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to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife that he "is well at present and hop I shal be til this cursed war is at a close for The soldiers have got tired of fighting and are talking raising and going home..." Reports that they still have not been paid, and that he was...

GLC03523.11.04

to Sallie Logan

Reports to his wife that they arrived at the regiment on the 15th and they marched for 33 hours without stopping for more than 20 minutes at a time. Writes to her "I had charge of four hundred convolesents to Washington..." Tells her that he has not...

GLC03523.12.03

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that he is happy Amanda is staying with her mother and notes she will be cared for there. He is also pleased that her friends are caring for her while he is away. Hopes that he can get out of debt soon so he can send home more money. States...

GLC03523.13.015

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at the Camp of Michigan 2nd Infantry to his wife. He states that he is glad to hear from everyone at home and is happy that his sister Wink's marriage is going so well. Is happy to hear that his wife is staying with his mother while she is...

GLC03523.13.048

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he has not slept because of the rain. He states that the troops are without shelter and that the mud in the camp is up to his knees. Notes that there are rumors about the army returning to Washington, D.C. in a few days...

GLC03523.13.074

to Maria Damuth

The camp is having a day of rest so Damuth writes to his sister. The men have marched 119 miles in seven days and are heading for Alexandria. The 29th Wisconsin is traveling with the 19th Army Corps, an eastern regiment who "have not seen much if...

GLC03523.14.51

to [Syrs] Glowner

Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln]...

GLC03523.43.13

to his family

Writes of the construction of three batteries around Fort Macon for use during the attack on the Fort. Complains about faulty news coverage of the battles. Gives news of the death of Dr. Lathrop, one of the Division doctors. Tells of Major Appelman...

GLC03603.097

to James Dundas

Dundas, Captain of the H. M. S. Bonetta, informs his brother James he was in New York and other locations before moving north to Nova Scotia. Reports that on the way, his men took five prizes and reclaimed two brigs containing low-valued cargo....

GLC03676.02

to his family

Describes the journey from Pleasant Valley and the activities of the other officers in the new camp. Writes that he dreads the idea of a winter campaign and also writes about his tent, blanket, and food situation in comparison to that of the enlisted...

GLC03603.159

to his family

Writes that they are camped very near to their old camp. Also mentions that they are camped just across the river from rebel troops and that some of the troops from both sides spoke across the river the night before. The conversation was based mostly...

GLC03603.165

to his family

Writes that he is not very busy and that his "chief employment is battling the flies." Mentions that he plans on visiting Lake Drumond with a group of other officers and that they are to be "poled out by a couple of darkies, the distance is 12 or 15...

GLC03603.237

[Diary of Dighton Goddard]

Diary of a soldier in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. Written in pencil in a small leather bound planner. Most entries detail the weather, the regiment's movements through Virginia, foraging, rations, and daily occurrences. Entry on 3 May...

GLC03608.01

[pay voucher for Col. J. J. Reynolds]

Pay voucher for "Col. J. J. Reynolds, 26 U. S. Infantry." The document includes pay, clothing allowance, and subsistence allowance for Reynolds and two civilian servants. The total payment is $ 347.37. The document has not been signed. A note on...

GLC03614.02.06

to John G. Walker

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Davis as Deputy Judge Advocate General, Recorder to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Says the Court of Inquiry that was convened to investigate the beef supplied to the Army during the Spanish-American War wants to...

GLC03804.34

[Orderly Book, 13th Regt., kept by Lt. Gallup during Quasi-war with France]

An unsigned record of the 13th Regiment as it prepared for what was thought to be a war with France. Following the passage of a law providing for a provincial army, Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton Inspector General. After Washington's death...

GLC03997

Issue of provisions

Orders to issue provisions to the "barge crew of the Commander in Chief" while he is absent. Includes the signature of Benjamin Walker, aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.02310

"List of the fatt Cattle Sold to the Burgers and Soldiars belonging to . . .

. . . Rt. Livingston of Mannor Livingston which where bought of his man John Coenraet Petri & G: [?] Planck together." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01790

Account of affairs at Cadarachqui

The Onondaga captain relates that he saw the construction of a stone fort, the preparations for provisions, and a store of Indian shoes and ammunition at Cadarchqui in Canada

GLC03107.01989

Proposition to the Senecas, Cayugas, and Onondagas

In his proposal, Dongan forbids the Indians to travel to Cadarachqui at the Governor of Canada's request, and reminds them to remain loyal to England at all times. He also instructs them on what to do in the event of an attack, and notes that he...

GLC03107.02019

to the Deputy Governor and Council of Massachusetts

Livingston explains the money he spent on furnishing Captian Bull's army and the Indians accompanying him, and asks for reimbursement from the Treasurer.

GLC03107.02028

Memorandum about the frontiers

The document lists of a number of items related to the war with the French that must be look in to. The items of inquiry include what garrisons were at Albany when Coll. Fletcher arrived, how these garrisons were deserted, how many people resided in...

GLC03107.02034

Account of expenses for prisoners brought from Canada [in Dutch and English]

Account includes such items as mutton, rum, and tobacco. Contains Peter Schuyler's signature.

GLC03107.02047

Instruction to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs

The Earl of Bellomont instructs the Commissioners to uphold the peace in Albany, and to relieve the Indians in the event of a French attack. Bellomont also notes that Robert Livingston is to pay for the Indians' provisions out of his own excise, and...

GLC03107.02063

Petition to Sidney Lord Godolphin, High Treasurer of England

Livingston petitions the High Treasurer to reinstate his position as Secretary of Indian Affairs, and to order the payment of the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue of Albany. P.3 contains a letter from William Lowndes to the Earl of...

GLC03107.02079

Dispatch of Indians to Quebec and Montreal

Renselaer and Livingston send one pair of Indians to Quebec, and another pair to Montreal and order them to make what discoveries they can and to follow the instructions of Coll. Vetch and Coll. Nicholson. P.2 contains the instructions of Vetch and...

GLC03107.02088

Account of pork, bread, and Indian corn distributed to Indians and English men

GLC03107.02089

Resolution to give an account of the provisions sent to Albany

The Commissioners of New York for the Canada Expedition state their resolve to give the General Assembly an account of the provisions they sent to Albany to assist with the expedition to reduce Canada.

GLC03107.02095

"The Camp at the Wood Creek Reviewed with an account of the Forces Built . . .

. . . Between Albany and said Camp, and of the Forces Posted there in order for the Expedition against Canada and how they are Subsisted." The Review relates a number of concerns regarding the expedition to reduce Canada. The soldiers are described...

GLC03107.02096

Proceedings at a council of war

The Council gives directions on how to use the "brass ordinances" sent from England, and addresses complaints of bad bread from Coll. Schuyler's regiment. They also give orders for the creation of a court to try crimes committed against the aritcles...

GLC03107.02105

Proceedings at a council of war

The Council discusses an operation to take Mount Royal, and lists payment due to officers and other individuals involved in the expedition. Notes are also made on replacing the bad bread in Coll. Schuyler's regiment.

GLC03107.02106

Proceedings at a council of war

The Council asks that accounts be made for the victualling of soldiers, the Commissioners procure as many carpenters as possible, provisions be delivered to soldiers and Indians with great speed, and surgeons be instructed to tend to casualties...

GLC03107.02107

Rough drafts of proceedings of Commissioners of Indian Affairs

Contains a number of records of the proceedings at meetings of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, as well as drafts of letters to Governor Burnet. P.1 is a fragment of a larger document that welcomes the Indians to trade with the English, and warns...

GLC03107.02162

Bond to John Mitchell

Alida Livingston acknowledges a debt to John Mitchell for beef that she bought for the garrison at Albany. Her signature was removed from the document. P.2 contains a statement signed by John Mitchell, 11 September 1711, in which he assigns payment...

GLC03107.02171

"List of Cattle Sold unto the officers of the two Comp[anies]"

P.3 contains ALS from Philip Livingston to Alida Livingston, in Dutch, 1 November 1711. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02299

Address to Queen Anne of England [rough draft]

The Lieutenant Governor, Council, and General Assembly of New York address the Queen to acquaint her with the preparations they have made for the expedition to reduce Canada; and also to inform her of any necessary repairs and assistance. They state...

GLC03107.02393

Appointment of Philip Livingston to third Lieutenant

Clarke appoints Philip Livingston to be third Lieutenant of the Independent Company of Militia Foot for the Manor of Livingston. Philip is therefore required to take the Company under his care and provide for them. Written in Fort George...

GLC03107.02471

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing supplies for the army

Peter explains that there will be a delay in his payments since purchasing supplies for the army has depleted his funds. He discusses some recent trading transactions, and the movement of soldiers in the area. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02914

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: provisions for troops at Albany

Peter requests Robert, Jr.'s input on how to purchase provisions for the troops of soldiers at Albany for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02932

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for accounts

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send down his accounts of what he has spent on supplying the navy.

GLC03107.02974

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending a trading vessel to Quebec

Peter Robert informs his father that he is sending a trading vessel to Quebec, and believes that his debts will soon be secured. With a copy of Governor Aubry's letter to Peter Robert, 11 July 1769, New Orleans, in which Aubry states that he has not...

GLC03107.03195

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to...

GLC03107.03371

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to borrow an anchor and a cable

Anthony Hoffman, Jr. asks to borrow an anchor and a cable from Robert, Jr.'s sloop, as he is in a rush to send a shipment of flour down the river to supply their army.

GLC03107.03376

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for flour for the army

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03757

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

Account book of provisions purchased for the Continental Army

GLC03107.04356

[Collection of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .03]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862 -2 August 1863. Diary is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups. In addition to the diary, this collection includes one...

GLC03134

[Diary of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862-2 August 1863. The diary includes descriptions of regiment's progress and moves, descriptions of various battles (including Vicksburg...

GLC03134.01

to L. D. Wood

re: lack of food and clothing.

GLC03135.06.021

to William Myers

Thanks Myers, the Chief Quartermaster of Missouri, for his role in keeping the troops supplied during the Atlanta campaign. Praises him for his well run department, " ... its perfect organization & division of labor and how well supplied our armies...

GLC03218