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Jeffery Amherst letter to Colonel John Bradstreet, July 24

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Colonel John Bradstreet in which he acknowledges receipt of Bradstreet's letter and reports on sending troops by batteau to Albany and on to Schenectady by the shortest way and as expeditiously as possible.

Jeffery Amherst letter to Colonel John Bradstreet, 1762 December 4

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Colonel John Bradstreet in Albany, New York in which he acknowledges the arrival of the Duke of Cumberland packet boat from Falmouth with the October mail. Amherst instructs Bradstreet in the options for delivering the letters destined for Canada.

Jeffery Amherst letter to Colonel John Bradstreet, 1763 September 3

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Colonel John Bradstreet, from New York, dated September 3, 1763. Amherst directs Bradstreet to forward a packet of correspondence and dispatches to Major Duncan at Fort Ontario.

Jeffery Amherst letter to Colonel John Bradstreet, 1761 October 25

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter from Jeffery Amherst dated October 25, 1761 from Staten Island, New York. The letter is addressed to Colonel John Bradsteet, who was charged with organizing the local teamsters and boatmen to transport supplies along the waterways of the Great Lakes and upstate New York. Jeffery Amherst informs Bradstreet that Colonel Haviland and part of the 17th Regiment have arrived at Staten Island, New York. Amherst advises Bradstreet that he has granted the payment of eight thousand pounds sterling to Colonel Bradstreet's department and has notified Mr. Abraham Mortier of the payment. Amherst informs Bradstreet that the "Batteaumen, Teamsters and Waggoners" under Colonel Bradstreet's command will be paid in the same manner as last year, unless they have deserted.

Jeffery Amherst letter to Colonel John Bradstreet, 1761 October 4

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter, marked as a duplicate, from Jeffery Amherst dated October 4, 1761 from Staten Island, New York. The letter is addressed to Colonel John Bradsteet. Jeffery Amherst advises Bradstreet that he has ordered men from the 17th Regiment to march from Albany, New York to Staten Island, New York. Colonel Bradstreet is directed by Amherst to provide sloops to transport the Regiment down river from Albany and to ensure they are supplied with the usual ten days provisions.