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Diary [June 1863 to Sept. 1863.]

He records the weather and describes his daily activities. The most interesting entries take place in July when he describes Vicksburg. He also tells the story of how a group of Rebel prisoners surrenderd.

GLC06245.02

Great Central Fair ticket

Signed on the back by "Mrs. E. H. Ogden."A "Lady's Ticket" to the "Great Central Fair" in Philadelphia.

GLC06559.158

to William Knox

Relates that he enclosed to Samuel Broome of Boston a set of bills of exchange drawn by Captain [Simonot De Valcourt?] from Valcourt's father. Encloses an extract [from his contract with Broome], copying the information for Knox. Discusses the...

GLC02437.00767

to Dr. Robert Archer

Regarding "...meeting of the Executive Committee of our Virginia Historical & Philosophical Society, the following resolution was adopted, on the matter of [illegible] Capt. [illegible] H. Ellis..." Also, includes the Society's request for Archer to...

GLC01896.013

to William Maxwell

Response to previous letter regarding the Virginia Historical & Philosophical Society, providing a description and historical account of Fort George, on Old Point Comfort, Va. The fort was first ordered built in 1629-30 by Sir John Henry, Govenor of...

GLC01896.014

to William Knox

Discusses the revival of the General Arnold, a ship that wrecked in December 1778. Knox had some investment in the ship, and remarks "it would be worth while to... get as much in her as will be prudent to risque," possibly referring to loading the...

GLC02437.00751

to William Knox

Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying...

GLC02437.00753

to William Knox

Asks William, his brother, to pay Mr. French a sum owed by Knox. Discusses the procurement of cloth for coats. Reports that his wife bore a daughter, whom they named Julia, the previous Sunday. Expresses happiness, though they had wished for a son...

GLC02437.00755

[Receipt of payment from Henry Knox]

Document in Knox's hand, signed by Mosely twice. His first signature indicates receipt of payment from Knox for transporting two cannons from Westfield to Worcester. His second signature confirms receipt of payment for "a mistake in the calculation...

GLC02437.00756

to William Knox

Discusses a letter William recently wrote to Knox's daughter, Lucy. Lucy is exceedingly pleased to receive a letter from her uncle, and "begs me to assure you she loves you exceedingly and shall write you often." Remarks that his baby daughter...

GLC02437.00758

to William Knox

Thanks William for congratulating Henry and Lucy Knox on the recent birth of their daughter, Julia. Reports that Lucy has been extremely ill, and suffers from "billious [sic] obstructions." As a consequence, the baby is forced to be weaned....

GLC02437.00760

to William Knox

Encloses letters from Baron Johann De Kalb "to some of the most eminent characters in Europe all of them introducing you to the persons they are address'd to and mentioning you connection with me- it will therefor be incumbent on you to deliver them...

GLC02437.00762

to William Knox

Comments on "the present grandees of our once respected town" (Boston). Criticizes the "mushroom gentry" rising in Boston, referring to those of recently established wealth, such as merchants. Notes that the honest man is scarcely noticed, "unless...

GLC02437.00764

[Receipt regarding Henry Knox and Samuel Shaw]

Written in Shaw's hand. "Received of Gen. Knox by the hand of Samuel Shaw four hundred and eighty dollars for that sum lent him at Valley Forge last June ... "

GLC02437.00766

to William Knox

Reports that Continental troops are moving toward the British on the North (Hudson) River. Discusses William's upcoming voyage, a mercantile venture to Holland. Declares, "From the high Spirits of our troops, their discipline, and equipments, I...

GLC02437.00768

to Lucy Knox

Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...

GLC02437.00769

[News of British defeat in South Carolina]

Written in the clerical hand of Samuel Shaw. Begins with a note attesting that General Nathanael Greene received payment on an account from Colonel Cox in Philadelphia. The second copied document, also on page one, is an extract of a letter from...

GLC02437.00770

to Lucy Knox

Laments at length that he can not be with his wife and family (both Lucy and their infant daughter, Julia, are extremely sick). Has reason to believe the British have traveled down the river (the Hudson). Remarks that Continental posts near New...

GLC02437.00771

The United States of America in account with Brigadier General Henry Knox, commanding the artillery of the same.

Lists "expenditures in a journey from the camp round Boston to New York, Albany, and Ticonderoga." Includes two Knox signatures. The first is from 2 April 1779 at Artillery Quarters in New Jersey. Knox signs again, swearing by oath that the...

GLC02437.10469

The United States of America in account with Brigadier General Henry Knox, commanding the artillery of the same.

Lists "expenditures in a journey from the camp round Boston to New York, Albany, and Ticonderoga." Includes two Knox signatures. The first is from 2 April 1779 at Artillery Quarters in New Jersey. Knox signs again, swearing by oath that the...

GLC02437.10472

to Nancy E. Jones

He thinks they will stay in Murfreesboro. He would like to know how the Confederates are faring near home.

GLC02739.037

to Nancy E. Jones

There was a very difficult battle but his regiment killed more Confederates than any other. If those she sells crops to will not "take Uncle Sam's money at ful face let them go without it for I don't want to serve in their place and then them not...

GLC02739.038

to Nancy E. Jones

He does not regret joining the army "for it has bin a blessing to me, and I think it wil work out for good to us all in the long run." He will never desert but does not blame anyone for deserting as "our men is meaner than the rebbels."

GLC02739.039

to Nancy E. Jones

He will not pretend to be sick just to get a discharge like many others. He was discouraged after Stones River but is in good spirits again. The fort "is going to be the greatest in the United States when it is done."

GLC02739.040

to Nancy E. Jones

They have marching orders but he hopes they will stay. There are so many dead Confederates in the river that "our men crossed on them dry shod."

GLC02739.041