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to Ira Andrews

He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."

GLC02158.18

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother that he spent Thanksgiving in Gettersburg [Gettysburg?]. They are now four miles from Harper's Ferry.

GLC02159.17

to Lile Miller

Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.

GLC02155.109

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Notes that they will likely move toward the Rappahannock River. Reports that [General Samuel] Crawford took command of their division. Complains that his rations consist of wormy crackers, pork...

GLC02155.113

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Relates that he has been sick. Refers to the possibility that Lile may take their son, Charley, to be photographed. Discusses mutual acquaintances and his items of clothing. Recalls the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02155.124

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.160

to mother

GLC02157.36

to mother

GLC02157.38

to mother

Undated.

GLC02157.68

School Records, No. 21 for G. Armstrong

GLC02157.73

to Ira Andrews

He describes the Mud March. Discusses morale and physical health of men he knew from Rhode Island.

GLC02158.07

to Ira Andrews

He discusses how the men are coping with the cold weather and the delay of pay.

GLC02158.09

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...i thought that I had seen hard times but I never did until i was taken prisoner...we fought them 3 days with 6,000 men and they had 45,000 with 84 pices of artirly we kiled 900 of them but they out winded us." Talks of the...

GLC02159.09

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.147

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.150

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.153

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.158

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.178

to Unknown

GLC02155.205

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.06

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.13

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.16

to mother

GLC02157.45

to friend Charles

GLC02157.55

to mother

undated.

GLC02157.62

to mother

Undated.

GLC02157.66

to Ira Andrews

He discusses his health, the possibility of his own death, and his fears about the future as it relates to his finances.

GLC02158.11

to his friend Bennett

"...plenty of cotton here and sweet potatoes, peanuts, oringes, rice, Niggers, rattlesnakes coper heads glass snake mocins and another cind about 18 feet long...alligators..." "...the Rebel's boats fired 2 or 3 round and run up the creek...Rebels...

GLC02159.02

to his friend Bennett

Mentions General Joseph Hooker, "...we are awating for the mud to dry up and then I suspose fighting Joe Hooker will be on the move..." States, "I think it is about time for this war to play out for I think it is nothing more or less than a...

GLC02159.06

to Mary Blackman

Written from Knight Hospital. Informs Mary that her son Francis is getting better.

GLC02159.15

to Lile Miller

GLC02155.127

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.162

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.19

to mother

Written at Bayou Vermilion

GLC02157.34

Return of the Artillery Company of the State of New York commanded by Alexander Hamilton

Signed in text in the third person in the title ("Alexander Hamilton"). Lists numbers of men of various rank present in varying capacities.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.00468

to Henry Knox

Recommends a young officer named Ebenezer Finley to Knox's artillery corps Finley is "intimately acquainted with those branches of knowledge with are connected with the Science of war." Is currently a third lieutenant in another artillery group, but...

GLC02437.00525

[Appointment of James Mackinson to First Lieutenant] [Fragment]

Partially printed document appointing James Mackinson a first Lieutenant. Attested by Charles Thomson as secretary. The top of the document, which contained Mackinson's name, has been lost. The name is found on the docket.

GLC02437.00529

[Receipts for coats and duffle]

States that Murphy received a coat and two and a half yards white duffle for ordnance, and that Hill received a coat and four yards white duffle. Each has signed their name next to the goods they received. Murphy's name is spelled Murffey, and he...

GLC02437.00537

to Henry Knox

Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French...

GLC02437.00558

to Henry Knox

Says he has received orders "from the Council of this State to march my Independent Company Immediately to Providence." Rhode Island needs these men for defense until 2,000 militiamen can be raised, and Jackson worries that without him his men would...

GLC02437.00574

to Henry Knox

Misses Henry, her husband. Gives details of her recent bout with smallpox, noting "I have more than two hundred of them- twenty in my face..." Notes that their daughter, Lucy, has one pox. Discusses the difficulty of hiring men and boys for...

GLC02437.00582

to Lucy Knox

Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, "The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully...

GLC02437.00663

to Lucy Knox

Franks, aide-de-camp for General Benedict Arnold, replies on behalf of Arnold to a letter from Lucy Knox. Notes that Arnold's indisposition prevented him from answering Lucy Knox's "Billet," and comments on Arnold's recovery (Arnold suffered from a...

GLC02437.00673

to William Knox

Reports that British Commissioners William Eden, First Baron Auckland, Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, and Governor George Johnstone are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss conciliation with America. Declares, "Any offers they may make but of...

GLC02437.00709

to Henry Knox

Praises the American victory in the recent the Battle of Bennington. Notes that General [Benjamin] Lincoln's aide-de-camp sent an account of the British killed, wounded, and missing at Bennington, which amounted to 1,000. Reports that Henry's wife...

GLC02437.00641

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is sending Knox ordnance and apologizes for the delay caused by wagon availability. Also explains his lack of manpower. If Knox sees General James Reed first, asks that he explain Cheever's inability to comply with a request to...

GLC02437.00464

to Lucy Knox

Comments on their problems corresponding and reaffirms his love for her. Indicates that the British have stopped pursuing them and their intentions are unknown. Denounces British and Hessian plundering. Describes the Scottish (Highlanders) as the...

GLC02437.00484

to Lucy Knox

States that his other recent letter, probably GLC02437.00514, is not full of sentiment because its contents is of public importance and she might wish to show the letter to others. Says that, while there love is public, the full expressions of it...

GLC02437.00516

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibly appointment of French officer Philippe Tronson du Coudray in charge of artillery (Knox's post). Writes "...I think the circumstance of having a foreign officer, who neither speaks our language nor can possibly be acquainted...

GLC02437.00615

to Henry Knox

Knox's wife Lucy writes, "... I am resolved nothing shall prevent my coming to you early in September but your positive refusal, in which case, I will try to be as indifferent as I shall then think you are." Reports that Knox's brother William is on...

GLC02437.00625