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Letter
Letter of thanks from Joshua Loring to Thomas Robinson
Date
[17-]
Dimensions1 textual record ; 30.3 x 20 cm
Origin
United States, North America
Object NumberS001/D1.3,2.2
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentLetter sent to Thomas Robinson, commander of the schooner Mercury, by Joshua Loring (1716-1781), captain in His Majesty’s Royal Navy and superintendent for the Lakes of North America, acknowledging his excellent service. Loring would hold this position throughout the North American theatre of the Seven Years’ War (1754-1763). He also expresses his wish to see Robinson with General Gage the following summer.NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed “Joshua Loring.”
Immediate source of acquisition: purchased from Guthman Americana in January 1983.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed “Joshua Loring.”
Immediate source of acquisition: purchased from Guthman Americana in January 1983.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
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Letter of thanks addressed to Mr. Hancock from Peregrine Thomas Hopson, governor of Louisbourg
September 2, 1747
S001/C1.8,1.1
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