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to Henry Knox

Refers to his travels from Richmond, Virginia through Kentucky, Louisiana, and the two Floridas "under the governance of" Alexander McGillivray. Says he cannot return home without monetary help from Knox. Chooses to ask Knox because of "the...

GLC02437.05216

to Henry Knox

After having sent a petition to Congress, General [Jedediah] Huntington referred her to Knox. Writes to Knox to explain that she is a widow and orphan, and has lost her brother, and her home (the latter she attributes to General [Benedict] Arnold)....

GLC02437.05238

to Rebecca Bowes

Writes that he feels for the distress she described in her letter (see GLC02437.05212). Wishes he could help further, but is only able to enclose a bank note for fifty dollars. Instructs her to present the note to General [Benjamin] Lincoln, who...

GLC02437.05223

to Rebecca Bowes

Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.

GLC02437.05624

to Henry Knox

Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the...

GLC02437.05620

to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for his financial assistance and letters. Discusses financial business and describes the land he is travelling through including the various trees in the area. Notes he is unsure how much further he will able to travel due to the thick...

GLC02437.05640

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress....

GLC02437.05240

to Henry Knox

Commissary who served under Knox at West Point writes asking for money as he is stricken with a lame leg and dysentery and must provide for his family.

GLC02437.06739

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

GLC02437.06933

[Subscription]

Discusses subscriptions regarding the de Grasse family, specifically the daughters.

GLC02437.06991

to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

GLC02437.07122

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 25, no. 277 (December 1, 1862)]

List of Generals in Regular Confederate Army. An editorial discusses the idea that Lincoln will abandon the Emancipation Proclamation, which was designed as a military move, and another guest editorial works to define independence in terms of...

GLC05959.07.01

Weekly standard. [Vol. 29, no. 1, whole no. 1452 (December 31, 1862)]

The Yankees at Newbern, Legislature of North Carolina.
A report of the conflict with the Confederate leadership in Georgia occurs on the front page of this issue. An editorial from the Atlanta Intelligencer discusses the sovereignty of the...

GLC05959.22.04

to Gentlemen

Statement by Peter Kiteridge to Medfield's selectmen for financial assistance. One document written by Peter Kiteridge dated April 26, 1806. Details that he was born to African parents in Boston. Kiteridge at the time of this document is a freeman...

GLC01450.702

[Carte-de-visite of emancipated children, Isaac and Rosa]

One carte-de-visite entitled,"Issac & Rosa, Slave Children from New Orleans," dated 1863 printed by Kimball. Imprint on image details that the children were emancipated by George H. Hanks. Image consists of two children holding hands. This item would...

GLC05111.02.1051