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[Union orderly book]

Union orderly book primarily from the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, with orders from various army and regimental officers, including General Sherman: "Special Orders No. 62" [issued by Sherman, near September 3, 1864]: "The Genl. Commanding announces...

GLC09313

British Orderly Book

A record book containing British military orders and instructions including parale locations and infractions of soldiers.

GLC07126.01

[Item inventory]

An inventory of houshold items.

GLC07126.02

[Soldier letterbook from the Black Hawk War]

Letterbook of Major Conyers, commander of the mounted Detachment from 1st Regiment Missouri Volunteers during the Black Hawk War. This bound volume contains orders, memoranda, incoming and outgoing correspondence, company appraisements and...

GLC07381

to Major General William Henry Harrison

Before the battle of Lake Erie, Perry has "succeeded in [getting one of] the Sloops of war over the bar...The enemy ...move seven over the bar...I am of opinion that in two days the Naval superiority will be decided on this Lake, and should we be...

GLC09108

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about the change in leadership from McClellan to Burnside. He writes that McClellan is a genius but he failed to fight sometimes.

GLC02744.103

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is unclear whether there will be any more fighting, but Burnside has pushed the rebels back. Fredricksburg has been badly damaged by artillery. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.109

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

GLC02437.06032

[Revolutionary War orderly book]

For New York garrison located at West Point, New Windsor, Peekskill, Dobbs Ferry and Philipsburg Manor. Contains orders from Washington, describes Cornwallis's defeat and surrender at Yorktown (although this garrison remained on the Hudson), news of...

GLC05969

[Orderly books of American Loyalist]

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668

Orderly book of Stephen Kemble

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668.01

Orderly book of Stephen Kemble

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668.02

Orderly book of Stephen Kemble

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668.03

Orderly book of Stephen Kemble

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668.04

Orderly book of Stephen Kemble

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668.05

to unknown

James Monroe discusses his diplomatic mission to France during the winter of 1796-1797. He requests a copy of the proceedings of the Hartford Convention, which took place during the winter of 1814-1815.

GLC00306

[Orderly book of Peleg Simmons]

Daily orders for troops at Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. Reports on soldiers' and officers' duties, troop movements, court martials, provisions, uniforms, armaments, soldiers' appearance, and general announcements to the troops at camp....

GLC01450.003

Collection of items related to Colonel Thomas Marshall [Decimalized .01- .03]

GLC01450.005

[Castle Island orderly book]

Entries also written by Gamaliel Bradford as Lieutenant Colonel, and Jonathan Carver. Reports on daily orders for the Boston Regiment of Militia stationed at Castle Island, in the Boston Harbor, commanded by Colonel Marshall. Mentions everyday life...

GLC01450.005.01

[1781 military orderly book]

Mentions regiments from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Entries relate to daily orders, court martials, troop duties and movement, equipment and supplies, arms, and clothing. Assigns the officers for each day. Entry on...

GLC01450.015

Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]

Disbound orderly book containing printed orders issued by Major General Winfield Scott and General William Orlando Butler during the Mexican War. Orders are signed by their aides, Henry Lee Scott and Lorenzo Thomas, respectively.

GLC00911

5th Corps original field orders of the last campaign

Retained letterpress copies of over 200 original field directives pasted into a bound manuscript. Copies are of the original orders sent to the 5th Corps, or V Corps, Army of the Potomac. Almost all orders were issued by General Meade and almost...

GLC01005

[Orderly book of British troops in Boston]

Contains detailed orders, passwords, information on supplies and behavior, and court martials, among various other topics. Possibly the orderly book of Generals William Howe and Henry Clinton.

GLC04427

to his family

Written on the back of a draft of a note confirming the receipt of ten company morning report books. Says that he is now doing both the work of the Adjutant and the Assistant Adjutant General. Mentions that Harland is now also acting "Brigadier"...

GLC03603.048

[John Grimes Walker's naval correspondence] [decimalized .01-.50]

49 items plus disbound orderly book and 2 collateral newsclippings on the launching of the USS "Walker" in 1918. Consists of his official naval correspondence. Walker's biography: Originally from New Hampshire, after his mother's death in 1846...

GLC03804

[John G. Walker's unbound orderly book for 25 October 1862-16 June 1863]

Contains 38 separate entries, which seem to be a copy of his official correspondence. Is written in several different hands. Writes at first on board the U.S. Gunboat "Chillicothe" at Jeffersonville, Indiana 25-29 October 1862. Afterward he writes...

GLC03804.01

[Captain Lincoln's Revolutionary War log book containing detailed copies of reports]

Includes rolls containing the names of soldiers, accounts of arms returned to the quartermaster, inspection returns, and other military reports. On the inner front cover, notes the capture of a prisoner and the transfer of a soldier.

GLC03846

Night order book

Pages one and two are "General Instructions", remainder of the book is Simpson's orders to the night watch on board the U.S.S. Omaha at sea.

GLC05911.22

[British adjutant's orderly book]

Orderly book of British Commander-in-Chief William Howe, oblong quarto, in the handwriting of six or seven soldier-clerks. Details daily orders, official memoranda, court martials, provisions, directives on the control of civilians, embarkations and...

GLC05983

[General orders from department of the Gulf]

One hundred and twenty General orders issued by the commanding officers of the Department of the Gulf, first Butler then Banks, regarding New Orleans. The first fourteen orders range from 20 March 1862 up until the capture of New Orleans and were...

GLC06086

[Massachusetts regimental orderly book]

Massachusetts regimental book regarding recruiting, movements, provisions, court martials, etc. The first 23.5 pages cover entries and accounts made by an unnamed leader of a regiment from Middleborough, Massachusetts, stationed mostly at Crown...

GLC02663

to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

General orders affecting the volunteer force. Adjutant General's office

The volume contains 3 years of the General Orders, for the years 1861, 1862, and 1863. Published by the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. An index for each year is included. Inscriptions for Lt. Col. Barton at Fort Richardson, Virginia...

GLC02676

to Friend Thayer

He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.

GLC02744.023

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.

GLC02744.025

to Lucien Burpee

He writes to inform Lucien that he shall be at home Friday or Saturday night and will want to see him and Charley.

GLC02744.139

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends...

GLC02744.140

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes his hospital room. He is determined to come home soon. thinks of them often.

GLC02744.142

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.

GLC02744.180

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.

GLC02744.181

Grants Burpee a leave of absence

Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons

GLC02744.246

Circular No. 17

Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.

GLC02744.248

to Thomas F. Burpee

One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.

GLC02744.249

Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

GLC02744.254

to Charles W. Burpee

He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.

GLC02744.307

to Lucien Burpee

He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.

GLC02744.308

[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

[Ledger]

Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.

GLC03133.12

[American Revolution orderly book of the 2nd New York with garrison orders for Fort Schuyler]

Orderly book with orders issued by Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dyke and Major John Graham, some signed and in their hand. Notable orders relate to a Fourth of July celebration and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga. Many others concern...

GLC03158

Daily memoranda for information of the major general commanding.

Lists communications and dates from headquarters to the 3rd corps. Also lists marching activity and nearby attacks.

GLC03387