01825cpcaa2200337 a 4500 mm 97006371 DLC 20260227111726.0 971017|||||||||||| eng mm 97006371 mm 83082958 DLC dacs DLC DLC C lcmd United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Department. United States. Navy Board of the Eastern Dept. records, 1777-1782. 1 item plus 1 oversize. 0.1 linear feet. Open to research. Unsigned autograph letter (5 October 1780; Boston, Mass.) probably from William Vernon, commissioner of the board, concerning a shipment of goods; and a letterbook (1777-1782) containing contemporary copies of correspondence, resolutions, and votes of the board. The volume includes letters by commissioners John Deshon, William Vernon, and James Warren. Board established in 1777 by the U.S. Continental Congress to superintend all naval and marine affairs in the New England states under the direction of the U.S. Continental Congress Marine Committee. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Deshon, John Correspondence. Vernon, William, 1719-1806 Correspondence. Warren, James, 1726-1808 Correspondence. United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee. United States. Continental Navy. United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Naval operations. 44419 44419