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Revolutionary War Journal 1778-81

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Revolutionary War Journal 1778-81
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A woman’s remarkable Revolutionary War-dated journal with content including the hiring out of slaves to such notables as a wounded Benedict Arnold, Francis Lightfoot Lee and Robert Morris. Clearly penned journal kept by Miss Faney Clifton, written from Philadelphia from 1778-1781. Entry for 13 July 1778 regarding Benedict Arnold: “Hired Jenny to General Arnold at £4-15 pr month hard money.” Other entries include: “Recd January 9 1779 of Emanuel Eyres One hundred and Twenty five Pounds for a half years rent due the first of January.” Eyres was a shipbuilder. “1780 Feb 1 hired Jenny to Don Marelles [sic] at 4 Pound pr Month - March 3 Recd of Don Mirelles [sic] one Months Wages for Jenny due the first of March. 4.00” Juan de Miralles was an agent of Spain sent to the United States during the American Revolution to observe the Continental Congress. He became a partner in the trading firm of Robert Morris and Thomas Willing and became a personal friend of General Washington. He was in Philadelphia from August 1777 until his death in May 1780. “April 10 hired Jenny to Mr Morris at the rate of 3 Pound hard money to be paid in Continental Money.” Possibly Gouverneur Morris, who moved from New York to Philadelphia in 1779. “April...15 Recd of Mr. F. Lee one hundred and twenty Pounds for the rooms &c” Undoubtedly, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Member of the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, 1775-1779, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. 14pp. loose, some front and verso, measuring 4.25” x 6.5”. Fine condition.
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