Collection Search

to Mother

They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. General Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.

GLC00653.11.12

to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at...

GLC00653.11.30

to Julia Blanche Kell

John McIntosh Hell writes that on his arrival at Cumberland Island he was greeted by "a goodly number of ladies & gentlemen, guests & household of Mr. Nightengale" eager "to view the Georgia Steamer of War." He reports that he will be sailing to...

GLC00684.08

to Capt. Nathan G. Evans

A humorous letter to his friend from West Point. Also concerns fighting Indians and paying for a gun. Lee remained in Texas by order of General Twiggs. The letter also mentions A.S. Sydney going to Utah to fight Mormons, army news, debt settlement...

GLC01031

to Richard Dobbs Spaight, Jr.

Secretary of War Knox writes from the War Department to North Carolina's Governor Spaight regarding American regulations restricting the arming of U.S. vessels and those of belligerent nations. Discusses special cases in which American vessels could...

GLC01074

[Gun receipt for the Pay Table Committee of Connecticut]

Informs the Committee of the receipt from Captain William Huntington of twelve guns manufactured for Connecticut. A docket on the verso in Ellsworth's hand is signed by Huntington in Stamford and dated 13 November 1776; it confirms his receipt of...

GLC01136

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Howe as a Major General to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Lincoln had replaced Howe as department commander in September 1778. Says he is desirous of beginning a correspondence. He hopes any information he...

GLC01140

Special order No. 7: Brigade muskets during Black Hawk War

Lincoln's signature "A. Lincoln, Capt." on verso of receipt.

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincon. (New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. I p. 9-10.

GLC01302

to Henry Toole Clark

Benjamin discusses the defense of North Carolina. He will send reinforcements, but cannot send as many as he would like, which he blames on the shortness of enlistment terms. Lack of men is not his real concern though, "I am sure I could organize the...

GLC01353.01

to his sisters

Ward writes that he has begun taking garlic and honey for health. Also writes that some supplies had come in including gun powder, muskets, wine, brandy, and coffee. States that he is concerned by the lack of interest among the troops in Cambridge...

GLC01412.37

Account of sales of the estate of Collin Hilliard

Lists a a variety of everyday items sold and their purchasers. Items include one black horse, one old gun, three old chains, 2 jugs, etc.

GLC01447.03

[Orderly book of Peleg Simmons]

Daily orders for troops at Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. Reports on soldiers' and officers' duties, troop movements, court martials, provisions, uniforms, armaments, soldiers' appearance, and general announcements to the troops at camp....

GLC01450.003

[Lovett family account book]

Details the Lovett family accounts. Most are lists of sundry goods brought to Lovett by ship and their costs. Mentions the names of many ships, their sailing dates, and their captains. Includes a mention of pistols and cannons shipped. Also...

GLC01450.006.06

[Collection of 4 letters to William Richardson] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01450.009

[Collection of 7 documents, and 1 sword of British General Thomas Hartcup] [Decimalized .01-.09]

GLC01450.012

[Samuel White's share of the estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists Samuel White's share of the estate, including clothing, cash, and a bayonet. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450...

GLC01450.013.07

[Return of ordnance belonging to the Charles-Town frigate]

Signed as Conductor of Artillery. List of artillery supplies found at the Boston, Dorrels, French, and Still House batteries belonging to the frigate Charles-Town, previously called the Boston. Lists hand grenades, arm chests, barrels, shot, hand...

GLC01450.027

[18th century military drawing of a soldier in uniform]

Full body ink sketch of soldier in uniform holding a sword. Not signed or dated.

GLC01450.071

[Pay order for repair of guns]

Cosigned by William Pithen, and Ez Williams. Pay order to Treasurer John Lawrence to pay Robert Sloan six pounds for repairing arms. Charges should be billed to Connecticut. Note on reverse dated 29 May 1775 signed by Robert Sloan certifying that...

GLC01450.073

[Collection of three items related to gun maker Uriah Hanks] [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01450.074

[Pay order for Uriah Hanks]

Cosigned by T. Seymour. Requesting from Treasurer John Lawrence payment of 18 pounds 13 shillings for a gun lock Hanks manufactured. Costs should be charged to the state of Connecticut. Note on reverse signed by Uriah Hanks certifies that he...

GLC01450.074.01

[Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Dunham received from and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last September. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.02

[Receipt for gun locks]

Certifies that Church received and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last March. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.

GLC01450.074.03

[List of supplies]

Mostly guns and food items listed.

GLC01450.175.01

[Order to raise a company and inspect arms in in Rehoboth, Massachusetts]

Partially printed document ordering Captain Nathaniel Bliss to raise a company of soldiers and review the towns stock of munitions. He is also to make sure his men are equipped and the town Select Men informed if munitions are needed. An autograph...

GLC01450.177

Patent issued to Ephraim Gilbert for the construction of gun locks

Countersigned by Martin Van Buren. On parchment, with red ribbon.

GLC07585

To: William Greene.

Requests Greene to relocate cannons from Providence to Rochambeau's post.

GLC07915

to Captain Caleb Gibbs

Headquartered at Morristown after a brutal winter, reorganizes his personal, offical and family possessions for residence in Philadelphia as he re-builds the Army to answer Cornwallis's New Jersey campaign: "Bring...my sword, my gun etc.. can had...

GLC08341

Lizzie Wilkins and Annie

Written by Hanscom as a private in Company L, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment New Hampshire. Writes to his friends informing that they are waiting to be discharged soon, hopefully by June 11 or 12. States that he heard many Massachusetts troops have...

GLC08407

to Hannibal Hamlin

Responding to Hamlin's "letter requesting me to furnish the Committee over which you preside, any and all evidence" for an investigation into misconduct in arms sales. Discusses his speeches in the Senate on the issue. Stands by his accusations and...

GLC08680

to Fred

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...

GLC09006.05

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been...

GLC09006.09

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...

GLC09006.12

Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]

This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...

GLC09414

to Mine ver mooch freu

He reports the work of the past month is building guns for the war. He would like a copy of the Journal with her poem, and he encloses a program of an event he attended (not extant). As the men await an impending battle, Major McCrea commented at...

GLC00687.004

Report of target practice on board the U.S.S. "Dale"

Reporting on the success of target practices. First page details four cannon practices held on 15 July 1857, 31 August 1857, 13 October 1857 and 12 January 1858. Lists size of target, movement of ship, number of shells fired, success of the...

GLC00722.13

Report of target practice on board the U.S.S. Dale

Reporting the outcomes of three target practice sessions, for cannons, muskets and rifles, on board the U.S.S. "Dale." Docketed in clerical hand, with note: "Sent to Chief of Bureau"

GLC00722.41

to Edwin M. Stanton

"Hon Mr. Wadsworth of Ky. wishes five hundred arms for reasons which he will explain to you. Unless you know some strong objection, please let him have them. Yours truly, A. Lincoln."

GLC00746

to Governor Francis W. Pickens

Written to South Carolina's governor, Pickens in response to Pickens concerns about the city of Charleston. Lee writes in part, "The loss of Charleston would cut us off almost entirely from communication with the rest of the world and close the only...

GLC00751

[Testimonial in defense of Silas Deane]

Franklin, as Ambassador to France, asserts that the accusations of fraud against Deane are false. British newspapers had accused Deane of making fraudulent purchases of munitions in France.

GLC00782.02

General orders: No. 211

Signed by H.L. Scott. Orders preparing troops for battle, including exercises, uniform, arms, appointments, and reviews.

GLC00911.06

General orders: No. 297

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Order, No. 297, Sept. 24th 1847, Deference to be paid to Religious ceremonies. Distribution of knives to thieves and murderers. Measures taken to secure the Leaders." Prohibits the interruption of...

GLC00911.21

General orders: No. 305

Signed by H. L. Scott. Asks that all weapons and colors confiscated from the enemy be turned in to the army, as they are national trophies and should not be retained by individuals. Right margin cropped.

GLC00911.23

General orders: No. 329

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 329, [struck: Nov] Oct. 30. 47. Proceedings of Court of Inquiry in case of Maj. Gen. Pillow." Proceedings of Major General G.J. Pillow's court of inquiry regarding the removal of two howitzers...

GLC00911.29

General orders: No. 3

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from six trials before a military commission on charges of murder, theft, and purchasing arms from an American soldier (Mexican citizen). Major H. Bainbridge presiding

GLC00911.50

to Jefferson Davis

Official report to the president, signed as Confederate secretary of war, tracing the state of the Confederacy's finances from 1861 to the present. He declares that the current abysmal state of the budget, and the consequent inability of the nation...

GLC00915

to William J. Hardee

Handwritten telegram sent by Confederate General Hill stating that he needs two thousand arms, and that nine hundred men arrived from the west but one half of them have deserted.

GLC01002

[Presidential sentence commutation for Richard E. Polen, who was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon 7 December 1912]

Richard Polen was convicted in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and sentenced to ten years in the State penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland. The judgment was affirmed by the Court of Appeals and Polen began serving his sentence November...

GLC04544

To George Tillotson

Enclosed with GLC04558.122.01. Written by George Tillotson's sister Mary and her husband Edwin. Mary writes of her hard work and says Nelly [Nelson] was taken prisoner. Edwin's letter (beginning on p.2) complains of poor health (consumption) and...

GLC04558.122.02

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

An unbound manuscript signed. Entries run from 11 July to 31 December. Throughout the diary, Gottshall describes his march through Baltimore, Maryland, his arrival in Washington D.C. following the Second Bull Run, soldiering, camp life, and...

GLC04564.01