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[Regarding interest in the borders of the Waldo patent]

States that two men are interested in the boundaries of the Waldo patent, and discusses the surveys used to establish these bounds.

GLC02437.09299

to William Heath

Written and signed in a secretarial hand for General Knox by his aide-de-camp Major Samuel Shaw. References Heath's letter of 7 August. Says with respect to John Shaw he can only extend his furlough as only the commander in chief can offer a...

GLC02437.02405

[Return of paymasters]

Return of the Connecticut Line Paymasters who are settling the accounts of their regiments. Countersigned by John Sherman, Charles Fanning and Nathan Beers, all Paymasters.

GLC02437.02667

Weekly return of Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

Signed by Cooper as adjutant. Cosigned by Captain Henry Burbeck. Includes a chart with number of officers and their corresponding rank and status. Contains additional notes pertaining to officers on command, sick, on the staff, and on extra duty.

GLC02437.10157

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that due to poor weather, he had to break up several teams of men who were transporting wood to New Windsor and that he increased their pay as compensation.

GLC02437.02704

[Provision return for Canadians refugees]

Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.

GLC02437.02737

[Order for extra rations]

Order asking for the issue of provisions for 2 days for 1 corporal and 8 men belonging to Commandant(?) Baige. A total of 18 rations were issued from 9 March to 11 March. Has several signatures approving the rations, Jonathan Lillie an aide-de-camp...

GLC02437.01992

to Henry Knox

Forwards a return of clothing that they have on hand (not included), and explains how sales of items, and issues of items to men,
accounts for any differences in the item totals.

GLC02437.02774

[Victualing return of rations issued to a prisoner]

Return of rations issued to a prisoner from 27 March to 30 March. The prisoner appears to have been with the 1st Connecticut Regiment and was given a total of four rations. Countersigned by John Lillie and Sergeant James Bradley, stating that...

GLC02437.02033

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that an officer has arrived in Newburgh, New York after marching with a number of invalid soldiers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also writes that he sent a note to Congress to petition for his situation, namely, being compensated...

GLC02437.02809

[Army Rations issued to the Artificers and Engineer's Department]

Countersigned by John Lillie with a note on verso from Jacob Wight. Lists men by regiment with issued rations. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.02069

[Extract from minutes]

An extract from a council's minutes. States that the Governor of New York expresses his thanks for the citizens of the state and Major General Henry Knox for their help in "preserving the Peace and good Order of the Southern District, since the...

GLC02437.02845

to Henry Knox

Discusses the rations and clothing given to bargemen in the Army and requests better conditions for them. Pickering explains that the men of the Newburgh packet feel that they should have the same benefits as that of the crew on the commander-in...

GLC02437.02112

[Articles of clothing delivered to Captain Lieutenant Bryant]

Lists white and blue cloth, thread, silk, and other items delivered to Captain Lieutenant Bryant "for a suit of cloths for himself." Date previously inferred, and written in pencil at the top of page.

GLC02437.02878

[Army rations issued to George Finlayson]

Jonathan Trumbull Jr. issues provisions for Finlayson of the Maryland line who has been recently discharged from service. Includes a note on the verso from Finlayson stating his receipt of the provisions.

GLC02437.02149

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Bond]

Colonel Nicola indicates that one of his men, who left on furlough in 1782, has not returned, and was mustered as a deserter. Notes that the deserter's absence leaves an opening for another man to go on furlough, and recommends Bond.

GLC02437.09667

[Receipt for shoes]

Receipt for three hundred pairs of shoes from Morris Carl for troops marching towards Philadelphia.

GLC02437.02189

to Henry Knox

Writes that he and Gouverneur Morris have advised their brother-in-law, Wilkins, to move his family from Long Island to Westchester Town. Requests that Knox introduce Wilkins to an unnamed officer. Explains that Wilkins is of good character and...

GLC02437.02225

Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 9-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09731

[Provision request]

Order to issue three days provisions to Northwich Evens, an invalid soldier. Signed by Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.02261

[Request]

Requests six pounds of soap for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two confirming receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.

GLC02437.09763

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the corps of sappers and miners from 13-16 July. A total of 68 rations were issued to 16 men over the four days. Signed by Captain Bushnell as commander of the engineering corps...

GLC02437.02294

[Request]

Requests half a gallon of rum for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two from John [Gills] who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09795

[Ordnance return from North Redoubt, New York]

Includes ordnance, ammunition implements, and provisions. With notes.

GLC02437.10516

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's...

GLC02437.02326