correspondence

Seven pieces of correspondence dated between 1774 and 1776 by and to the Committee of Correspondence of Sandwich, Massachusetts about the patriots' attitude against duty on tea, the Boston port bill, etc.

Correspondence from Cape Cod, Sandwich, Barnstable, Chatham dating from 1774-1778 addressed to the Committee of Correspondence. 7 items including one item dated June 3, 1778 from imprisoned ex-Loyalist, Isaac Knowles who begs for his release in most humble terms, and promises future good behavior. Five other items dated September and October 1774 and one undated that are declarations of "oppressive acts" of the British Parliament and declare that the signers "will not accept of any commission in consequence of or in conformity to said Acts of Parliament or upon any unconstitutional regulations."

Letter from Roman Books, Inc. with summary notes regarding a 31 page (approx. 5,000 words) letter by Jack London addressed to Mr. Orlando J. Smith wherein Mr. London critiques the author's work titled "Eternalism".

Discusses Harpers Ferry and troop movements; mentions the Scott Legion