Autograph letter signed by Thomas Gage to Thomas Whatley, dated January 23, 1765, from New York, New York. The letter discusses challenges in contracting for provisions for British troops in North America, specifically mentioning difficulties with spoilage under a previous contractor and praising the firm of Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks, who assumed the contract. Brigadier General Burton's order for inspection of provision stores at Montreal is also noted.
Subject: Military provisioning
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A detailed comptroller's report on payments due to George Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks for the delivery of flour and meat to British troops stationed in Carlisle, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and western garrisons in Pennsylvania between March 10, 1760, and November 17, 1760. Based on a contract dated December 20, 1759, and signed by James Crefset of the Comptroller's Office on April 9, 1761. The report comprises two full pages plus a docket. The document highlights the involvement of Moses Franks in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.
Contract proposal, dated August 2, 1765, outlining an agreement between Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks to supply provisions to British troops stationed in Montreal. The document addresses previous issues with spoilage and details the terms for transferring provisions from existing depots in Quebec, Trois Rivieres, Crown Point, and Montreal. The proposal acknowledges General Gage's complaints regarding the quality of provisions and aims to resolve these issues. The signatures of Fludyer, Drummond, and Franks are present.
A legal contract dated March 5, 1762, concerning a comptroller's report on provisions issued to British forces in North America between March 26 and December 18, 1761. The document details the involvement of Moses Franks and his syndicate in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War. It highlights the significant role of Moses Franks as a key supplier to the British troops in America.
Manuscript receipt detailing rations provided by George Copp, an army contractor, on January 5, 1815. The receipt also mentions payments made by Solomon Hays on November 25, 1814, and Samuel L. Hart on January 10, 1815. The document is associated with the War of 1812 and suggests business dealings related to supplying the army.
Royal Warrant signed by King George III, dated February 27, 1761, ordering payment of £1,211, 19 shillings, and 2 pence to Sir James Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, George Colebrooke, and Moses Franks for flour supplied to British forces in New Hampshire and New York during the French and Indian War. The warrant is countersigned by Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (Prime Minister), and Henry Bilson-Legge (Chancellor of the Exchequer). The two-page document is from the Court of St. James's, London, England.
Manuscript Royal Warrant authorizing payment to Moses Franks, Sir George Colebrooke, Sir James Colebrooke, and Arnold Nesbitt for the delivery of flour to British troops in Canada. Issued on February 8, 1762, and signed by King George III, the Duke of Newcastle, Frederick Lord North, and James Oswald. The document also bears the signatures of the recipients on the verso. This document relates to Moses Franks' activities in supplying the British military during the French and Indian War.