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[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00303

[Pay Abstract for Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment for May, 1776]

Gives number of people at each position in Burbeck's company and their pay.

GLC02437.00323

The United Colonies to Henry Knox commander of the Regiment of Artillery

Duplicate of GLC02437.00324 and GLC02437.00325. Lists costs to the colonies for pay and supplies for Knox's entire regiment. Draft copy.

GLC02437.00326

[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]

List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00327

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Gershom Foster, William Treadwell, Thomas Dean, Fred Botticher, and Joseph Thomas. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00332

[Promissory note for fifty-six pounds and promise to pay it to Thomas Moore]

The money was for the amount listed in clothing appraisal and was paid to Moore that day (see GLC02437.00337). Pollard was Knox's quartermaster. Signed by Jonathan Pollard, quartermaster.

GLC02437.00338

to William Knox

Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...

GLC02437.00341

to Lucy Knox

Laments that Lucy had to abruptly leave New York, although it was for her safety. They believed the British would attack but they landed on Staten Island instead, where they were "received with a hearty welcome by its rascally Tory inhabitants."...

GLC02437.00361

to Lucy Knox

Tells Lucy she was right not to return to New York because it is unsafe. Henry would be too worried if she were in danger. Discusses a Mrs. G[reene], who shocked her husband by coming to the city. Remarks that "the peace of this Town & of the...

GLC02437.00363

to Robert Treat Paine

A detailed answer to a request for artillery information concerning the weight and bore of howitzers on hand in New York. Reports that they have none, although Colonel Richard Gridley ordered some cast. Also provides other artillery information...

GLC02437.00365

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the British approach necessitates a change in location for casting brass cannons and indicates that an air furnace will be set up in Pennsylvania. Congress will still offer to employ Mr. Byers for the job if it can be done at a...

GLC02437.00379

[Captain William Dana's account for May, 1776]

Account of officer pay and bounties. Dana was a captain in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00390

[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Fred Botticher, Florence Crowley, Samuel Sprague, Dimond Morton, Daniel Hodges, Daniel Preston, Jotham Horton, Samuel Shaw, and Jeremiah Freeman. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's...

GLC02437.00391

[Receipt for clothes for nine companies in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Signed in the text by Knox, who indicates that he paid John Marston 1,900 dollars, equal to 570 pounds lawful money, for the clothing. Lists the captains of the nine companies that received the clothing. Signed by John Marston.

GLC02437.00395

to Henry Knox

Rebukes Knox for calling him a lazy scoundrel for not writing at every post. Discusses privateering news from a man named Captain White in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and provides an account of ships and cargo seized. Notes that the privateering has...

GLC02437.00412

to William Knox

Asks William to visit the wife of Captain Lieutenant John Johnson of Knox's artillery and tell her that her husband was wounded and taken prisoner, but is being taken care of. Also wants the wife of John Callender told that he was taken prisoner as...

GLC02437.00440

to Henry Knox

Applauds Knox's action against a British ship on the East River. Notes that they are receiving stock and inhabitants from Long Island. Expresses pleasure at General Nathanael Greene's recovery from an illness. Lists Bostonians recommended for...

GLC02437.00444

to Henry Knox

Congratulates his brother on his escape from New York. Notes that many in Boston are "much pleas'd" with the retreat. Tells the version of events in New York he has heard but eagerly awaits details from Henry. Notes hearing that Benedict Arnold...

GLC02437.00449

to Lucy Knox

Writes lovingly to his wife. Discusses his journey to visit her, getting caught in a violent storm, and expecting to see her tomorrow night. Explains that George Washington has ordered him to go to Fort Ticonderoga. Knox, having recently been...

GLC02437.00209

to William Knox

Later copy of original letter (see GLC02437.00203).

GLC02437.00204

to William Burbeck

Asks Colonel Burbeck to procure horses and carts, and move some artillery pieces from Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts, after assessing the road in the daytime. Notes that he would have done this himself if his wife, Lucy Knox, was not...

GLC02437.00254

to Henry Knox

Indicates changes made to the organization of artillery at Roxbury, Massachusetts, per Knox's request. The artillery was for the siege of Boston. Crane was a major under Knox's command.

GLC02437.00256

to Henry Knox

Receipt for buttons (uniform-related).

GLC02437.00306

[Captain Thomas Waite Foster's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00347

to Henry Knox

Fears potential British successes in New York and the consequences it would have on morale. Wants all available men in New England sent to defend New York so it is not lost for want of soldiers, as was the case with the invasion of Canada. Believes...

GLC02437.00420

to Mary

Discusses camp news, Yankee shelling picketts & skirmishing, and fortifying a camp. Written from Camp 5th Alabama near Monetons ford on the Rapperdan.

GLC02082.45

Mrs. Moses Gaylord

Connecticut Revolutionary War soldier's letter to his wife in West Hartford. Mentions that there is not much news. Says a flag of truce was flown after a packet of materials came in from Congress. Suspects that it involves the exchange of 500 French...

GLC02023

to his sister

Mentions guns to keep Lincoln's ships away.

GLC02082.02

to Parents

He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.

GLC02173.07

to Father

Fort Spanish was evacuated after a siege of 12 days and capturing 500 prisoners and 33 pieces of cannon. The next morning they marched and soon they ran into heavy musketry. Their men were charging the fort. Over 3000 men were taken prisoner.

GLC02173.28

to Catherine (Kitty)

Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.

GLC02170.65

to Brother Henry

He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again...

GLC02172.59

to Sarah Wood

Talks of cut rations, but says they function better on half rations. Describes somewhat dangerous duty accompanying the engineer, and his duty. Also describes the unreliable news he gets, even when a mile from the action, but says there is a...

GLC02176.19

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Describes the march through Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, after receiving orders from General Judson Kilpatrick, and being harassed by guerrilla fighters. Describes the destruction in good detail: "All...

GLC02176.24

to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

GLC02173.35

to Sarah Wood

Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...

GLC02176.26

to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.003

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.004

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.005

to Edwin M. Stanton

Signed as Major General commanding in the Department of North Carolina. Writes to the Secretary of War to report on the positions and activities of various troops and generals. "From information obtained through our Spies, I am Satisfied that the...

GLC02196

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.002

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.009

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.012

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.016

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.020

to Unknown

Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."

GLC02171.10

to ones at home

He calls the Confederate cause "desperate." He refers to his country as a "a precious jewel." As he writes a loud explosion is heard.

GLC02173.42

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.019

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.007

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.010