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Returned to the camp "unmolested;" no one gave him any trouble. Spoke to captain Hayden about the charges against him, and Hayden "says he will make it all right. Of course I must be punished but he might make it as easy as possible for me." His...

GLC09355.019

to parents

It is the eighth day of his confinement. There are 12 other soldiers there "for company." Has a 20 foot by 50 foot guarded space to stay in. Has "nothing but bread and water" to eat. "We managed to smuggle in most anything we want to eat." Luke Day...

GLC09355.020

to parents

Is still under guard. Has waited for a letter from them for a week but has not heard from them. Met with the colonel who asked them a few questions including how long they had been locked up for. Not sure if he will receive a court martial at all....

GLC09355.021

to parents

Received their letter yesterday. Still at the guard house but thinks he will be released soon. Is punished "by carrying a log." The lieutenant colonel was too busy "attending to his own private pleasures" to attend a court martial, so the colonel...

GLC09355.022

to parents

Received their letter from the quartermaster last night. Some rumors that they were leaving soon. Had a good visit and "am contented now." Saw George Wright yesterday. Did not have a chance to ask him what he had heard about what was going to happen...

GLC09355.023

to parents

Once again has gone into the field. In camp about 100 rods away from the 10th Massachusetts. Joined the brigade this morning after leaving New York City on Wednesday. Just saw Sid and the rest of his regiment. Engine on their train broke down...

GLC09355.024

to parents

Received two letters from them, one on the 20th and one on the 23rd. Has been on the march ever since he was at Centerville, so he has not had time to write. Marched 15 miles to Gainesville and then to New Baltimore. Later received orders to march to...

GLC09355.025

to parents

Received their letter on New Years Day. "What a change there has been" in the past year. All of the commissioned officers who came with the company from Northampton are gone for one reason or another. Perhaps more importantly, "the old troops now in...

GLC09355.037

to Parents

Does not have any news to write; they have not moved. Weather has been nice, so they may move soon. The ground is dry and the roads are in good condition. "My only wish now is that my box with my boots may come before we do start." Glad to hear his...

GLC09355.047

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...

GLC02163.12

to sister

He is glad Will got a promotion. He will be leaving the 49th and he is glad about that. A soldier named Hancock will have been court marshaled for several offenses.

GLC02161.064

to Mary Ann Davis

Written to a friend. Talks of a Colonel Merritt suspected of stealing from his regiment's mail, and a man accused of the same thing sent to Ship Island. Expresses hope for coming home in 11 months, but acceptance that, of course, he could die...

GLC02165.16

to William Knox

Informs his brother that he wrote a previous letter discussing the Battle of Monmouth (refer to GLC02437.00714). Writes, "I had particular reasons for not writing you a circumstantial [account] as General Lee who commanded the advanced parties has...

GLC02437.00715

A List of Officers, Massachusetts Line of the Army of the U. States

Pages 1 and 2 comprise "A List of Officers, Massachusetts Line of the Army of the U. States Jany. 1. 1781." Dozens of names are listed, broken down by rank. Page 2 also contains a chart of seven "General Officers killed in battle," including names...

GLC02437.00868

to William Knox

Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's...

GLC02437.00953

[Return of Shells Shot & Powder in Possession of the Continents & the Places where they are deposited, composed with an Estimate of those presented to the Committee of Congress with the Army - 27th June 1780 for sixty Days Service. ]

Lists number of shells and powder requested and their deficiencies by size and place. Includes an explanation of the numbers in Knox's hand at the end. Noted as a copy, "one presented to the Commander in chief, and one transmitted to the board of...

GLC02437.00814

to Henry Knox

Written by Smith, a town leader in Litchfield, Connecticut (he was Litchfield County Treasurer 1779-1780, but it could not be ascertained if he continued in that position into 1781), to Brigadier General Knox. References Knox's letter of 3 August...

GLC02437.01148

to William Knox

Has received news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston. Notes that Admiral Parker (possibly Sir Hyde Parker) has arrived at "the Hook" with several ships ("the Hook" may refer to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, or another point in New Jersey near New...

GLC02437.00725

to William Knox

Discusses the mutinies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops, and the quelling of the latter by forces under General Robert Howe. References execution of two of the mutinies' leaders.

GLC02437.00882

[Henry Knox's responses to questions posed by George Washington]

Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are...

GLC02437.00722

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Informs Colonel Wadsworth that William Richards, commissary of stores at Litchfield, Connecticut, intends to retire (malpractice charges were filed against Richards, see GLC02437.01110). Richards hopes to be able to remain in Connecticut, and Shaw...

GLC02437.01111

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...

GLC02437.01124

to John Ruddock

Knox informs Ruddock, Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, that Matthew Manchester will deliver stores and mortars to Ruddock. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01055

to Henry Knox

Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...

GLC02437.01103

to Reuben Smith

Discusses convening a court martial to try charges of malpractice brought against William Richards, deputy commissary of military stores at Litchfield, Connecticut (Smith, also at Litchfield, had previously divulged information about Richards's...

GLC02437.01110