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As the present unhappy Contest between Gr. Britain & the No Am: Colonies has the Appearance of lasting some time, during which the Intercourse with your part of the World must become less frequent than formerly and our Interest on the Missisippi being Considerable, we think it necessary to appoint attorneys to superintend & take Care of it for us, the long Friendship & Connection...
Date: 17 February 1776
Volume: Volume 3
Provisions issued at Fort Pitt to Mr Willing for 30 Men on a Voyage to New Orleans Viz
6500Ib Biscuit & Flour
3000lb Beef Is 5200 Rations Bread
3000lb Pork & 5400 do. Meat
That is Rations for 30 Men 180 Days
70 Gallons Wiskey at ½ Pint ⅌ Man ⅌ day
will last 30 Days—
Suppose 5 Boats to ascend the Rivers rowed by 20 Men each is 100 Men—It will ...
Date: 1 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11