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[Revolutionary War] New England Officers

One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War] New England Officers" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General John Sullivan, Colonel William Barton, General David Wooster, Genral James Mitchell Varnum, Colonel David Humphreys. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0107

to Henry Knox

Written from "Port Louis, Isle of France," present-day Port Louis, Mauritius. Relates that Mr. Sears stopped at the Isle of France on his way to and from Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China), and brought him a letter from Major Samuel Shaw. Fears...

GLC02437.03454

to Henry Knox

Writes that it gives everyone pleasure to hear Mrs. Knox is "well a Bed - I please myself the Child will do well altho appearances may at present be against it." Discusses the brief arrival in town of a Major [possibly Richard] Platt and mentions his...

GLC02437.03303

to Henry Knox

Reports on the Massachusetts election for governor and lieutenant governor. Encloses newspapers (not included) for Knox, on the election, noting that the papers attack "poor Cincin" (based on usage in GLC02437.03833, may refer to Benjamin Lincoln)....

GLC02437.03831

to Henry Knox

Missed the opportunity to visit with Knox when he recently passed through town. Writes, "I join with you in wishes for the success of the new Government am strong in the faith that we shall not be deceived..."

GLC02437.04008