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to William Knox

De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], "we have no material news." Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including...

GLC02437.00787

[Promissory note]

Dunham promises to pay Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to Henry Knox, $2,860.60. Shaw signs on verso 18 March 1780, noting, "Please to pay within to Capt. Finley." Shaw also signs 29 June 1780, with a note that states "Please to pay the within to the...

GLC02437.00797

to William Knox

Advises his brother William for supposed improper behavior on his arrival in Boston. Writes that Lucy is unhappy with the news about her family and mentions the dangerous conditions of the roads. Refers to an incident where mail was stolen and then...

GLC02437.00857

[Recommendation for the discharge of Adam Burger, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Burger, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Burger enlisted 20 February 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00923

[Recommendation for the discharge of Francis Miller, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Miller, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Miller enlisted 27 May 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00926

[Recommendation for the transfer of Lieutenant Timothy Mix to the Corps of Invalids]

Mix hopes to be transferred to the Corps of Invalids or to the Laboratory at Springfield, Massachusetts "by reason of the Wound he received... " Directed to General Henry Knox. Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizes on behalf of Knox...

GLC02437.00959

Return of arms and cartridge boxes at New Windsor West Point & Fishkill

Possibly created at New Windsor. Lists good and damaged muskets and cartridge boxes. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores.

GLC02437.00967

[Articles received shipped from Providence, Rhode Island to the State of Connecticut]

Lists items received by Ralph Pomeroy, Quartermaster for Connecticut, including harnesses, ropes, shot, and others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01083

to John Lamb

Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01139

to Henry Knox

Written by Smith, a town leader in Litchfield, Connecticut (he was Litchfield County Treasurer 1779-1780, but it could not be ascertained if he continued in that position into 1781), to Brigadier General Knox. References Knox's letter of 3 August...

GLC02437.01148

Account of Military stores receiv'd from Philadelphia & forwarded to the Head of Elk.

Directed to Henry Knox. Lists quantities of ordnance. Supplies were being embarked at Elk Head, Maryland to support the upcoming siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01177

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that this letter will be delivered by a Lieutenant Ford, who will also deliver ordnance and information about available ships. Describes his activities fulfilling Knox's orders to obtain ordnance and shipping vessels. Mentions using shot...

GLC02437.01183

[Receipt for rations]

Also signed by John Kelley Smith, Adjutant in Colonel Edward Wigglesworth's Regiment. Palfrey signs on 18 July, verifying the issue of rations. Kelley signs 20 August 1778 approving a payment made to Thomas Smart.

GLC02437.00716

to William Knox

Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments on the arrival of (the privateer) General Arnold's prize. Thinks the British will leave the United States to secure their possessions elsewhere, noting that an attempt to capture the French fleet at Boston rests...

GLC02437.00728

to William Knox

Written at Fredericksburgh. Reports that a large detachment of British troops sailed recently, and by all accounts are bound for the West Indies or Europe. Writes, "The Enemy in New York are still preparing for a further Embarkation, if it takes...

GLC02437.00735

to William Knox

Henry Knox recaps a letter he recently sent to William, in which he urged William to sail directly to Amsterdam instead of stopping in France. He mentions letters of introduction he previously sent for William's voyage to Europe, noting he will also...

GLC02437.00763

to Lucy Knox

Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes "to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me...

GLC02437.00780

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Expresses happiness in hearing of the British evacuation of South Carolina, which Knox attributes to Lincoln's attack on the British in the Battle of Stono Ferry, 20 June 1779, (there is evidence that the British had previous plans to...

GLC02437.00783

Summary return of all the men employed in the service of the artillery and corps of the engineers...

Lists number of men by rank and profession.

GLC02437.00826

to Samuel Shaw

Lists the accounts of pay for Nathaniel Barber, John Adams, Samuel Lord and John Austin and asks Shaw to send a certificate so that they can "receive from this Common Wealth, the depreciation thereon."

GLC02437.00879

[Certificate]

Certificate verifying the appointment of William Pennington as a Lieutenant of the Second regiment of Artillery. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00883

to the Board of War

Discusses a situation with Pennsylvania soldiers concerning their term of service. See GLC02437.00899 for a letter written by Richard Peters, on behalf of the War Department, responding to Knox's letter. Possibly incomplete.

GLC02437.00887

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's previously written letter to the War Office on 13 February 1781(see GLC02437.0887). Discusses the status and new command of troops.

GLC02437.00899

[Recommendation for the discharge of John Diddy, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Diddy, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Diddy enlisted 21 March 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00919

For Brigr. Genl. Knox in account with Samuel Hodgdon

Contains account information from 1780 and 1781. Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Contains a note written by Peter Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department. Anspach writes from Newburgh, New York, 15 May...

GLC02437.00930

to Marquis de Lafayette

Captain Savage attests that Peter de [Lemay] of his detachment has served as a matross in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery for three years. Recommends him for discharge. This document apparently served as a register of provision orders; there are...

GLC02437.00955

to William Knox

Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near...

GLC02437.00720

No. 7: Articles Issued in the Year 1779

Lists articles issued to 240 men, including officers. Includes articles such as bayonets, cartridges, powder, muskets, and flints, among many others.

GLC02437.00742

to William Knox

Address leaf has been cut out. Discusses the management of an estate, possibly his own, noting his satisfaction that William chose Joseph Peirce as agent. Requests William to procure black cloth from the State Store of Massachusetts to make coats...

GLC02437.00746

to Henry Knox

"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...

GLC02437.00759

to Henry Knox

Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...

GLC02437.00773

to Henry Knox

Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department, discusses a discrepancy in Knox's account. Claims that Knox owes General Thomas Mifflin, former Quartermaster General, money for clothing. Anspach claims he can assist in rectifying the...

GLC02437.00801

Return of Stores Burnt & discharged on board the Sloop July 15

Lists goods damaged and their amounts. Signed for John Miles by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00818

to Lucy Knox

A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness

GLC02437.00829

Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer

Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.

GLC02437.00833

[Calculations for the cost of ammunition]

Calculations for the cost of ammunition listed according to ammunition type. Date in pencil.

GLC02437.00844

to William Knox

Writes concerning William's safe arrival in Boston. Sends along the good wishes of their sister and Lucy. Discusses the movement of Cornwallis's army and other military affairs.

GLC02437.00851

[Pay order]

Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres...

GLC02437.00864

General Return of Ordnance and Military Stores at the several places under mentioned, agreeable to their several dates

A very detailed list of artillery, ammunition, supplies and stores by type, weight and location. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.00903

to William Knox

Discusses business, Cornwallis' activities, and General Nathanael Greene's movements. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.

GLC02437.00907

to William Knox

Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...

GLC02437.00945

to James Jarvis

Mentions a difficult trip to Cadiz, Spain and discusses possible business ventures with produce, fabric, and other goods. Address leaf also contains several calculations.

GLC02437.00811

to William Knox

Reports that the army stationed at Fredericksburgh will leave 26 November for Pluckemin, New Jersey. Mentions Captain Stevens and the lands at Warren (possibly Warren, Maine). Discusses taxes on the sale of land. Written at Fredericksburg (present...

GLC02437.00738

to [William Knox]

Recipient inferred based on content. Gives detailed instructions regarding bills and a shipment of tobacco. Notes, "any Commission business you may send this way, if agreable [sic] to you shall be done on our joint Acco ... " In a post script...

GLC02437.00777

[Information pertaining to commissaries and military clothiers]

Appears to be collected information about clothiers and commissaries. Mentions James Wilkinson, Clothier General at Philadelphia in 1779 and Otis and Henley, clothiers in Boston. Notes, "About this time- shoes were provided for the army by...

GLC02437.00793

Certificate for Lieutenant John Thorp

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed by him for Henry Knox. Certificate given to Lieutenant John Thorp of the Artillery Artificers regarding his entitlement to the depreciation of his pay.

GLC02437.00815

Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.

Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.

GLC02437.00861

[Recommendation for the discharge of James Steel, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Steel, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Steel enlisted 10 February 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00915

[Certifies that Henry Waring has served in Colonel Lamb's regiment in the corps of artillery]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Waring served from the beginning of 1777 until the time this document was written and is "a firm friend to the rights of his country."

GLC02437.00936

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or...

GLC02437.00942

[Certificate of James Sutter's service]

Attests that Sutter served as an artillery artificer from 18 January 1778 - 29 January 1780, was honorably discharged, and is entitled to the depreciation of his pay, which he has not received. Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Possibly...

GLC02437.00949

[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]

Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...

GLC02437.00952

Ordnance & Stores to be brought from Pennsylvania- Springfield- Providence & Boston-

Title from docket. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00962.

GLC02437.00963

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00990

[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]

For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00997

[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01001

to Henry Knox

Cornell writes on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox of the status of several supply orders, including spirits, paper, and linseed oil. Notes that [Samuel] Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, "has a fair prospect of being...

GLC02437.01015

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance he gathered to be sent from Springfield to Claverack, New York. Notes that Captain Callendar, delivering this letter to Knox, will give Knox details of their march from Boston. Intends to depart for Claverack as soon as the...

GLC02437.01026

Orders given for stores

Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01045

to William Knox

Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing "I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this...

GLC02437.01064

to Henry Knox

Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield Armory, discusses fuzes being made at the armory. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01073

to Henry Knox

Cornell, on the Congressional Board of War, writes, "It is with regret that we receive the information of the uncertain doubtfull and perplexd situation of the Army in point of force to undertake any capital Object. At the same time we assure you it-...

GLC02437.01087

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...

GLC02437.01124

to Samuel Shaw

An angry letter written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Major Shaw, aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox. Says "You will please to inform the general that it is moral[ly] impossible for me to join the party at New...

GLC02437.01145

to Thomas Seward

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Captain Seward. Orders Seward to proceed to New Windsor and to bring all the garrison carriages for 18 pounders. Says if there are not 10 there, he is to take some of the French 18 pounder carriages that Colonel...

GLC02437.01152

Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01162

to Board of War and Ordnance

Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's...

GLC02437.01175

[Captain Anthony Post's discharge]

Written in the hand of Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Created at an artillery park at or near New Windsor, where Knox was located in June 1781. The post at Fredericksburgh, New York, has been discontinued with respect to ordnance. Captain Post...

GLC02437.00974

[Discharge of Peter Delany]

Written at Verplank's Point, near present-day Verplanck. Contains two notes; the first, signed by Lieutenant D. N. Lane is directed to General Knox, requesting Delany's discharge. The second note, written and signed 26 June 1781 by Samuel Shaw...

GLC02437.00978

to Henry Knox

Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.

GLC02437.00982

to the Board of War and Ordnance

In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel]...

GLC02437.00986

to John Crane

Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from...

GLC02437.01011

[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]

Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.

GLC02437.01030

to Captain Howe

Instructs Howe regarding the transport of stores and cannon from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York. Howe is to instruct the officers in charge of sending the stores in case they do not receive...

GLC02437.01034

to Timothy Pickering

Knox asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, when he will be able to deliver horses to the light artillery. Also requests "25 teams for the Waggons...' Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow). GLC02437.01052 appears to be...

GLC02437.01053

to Henry Knox

Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...

GLC02437.01091

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....

GLC02437.01142

Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores forwarded to the Southern Army.

Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01168

A General return of military Stores State [of] Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held in Irvins Store, Charlottesville, Staunton, New London, Richmond and West Ham. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. O'Hannan's name is signed in a...

GLC02437.01171

to Lieutenant Thorp

Sends Thorp on an urgent trip to Baltimore to obtain supplies from General Mordecai Gist and Major Sebastian Bauman, whom he has written instruction to (see GLC02437.01178 and .01179). He is to embark with Bauman and proceed to the operation with...

GLC02437.01180

to Samuel Hodgdon

Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....

GLC02437.01210

to Henry Knox

Chastises her husband for not writing. Asks Henry when she will see him and why he has not written. The Continental Army was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01214

to William Knox

Tells his brother that "an object is now developed and known to be Lord Cornwallis," and alludes to the forthcoming siege of Yorktown: "our measures are such that if the respective parts harmonize, we hope to do something handsome..." The military...

GLC02437.01165

to Timothy Pickering

Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses the transport of lead, pistols, and other items to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Refers to shot, shells, and other ordnance gathered at various posts (New Windsor and Fishkill, New...

GLC02437.01004

to William Price

Knox gives orders to Lieutenant Price regarding stores that are to arrive from Pennsylvania (Price was in charge of the laboratory at West Point). "You will please to have every thing in the Laboratory prepared with the utmost dispatch..."

GLC02437.01019

Return of the necessary impliments to compleat a howitzer for the field

Lists items such as rasps, chisels, ladels, and funnels, among others.

GLC02437.01022

to Sebastian Bauman

Knox writes to Major Bauman at West Point. Instructs Bauman to send one company of artillery from West Point to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Adds that the cannon must be put on board vessels and sent as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's...

GLC02437.01037

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think...

GLC02437.01049

to William Price and Thomas Patten

Consists of two separate letters. In the first, Knox gives instructions to Price regarding fuzes and wooden bottoms (for artillery). In the second letter, written the same day and presumably at Dobbs Ferry, Knox gives instructions to Captain...

GLC02437.01096

to Henry Knox

Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...

GLC02437.01103

to Reuben Smith

Discusses convening a court martial to try charges of malpractice brought against William Richards, deputy commissary of military stores at Litchfield, Connecticut (Smith, also at Litchfield, had previously divulged information about Richards's...

GLC02437.01110

to Henry Knox

Written by Lucy the wife of Brigadier General Knox, to her husband. Reports that four posts have come and gone without a letter from him. Says General Benjamin Lincoln also came from his quarters without any remembrances from him. Claims "this is...

GLC02437.01129

to Mrs. Howe

Informs a bereaved wife of her husband's death on the James River on 20 September 1781 from a stomach ailment. Discusses the circumstances of his death and burial, offers condolence, and mentions who will gather and transport his belongings. The...

GLC02437.01206

to Henry Knox

Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...

GLC02437.01060

A General Return of the American Artillery & Stores Appropriated thereto with the Army in Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with units under the charge of Captain Coleman, Captain Savage, Lieutenant Ingersal, Captain Duffey, and Captain Ferguson. Carrington commanded the 4th Artillery Regiment and was one of the chief...

GLC02437.01187

to Martha Weir

Writes that he has been sent to Clarkesville again in order to command the "Contraband Camp." Describes the work he has been doing to get the camp of "900 Men Women & Children" running smoothly, and the compliments he has received from his superiors...

GLC07006.08

to Martha Weir

Awaits the return of his wife and children to camp. The repair of the direct road to Nashville, Tennessee may make Brunt's camp into a supply station. The camp is connected by boat, train and road. Happily reports that he has gotten two black...

GLC07006.09

to Martha Weir

Writes of living at camp with her husband - "it is so much like Old kentuck." Mentions that it has been a long time since she has been home in Kentucky and asks after various friends. Describes the area around Fort Donelson as a scene of...

GLC07006.10

to Martha Weir

Olive writes to Martha for her husband, "but I cannot write to you as he would." Writes of how much she misses her home and friends in Kentucky, but enjoys her work at the Contraband Camp. She and one other woman mend the clothing of the entire...

GLC07006.11

to Martha Weir

Writes Martha about a pledge he has refused to sign - "the tobacco part is all I object to." Reasons that tobacco is necessary for soldiers. Stresses how busy and complicated camp life is. Mentions Robert, who is being discharged from the army...

GLC07006.12