticks, salt-Box, 1 p.' Snuffers, 1 Tobacco Jar, 1 large Lead." d.° (found in the Kitchen Loft), 2 folding Boards. In the front Chamber. 1 Chest of Drawers & Table alike, 1 looking Glass, 6 Chairs covered with Check (1 broken in the closet with p.^^ of the Bed ornament [and] the Family Arms'^), 1 Coach top Tester with eas}- Ch.'" like it, 1 folding screen, M."" Jacksons Picture & a Thermometer. In the Entry. Chest [on] Chest of Draws, Mehogou}' Fire Screene. In the middle Chamb.^ Chest^^ of Draws & Table alike, 1 Look.^ Glass, 5 Chairs red covered with Callicoe, 1 Hearth Brush, 1 Family Picture, 1 red Coach Top Tester. Kitchen Chamber. 1 Chest of Draws, 1 Easy & 3 small red Chairs, 1 I'Tliere is another copy of this inventory, in Lovell's handwriting-, in which is entered instead of " &c." " & checkers." 18 In the otlier copy " the Family Uoat of Arms." "In tlie otlier copy "Japan Chest." 187 Look.? Glass, 1 Pine table, I p/ li.^ Irons. In the Closet an old Cabinet & 5 mingos & a Bed pan. a View of the Colleclges, 1 Conch, 1 armed, 1 Fndling, 1 low leather, & 1 flag Chair, 1 Pine Tal)le, map of new Yk, Chest of ace.* Books lock.*^ & an old Trunk of Books in the Closet. '2^ Chamber. 1 Bedstead & Bed & old green Coverlid. ?>^ Chamb/ Pallet Bedstead & 2 Cots, 1 Bed & bedstead, 4 red leather Chairs alike, 1 Pine Table, 32 metzitintos, 4 painted on Glass, 1 Sampler & 2 views. Cellar Stairs, a Candle Box. Cellar. A Cloath's Horse, a Bread Trough, 5 Greese Pots, pickling Tubs, a few Casks & a Beer Barrel, wash.^ Tubs. In the Shed. 1 Fish Kettle, 1 Dining Leaf. In the Wood House. 1 Cloaths Horse, 1 Window Ladder, 1 Washing Bench, iron bound Water Cask & 3 other Vessels for Water. I have given the Gentleman an Inventor}'. He prom- ises 10 fold Recompence for Damage, appears mightily pleased with a[)pearances and the Landlord, prays for you to come in upon the present Tenant quitting. lie is a very grave Gentleman w.*'* a very small Family. You will see that I consulted a mixture of use & orna- ment tho' the former in very small proportion. If either you or y*" Lady chose to have me remove any particular Thing or all, 1 will do it instantly. Especially give me Diriction ab.* the Desk & Book Case whether you would have me trust any of the Papers there or move all out of the Desk and leave the Book Case or take the whole 188 Home & send my own Desk to fill the Place. I must do that or send D/ Gardner's for want of good Room, either of which I can do and will sooner than 30U shall have the least Uneasiness ab.* the Papers remaininij or being mixt by moving, or I can remove the Book Case as it is and leave yJ Desk standing if the Papers of the Desk may be moved more easily than the others. You know I can take a Draw at a Time and lay them in the same mann"" into D.'" Gardners. I am now ready for the Commands of young master & miss as you will see by my next Invoice. I have pack'cl every Thing of China Ghiss in small assorted Packages which are then to be put into lock't Chests in my Cellar. I can give you a Specimen Box No. 1 cont.^ several difl'erent Boxes Ned, Sally & Mama. 2 Pamphlets. 3 Apothecary's Shop chie%. Trunk 1 Variety of Light Thino's the Draw beins; full of Books. 2 China & Glass the Draw fill. 'J w.»" light Things. No. 4 Indian Box Cake Pans & illumination molds, both reserved for oiu- coming Days of Amer- ican Jubilee. No. 5 5 Burnt china Punch Bowls 1 Sugar Pot & 5 Coflee Cups 3 blue & white Tea Pots 1 burnt & 4 blue & white breakfast Bowls 6 bl. & wh. Patties 1 burnt Saucer &c. &c. I rejoice at hearing bj' Appleton that you are better. Do let me know Something ab.' Prentice & Gardner, how have they sojourned? I think to put a Brass Shovel & Tongs in the Front & Iron d.° in the middle Parlor. N. B. 80 Boxes of S. C. to Butler's Row Counting Room. (Directed) To M.'" Oliver Wendell or Mess." Appleton & Co. at Salem. To Care of Joseph Trumbull, Esq. (Endorsed) Boston, James LovcU. Received June 26."* 189 The following fragment of a letter in Lovell's hand- writing appears to have been written at about the date of the above letter : I shall follow yJ Direction in all Things when I can get it, and [use] conscientious Discretion till I have the Pleasure of hearing from you. And now, D.'" S.'', as to the most important Point. Be confident in the Deity, throw of an anxiety which is evi- dently undermining y'' Health. This Country, nay this very Town will soon rise to Glory and Peace from its present Condition ; therefore take the best Care of y"" Health, that you may yet again as heretofore be a great public Ornament and private Blessing. God Almighty defend & cherish you & all yours ; to whom pray name me & my wishes. The following letter has no date : It is my great Misfortune in my Desires to Serve you that I cannot frequently have y.'" Directions. Tho.^ Voax is in Possession of the House in G s Lane ; but the natural Consequences of the indiscrete Disposal of the Key took place before his Entrance. It seems some Man of War's men broke in last Saturday Evening, and went directly up into the Garret Chamber forcing off the Bolt of it, and then broke open fhe only one place of which M/ Dove had not the Key, without entering any of the lower Chambers. They turn'd Things up side down, and forced the Lock of a Bor of Papers ; whether they stole any Thing much or little I cannot judge. I think it is probable all the muster did not end in Breakage alone. Had I l)een one Moment hiter the Lady Tenant the sober Friend of M.'" D. would have been gone clear off. I arrived just in Time to receive her sacred assurances of Innocence. I acknowledge I should have thought her so if she had not let slip that neither ^M."" D. nor she knew what was in the Room l)ecause he had not the Key. If you recollect the Number it sort of Glasses or China and will mention it I shall l)e able to see whether the Room 190 has not been thinnecl. I shall repair the Lock of the Box and put up the Papers in an orderly Way so as to give you some future ace.* of thcni. It has been utterly impossible to make the desired Re- moval of Stock. And, as to the Note of Hand to be discharged, the Proprietor of it is desirous of having 80 Boxes or as many more as will pay the whole at 2^ 6. M/ Hewes let son George have a large Quantity at that Rate, who will keep up the Market at 2^ 8 I suppose. Having try'd in vain to get a Letter down to you to know w'hether you would consent, I consider with myself the Risque of the whole, and the corroding Nature of Inter- est, and the Length of Time which would naturally be taken up in retailing the Quantity already fabricated, among the few Customers which I should obtain in the Face of so industrious a Merchant, and therefore have said I will deliver what are now on Hand at 2^ 6. I think to have more made as long as Custom can be found, which G. E. says is not to be had. Most on Hand were at 2^ 7 according to Directions left as to 3's 4's & 5's so that I hope y"^ Approbation in the fall of a Penny. I hope for 2*^ on every Box I may sell heareafter, as I know that is the determined Price of the expecting monopolizer. As to the past 2 only of 9 w^ere Fives & therefore at 2^ 8. Whatever is not expeditiously done to serve you, you are charitably to put on the Page of Fate rather than In- dolence. Oil will not Sell. I have had it cooper'd & will watch it constantly. The Day Book sh.*^ not have been carry'd aw^ay. Smith the Lighter wants to settle with the Select Men. I have never had a Line from My dear Neighbour to disaprove my Conduct in Regard to Doc* Morris. I hope he thinks as Avell therefore of the Proceeding as I con- tinue to do. The Bearer will see D. G r and will be instructed by you in the History of the little matters sent long since to y^ care. Need I say I wish you & yours every Blessing? James Lovell. 191 No mention was ever made to me by N s about the Chance of a Market hinted at by y*" worthy Partner. (Endorsed) Boston J. Lovell. Letter to N. Appleton. Some of Mr. Lovelt's letters were intercepted and the information obtained from them proving his bitter hos- tility to the royal side rendered him particularly obnox- ious. He was impiisoned with John Leach, teacher of a navigation school, and Peter Edes, printer, June 29, 1775. Leach and Edes kept journals which give an authentic and vivid account of the Ijrutal treatment which they and their fellow prisoners received. They seem to have found nothino- so hard to bear as the incessant "swearing and blasphemy" of the British officers and soldiers evidently intended for their annoyance. Leach's Journal is printed in the N. E. Hist. Gen. Reg., Vol. XIX, p. 255. Another letter, written by Lovell Avhile imprisoned, Dec. 9, 1775, will be fount! below. The following letter was written by Mr. Appleton : Andover, June 21, 1775. Brother Pilgrim This informs you that (mother Rowlandson like) I have made a second remove, have got a very com- modious House, considering the times, about 2 miles from the grand country road — if you come to see me, take* your directions of Mr. French, or if you write direct to his care. I have been hoeing my Potatoes & Beans to-day. You''^ say bro."" Nat is in good spirits, but be assured extremely anxious for our public affairs. I went to Cambridge last fryday. Father remains poorly, but we removed him to y."" good Sister Phillips's that after- noon. Next day as wife & I were returning home thro' Cambridge met the Express going to Congress informing the regulars had Landed at Charlestown, we tacked about, went thro' AA^oburn to Salem & was constantly presented with the melancholy appearance of the lire at 192 CharlestoAvn. I m„st drop a tear over B,-o. M'avvcu I could have wisl^ed he liad never accepted the Mih-Jar c.uable ni [other] Departments makes his loss c,,eatl telt Ihese are dark circumstances, but not discouni-in 1775. Having opp.'' to send to Newbury, improve it to let you know Ave are Avell. I hear'' from Father yesterday. He continues to grow better. Mrs. Phillips family well. Do w^'ite me where 3'ou are & what about for I can't learn. Hope you possess.'' yourself of molasses from Toppan &c. Query how stands our contract with Messrs. Tracey, about Rum. We were to take Rum in April. Are we benefited by the rise of it? If not our debt ought to be on interest. I hear there is a plan at Court for redeeming our friends out of Boston. Y.' N. Appleton. (Endorsed) Aug. 16."' 1775 N. Appleton's Letter. Andover Aug. 28 1775. I was at Watertown last Saturday. Mrs. Phillips is desirous of seeing you ab.'your Bro."^ Hunt who is at her House very unwell Avith his Daughters & Servant. She is at a loss how to accomodate them, wants to consult you. I have not heard from you for some time. I Rec.'* a Letter last Saturday from Master Lovell who is still confined, but in good spirits. He writes me he has sold 80 boxes & better than two tons Oil, paid Mr. Erving-^ 21 George Eiving.a loyalist merchant of Boston ? (see Drake's Diet, of Am. Biog- raphy, p. 309). 196 £280 & has more to pay liim. The Works have l)cen broken open once or tAvice but no creat damaije as he can learn. They took okl Blls. Tubs, &c. &c. for'fnel. Tho' Voaks also writes nie a long Letter. He has the key and says he visits the Works every day & promises to take the best care he can, but proposes that we should appoint some person to manage our affairs while M/ Lovell is confined. I was in hopes you had wrote to M."" Brimmer when at Chelsea. I understand he is still in Boston. I think he would be a very proper person, it is said that it is necessary to give a Power of Attorne}^ to some person. I shall l)e glad if 3'ou will come down this way that we may consult what is proper to be done. Mr. Lovell inti- mates that he expects to be out soon, tryumphant over his Enemies & then hopes to serve us more effectual than before, not spending his time idlely schooling the children of a pack of Villians as he calls them. Gen.' Robinson has taken Possession of my House but can't learn whether he proposes to pay any Rent. Deacon Boynton not _yet out. It is very sickly in Town, it is said more die weekly of the Inhabitants than when all the Inhabitants were there. M."" Scollay has lost his eldest son. Father was very clever last Saturday P. M. We are all pretty well, hope 3'ou and family are, hope to see you soon. Y"" friend. N. Appleton. (Directed) To M."- Oliver Wendell lu Kingston ^ Newhampshire. to be left at M.'' Jn.« Appleton's In Haverhill (Endorsed) Andover 28"> Aug. 1775 N. A.'s Letter. { Andover Sept. 28 1775. I was at Newbury a few days after you & understood you did something with my Cocoa, but I could not learn what. I wish 3'ou'd write a line to NicoUs & direct him where it is, & order him to receive the Chocolat & put it up into Boxes to wait for my orders. A few days since 197 I rec.'^ out of Boston a Letter from Messrs. Dupuis & Co. ackuoAvledging the receipt of our Oil .and tliat thej had sold it at £38 p.'" ton. They expect to send ace' Sales next Vessell. The}' enter a little upon the Times, but excuse themselves from enlarging on that subject, as they expect their Letter will be o[)ened. I have not rec.*^ a letter from Deacon Boynton since I saw yon, but in one he writes his wife, he desires her to inform me he is busy at the Works & will Avrite me soon. There were no boats passed all last week & I do not understand that any have this week. I doi^'t hear any late news. I was at Watertown last Wed. Thurs. & fryday, Mrs. Phillips & family well. Father continues very comfortable. Write me Avord when you expect to move & where. We are all pretty well. In hast y Friend & Servant, N. A. P. S. When you come next, bring your ace* with the Comp.'^ (Directed) To M."" Oliver Wendell at Kingston, New hampshire. (Endorsed) Andover Sept. 8.'" 1775 N. A.'s Letter. Andover Nov."" V^ 1775. I Rec.*^ son Nat's Letter dictated by you, & note the Contents. I have not yet wrote to the Deacon not know.^ exactly what to write; considering the impractability of giting money out of Boston I approve of what you wrote, for it was with that view that I proposed a suspension hoping to git some out & afterwards to pay them. My two last Letters to Boston with the orders upon seveial persons & all the particulars I could think of relating to the AVorks still remain at Winisimet ferry, therefore I have thought of going down as soon as I can & tak.^ up those Letters &c., & from them collect such particulars as I may think necessary to write. I shall observe your caution of secrecy. I should be glad to know what you wrote the Deacon about disposing of & distributing our Etiects. I would have him remove evervthing from the 198 works as fast as he manufactiircs, that we may have as little as possible in the works, if he has any money left after pay.^ those Gentl," I would have him keep it in Gold & sell of as fast as possible, especially the Oil. Your hhd. of sugar came up to m}^ House sate with the hhd. of press.'* stuff & the Ton of Oil. I apprehend from the late allarms on the sea coast that you will hardly move from your old quarters, tho' I think Newbury the safest seaport. Mrs. Appleton was, thro' Divine good- ness, safely deliver.*' of a son last ftyday Evening. She had a pretty comfortable time & very seasonable assist- ance. She has been about as well as usual ever since, tho' much troubled with the hcadake. The Boy I named, last sabath, Georsfc Washinnton. I have lono; thought of George as a good name to call, & there being none of that name in our family is a circumstance 1 ahva3-s chuse, & the addition of Washington as a memorial of the times in which he was born. Hope to have a line from you soon with all the particulars you think of, relating to our atfairs in Boston or Elsewhere. I have given you credit for the Bond. With respects to your good Lady & Children I remain Y.'" friend & servant N. A. (Directed) To Oliver Wendell Esq. at Kingston. (Endorsed) Andover Nov. l**^ 1775 N. A. Letter. Andover, Decemb.'' 6.''' 1775. Dear S.^ It is so lono; since 1 saw, or hear'* direct from you that I most forgit you. It is certain I don't know where yon live, however no news is good news therefore pre- sume & hope you are all well. I Kec.** a Letter some time ago from Amory & Rogers, ofiering 1^ 8*^ for our Candles, but I had no oppo. to answer 'till last Thursda3^ I wrote into Boston by a Flagg, I wrote the Deacon we could not by any means accept JNIessrs. Amory's offer (I think it was a very mean offer). Just after 1 had wrote 199 into the Deacon I Rec/' a line from him dated Nov. 20.*'' He acknowlidges the receipt of yours, he writes as fol- lows : "lam still in your business endeavoring to do all in my power to save your Interest, it is with the utmost dificulty I have paid Cap.* Erving & Mr. T. Boylston. I must let Messrs. Aniory & C.° this day have 40 boxes Candles to prevent further trouble. ■ I should have by this time got through your business, but have been obliged to do some business for some other persons, which I have 'not time [to] be particular." He then mentions some of his own atFairs, & concludes "the times is vastly altered & altering, which makes it extremely dificult to do busi- ness." He incloses .me a letter from George Hayley inclosing an ace* sales of oil per Robson & ace* Currant. He sold the best £35 & ab.* 1^ Tons black at £30, with amazing charges, which reduces our Oil to ab.* £285 old p.^ Ton, it was charged £300. Messrs. Dupuis & C.** rec.'* their oil 2 month after Hayley [and?] sold it two months before him at £38 p.' Ton. He paid the l)allance to Jn.'' Amory £S6. 7. 6. but he has rec.'^ nothing from Bilboa as we order. '^ Lynch & JNIarony. I give you joy at the great Prizes lately taken, let me hear from you or see you soon. P. S. What can you lyiderstand by the Deacon being obliged to let Amory have 40 boxes to save trouble. I hear Tallow Candles are 18® p.'" lb. I can't learn how ours are sold. Do inquire of M.'" Ellis Gray wdiere his brother Edw. is that we may apply to him if we incline for his Debt ab.* £100 Ster.'^ (Directed) To Oliver Wendell, Esq. In Newburyport. favor. ^ by M.^' Searl. (Endorsed) AndoverDec. 6, 1775 N. Appleton's Letter. My worthy Friend The Goodness of y*" own Mind will pre- vent yon from reaching, by the Power of Imagination, the Height of the infamous C(mduct which appears from Day to Day in this Town. But, as you may happen to 200 light upon sonic of the Scape Goats from Point Shirley, you may be brought nearer to the Mark than otherwise you cou'd arrive. During all my Confinem.' your Bureau has been in my Mind, and lately, in paiticnlar, has given me great Un- easiness ; for Doct/ M s was warned .out, that the House might be made a Barrack. At length, however, tliat is over; and the Owner being of Age, has become Boarder to slim Jn.° Hunt, who is forced out of Sher- burn's and has got into y'" former Tcnem.', by which Sal- tonstall keeps both sides from the Light Horse, having also dropped £15 st.^ to the Doct.*' who was otl'ered an- other House for Nothing not so handy to his Charge. The Doct."" promises as honorably as at first respecting y*" Furniture, about which I became uneas}' ; because the otiicer who got suddenly into Neighbour Holbrook's, (upon a Stormy Day without the Key so as to prevent my poor worried Polly from taking away several valuables) being since forced to Master Carter's House, to leave the other for a Barrack, has taken away eveiy single Article ; saying that "the Gen.' knows no such Thing as Houses & Furniture left under Chai-ge of any Body but himself; and had given his Orders accordingly. ]My Situation is such that the Villians may force me away in some of their Freaks without a Minute's Warn- ing. I therefore sent to Doct.'" Jef — s, who has altered his intention of going to London, and I desired him to take Charge of what is in y'" Bureaux, and what is pack't up in my Cellar, and the House Fiu'niture when D.*" M s quits ; But his House will not receive his Father's Goods which he is obliged to move now after having tilled himself up with other People's. All I can do is to take the Papers & every other Article from the Bureaux, and box them so as to put them under D.'" J s Charge; and get AL'' Saltonstall & your Relation to take a full & friendly Care of what is under the Roof of their House, when the present Tenant of the west Part leaves it, and also of what is in my Cellar, more than Polly will trans- port as her own, if we leave Boston. I was packing y'' Papers from the Biu'eau Draws last 201 Night by myself, after my 4 brother Jail Birds were in bed. Your little timiable Partner, as well as yourself, may be assured that the greatest Delicacy will attend this jNIeasure as 1 have not thought myself entitled to overlook those Papers upon the Packages of which either of you had made any note signifying the Contents, except one, which I burnt being only a few Touches wi-ote in trouble- some Times. Whatever I light of in the Slope or Case regarding Pence or Land, 1 shall see conveyed to you with what Little I have of my own that is worth saving ; as you may be wanting them to look into Titles in the Country in some of y"" Hides for Health. Perhaps you may give some small Hints of Direction thro' Deacon Boynton for me by a round about Description ; for no Line can get to my Hand, or, my Friends never make the Tryal. I grudge not my i)ast Suli'eriugs to that private Friend- ship which w^as the Cause of them. Nay, I glory in them ; as my Treatment is a most evident Proof of the just Jealousy of the many who fled from Ai)prehensions of a simihir Fate. The Wantonness of the Exertions of military Power against me and my most innocent Family should excite all who are out of the Reach of it to prefer Death rather than to come under it. The Savages of our Western Borders are Children of Nature, unworth}^ to hold a Candle to these scientitic Barbarians from Oxford, Cambridge, and the middle Temple, who lead the servile Tribes of Six[)enuy Murderers. (Endorsed by O. W.) Boston Dec. 9, 1775 J. Lovells Letter about n)y atiairs. Andover Dec. 25 1775. Dear S.-" I Rec.'^ a Letter last Saturday from Deacon Boyn- ton dated Dec. 1).^'' He docs not acknowlege the receipt of my two last that I sent in I)}' Roxbuiy lines, the one was dated Dec. 1.®* the other 13.'^' He w^ote me I learn by a Avoman Avho fearing she should be searched distroyed the Letter; in this last he incloses an order on Cap.' Geo. U 202 Williams for £60 L. M.'' which I shall present as soon as possible. Pie also incloses M/ Jn.** Gray's ace* with you & desires orders to pay it. I inclose it to you for your examination and orders upon it. The Deacon writes no particulars except that he is at the works. I licc.'^ a Letter from M.*" Hodgdon the Taylor dated latter end Sept.'" : he says he has been at our Works & they go on swimingly under the care of the good Deacon. Cap.' Procter tells me he hear.'' sperm Candles were 3® L. M.° Tallow 2^ 8. I wonder the former don't have a higher price. The Deacon does not say anything ab.' Amory.^ I have wrote him to day to go by Cap.* Procter who goes to Point Shirley tomorrow. Another cargo of Inhabi- tants is expected soon. I hear nothing new since the paper, except that two vessels are arrived at Casco bay from West Indies with molasses & Cotton &c., hope its true. We are all in good health. With compliments to Mrs. Wendell & family I conclude at present Y.'" Friend & Servant N. A. P. S. Coll." Abbot, brother to Sam.' died last fryday night. (Directed) To Oliver Wendell Esq. at Newburyport. (Endorsed) Andover Dec. 25, 1775. N. Appleton's Letter, p.*' [S.] Dashwood. Andover Feb.y 24.*M 7 76. M.^ Wendell, S."" : M."" John Van Emburgh, a gentleman from New Jerseys Avith whom I had some acquaintance ab.* four years ago, is now with us. He with some others had a vessel, taken by the enemy, bound from Lisbon to the Jerseys & afterward retaken by one of our Privateers. He came to claim his Interest, & has asked my advice what attorney to a[)iily to in case of need. I have recom- mended M.'' Lowell of Newburyport. This is to ask the favour of you to introduce him to that Gentleman ; this may perhaps be a perticular ftivour to a stranger, & a well 203 wisher to our Cause, which are circumstances I know that always recommend to your notice. With esteem I am S."" Y/ Friend & Servant Nath.' Appleton. (Directed) To Oliver Wendell Esq. In Newburyport. (Endorsed) Feb.^ 24."^ 1776. Nath.' Appleton. Andover 26.^^ Feb.>' 1776. I Rec.'* yours from Watertown, note the contents, & your caution, but wliy you should attribute How® treat- ment of the Deacon to poor little Geo. I can't conceive, as we are all liebels in their construction, & I can't im- agine that one is worse than another, especialy of two Congressions, neither in arms ; you say they hate me. Who? Surely amidst the 10,000 of Israel, little N. A. in Andover woods can't be of importance enough to be enquired after ; can you conceive that Grig, Will.™ or Dan (for I know of nobody else) could inform the Gen.' that I was one peg higher than you, therefore for my sake no more work shall be carried on. No Sir ! we are both, nay all out of Boston, are Rel)els, that have not by some means, conveyed a different sentiment. How- ever I am no way displeased at your caution, anything consistent with truth and the public good, so that we can but git our Interest. I have received a letter from Lynch, Killikelly & Morou}^ of Bilboa with an ace* Sales of our Candles & having remitted the Net proceeds to Mes.'* Hajdey & Hopkins agreeable to order. I don't under- stand the Spanish currancy therefore can't tell the price they sold for, nor the whole amount, but I imagine it to be £51. 16. 11.*^ Sterl.^, if so it will save the first cost. I suppose M.'" Amory will of course take up this money also, upon the strength of the bill we gave him. If I have a safe conveyance shall send their letter to you for explanation. Last Saturday one M.'" Van Emburgh of New Jersey.® with whom I had some acquaintance ab.* 4 years ago, came to see me. He is this way to claim a Vessell that was taken by a man of war <&. afterwards 204 retaken by a Privateer out of Beverle^^ lie asked my advice what attorney to apply to in case of need. I rec- ommended M.'' Lowell & have wrote a line to you to be so kind as to introduce him, it is uncertain when he will present it. We are all well, hope your Family are, want to know how you succeeded with M.'* Fry ; hope you will be able to remove nearer to us. I shall depend upon a hhd. Rum & Molasses. Please to write first opp.*^ Y.'" friend & Servant N. A. Pray don't forgit to purchase from the Prize, f 1 Bll. Beef I 1 firkin Pnitter a few tongues a cheese (Directed) To Oliver Wendell Esq. In Newl^uryport. To the Care of Mr. Jon.* Jackson. (Endorsed) Andover, Feb.y 26."> 1776. N. Appleton's Letter. All of Mr. Appleton's letters written at that time and now in the possession of the writer have been given above in full. There are three other letters written a few years afterwards which are interesting as showing the changed condition of business. He was still connected with Mr. Wendell, but, instead of commercial transactions, agri- culture now claimed their attention. April 19, 1779. We have a p.^ of Diaper at M."" Sam Phillips's [in] Andover, which we want to have brought down, if you can bring it shall be glad. I propose you should cany some chestnutts to plant at Reading in a good spot in the Garden. You may carry some to M.'" Phillips & French &c. I am for trying some Rye, flax, Oats, & Barley to 205 see which suits our phice best. Do see how the young Apple trees are & luive the old ones trimed. Perhaps you'll think it best not fully to determine Avith Nutting about the wall till I sec you again, after knowing his whole proposals. Remember that we have potatoes enough sowed. Wish you a pleasant journey & am y.>- friend &c. N. Apple ton. (Directed) O. Wendell Esq. (Endorsed) N. A. Letter 19*" April 1779. S. Boston, Sept. 26, 1780. M."* Parker has been with me, and it now becomes necessary that we determine what to do with the Cyder on the Farm. I suppose we shall have 10 Bll."^ at least, therefore if you will contrive to git 5 Bll.* up, I will git 5 & have them l)rought down together either to the ferry orround by Roxbury. Parker is to send word how cheap he can oit a Teem for either case. Let me hear from you soon. O. Wendell, Esq. N. Appleton. (Endorsed) N. A. about Cyder at Reading 1780. -^MJ Burnham has been with me about buying the Shoemakers Shop on reading Farm. He says you are willing to sell, so am I provided we can git a proper price, but it seems as if Parker ought to have some notice, or Brown who works in it, least they should say, they would have given as much as we sold for or more, either for the building itself or for a Rent. I am of opinion it Avill be as well to be out of the way. Burn- ham says it cost 40 DoU.^ when built, at 75 is 3000 Doll.* but as everything is so much higher I should think it 22 No date but probably about 1780. 206 worth 5000 Doll.® If the above dificulties are removed in your mhid I shall be willing to sell at that price, & shall leave it with you. Y.'^^N. A. (Directed) Oliver Wendell Esq. Present. (Endorsed) N. Appleton's Letter ab.* selling Shop. The family letters of Dr. Edward A. Holyoke, Avhose practice in Salem covered a period of nearly eighty years, contain interesting allusions to the events of the Revolution. Dr. Holyoke was born Aug. 1, 1728, old style, at Marblehead. He commenced the practice of medicine at Salem in June, 1749, and died here March 31, 1829. An excellent memoir of this eminent physi- cian, written by Dr. Peirson, was published fey the Essex South Medical Society in 1829. Another memoir by Rev. John Brazer, accompanying an "Ethical Essay" written by Dr. Holyoke, was published in the following year. Dr. Holyoke was residing in Salem, in 1775, in the house now the furniture warehouse of Mr. Israel Fellows, No. 205 Essex street. He sent his wife and family to Nantucket, whither many other Salem people repaired for security and refuge. It was thought that that island would be treated as a sort of neutral ground. Mrs. Hol- yoke went to Nantucket April 27, 1775, and returned to Salem July 22d. A number of letters passed between them meanwhile, and these have been preserved by the family, who have kindly allowed me the use of extracts from them. Mrs. Holyoke writes from Nantucket, April 29."', that ''there is no provision to be bought here, neither salt nor fresh. There is not a tree upon the whole island, except 207 two or three round some of the doors. The town looks much like Marblehead, and the same khid of stairs with bannisters to get into the houses." "The people are very kind, particularly the Friends." May 2d. "Friend Hussey of Lynn & his wife have been here to see me. She is one of the prettiest faces I have seen. I live with their nephew" May 20th. "I accidentally met with Peter Glover of Salem this afternoon in a shop ; we were very glad to see each other. He kindly ofiered to carry a letter for me. The brig has not yet arrived but is daily expected." Ma}' 22d. "A Brig from Salem arrived last night. I was much disappointed at not having a letter, but was glad to hear l)y Mr. Pynchon's letter that things were no worse at Salem." "Friend Hussey and his wife of Lynn have called upon me several times and the women who have been at my father's'-'^ and grandfather's'"^ at Boston. I live now with a nephew of theirs and am going to live with a dauo;hter of one of them. The house I am o'oino- to is the only one on the Island that has Electrical Points." June 1st, 1775. "We were alarmed last week with the arrival of a Company of Provincials, as they didn't let their business be known at tirst, but it soon appeared they came for tiour & whale boats, of which they carried ofi' a large number & 750 Barrels of flour, some arms, &c." "1 hear Salem is quite alive. I wish we were all there in peace & safety." "I shouldn't chuse to be in Boston now, as it is supposed the whale boats are designed for that place. We hear 10,000 troops are at Boston, a new governor &, three new Generals ; but we have sometimes such surprising news, that now we hardly believe any- thing we do hear. I went yesterday with 2 Mrs. Folgers &c. in a Calash alias Horse Cart (which sort of riding is in taste here)." June 2d. "I have heard this afternoon that Mr. Whet- more goes tomorrow or next day." "Drank tea yesterday at old Friend Husseys with Friend Vassal." "We hear 22 Capt. Nathaniel Viall. -* Jonathan Simpson. 208 there has been another skirmish. I think our people succeed in ull their undertakings, if our accounts are true ; it grieves me to liear of so much bloodshed." "The people I live with arc excec'ding kind ; we live very well. They have a handsome clock, points to the house, a tine walk on the top which commands the prospect of the whole Island." June 3rd. "Received a line by Capt. Folger this morn- ing, but as it was of the 15th of last month it afforded nothing new. We were all terribh^ disappointed, as we depended on this vessel for sni)plies." "Dr. Guilson has the chief practice and is in high esteem. I hope to return soon, or I don't know but we shall starve or beff. This world is chequered, & I believe we are now in one of the black checks, & if the game is as long as chess, we may never get into a Avhite one." "Mrs. Fitch has just called to tell me her husband will sail this afternoon for Salem." June 5th. She writes that she dined with Mrs. Fitch in company with Capt. Folgcr, Mr. Brattle, Capt. Calef, lady & two daugiiters. "Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Orne, & Mrs. Goodale were so rejoiced at seeing their husbands, that Mrs. Pynchon & Sally talk of coming to live with me, as we can sympathize with each other." "As to the place it is hilly & sandy, no rocks no more than there is in Carolina, nor trees except a few in gar- dens. As to the number of inhabitants I can't learn ex- actly, some guess 8000, some not so many. The houses are almost as compact as in Salem, they are all wood, shingled instead of Clapl)oard, the foundations brick in- stead of stone. I believe the chief produce of the Island is corn ; there is one cornfield of six miles long." "Great moeting will be here this month, & Sheep shearing, high Frolicks, both, but I l)elieve not this season." "Mr. Nutting wonders we came away, says we should have been safe at home, I told him we were more afraid of a man of war, than any thing else & were subject to con- stant alarms." June 14:th. "The Governor's Proclamation has just arrived here, they say, offering pardon to all, but Mr. 209 Hancock & Adams, on their laying down their arms. I hear you were under arms at the time of the ahirm." June 21st. "We hear there has been a terrible battle & that Charlestowii is destroyed, how m}^ heart aches for the poor sutTerers. I pray Salem may be spared, as well as every other place." "We have just had an account that Mr. Porter the lawyer was shot going to Quebeck with a letter. June 2()th. "I went last Thursday in a Calash to a part of the Island called Shimmer where a number of Indians live. We carried our provision with us. They treated us Avith roasted Paqvvavvs (a sort of clam). It is as pleasant there as at our fort — there is one wigwam left, Avhich was a great curiosity to me." "Mrs. Caty Pyn- chon has received a letter from i\Ir. Whetmore at Cam- bridge ; he says the Country is in dreadful confusion, & he thinks the Sea Ports stand a bad chance." July 10th. "I spent this afternoon at Mr. Jn.« Coffins with ^Ir. Vassal's family & Mr. James Bowdin & Lady, who are here upon a visit from INIiddleborough. He speaks so much like our old friend Judge Ropes that I hadn't him out of my mind this afiernoon." Dr. Holyoke writes to his wife from Salem : — May 1st, 1775. "There is no news of any consequence saving that the people are coming out of Boston. I hear Mr. AVm. Davis and family are l)ound to Halifax, where your Uncle Simpson's family is already. Dr. Prince sailed for the same place yesterday noon." "A vessel from Boston, last evening, brought about sixty of the inhabitants into our harbour, some of whom are bound to Connecticut and Halifax, and I believe some will tarry here." "We hear to-day that the General has again put a stop to inhabitants going out, on account, as is sup- posed, of the New York news." May 7. "Mrs. Higginson sailed yesterday for Halifax, with her brother, JNlr. liobie." "Miss Polly Glover re- ceived a line to desire her to return to Boston as soon as she could. She will go up to-morrow with Bill}^ Davis, in a sloop of his father's, which sails to-morrow from 210 Marblehead." "We remain as quiet at Salem as ever; the appearance of business in the streets but very little. Just now indeed a number of families coming: in from Boston occasions a little bustle." May 19. "A terrible fire broke out in Boston the night before last (we saw y"^ light very plainly at Salem), which destro3'ed a great number of warehouses, 1100 barrels of flour, and a large quantity of English goods. It seems as if that poor town was devoted to destruction." June 3d. "Mr. Davis and his wife and family, and one negro boy (for his other four negroes ran away), came and dined with us and have put up here for the present ; but he gives one piece of intelligence which makes me anxious about you, which is that a Capt. Richard Coffin, of Nantucket, whom he saw at Boston just before he left it, told him there were three hundred men of our provin- cial soldiers, under ye command of one Capt. Davis, were gone to Nantucket to prevent the King's troops or ships from getting any supplies from that island." Bos- ton "is in a most deplorable distressed situation, they are continually alarmed & I fimcy soon expect an attack & 'tis said here to-day that the Gov. will not let any more persons come out of the town." June Gth. "Mrs. Hitty Hisfsiuson is arrived safe at Halifax." June 7th. "Mr. Davis & Billy are gone to Mrs. Gibbs's at Newton upon a visit & to see the camp at headquarters (as ye fashionable phrase is) at Cambridge." "The town watch and the military watch, which is kept every night at the fort, &c., make us more than commonly still." June 10th. "You desire to know how your friends are disposed of. Mr. Mascarene and family remain as they were, as also Mrs. Sargent. Mrs. Crowninshield, who went down eastward, is returned home again. Mrs. Johnston is here yet, but talks of going to Rowley. Mr. Cabot and Famil}' still abide here, as does also Mrs. Lowell. Mr. Jno. Appleton's family are at Haverhill, Mr. N. Appleton's are here yet, but going, I believe, to Andover." "The English goods begin to fail here al- ready. Our men are listing very fast here, between three 211 or four hunclred are gone from this town : the sailors and fishermen, as they have no other employment or support, go to ye army, and we are told there is a whole regiment of fishermen gone from Marblehead — good riddance 1" June 12th. "You enquire about the alarm; it was nothing that need have terrified anybody, but our people seem determined to be afraid of everything ; it Avas all over in an hour." "Peggy writes for paper, but it is not in my power to send any, as I have none by me, not a sheet, and there is not a single quire to be bought in the town of Salem, though Williams expects some soon from Milton, which, snch as it is, must answer." "Salem, Friday afternoon, June 16, 1775. As to the Military Operations here, I am not in the secret, so can give you no news of that sort, tho' the gen- eral voice is that there will soon be an Enofagemeut, and perhaps it may happen before this reaches you. It is said our People intend to take possession of Dorchester Hill, tonight, and whenever they do, it is also said they will be attacked by the Regulars. I pray God to prevent blood- shed, but I fear there will be a good deal. * * * J have some thoughts of sending off to Boxford a load of neces- sary furniture proper for housekeeping, but am a little at a loss about it. M."" Davis has engaged M."" Hooper's house in Danvers ; which he thinks far enough out of ye way and I don't know but he is right enough, but it is a situation I should not admire upon several accounts. Saturday, P. M. I have just rec.*^ a letter from your uncle at Hallifax ; he tells me his situation is very disa- greeable and that he shall not continue long where he is, if he can get away, which there is very little prospect of as there are no vessels there l)ut from Salem & Marble- head. Provisions very scarce & dear, no mutton, beef at half Pisterene per pound. Pork & Veal at 6^ 8 O. Ten."^ Butter 10.® He was very much surprised to think you were gone to Nantucket, or anywhere from Salem ; but if you were obliged to remove he thinks Nantucket the best place you could go to ; and he heartily wishes he w^as there &c. * * * I suppose before you receive this you will have heard of the resolves of the two Congresses 212 about supplying Nantucket & Ave must get leave of the Committee of Safety at Cambridge for every article we intend to put on board for you — this will render the dif- iiculty of supplying you much greater than it has been — however I should hope that you will not be obliged to tarry longer than August ; and if necessity obliges you to decamp sooner you can at any time leave the Island without any difficulty. Sunday, P. M. Well, my dear, I am heartily glad you are not here just at this time ; you would, I know, be most terribly alarmed. We had an appearance j'esterday of a most prodigious smoke, which I found was exactly in the direction of Charlestown and as we knew our men Avere entrenching on Bunker Hill there, we supposed the Town Avas on fire, and so in fact it proved, for in the evening (that is last evenir.g) Ave Avere told the Regulars had landed at Charlestown under cover of the smoke from ye buildings they had set fire to, and forced the Entrenchments on the Hill and had beat our men off Avith loss, & this mornins' our inteUi2:ence Avas that 400 of our men Avere killed & the Regulars had pursued our men as far as Winter Hill ; (tho' Ave just uoav learn that the Reg- ulars still keep possession of Bunkers Hill, & that our men are entrenched upon Winter Hill) & that there is a probability of further action soon, and that our loss amounts only to about 150 killed. Among the missing is Dr. Warren Avho it is said commanded a Regiment: Col.° Bridge of Billerica is said to be among ye slain, and Col. G[ardne]r of Cambridge had one of his thighs shot oft". The commotion here Avas so considerable, though none of our men Avent to ye Battle (as the northwest part of the Province and not the sea coast Avere called upon the occasion) that Ave had but one meeting house open in ye morning, — and this afternoon Avhile some Avere at meeting and others talking over ye action of yesterday, Ave Avere alarmed with an appearance of smoke at jNIarble- head, Avhich broke up ye meeting, & the people with their engines & buckets Avent over to extinguish the fire, and I among the rest, tho' I should have l)een glad to have been excused on account of the prodigious heat of the weather, 213 but as I thought that iiiKler Providence I owecl the pres- ervatit)!! of my House to the assistance from MarhU^heacl, Avhen we wore in the utmost hazzard, I could not dispense with going; but we were stop[)ed when about lialf way there, with an account that ye smolvc arose from a field of grass on fire, and that no building was hurt, so I re- turned home, and am now set down to rest and cool mj'self, and to give you this account. * * * Tuesday noon, June 20, 1775.- The destruction of Charlcstown by fire (tor it is all burnt down) has struck our People at Salem with such a panic, that those who before thought our Town perfectly safe, now are all for removing oti'; — but I cannot be apprehensive of any danger we are pecu- liarly in. * * * As almost every one is moving away, particularly Cap.' Williams, Derby, Gardner, Ashton, our neighbour Gardner & Dodge, &c., &c., I have it in contemplation to send off some necessaries for house keeping, if we should be driven away, but as to expen- sive turniture, such as looking glasses, chests of drawers, &c., the risk is so great in removing them that I think unless we are in greater jeopard}' than I think we are yet, I shall let them abide. Wednes.^' Morn.^ Dr. Warren is since known to be killed. Col. Bridge escaped with the skin of his, teeth, & Maj."- M"^Clarra is killed in ye action." July 4th. "Gur last accounts from Boston of the loss sustained by the Regulars, is much larger than at first apprehended. It is now said to stand thus : 700 private men killed or died of their wounds, C'2 Gfficers, 3 if not 5 were field Gfficers, Col. Abercrombie, Col. AYilliams & Maj. Pitcairn and some say Maj. Duncan, & 104 Sar- gents & 90 Corporals ; a most terril)le destruction for an action said to have continued but forty minutes." Jul}' Cth. "I wrote you very largely by Cap.' Benj. Johnson of Lynn, who is for Nantucket by land. M.'" Whetmore tells me he believes either Miss Catey or Miss Sally Pyncheon will come home soon, they would be good company for you on the passage. You enquire al)out the Pickman family, they are all here & well,. but the town is very empty." 214 July 17th. "Mrs. Curwen, who went to Dunstable for an asylum, could not stand it but about 10 days or a fortnight & was as glad when she got home as a Galley Slave when released from his chains, & she is determined nothing shall start her again till she hears one Gun, at least, iired against the Town." APPENDIX. The following letters written by James Lovell, while he was a member of the Continental Congress, to Samuel Holten, also a member of the same Congress, are aj)- pended here as having a special interest in connection with Lovell's letters printed in the foregoing article. They exhibit the same vivacity of style and fervent patri- otism so conspicuous in the earlier letters, and also pre- sent us with a graphic description of some of the most serious and perplexing questions and difficulties of that anxious period of the Revolution. Samuel Holten, though by profession a physician, was always in public life. He was for many years Judge of Probate for the county of Essex, and for thirty years a Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas. The letters are in the possession of Mrs. ]\[ary C. Putnam, widow of the late Philemon Putnam of Dan vers, who was a grandson of Judge Holten. Sep.^ 5."> 1780. Dear Sir I was yesterday much obliged by your favor of Aug. 21.*' which relieved me from a great deal of anxiety that I had been thrown into by my children under date of the 17.'"' Mrs. Lovell has indeed been very ill; per- haps she will not again be able to go thro' with the Care of so large a Family without me. My children catch at the Hope that you will contrive to get me Home. 1 wish for such a thing much, unless you can give me such 215 Grounds from the Settlement of your account as to lead me to conclude that I am not ruining myself past Remedy by staying here. I am willing to involve myself as far as my Quota. We have recalled the Com.*''® from Camp, have aimed to do Justice to the officers without giving in to Whims. Their Widows and Children are to have the 7 years half pay ; and the Clause which stopped the Pension upon au officer being elected to a civil office is repealed. 3 millions Tax against the last of Dec.*" is called for and Justice is to be done to all who have supplied the public. We must have money at all adventures. Nothing Else is wanting to raise us again into Reputation, and prevent stupid plans of creating absolute Dictators to get supplies without paying for them. I write at the Post office having been forced to borrow a sheet of Paper from a Stranger in the neighborhood of it, such is its poverty. Your obliged and affectionate humble Servant, James Lovell. Hon.^i® Mr. Hoi ten. (Endorsed) A letter from Mr. Lovell Sep."- 5."' 1780. N. B. rec.*^ Sept.-- 21.^' ans.*^ 28."» Sep."- 10."' 1780. Dear Sir I send you by Cap.* Barry an Index to the Jour- nals of 1778. We have not yet the particulars of the Defeat of our army from Gen.^ Gates but we have an account from Gen.^ Nash to the Delegates of North Caro- lina much more favorable than we had reason to look for after the first Letter on the Subject. Mankind are so much governed in Judgment by Events that I fear Gen.* Gates will lose much Reputation. He thought he should have as much Lifluence with the militia in that Quarter as in another and therefore made several attempts [to rally] there till he was drawn far from the Spot where the action began ; and had a right to conclude on the 216 ceasing of the fire th.it the small Remains of his army was cut intirely off or dissipated. Being also among very disaffected people he woiihl have been momentl}^ exposed to be betrayed as he was without even a guard of Ilorse. He thought it his Business to endeavor to get from the general assembly at Hillsborough Something of a new Army. Had he stayed luckily with the small Body of Conti- nentals he would only have been blamed for not exerting himself to rally the militia, a trifling Slur to what he now meets with. I am persuaded there is a good Body of Men together by this time. I only fear about magazines &. arms. We have recommended Provision to be made there for 15,000 as it is to be hoped that something may be done at the southward if nothing should be done in this Quarter. Indeed, my dear Sir, with a View of public affairs and my own domestic, just at this period, I cannot cordially pronounce "all for the best" tho' I have had Experience enough to be far from Despondency. It was very un- lucky that the money of oui- State should be seen in Sodom till the Quota of Pennsylvania had been offered to the people of that execrable City. And now, to our Family Matters. Mr. Pickering's Employment destroys our plan of being with his wife. He had made some purchases for us, \n\i we have so little prospect of finding a place in which to use the Furniture that I think we must dispose of it. It is small in Quan- tity and will even make a profit. He expected to be able to furnish us with money but is disappointed, and I am beat out from drawing on the State to the amount of my Wants by only a Sight of the nominal Sum. I have succeeded to Jerry Sheldon but I charge nobody with Quotas. Exchange is here 73 & 75, surely you are more reformed at Dan vers and Boston. Affectionately \ J humble Serv.* J. L. (Endorsed) Letter from Mr. Lovell Sep.'' 10.'" 1780. Ans.*^ Sep.'- 21.^' 217 Sep/ 12.^'' 1780. Dear Sir We have been ()l)ligccl to draw on the Treasurer for a great nominal Sum in favor of Col. Pickering 79, 29 6 "old dollars 16,935 of w.<^i' are to pay him for those articles of Bedding which he procured for us when we had a plan for living decently with him instead of most disreputably where we are. The Bill ought to be paid in the old Emissions if your new is, as it ought to be, as good as silver. Because we have only rec.*^, at 72 for 1, llOli dollars, but the Treasurer will pay, at 40 for 1, 1982f which will give a profit 881yV Col. P took all the articles to himself except the 3 Beds & Bedding which I hope will sell to profit or at least not to a loss. 1 think you told me you paid 400 Board from the 12."' of June. I am charged from May 15."' 400 — from the 3.'' of April to that time only 320. In addition to the news Paper you will hud a Paper tucked into the Letter for M.'" Gerry that contains favorable Intelligence. Sump- ter has had two good Strokes upon Parties of the enemy since his Surprise. I will really, my dear Sir, write to you, one of these days which are to make up the 3'ear 1780, with a good Pen unmuddy Ink and not in a Hurry. Your Friend and most humb. Serv.' James Lovell. Hon.*^'^ Doctor Ilolten. Hazard tells me of the Buckles. (Endorsed) A letter from M.-" Lovell Sep.'' 12."' 1780. Oct. 3.d 1780. Dear Sir I thank you for your Remembrance of Sep."" 21.^' I hope your absence of four weeks was for the purpose of enjoying Health, not to seek it. Oh Doctor, I feel at this moment, Let me say it without wilful offence to any Class of Men! — I feel. Doctor, like a forlorn old cold sour Batchelor. Tartar Emetic warmed me a little but Sal Sennet has made me blue to the Fingers Ends. A pretty 15 218 Fiiriii'e of a Gcntlemiin I am indeed to sfo to Con- Lovell Jan.^' 2.^ 1781. IG Jan.'y 1781. Dear Sir Wa had yesterday no Post from the eastern Side of Hudson's River. I inclose a paper for M.*" Jay which you will be pleased to send to the Navy Board. I am mortified by knowing from M."" Laurens that the Letters "given to him l)y IM."" Lovell and the Admiralty are in the Enemy's Hands." J. L. (Directed) Hon."'° Doct.'' Ilolten. (Endorsed) A letter from M.-^ Lovell Jan.>' 1781. 225 Jan. 23." 1781. Dear Sir You will have found, on seeing M.'" Gerry that I endeavor to economize. I told him that "M.'' Dana had a Commission" for Russia, and I referred him to my "Scrawl to you" for other Points. JMaryland confeder- ates, Virginia seems to give away SometJnng for the good of the Union and recommends to others to do the like. I will aim to get the Act long enough to find Time to copy it, if M.'' Otis does not leave this City today. The Com.'^« of April 10."', 80 on Depreciation for the Staff was tilled up Jan.^ 5."' 81 and the Instructions to the Delegates of Mass : were referred. Money is exceed- ingly scarce here vet Exchange is from 100 to 115 old for Silver. Loaf Sugar 2^ 6 or 36 dollars p.'' lb. I pay 200 for Stockings and the same for Shoes. Compulsion is urged as a congressional measure by Jersey & Pensylv.^ but I think we are become too wise. Things appear to M.'" J. Adams Oct : 24 to indicate a malignant Continu- ance of War on the Part of Britain. I should have mentioned that Maryland has limited the Time beyond which she will not receive the old money. I wish I could ])urchase up all your new. It will most assuredly be high in Credit soon, tho' it seemed a little while ago as if the other States meant not to act in con- cert upou the Plau of the 18 of March. We are determined it shall have its Chance of Success ; We, mighty Men, totally dependent upon 13 Legislatures different in Views, for Support in our smallest Endeavors to carry on the War. Lideed, my dear Sir, we are in a Condition as to payment of our Debts that is most tor- menting. All our Creditors must loan to us, and I sup- pose most of them would willingly do it if they saw their interest certain against the due Day. I wish you w.*^ tell me upon what llesolve it is that our Court have acted in Regard to advances to Allen the Lidian Agent. I can only find Jan.^ 8 and May 13 1777 which my Colleagues say is not what they have supposed to be at all. I will continue my Search. M.'' Gerry had a memorand.'" of the secret Resolves of all the years. We have some cold 226 Weather at last, but it is more whoIef^o?ne than the past wet warm Season. I hope you have Health. I wish you that & every Happiness. Affectionately J. L. (Directed) Hon.'''^ Samuel Holten Esq. fav.*^ by Mr. Otis Boston. (Endorsed) M."- Lovell's letter Jan.^ 2d.^ 1781 [Rec.<^] Feb.y 28 Ans. March 1. Feb. 8, 1781. Dear Sir I have received your Favor of January 18."' and have delivered the one inclosed to Doctor Duffield. The Speech of the King of Engl.*^ to his Parliament, and the narrative of Brigadier Morgan's Success shall be inclosed for your Information at the latter you must re- joice with Fear. It was in itself the most compleat action of this War, but I do not forsee adequate Conse- quences. Our Army there is no match for Cornwallis, and if he pushes suddenly he will ruin Gen.' Green, who from dire necessity has been obliged to conduct himself by Detachments one of which being ruined the whole will probably be involved in the Fortune ; But if he had the 6000 he wants he could not feed them together. As to the King of England's Speech it may be construed for War or Peace ; for, the only Thing that can be gathered from it is that he thinks he has got a Parliament abso- lutely devoted to his Will. It is that which gives him more than ordinary Satisfaction. Our Prospects as to Money do not brighten, you may be assured that 115 were yesterday given for 1 and this at a Time when every Body complains of the Want of old Bills. I think much of this Harm arises from the Tender Acts of this State. It is supposed that the next publication of Exchange will be at 100. This is the Story propagated as the foundation of demanding upwards of 100 for 1. But, why should I say any Thing on this 227 Head you well know the People here and their vile Prac- tices. I am aflectionately Yours J. L. (Directed) Honorable Samuel Holtcn Esq/ Expr. M/ Brown Boston. (Endorsed) Hon.' M."^ Lovell's letter, Feb.^ 8, 1781. March 23, 1781. Dear Sir I am to acknowledge your kind attentions of Feb. 10 and March 1.^' I hoped to be able to give you a better account of Cornwallis than you have of Arnold : But we must wait some Days longer before we can judge whether he will fail in his Retreat. As to Arnold He is yet too safe. I shall have opportunity of writing again next Thursday and will forward any Intelligence that may happen to arrive before that Time, I wish you had been a little more diffuse as to the Calculation of Interest at y.'' Treasury Office. I do not well comprehend your Hint in your Postscript. I will give you on the next page the Result of that Appointment of a Com.**^^ of which you was one April 10. It is only giving Good Words to some of the Staff. You will find that we got very happily through a Re- solve respecting Allen's Department at the Eastward. The Resolve has been transmitted. Y J Friend and affectionate humb. Serv.* James Lovell. Hon.^'<^ Doctor Holten. The Resolve was reconsidered and recommitted. I therefore tear it off. (Endorsed) A letter from the Honble M."" Lovell, March 23, 1781. March 27. ^^^ 1781. Dear Sir I yesterday received your Favor of the 15."', as I did also some Letters from M.*' Carmichael throu' & with Esteem Hon. Mr. Ilolten. Y.""^ J. L. (Directed) Hon.'^'« Samuel Holten Esq. Philad.=* Boston. Jas. Lovell. (Endorsed) Three Letters from Mr. Lovell ye 8 & 9 of May 178L Ans.'' May 24."' ' May 22.^ D. Sir I am to thank you for your Favor of the 7."' The Militia at the Southward have behaved very ill at Times and most gallantly also in Turn ; and Gov."" Jefferson saj'S they have had their Triumph in seing picked british Regulars run like Sheep before very inferior Numbers of our Men. I have already mentioned to M.*" Adams his Namesakes Plan of a Loan in Holland and our Receipt of a most cordial Letter from the King of France upon the Repre- sentation of our Finances last November. We have not yet the Detail of his friendly Intentions. They are com- municated in Cyphers. I think Cornwallis will certainl}^ join Phillips but I hope G.^ Green will succeed at Campden. Y.'" Friend & humble Serv.' James Lovell. Ilon.'^'^ Doct.'- Holten. (Directed) Hon.""= Samuel Holten Philad.'* A Counsellor of Massachusetts Ja.^ Lovell. Boston. (P^ndorsed) A letter from the Ilon.^ M."" Lovell, May 22." 178L rec." June 20."' Ans." — 2L 233 May 29, 81. D/ Sir I have yJ Favor of the 17."^ doubly and trebly agreeable as it proved your own Health Mr. Gerry's and his success. I had really fixed him to a sick Bed. You will be anxious about our Intelligence from Eu- rope. We have much but I am too greatly overcome by the Heat, to sweat over the Consideration of what I ought to communicate to be consistent with an Obligation to Secresy imposed at this Time with a propriety not always connected with that Injunction in our continental Assem- bly. However, I may tell you that your own Printers have given you quite enough to show you that the Wheel of Time will not afford you another such six months as the Coming. Political Glory or Infamy of a lasting Kind is most assuredly depending on them, more especially on the two first of them, in which there must be an almost universal Change of Manners. Every Requisition already made must be fully complied with, and even more must be in forwardness. Let not the former Calls of 07ice for all make us callous on this Occasion. The Execrations of Posterity will fall more justly perhaps on the Inatten- tion & Negligence of the States distant from the imme- diate Carnage of the War than upon the Despondency and Cowardwice of those in which it centers should we finally be disgraced by a Combination of all those Cir- cumstances. Y.' Anxious Fr.*^ J. L. Oh this stagnated Air of Philad.^ I cannot write to M."" Adams am happy to hear he is well at home. (Endorsed) M.' Lovell's letter May 29."> 1781. Among the papers of Dr. Holyoke is the following bill against the Colony for professional services. It was written by him on very coarse brown wrapping paper, and is without any signature. It would appear by his 16 234 books of account, which are in the possession of the Institute, that the bill, of which this was probably a duplicate, was not paid except the last five items. The Colony of the M. Bay to E. A. Holyoke To Surgery, to sundry medicines administer.*^ & dance on sundry Persons, as follows Viz.*^ 1775 Nath.' Cleaves of Beverley wouuded in Lexing- ton Battle. Apr.' 20."» To amputating his finger, sutures &c. 8_ ) to May 24."' To 5 Dressings D." 4_ 3 Apr. 20."" A Regular Soldier (a Prisoner) wounded in Lex- ington Battle. To Dressing his Leg & Jour, to Danvei's 3_ •• 20."" Dennis Wallis, wounded in Lexington Battle. To Dressing his Thigh & a Journey 3_ The' Manning of Col.° Mansfield's Reg.' (Pleu- ritic) May 23.'! To phlebot.5'2_8 To 10 Visits 13_4 ) to 30."" To sundry med." G_2 at 6 several times ) Edw.'^ ^5 Rogers of Col.° Little's Reg.' (Pleuritic) June 15.* To phlehot.^ 2_8 To 9 Journeys & Visits to ^ Danvers 18__ > to 24."* To med." at 7 several times 3_10 ) Cap." Ebeu.' Winship of Col." Mansfield's (Pleu- ritic) June 22.* To phlebot.^ 2_8 To 19 visits 25_4 to July le."" To med.' at 14 several times 11_ Pike of Col.° Little's Reg.' Pleuritic. June 23."^ To phlebot. 1_4 To 2 Journeys 4_ To med." _4 Eben.' Kenney of Mansfield's. Cholic. July 2* To 2 Visits & Journeys 4_ 4"' To med." at twice 1_10 Jn.° Rice of Col.° Mansfield's. Pleuritic. July 1. To visit 1_4 To med.' 1_ Thomas Williams of Col .° Mansfield's Aug. 17 To visit 1_4 Med.' _8 Math[ews] Jackson of Col." Mansfield's (Pleu- ritic) Sept. 10."> To 4 visits 5_4 ) To 13."' To med.' at 3 times 1_10 5 atten- 12_ i_ 2_ 2 i_ 4_ 6 1_19_ 5_ 8 5_10 2_ 4 7_ 2 23 Edmund of Xewburj-poit in Dr. Ilolyoke's ledger. 235 1775 Bro.' forward John Preston of Col. Mansfield's (Rheumatic) Oct. 13* To 8 visits 10_8 ) 15 jq To 30 To med.' at 7 times 5_2 ) Isaac Taylor of Col. Mansfield's Oct. 14 To 2 visits 2._8 > , iq To 16 To med.^ at 3 times 2_2 3 David Newhall of Col.° Mansfield's May 26 To 2 visits 2_8 > o . "l 29 To med.' _8 5 | Sep."^ 7 To Dressing his scalded feet 4 times & L 4 i o « cerates 5_4 [ ~ "~~ Oct. 10 To Amputating his Arm 40—^^ To Nov. 20 To 30 Dressings 40_ & med.' 4_ £4_4j Wa[tts] of (Dysentery) Nov. 9 To 6 visits 8_ ) , j3 To med.' at 5 several times 5_ ) ~~ Burrows Nov. 16 To visit 1_ 4 To med.^ 1_ 2_ 4 Jn." Marble soldier on board Cap." Adams Dec. 17 To phlebot. 1_4 To med.' _8 > „ , 18 visit 1_4 5 — Ralph Taylor a captive (carpent." of j." store ship) [ ] Dec. 28 To 8 visits 10_8 ) per order of to Jan. H To med.' at 6 several times 3_2 5 M.' Felt 13_10 1776 Jn." Sinclair .(captive) of y" orduauc stor Brig.' [ ] J&nJ 3 To phlebot. 1_4 ) „ . i To visit 1_4 med.' -8 5 Joshua Bickford soldier in Col.° Mansfield's (Fever) Aug. 29 To phlebot.y 2_8 To 11 visits 14_8 to Sep." 15 To med.' at 8 several times 4_8 Picliworth of Col." Mansfield's (Pleuropneu- monia) Aug. 17 To plebot 1_4 To 6 visits 8_ 22 To med.' at 6 times 3_2 12_ £15_10_ 4 (Endorsed) AcC ag.' Colony of Massachusetts Bay. The following minutes, made at the time, refer to some of the events of the revolution. Dr. Holyoke has these entries in his almanac : 1774, August 10, Delegates from Boston set out for Philadelphia. " " 13, The 59."' Regiment landed at Salem. 26 Lost in defending a Privateer of a Ship of War. 236 1774, Sept. 10, The 59."' Regiment marched from Salem for Boston. 1775, June 17, Battle at Charlestown. Charlestown burned. " " 10, Great numbers removed from this town. 1770, July 13, Declaration of Independence published. Dr. Holyoke's wife writes to her uncle, Jonathan Simpson : 1780, Feb. 27, We are put to the greatest difficulty to provide for our farailjs even the common necessaries of Provision & Clothing. Wood has been frequently sold at one hundred pounds L. M. per cord & the lowest ^GO & other things in the same proportion, so that it is almost impossible to live. * * * We are obliged to wear now what we should have been ashamed to have given away. In the diary of John Mascarene, then the Collector at the Port of Salem, are the following entries : 1775, April 19, Hostilities begun between the King's Troops & our people. 1775, April 28, Capt. John Derby sailed for London with an account of the battle on the 19.* 1775, June 17, A fight in Charlestown & the town burned by the the King's troops. 1775, June 18, A melancholy sabbath. No public worship. The country in confusion. 1775, July 18, Boston town meetiug at Concord. Capt. Derby ar- rived from England. 1775, Oct. 12, Gen.' Lee came to town, viewed the Companies. In a memorandum-book of preachers and texts Jona- than Gardner of Salem occasionally refers to public affairs. 1775, April 23, No meeting on account of the grate surprise the people were in, and fearing that Ships of War should come in to Salem and Distroy the town. It was allso expected a seasure of Pro- visions so that there was from three to four hundred teams in for Pi'ovisious & Goods, which made grate Confusion. 1775, June 18, No meeting by Reason of a battle at Charlestown last night by the Regular troops and the Provincials, wherein fifteen hundred of the former was slain & wounded, only about one hundred of the latter, which was a Miracle. 1776, March 18, This day the Regular troops Imbarked from Boston hall.'' down to Nantasket & part saild 25 & the remainder saild 27 day. INDEX OF NAMES. Abbot, Colonel, 203. Abbot, Samuel, 202. Abercrombie, Colonel, 213. Adams, Samne), 175, 209. Adams, Mr., 221, 222, 232, 233. Adams, Mrs., 223. Adams, Mr. J., 223, 225. Adams, Capt., 235. Alford, Madam, 184. Allen, , 225, 227. Amory, , 161, 173, 198, 199, 202,203. Amory, John, 170, 199. Amory & Rogers, 198. Amory & Co., 199. Andrews, Benjamin, 169. Appleton, Nathaniel, 159-162, 166-171, 173, 184, 185, 188, 191, 193-199, 202- 206, 210. Appleton, Mrs., 198. Appleton, George Washington, 198, 203. Appleton, Rev. Nathaniel, 160, 166. Appleton, John, 160, 106, 210. Appleton, Mr., 218. Appleton, Margaret, 160. Arnold, Benedict, 218, 227. Ashton, , 213. Austin, Mr., 156. Avery, Mr., 218, 219. Balch, , 173, 176, 180. Baldwin, , 160. Barrel!, Joseph, 176. Barry, Capt., 215. Bickford, Joshua, 235. Bowdin, James, 209. Bowdoin, Mr., 161. Bowdoin's Feri-y, Va., 160. Bowen, , 176. Boylston, T , 199. Boynton, Deacon, 169, 196, 197, 201. Bradstreet, Simon, 156. 17 Brattle, Catherine, 160. Brattle, Mr., 208. Brazer, Rev. Jolm, 206. Bridge, Colonel, 212, 213. Brimmer, , 164, 196. Brimmer, Martin, 180. Brimmer, Andrew, 182. Bromfleld, , 165. Brown, Capt., 169, 170. Brown, , 205. Brown, Mr., 227. Bruce, Capt., 167. Burke, Capt., 218. Burnham, Mr., 205. Burrows, , 235. Butler's Row, 188. Cabot, Mr., 210. Calef, Capt., 208. Callahan, Capt., 164, 176. Campbel, ., 219. Carmichael, Mr., 227. Carter, Master, 200. Cheever, Joshua, 193. Clark, , 179. Cleaves, Nathaniel, 234. Coffin, Capt., 176. Coffin, John, 209. Coffin, Capt. Richard, 210. CoUings, Capt., 170. Constable, , 184. Cooms, John, 174. Cooms, William, 174. Cornwallis, , 226, 227, 229, 233. Crowninshield, Mrs., 210. Curwen, Mr., 168. Curwen, Mrs., 214. Dana, Mr., 22.5. Darby (See Derby). Dashwood, ■, 202. Davis, Benjamin, 179. (237) 238 Davis, ■William. 209. Davis, Mr., 210, 211. Davis, Capt., 210. Derby, Capt., 195, 236. Derby, , 213. Derby, Capt. John. 236. Dockwood, Mrs., 170. Dodge, , 213. Dove, Mr., 189, 194. Drake's Old Landmarks, 167. Drake's Diet, of Am. Biography, 195. Duffield, Dr.. 226. Duncan, Major, 213. Dunlap, , 224. Dupuis & Co., 197, 199. Dwight, Mrs., 160. Edes, Peter, 191. Edwards, T , 179. Ellis' Life of Count Rumford, 166. Emery, Mrs., 163. Erving, Capt., 170, 199. Erving, George, 183, 195. Fellows, Israel, 206. Felt, Mr., 235. Fitch, Mrs., 208. Folger, , 207. Folger, Capt., 208. Folsom, , 163. Foul, , 176. Franklin, Dr., 183. Freeman, Capt., 166. French, Mr., 191, 204. Frothingham's Siege o-f Boston, 154, 155. Fry, , 204. Gage, General, 154, 157, 167, 171, 173, 176, 177, 178, 180, 195, 208, 209. Gallison, , 176. Gardner, Colonel, 212. Gardner, Dr., 172, ISO, 188. Gardner, Jonathan, 236. Gardner, ., 188, 213. Gates, General, 215. 220. Gerry, Mr. [Elbridge], 217, 223, 224, 225, 228, 231, 233. Gibbs, Mrs., 210. Glover, Peter, 207. Glover, Polly, 209. Goodale, Mrs., 208. Gray, Ellis, 199. Gray, Edward, 199. Gray, John, 202. Green, Joseph, 176. Green, Joseph, Jr., 176. Green, General, 219, 226, 228, 229, 232. Greenleaf, Mr., 157. Gridley, Mr. S., 223. Guilson, Dr., 208. Hall, Mr., 170. Hallowell, , 175. Hammond, Capt., 165. Hancock, John, 175, 209, 223. Harris, William, 181, 193. Harrison, , 170. Haven, 170. Hayley & Hopkins, 169, 203. Hayley, G , 170. Hayley, George. 199. Hazard, , 217. Henderson, . 167. Hewes, Mr., 168, 190. Hewes, Jinny, 108. Heyley (see Hayley). Higginson, Mrs., 209. Higginson, TMrs. Hitty, 210. Hill, Harry, 173. Hill, Al[onzo]. 194. Hodgdon, Mr., 202. Holbrook, , 200. Holten, Samuel, 214, 215, 217, 219, 223, 224, 226, 227, 229, 230, 232. Holyoke, Dr. Edward A., 206, 209, 233, 234, 235, 236. Holyoke, Mis., 206, 236. Hood, Capt., 167. Hooper, " King," 176. Hooper, Mr., 211. Hopkins, ,169,203. Hovey, Mrs.. 183. Howe, Sir William, 153, 200, 203. Hughes, Samuel, 161. Hughes, Mr., 183. Hunt, John, 200. Hunt, Mrs., 160. Hunt, , 195. Hurd, 179. Hussoy, , 207. Hutchinson, Gov. Thomas, 175. Jackson, Jonathan, 1.55, 1.56, 159, 160, 161, 163, 164, 170, 177, ISO, 181, 182, ia5. 186. 192, 194, 204. Jackson, jSIary, 156. Jackson. Edward, 156, 162. 239 Jactson, Dorothy (Quincy), 156, 159. Jackson, Mrs. Hannah, 163, 164. Jackson, Math[ews], 234. Jay, Mr., 224, 228. Jefferson, Gov., 219, 232. Jeffries, , 185. Jeffries, Dr., 200. Jinkins, Robert, 167, 168. Johnson, Capt. Benjamin, 213. Johnston, Mrs., 210. Kenney, Ebenezer, 234. Killikelly, , 203. Laha, Capt., 168, 169. Laughton, , 180. Laurens, Mr., 224. Leach, John, 191. Lee, General, 236. Lewis, , 176. Lincoln, Mrs. Hannah, 158, 159. Little, Col., 234. Lloyd, Mr., 168. Loring's Hundred Boston Orators, 167. Lovell, James, 166, 171, 172, 174, 176, 177, 180, 181, 182, 184, 185, 186, 188- 191, 194, 195, 196, 201, 214-220, 222, 223, 224, 226-230, 232, 233. Lovell, Mrs., 167, 171, 180, 214, 219. Lowell, Mrs., 165, 210. Lowell, Mr., 202, 204. Lyde, Capt., 164, 175. Lynch & Marony, 199. Lynch, Killikelly & Marony, 203. Manduit, , 175. Manning, Thomas, 234. Mansfield, Col., 234, 235. Marble, John, 2.35. Marony, , 199, 203. Marshall, Colonel, 156, 181, 183. Marston, , 176. Mascarene, Mr., 210. Mascarcne, John, 236. McClarra, Major, 213. Mines, Mr., 183. Morgan, Brigadier, 226. Morris, Dr., 185, 190, 200. Nash, General, 215. Nelson, , 220. Newell, Deacon, 156. Newhall, David, 235. NicoU, John, 167, 170, 184, 192, 194. North, Lord, 175. Noyes, , 165. Nutting, , 205. Nutting, Mr., 208. Oliver, Sarah, 156. Orne, Mrs., 208. Osgood, Mr., 231. Otis, Mr., 225, 226. Parker, , 205. Partridge, Mr., 219, 231. Payne, Mr., 230. Peck, John, 180. Phillips, Mrs. Margaret, 159, 162, 170, 176, 181, 191, 193, 195, 197. Phillips, William, 159. Phillips, John, 159. Phillips, Samuel, 204. Phillips, Mr., 204. Phillips, , 232. Pickering, Col. [Timothy], 216, 217. Pickmau, , 213. Pickworth, , 235. Pierson, Dr., 200. Pike, , 234. Pitcaii-n, Major, 213. Pitts, John, 1.56, 158. Porter, Colonel, 160. Porter, Mr., 209. Prentiss, Henry, ia5, 166, 174, 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 184, 188, 193. Prentiss, Rev. Joshua, 166. Prentiss, Mrs. Margaret, 166. Preston, John, 235. Prince, Dr., 209. Procter, Capt., 202. Putnam, Mrs. Mary C, 214. Putnam, Philemon, 214. Pynchon, Mr., 207. Pynchon, Mrs., 208. Pynchon, Mrs. Caty, 209. Pynchon, Miss Sally, 208, 213. Pynchon, Miss Caty, 213. Quincy, President, 156. Quincy, Hannah, 1.59. Quincy, Josiah, 159, 164, 174, 175. Quincy, Dorothy, 156, 159. Rice, John, 234. Rivington, Jemmy, 224. Robie, Mr., 209. Robinson, General, 196. 240 Eobson, , 109. Kogers, , 170, 198. Eogers, Edward, 23-t. Ropes, Judge, 209. Rowlandsou, " Mother," 191. Kumford, Count, 166. Rush, , 220. Russell, Mr., 167, 168, 171, 183. Ruthy, Mrs., 166. Saltonstall, , 200. Sargent, Mrs., 210. Scollay, John, 156, 157. Scollay, Mr., 196. Searl, Mr., 199. Sharper, , 175. Sheldon, Jerry, 216. Sheldon, , 218. Shenstone, , 220. Sherburn, , 200. Shippen, , 220. Simpson, Jonathan, 207, 236. Simpson, , 209. Sinclair, John, 235. Smith, , 190. Steuben, Baron, 219. Stevens, Mrs., 184. Stowers, Mr., 193. Symmes, , 179. Taylor, Isaac, 235. Taylor, Ralph, 235. Thompson, Benjamin, 166, Toppan, , 195. Tracy, John, 165. Tracy, , 194, 195. Triscott, Mr., 175, 176. Trumbull, Joseph, 174, 188. Tufts, Simon, 165, 166. Tufts, Dr. Simon, 165. Upham, Timothy, 193. Upham, Jabez, 193. Upham, Charles W., 193. Van Emburgh, John, 202, 203. Vassal, , 207, 209. Viall, Capt. Nathaniel, 207. Voax, , 174, 183, 185. Voax, Thomas, 189, 196. Voulks (See Voax). Walley, Mr., 175. Wallis, Dennis, 234. Ward, General, 219, 222. Warren, Dr., 192, 212, 213. Washington, General, 158, 195, 198, 229. Watts, , 235. Wemyss, , 220. Wendell, Oliver, 155, 156, 159, 160, 163, 166-172, 174, 177, 178, 180, 181, 184, 185, 188, 192-199, 202-206. Wendell, Jacob, 156, 165. Wendell, Mrs. Mary, 156, 158, 159, 162, 165, 171, 177, ISO, 181, 182, 193, 202. Wendell, Catherine (Brattle), 160. Wendell, John Mico, 160. Wentworth, Mr., 170. Whetmore, Mr., 207, 209, 213. White, , 176. White, Mr., 183. Whitwell, Dr., 223. Williams, Mr., 192. Williams, Capt. George, 202. Williams, Mrs., 208. Williams, , 211. Williams, Capt., 213. Williams, Colonel, 213. Williams, Thomas, 234. Winship, Capt. Ebenezer, 234. Woart's Tavern, 182. Worthington, Colonel, 160. Young, . 167. LETTEES WRITTEN AT THE TIME OF THE OCCUPATION OF BOSTON BlilTISH, 1775-6. COMMUNICATED 1?Y WM. P. UFHAM. 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