Subject: Moses Franks

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

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.