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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Harry, an attorney from Topsham (present-day Maine), requested a renewal of [Aleijah] Richardson's commission as justice of the peace for Lincoln County.

GLC02437.03110

to Henry Knox

King, a Continental Congressman, attempts to persuade Knox to accept the appointment of Secretary at War. Notes that although the salary is low, there will be a possibility for an increase, or an allowance for rent and traveling expenses. Declares...

GLC02437.03111

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I received a tickett from you just as I was setting out from N York, & had not then time to answer it. I am sorry it is not now in my power to say any thing certainly on the subject matter of it. We yesterday had an audience before the...

GLC02437.03252

to Henry Knox

Written from "Newport." Explains that at the beginning of the war, Knox applied to the Provincial Congress in Massachusetts to exchange furniture with Gardiner's Loyalist aunt and uncle Barnes, Knox's furniture being in Boston. Due to poor...

GLC02437.03270

to Henry Knox

Discusses his efforts to secure clothing for the troops. Mentions that alterations will need to be made to the knapsacks. Wants to procure "new bayonet belts to wear over the shoulder, this will be a great addition to the appearance of the Men."

GLC02437.03492

to Henry Knox

Refers to a recent letter to Knox from Henry Jackson in which Jackson summarized the General Court's review of a claim related to Knox's Maine lands (GLC02437.04535). States that it is to their disadvantage that the court continues to delay making a...

GLC02437.04546

to Henry Knox

Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their...

GLC02437.04547

to Henry Knox

In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, "My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment." He continues, "Believe me, I have...

GLC02437.07244

to John Gleason

Does not have much news to report, and believes he will have more leisure time next week when the legislature adjourns. Discusses shipments of lime casks.

GLC02437.08014

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Columbus, Kentucky. Reports they just received marching orders to board a transport and go down the Mississippi River with seven gun boats and twenty-five mortars. Anticipates a fight with two rebel gunboats...

GLC03523.30.02

Dear Family

GLC03523.33.17

to Mr. Dudley Walsh

GLC03769.169.02

to R. West

References his mother's letter of 1 March 1864. Was the pilot for a group of ships that landed 300 soldiers at Bull's Island, South Carolina. The troops disembarked the same day without encountering any Confederate troops. Says that she is right that...

GLC03836.62

to "my darling"

re: delighted, have told everybody (unknown reason) Written at Fort Omaha

GLC05201.028

to William Fitzhugh (Rooney) Lee

General Lee offers condolence to his son Rooney on the death of his wife, Charlotte Wickham, from tuberculosis. Although Lee mourns her death, he maintains that "we cannot indulge in grief however mournful yet pleasing." Lee experienced a series of...

GLC05979

to Emily J. Semmes re: deathbed description of Gettysburg, Wheatfield

Also discusses severe injuries that he incurred (written one day prior to his death).

GLC06823

to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are...

GLC07055

to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.

GLC07705.348

to Ulysses S. Grant

In regard to his forthcoming surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Lee writes requests "a suspension of hostilities pending the discussion of the terms of surrender." A endorsement by General Edward O.C Ord appears on the lower fold, made at...

GLC07967

to Brother

water damage, cannot be read.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.28

to Mother

water damage, cannot be read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.29

to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

GLC08311.07

to Paymaster

asks paymaster to please forward his pay immediately to the above address. has not been paid since he was taken prisoner and desperately needs to pay his family's bills.

GLC08413.29

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., March 14, 1863.

GLC03523.28.059

to Lucius F. Potter

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 14, 1863. Describes a court martial and punishment for desertion.

GLC03523.38.26