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American Revolution – Letter by Governor Jonathan Trumbull
Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785) was a Governor of the Colony of Connecticut for many years, serving before, during, and after the American War for Independence. (The Trumbull family was very influential in Connecticut, and one of his sons also became governor of the state.) This letter, dated February 16, 1782 requests payment [...]
American Revolution – Letter by James Caldwell
Rev. James Caldwell was a chaplain during the American Revolution. Below is a letter Caldwell wrote during that time. Albany June 11, 1776 My dearest I have nothing new to write - Nor time of that. Tomorrow I leave this with the remainder of our Baggage with instructions for [...]
Sermons by Chaplains
American War for Independence Chaplains Thomas Allen (1743-1810) Thomas Allen volunteered as a chaplain during the revolutionary war and took up arms in the Battle of Bennington. Election Sermon (1808) Manasseh Cutler (1742-1823) Manasseh Cutler served as military chaplain for multiple American units during the Revolutionary War. A Fasting Sermon [...]
Congressional Records on Chaplains
Below are several documents from Congressional records relating to pay for U.S. Army Chaplains. There is a "Memorial of Chaplains in the U.S. Army" dated January 17, 1862. Also, a "Letter from the Secretary of War" relating to pay for chaplains dated June 19, 1862. Finally, a "General Order" relating to [...]
William Williams and Oliver Wolcott Treasury Note
Both William Williams and Oliver Wolcott were signers of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. This treasury note from 1780 deals with the House of Representatives of Connecticut hiring and paying a chaplain. In the House of Representatives This House grants to the Rev. Mr. Nathan Strong the sum of [...]
Letter by James Buchanan
During his service as a Congressman, wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Branch, recommending William Kennedy, a Presbyterian minister, be considered for a Navy Chaplain position. Lancaster 20, October 1829 Dear Sir, The Rev. Wm Kennedy of Philadelphia has informed me that he is about making application [...]
