Avery, David, Rev., 1746-1818

Love of country. Four companies of riflemen came yesterday. A battle is expected soon. Camp at Charlestown.

The hitter's pamphlets have been bound in 4 vols, by Saml. Green of New Haven. He has obtained a dismission from his people in Gageborough. The settlement of his debt to Dr. Wheelock. He is chaplain to Col. Slierburne's regiment, a new Rhode Island regiment of Gen. Washington's own appointing. Norwich, 3p.

Drunkenness among the Indians. Indian children. Canajohare.

The success of his work. In regard to their being ordained to preach. Southampton, 4p.

He wishes to visit Mr. Periam with him. His debts. Dart. Coll.

The military situation at West Point. Mr. Kirkland has gone with Gen. Sullivan on the western expedition. Indian affairs. Col. Hazen's road to the French settlements.

Their friendship. His health and work. (incomplete) 3p.

He is in Gen. Parson's brigade. Transports have arrived in New York. Gen. Washington's fine army. Mr. Dwight. Mr. David's death. Gen. Gates is in command in this dept. Fort Arnold on Hudson.

While he is on his furlough he would like a visit from him.

Religious awakenings. Gen. Sullivan's western expedition with 5000 men; he has burnt Shemung (Chemung). The loss of the fleet at Penobscot. Adml. Arbuthnot's arrival at New York with 3000 men. Count D. Estaing's triumph in the West Indies. The enemy are fortifying New York. Congress' Resolution in favor of the army. 4p.

Postscripts to letter 779480.1 . Dr. McWhorter is to take the presidency of a new college in N. Carolina.

Two page letter from David Avery in Bennington to Mr. McClure explaining that his engagement in Bennington prevents his accepting the latter's invitation to take a southern tour. Mentions subscriptions for a new academy at Bennington with Dr. Witherspoon as its patron and Mr. Dwight may be its rector. Inquires if Dartmouth will have a president soon.

His acquaintances on Long Island. He has procured Dr. Brainerd's Journal for the Earl of Dartmouth. East Hampton, 3p.

Two-page letter from David Avery in Mansfield to David McClure, regarding McClure's contemplated publication. The character and the persecution of the writer's father.

Their friendship. Religious revivals. Southampton, 8p.

Religious matters. Southampton, 4p.

Asking that the church in Newbury-Port give him in writing their reasons for not accepting him as their pastor. Astatement by the committee of the church of their vote not to accept him. 3 p. a copy.

His poor health. Religious reflections. Canawarohare. 4p.

Dr. Wheelock in Enfield. Indian plots. Mr. Kirtland at Onoida. The town of Gageborough. Mr. Periam. Capt. Win. Clark is going to Boston to try to get the province tax taken oft from the town. Gageborough. 3p.