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to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions

Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the...

GLC03107.00854

General Orders No. 3

The troops have marching orders to leave at 4 am. They will carry rations and forty rounds of ammunition. The wagon train will move in the rear of the division under the direction of the quartermaster.

GLC02745.046

Circular

Countersign and parole. Also ordering troops to have one day's ration cooked. They must be in bed by 8 o' clock.

GLC02745.047

General Orders No. 6

The troops will march at 3am. The cooks will fix breakfast at 1:30am and five men from each company will pack the wagons.

GLC02745.049

[Collection of Josiah E. Henry, I company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [decimalized]

This collection consists of eleven letters (one is a copy) written by Josiah E. Henry, some detailing the Valley Campaign in 1864. Five of these letters are written to his sister, four are addressed to his mother, and two are written to both his...

GLC02749

to unknown

Colonel Bliss requires the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) to travel to Whitley County, Kentucky. Orders the recipient to seize all the corn he finds without taking corn from families who need it for their own subsistence.

GLC02750.012

to unknown

Colonel Bliss replies to a note from the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) discussing corn Bliss ordered the recipient to obtain.

GLC02750.013

to Zenas Randall Bliss

Captain Jenks responds to orders from Colonel Bliss requiring him to obtain corn. States that "there is som corn in this county but hard to get."

GLC02750.016

[Ration Return of Detachment Company, Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]

GLC02750.200

[Collection of Sereno A. Wright, B company, 24th regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .49]

Collection of a soldier in the 24th Connecticut Volunteers who died in Louisiana. Includes 43 letters, 3 envelopes, 2 wedding announcements, 1 funeral annoucement and 1 calling card. 34 of the letters date from 1862-1863, and the balance are family...

GLC02751

to Mother and Sister

They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.

GLC02751.08

to Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

to Mother

The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...

GLC02751.10

to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.12

to Mother and Sister

They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.

GLC02751.13

to Mother and Sister

They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.

GLC02751.16

to Mother and Elmira

Lately they have been living good. The rations are more than enough. The cook house was recently inspected. The Colonel got sick and was taken to the hospital.

GLC02751.22

to Sister Rosetta

There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy...

GLC02751.29

to Sister Rosetta

They got on a boat going away from Baton Rouge. He is sick of the war. The possibility that it might end soon are getting bleaker. He has no money to spend on good food.

GLC02751.30

to Mother and Sister Elmira

They have had a very successful expedition, driving the rebels back and capturing a great many prisoners. The food has improved greatly and they are doing their own cooking. He doesn't know when they will be paid so he asks for money.

GLC02751.31

to Mother and Sister Elmira

He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.

GLC02751.33

to Mary Mayberry

Allen was a sailor on the USS "Congress." Says he has sent several letters home, but wanted to write specifically to her because he does not want to her think he has forgotten her. Sends many individual greetings to friends and family. Reports that...

GLC02829.01

to Bill and Mary Mayberry

Contains 2 letters, signed twice. Page 1 and half of page 2 is to his brother-in-law Bill and half of page 2 and page 3 is to his sister (he signed the letter on page 4). Allen is aboard the USS "Congress." Is glad to hear Bill is well and has plenty...

GLC02829.02

to Mary Mayberry

Written by Allen aboard the USS "Delaware." Says he has written to "all hands" and has not received any response. Says he will not write again if he does not get a response from her. Reports that "We had an engagement on a small scale which gave us...

GLC02829.05

to Mary Mayberry

Written to his sister Mary. Aboard the USS "Delaware" about 60 miles from Richmond on the James River. Says they are with the USS "Monitor." Says they have left the company of the "Mosquitoe fleet" and are now with the "ironclads." Says they are...

GLC02829.06

to Perley P. Pitkin

General order instructs Pitkin to send "a competent person" to meet "five hundred contrabands" and bring them rations. "Contrabands" were freed enslaved people employed by the Union army. Written as Captain. Written at Harrison's Landing, Virginia...

GLC02849

Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Geo 10th & 11th of April 1862

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "After a bombardment of 30 hours, the Fort surrendered unconditionally to the U.S. Forces, under the immediate...

GLC02881.08

[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

to Ann

He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.

GLC03047.04

to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition

Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...

GLC03107.00919

to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01063

to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall...

GLC03107.01069

to Robert Livingston re: business matters

Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.

GLC03107.01076

Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

GLC03107.01077

[Receipt for nine hundred dollars]

Certifies that by order of Mr Leonard he took cattle from Mr. Oliver Phelps, and recieved nine hundred continental dollars from Mr. Leonard for the cattle.

GLC01450.188.03

[Receipt for $1040 received from Theodore Sedgwick]

Money paid for the purchase of 1040 bushels of wheat.

GLC01450.232.02

to Israel Clark

Requests that Clark, a member of a company of militia in Topsfield, Massachusetts, inspect the arms and ammunition of the men listed.

GLC01450.297

Certificate for provisions supplied to troops by the Lt. Governor.

GLC01450.315

[Receipt for 1410 pounds of flour]

Morgan, the Quartermaster for the Connecticut line during the American Revolution, notes his receipt of the flour "for the use of the Connt Division."

GLC01450.412.03

[Receipt for corn and rye for Nathan Barber, a wagoner]

Mitchell, an assistant deputy quarter master, asks Jacob Benson for five bushels of corn and three of rye for the New Hampshire line. Nathan Barber, the wagoner, signed as "Waginer" noting his receipt of the items from Benson on the verso.

GLC01450.412.04

The commissary for the Northern department to the Officers of Major Clapp's Regiment of Massachusetts Militia

Date inferred due to this document's similarity to GLC01450.435.01. Lists officers' names, rank, days in service, and ration allowance, among other items. Clapp signs at the bottom of the page, certifying that "the several Officers above named...

GLC01450.435.02

[Receipt for 120 pounds of bread and 140 pounds of pork]

Deputy Commissary Blaney indicates that the food was received from Captain Jabez Ellis "for the use of the Provincial Troops Station'd in Roxbury."

GLC01450.436.01

[Order to collect twenty eight pounds from the treasurer of Middletown, Rhode Island]

Explains that the money is owed the state treasury for the costs of procuring beef to provision Revolutionary War soldiers. Orders the sheriff of Newport to collect the money from Thomas Peckham, the Middletown treasurer, and if he does not supply...

GLC01450.447.01

[List of expenses regarding the construction of a fort at Plum Island]

Lists expenses for such items as sugar, an apprentice, pork, and labor. Docket states "Capt Wyers Bill Settled part."

GLC01450.459.01

[Receipt for bread]

Receipt for "twenty five pounds eight shillings" of bread for soldiers' rations.

GLC01450.460.11

An Act for making provisions for the subsistence of his Majesty's Forces during their march through this colony and for providingcarriages for transporting their baggage

The act provided for subsistence and transport for British forces.
It is in Clark's hand, with signatures by J. Betcher (Governor) and others. Second page is docketed on verso on the same date as creation. Both pages are bound at the top by a red...

GLC01450.524

Printed circular unsigned re: collecting taxes, mentions Robert Morris

Headed "(Circular Letter.)" Discusses the need to provide state financial support to Congress for provisioning for the army. Comments on the problems with their currency created after the Revolution began. Describes the moment and obligation as...

GLC01450.606

[Receipt for the payment of Uriah Bingham]

To Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence. Cosigned by Thomas Seymour. Requests payment from the Colony of Connecticut to Bingham "for victualling & other necessaries supplied sundry Companies of the Riflemen on their march thru' this Colony to Camp...

GLC01450.609.03

[Receipt book]

Leavitt records transactions for mugs of drink, tea, rum, wine, meal sugar, chocolate, milk, eggs, and other goods. Leavitt calls this manuscript a day book.

GLC01450.611

to William Watts Hart Davis

Halpine, Assistant Adjutant General to General [David] Hunter, relates orders to Colonel Davis. Instructs Davis to order Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, "to embark on board the [Demole] ordered to Beaufort...

GLC01595.01