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Collection Reference Number GLC01450.412.11
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1778 
Title Joseph Marschalk to Abraham Lewis about correspondence
Date 22 August 1778
Author Marschalk, Joseph (fl. 1778)  
Recipient Lewis, Abraham  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.
Subjects Maritime  Military History  Military Supplies  Artisans  Revolutionary War  
People Lewis, Abraham (fl. 1777-1778)  Marschalk, Joseph (fl. 1778)  
Place written Fishkill, New York
Theme The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information Abraham Lewis was the captain of "Lady Washington" a row galley on the Hudson river. The row galleys served as part of a blockade of the Hudson river against the British. Joseph Marschalk was a forage master during the American Revolution.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859