Butler, John, 1728-1796

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1728 - 1796-05-12

Biography

John Butler (1728-1796), American Loyalist in the Revolutionary War and politician

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Guy Johnson papers

Collection

Call Number: GEN MSS 494

Abstract: Correspondence, journals, documents, and maps by or about Guy Johnson. The early correspondence (1773-1774) includes letters from and to Guy's uncle William Johnson, and concern his illness and desire for Guy Johnson to succeed him as Indian Affairs Superintendant. William's correspondents include the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and General Thomas Gage. Letters from 1775 concern the loyalty of the Six Nations to the British, and includes an intercepted letter from...

Dates: 1773-1831

Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Guy Johnson papers

Note : Butlers [Bury?], to Major Fonda, 1775 Apr 25

Part of Collection — Box 42: [Barcode: 39002137225174], Folder: GROUP 1217, F-1

Call Number: GEN MSS MISC

Scope and Contents:

ANS.

Dates: 1775 Apr 25

Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > General Collection manuscript miscellany > B > BUTLER, JOHN, 1728-1796