All Items 50 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 50 Contributor 20 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 50 Great Britain. Army 50 Great Britain. Army. Royal American Regiment, 60th 10 Yonge, George, Sir, 1731-1812 7 Bradstreet, John, 1711-1774 5 Great Britain. Board of Ordnance 5 Hancock, Thomas, 1703-1764 5 Sommers, Charles Cocks, Lord, 1725-1806 4 Barrington, William Wildman Barrington, Viscount, 1717-1793 2 Great Britain. Navy 2 Johnson, William, 1715-1774 2 Liverpool, Charles Jenkinson, Earl of, 1727-1808 2 Byrd, William, 1728-1777 1 Cooper, Grey, Sir, ca. 1726-1801 1 Dyson, Jeremiah, 1722-1776 1 Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774 1 George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 1 Graves, Thomas Graves, Baron, 1725?-1802 1 Great Britain. Army. Life Guards, 2nd 1 Hamilton, James, 1710-1783 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 8 United States 16 New York (State) 4 Great Britain 2 Great Britatin 2 Connecticut 1 Pennsylvania 1 Rhode Island 1 Virginia 1 show more 3 show fewer Topic 18 Records and correspondence 50 Correspondence 42 History 23 Appointments and retirements 7 Archives 6 Leaves and furloughs 5 Supplies and stores 5 Ordnance and ordnance stores 4 Pay, allowances, etc. 4 Military leadership 3 Procurement 3 Order-books 2 Politics and government 2 Soldiers 2 Equipment 1 Indians of North America 1 Personnel management 1 Recruiting, enlistment, etc. 1 show more 13 show fewer Part Of 1 Jeffery Amherst Collection 50 Genre 8 Correspondence 38 Orders (military records) 8 Journals (accounts) 2 Orderly books 2 Contracts 1 Drafts (negotiable instruments) 1 Letter books 1 Military commissions 1 show more 3 show fewer Subject 20 Great Britain. Army – Records and correspondence 50 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Correspondence 42 United States – History – French and Indian War, 1754-1763 16 Great Britain. Army. Royal American Regiment, 60th 10 Great Britain. Army – Appointments and retirements 7 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Archives 6 Yonge, George, Sir, 1731-1812 – Correspondence 6 Bradstreet, John, 1711-1774 – Correspondence 5 Great Britain. Army – Leaves and furloughs 5 Great Britain. Army – Supplies and stores 5 Hancock, Thomas, 1703-1764 – Correspondence 5 Great Britain. Army – Ordnance and ordnance stores 4 Great Britain. Army – Pay, allowances, etc. 4 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Military leadership 3 Great Britain. Army – Procurement 3 New York (State) – History – French and Indian War, 1754-1763 3 Great Britain. Army – Order-books 2 Great Britain. Navy – Records and correspondence 2 Great Britatin – Politics and government – 1727-1760 2 Liverpool, Charles Jenkinson, Earl of, 1727-1808 – Correspondence 2 show more 15 show fewer 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, July 24 Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 An order book kept by Jeffery Amherst, beginning on February 2, 1743 and ending on July 20, 1743, while stationed in Ghent, Belgium. The book contains Amherst's notes on daily orders given, patrols, and the positioning of troops and officers during marches. Amherst also notes the pay rate of the soliders and disciplinary measures enacted. The book is bounded in yellow leather, and the cover contains notations from Amherst about the time period covered. The cover is numbered. Jeffery Amherst order book, 1743 February 2 to 1743 July 20 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, 1762 December 4 Jeffery Amherst letter to Governor Thomas Fitch, 1761 April 15 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Connecticut Governor Thomas Fitch in which Amherst shares his approval that "suttlers" not be allowed to follow Fitch's Connecticut troops. Amherst also expresses his hope that the General Assembly will supply those troops "at a certain rate with necessaries and Comforts will remove all the inconveniences" they have been subjected to. Jeffery Amherst letter to Governor Thomas Fitch, 1761 April 15 Supply order issued from the Office of Ordnance, countersigned by Jeffery Amherst, 1776 November 1 Great Britain. Board of Ordnance Orders issued by the Office of Ordnance, date November 1, 1776, authorizing the shipment of stores from the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich to Sheerness, England. Countersigned by Jeffery Amherst. Supply order issued from the Office of Ordnance, countersigned by Jeffery Amherst, 1776 November 1 Jeffery Amherst letter to George Yonge, 1793 January 15 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, dated January 15, 1793. Amherst writes to inform Yonge of the ill health of Insign Clarke of the 60th Regiment and request a leave of absence for Insign Clarke. Amherst enclosed a letter from Dr. J.B. Pearson, dated December 6, 1793, confirming that Insign Clarke is suffering from symptoms of consumption and is unable to join the Regiment in his condition. The identity of Doctor J.B. Pearson could not be determined. Jeffery Amherst letter to George Yonge, 1793 January 15 Jeffery Amherst letter book, 1778 April to 1778 October Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 A letter book bound in brown leather containing transcribed copies of Jeffery Amherst's correspondence, compiled and bound into one volume. The letters date from approximately April 1778 to October 1778 and were primarily written while Amherst was residing in London, England. Many of the transcribed letters deal with Amherst's role as Commander-in-Chief of British Forces, including the transfer of military commissions and the purchase of supplies for the army in England. The volume contains an alphabetical table of contents and numbered pages. Jeffery Amherst letter book, 1778 April to 1778 October Jeffery Amherst order book, 1742 October 28 to 1743 February 1 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 An order book kept by Jeffery Amherst, beginning on October 28, 1742 and ending on February 1, 1743, while stationed in Ghent, Belgium. The book contains Amherst's notes on daily orders given, patrols, and the positioning of troops and officers during marches. Amherst also notes the pay rate of the soliders and disciplinary measures enacted. The book is bound in yellow leather and the cover contains notations by Amherst on the time period covered. The cover also contains a faint sketch of the profile of a soldier wearing a uniform with buttons. The cover is numbered. Jeffery Amherst order book, 1742 October 28 to 1743 February 1 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1760 December 5 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst dated December 5, 1760 from New York. The letter is addressed to Thomas Hancock in Boston. Jeffery Amherst gives Thomas Hancock permission to make necessary repairs to the Amherst Schooner, which was damaged during a voyage while transporting Colonel Bastide. Hancock is instructed to charge the repairs to Governor Edward Whitmore and the Government of Louisbourg. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1760 December 5 Jeffery Amherst letter to Lieutenant Eyre, 1793 July 6 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 A letter from Jeffery Amherst to Lieutenant Eyre, dated July 6, 1793. Amherst writes that per the request of James Eyre, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Amherst is granting the Lieutentant of Jermyn Street a leave of absence to attend an event. The identity of Lieutenant Eyre could not be determined. Jeffery Amherst letter to Lieutenant Eyre, 1793 July 6 Jeffery Amherst letter to Sir George Yonge, 1790 September 21 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, dated September 21, 1790. Amherst discusses the sale of Mr. Charles Morgan's commission as Chaplain of the 60th Regiment and recommends Reverand William Leslie for his replacement. Jeffery Amherst letter to Sir George Yonge, 1790 September 21 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1761 March 2 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst dated March 2, 1761 from New York. The letter is addressed to Thomas Hancock in Boston. Jeffery Amherst thanks Thomas Hancock for a list of transport ships that are enroute to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1761 March 2 Jeffery Amherst letter to Viscount William Barrington, 1777 January 25 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Viscount William Barrington, dated January 25, 1777. Amherst informs Barrington that Lieutenant Lamont of His Majesty's 60th Regiment of Foot has fallen ill. Amherst authorizes Lieutenant Sutherland to replace the ailing Lamont in the 60th Foot. Jeffery Amherst letter to Viscount William Barrington, 1777 January 25 Jeffery Amherst letter to Charles Jenkinson, 1763 August 13 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Charles Jenkinson, First Secretary to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, from New York, dated August 13, 1763. Amherst describes an on-going dispute with Crown Contractors and their Agents over the purchase of provisions and supplies for the regiments under his command. Amherst promises to keep the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury informed of the market price and quantity of supplies that he purchases. Jeffery Amherst letter to Charles Jenkinson, 1763 August 13 Jeffery Amherst letter to Sir George Yonge, 1792 January 12 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, dated January 12, 1792. Amherst requests that the leave of absence granted to Insign Pritchard of the 60th Regiment be extended by six months. Jeffery Amherst letter to Sir George Yonge, 1792 January 12 Jeffery Amherst letter to Joshua Sharpe, 1775 January 28 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Mr. Joshua Sharpe, dated January 28, 1775 from Whitehall, London. Amherst expresses his hopes that Mr. Sharpe will be able to expedite a petition for Captain Brock and his officers. Letter is unsigned. Jeffery Amherst letter to Joshua Sharpe, 1775 January 28 Jeffery Amherst letter to Mr. Doddington, 1779 November 22 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Mr. Doddington, dated November 22, 1779. Sent from Whitehall, London, England. Amherst expresses frustration at the record keeping in the Office of Ordnance. The identity of Mr. Doddington could not be determined. Jeffery Amherst letter to Mr. Doddington, 1779 November 22 Attestation paper of George Milton, 1759 May 24 Milton, George Document from George Milton attesting his status as a soldier in Captain Nicholas Bishop's Company, in Colonel Thomas Fitch's Regiment, under the command of Jeffery Amherst. Milton swears obedience to King George II and declares that he has read the laws against mutiny and desertion at the time of signing the document on May 24, 1759. The document is signed with an "x". Attestation paper of George Milton, 1759 May 24 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1760 February 3 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Thomas Hancock, dated February 3, 1760, addressed from New York. Jeffery Amherst requests that Thomas Hancock pay off the vessels that have been chartered for the King's Service, as instructed by Captain Pryce. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1760 February 3 Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1763 July 24 Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Thomas Hancock, from New York, dated July 24, 1763. Amherst requests that Thomas Hancock make arrangements to send two sloops or schooners to Louisbourg to relieve Lieutenant Colonel John Tulleken's garrison. Jeffery Amherst letter to Thomas Hancock, 1763 July 24
