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to Henry Knox

Mentions he is aware that Congress has decided to "make good the depreciation of pay, to such officers as have not been under the patronage of any particular State, and have diverted the auditors to Liquidate their accounts, and give them a...

GLC02437.01310

to Henry Knox

Refers to his last letter from December asking Knox for help in getting a pay settlement (see GLC02437.01310). He has not received an answer, so he supposes the letter has not been delivered to Knox. Believes that Knox would reply with his help if...

GLC02437.01328

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the poverty, hunger and crime found in the border town. He also asks Estelle to send him an identification tag.

GLC09120.199

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the Dales, a family that lives nearby to the camp. He writes that the "woman of the family epitomizes the motto of these backwood Southerners - 'Keep 'em pregnant and barefoot and you'll never have trouble with 'em!'

GLC09120.219

[Circular address to the New England states]

Entirely in Shaw's hand, including signatures. Expresses their unhappiness over bad conditions of officers in the army, particularly in the New England states. Concerns center on overly long terms of service, jealousy and lack of respect among...

GLC02437.00847