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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Samuel Hodgdon seeks his determination in regard to a commission for military uniforms. In a post script, asks if he may obtain clothes for his company immediately. In 1776, Hodgdon was a lieutenant in the Marines, and he later...

GLC02437.00255

to father

He saw his cousin George who transferred to a Marin Brigade. Geroge surprised him and they ended up talking all night.

GLC02173.45

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he now has a lot to do with naval and marine personnel, commenting on the superior conditions that the navy enjoys.

GLC09120.264

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes "hot & bothered", with "bandages sticking". Diamond expresses frustration about the fact that all press about the "work" that has been done in the South Pacific accredits all success to the "God damned marines."

GLC09120.413

to James B. McPherson

Major General Hurlbut writes to Major General McPherson, commander of the Department of the Tennessee, about military strategy and organization. Counsels against consolidating "Memphis & Vicksburgh into the 'District of the Miss. River." Outlines...

GLC08901

to Richard T. Renshaw

Lt. Sumner of the USS Massasoit lists men volunteering their services. The list is broken up into sections: "Officers," "Marines," and "Sailors." Marked "copy". There is a short autograph letter signed from Sumner attached, stating that "I deem it...

GLC02254.24

[Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]

Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.03772

to Mary McNeill

Presents McNeill with a certificate of a sum owed to her late husband. Enclosed the certificate in a letter to Henry Jackson, who will transmit the certificate to McNeill. Writes, "I most sincerely wish that its present value was equal the sum...

GLC02437.03761

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's...

GLC02437.06828

to Henry Knox

Reports of a possible business venture in a foreign island (name is illegible, but it may be "Curacao"). According to the Consul there, the island is in great need of lumber for spars and masts, which Knox is selling. Encourages him to pursue the...

GLC02437.06875

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the Corp of Marines, despite his preference for staying out of public service. Noted as written in Milton, state unknown.

GLC02437.07146

[Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]

Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.03773

to Mary McNeill

Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine...

GLC02437.03670

to Mary McNeill

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person...

GLC02437.03675

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his help in settling her husband's public accounts. Text in the hand of Henry Knox. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03708

to Thomas Mumford

Written by General Parsons to Mumford, a Groton, Connecticut merchant. Thanks him for his letter on October 17, 1779. Thanks him for procuring a place for his son, but is against him going on the ship "Trumbull" with Captain Nicholson. Would rather...

GLC00496.075.06

[Regimental petition of Patrick Leland]

Petition stating that Leland was discharged from Lord Blakeney's regiment and recommended to the British Royal Bounty of Chelsea, but was taken prisoner by the enemy. He was a prisoner in Port au Prince, Haiti for 7 months, and then was sent home by...

GLC01450.070

Officers & Crew, U.S. ship Dale

Complete list of all crew members, according to rank, on board the U.S.S. "Dale." Besides sailors, there are also twenty five marines on board the ship. Written at sea, on board the ship "Dale."

GLC00722.09

Case of Fredk Breckendorf, seaman

Breckendorf was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged after being found with marine drummer boy Edwin Donnohoe "under improper and suspicious circumstance." He was also placed in solitary confinement for thirty days for his "scandalous conduct...

GLC00722.54

General orders: No. 359

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and abusive conduct against a Marine. Brevet Colonel Bennett Riley presiding.

GLC00911.38

to Gideon Welles re: recommendation of Mr. Stone as lieutenant of Marines

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.01

[Collection of press photographs, 1962-1981] [Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of press photographs dated 1962 to 1981. Consists of 10 images showing current events including protests and demonstrations relating to the Vietnam War, the Occupy Alcatraz Island movement, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the draft. Also...

GLC09795

to Moe and Sylvia Weiner

Mad reports that she heard that Alvin is seeing a girl named Sybil. She thinks it must be so ideal where Sylvia is with Moe, she is dying for more news from them. She also mentions Marge and Joe and David.

GLC09414.1550

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

[Collection of letters belonging to Norm Dujka dated 1963-1968][Decimalized .01-.21]

Collection consists of 20 letters addressed to Norm Dujka and one newspaper clipping dated 1963-1968. Correspondence is from Anthony J. Stugis and George Czerwonka. Both friends from Chicago serving in the military on different bases. Content of...

GLC09751