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to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, and clothing receipt roll for December 1863.

GLC02750.017

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 30 September 1863

GLC02750.073

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for August 1864

GLC02750.080

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for April 1865.

GLC02750.083

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for March 1865. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.084

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. October 1863

GLC02750.090

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. February 1864

GLC02750.093

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. March 1864 Written at Camp Burnside.

GLC02750.094

List of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists 3 field desk tables.

GLC02745.032

General Orders No. 35

The regimental baggage wagons will be sent on the Potomac today.

GLC02745.050

Monthly Summary Statement

Lists total purchases, expenditures and advances to officers.

GLC02745.076

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 30 November 1863

GLC02750.074

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for October 1864

GLC02750.081

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for February 1865. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.082

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 26 June 1865

GLC02750.087

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. December 1863

GLC02750.092

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. April 1864

GLC02750.095

[invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of equipage issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. May 1864

GLC02750.097

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for December 1865.

GLC02750.086

to Nancy E. Jones

Reconnaissance mission up the river; lack of paper.

GLC02739.124

to Mother

They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.

GLC02743.23

[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]

Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 29 February 1864

GLC02750.076

Fragment of account sheet re: expenditures outlayed for province of New York

Part of an itemized list detailing each of the outlays of Livingston made for the Province of New York, totalling £5335 19 shillings 2 1/4 pence. The outlays included "Incidents" and Provisions for the Indians of the Five Nations , and "for Makeing...

GLC03107.00641

Orders re: naming all officers and soldiers of Fort William Henry as freemen

Due to regulations preventing all but free men from carrying on as tradesmen in the colonies, many soldiers and officers of his Majesty's Armies had deserted their posts due to want of food and clothing. In an effort to convey gratitude and maintain...

GLC03107.00675

to Robert Livingston re: recent news from England

Weemes writes that with the arrival of "our members of Parliament," mail from London arrived as well and that he would proceed to forward Livingston's mail. He also discusses Lt. Governor Nanfan's failure to provide for the garrison at Albany....

GLC03107.00648

to Robert Livingston re: Lord Cornbury's impending arrival in New York

Riggs begins with a claim that he "hartylie wish[es] our garrisons weare in as good order as you saye our nebors are," and then discusses the upcoming arrival of newly-appointed Governor Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury. He also sends word of life at the...

GLC03107.00651

Order for supplies

List of items such as soap and tobacca needed to supply Collins' men.

GLC03107.00895

to William Alexander re: use of terror tactics

To "Lord" Stirling. Use of terror tactics against those "furnishing the enemy with provisions."

GLC05286

to Henry Laurens re: skirmish with Cornwallis and parole of Burgoyne

Large skirmish with Cornwallis, question of parole for Burgoyne & Burgoyne's new opinion that Britain cannot win and should grant America its independence, and self-criticism for problems taking supplies from inhabitants: "I confess, I have felt...

GLC05572

to Jonathan Hudson & Co. re: the purchase of materials for the war effort

GLC06903

to Jonathan Hudson re: his financial situation

"[I] perceive you determine to make hay while the sun shines... I only caution you to keep fairly in view the preservation of punctuality in payments, well knowing that this produces more lasting advantages, than even the possession of wealth with...

GLC06904

Orderly book of ranking officer at British garrison in New York

Oblong quarto. Manuscript leaves interleaved . Original paper marble boards with shaped flap enclosure. Orderly book of a British garrison in New York when Jones was the ranking British commander (while Generals Howe and Clinton were in Philadelphia)...

GLC07120

to Nathanael Greene re: lack of pay and hardship due to army service

A letter to his former commander concerning his situation and back pay owed to him and to the Continental soldiers who served under him. He thanks Greene for the recommendation of a Captain Osborn. He complains about the compensation from the state...

GLC07137

to Henry Lee

Regarding British troops in Charlestown. Greene reports on recent and important news regarding current military operations and those in the immediate future. In part: "Colonel Washington says great confusion is introduced in the business of...

GLC07884.08

to William Woodford re: supplies for winter encampment at Valley Forge

GLC07847

to: Tilley Wilson.

Wilmor has heard that "the battle of yesterday is in our favor…our men took 1300 prisoners and 18 army wagons [but] it may not be true." He was only given "a pair of shoes a gunn a flanel shirt a pair of drawers." His camp moved so that is just...

GLC06451.037

to: George M. Morris.

General McClellan gave orders for boxes to be forwarded because he "could not spare the gunboats to guard them up and down the James river." He has not heard from Charles. Joseph has gives a list of the wounded, which includes James Miller, James...

GLC06451.032

to: George M. Morris.

Wilmor's regiment is leaving Camp Johnston. He heard the Confederates "talking and whistling yankee doodle" on picket last night. The 63rd lost three men and one was wounded because Colonel Morgan thought the Confederates were "new york boys" when...

GLC06451.043

to mother

Plans to attend a big government auction in Macon, Georgia. Before he goes home, he must stop in Washington and settle his old quartermaster accounts. He advises his mother on financial affairs including rent houses, and an oil well.

GLC04662.121

to mother

His quartermaster paper work is being inspected. He has met many of his army friends in the city.

GLC04662.123

to David Sithen or Thomas Sharp

Gives permission for D. V. M. Smith's wife to have a cord of wood.

GLC04189.12

to mother

The quartermaster is buying the arms of Confederates who have deserted. Walbridge advises his mother on financial affairs.

GLC04662.098

to: "Dear Friends."

Wilmor reports that Joseph is getting better and Charles is well. He had been sick for two weeks and has not been fighting. He threw away his knapsack and all its contents because he can no longer carry it. He is unsure how the war will continue...

GLC06451.050

to Col. Daniel Brodhead re: court martials and war news

In addition to discussing the court martials of Capt Thomas Beal, Peter Davis and David Gamble, Washington also mentions his hopes to attack Detroit, thoughts on Virginia and his need for provisions. Written near Passaic Falls, New Jersey.

GLC02867.03

to Col. Daniel Brodhead re: wish to chastise the western Indians and Iroquois

Washington notes that supplies, communications and other hazards make any operation difficult and orders Brodhead to make preparation for a joint expedition. Brodhead did pacify Indians along the Alleghany, 1779-1780.

GLC02867.02

to Jefferson Davis

Written as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Describes his forces advancing across the Potomac towards Pennsylvania. Lee mentions problems procuring supplies; Harpers Ferry. Was written near Millwood, Virginia.

GLC02948

[Notice for the enlistment and impressment of slaves into military service]

Captain Ridgely informs slave owner G. N. Jones that the "Confederate Government has made requisition on this State for five hundred Slaves ... by the enrollment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities, approved February 17, 1864. Your...

GLC02889

General orders, No. 80

[Keefer?] signs as acting assistant adjutant general. Orders pertain to "the use of spring wagons, ambulances & c., the property of the United States, by unauthorized persons for unauthorized purposes." Issued by Assistant Adjutant General A.E...

GLC02878.04.06

to William Dennison

McClellan, Major General of the Ohio Volunteers updates Dennison, Governor of Ohio, on the condition of troops, supplies, and other military matters. Reports that upon receipt of a previous letter from Dennison, "I at once [struck: write] telegraphed...

GLC02902

to Second Auditor of the Treasury

Responds to concern about missing equipment. Explains the possibility of "hurried movements incident to a battle and especially at Gettysburg" as a reason for the listed lost items.Written at Fort Pocahontas

GLC02965