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to Henry Knox Craig

Hopes Craig will consider spending future summers in Eastport, if he (Hunt) remains stationed there. Discusses the upcoming presidential election (won by Ulysses S. Grant). "So the October Elections are over and we are beaten on all the fields - This...

GLC02382.044

Young Abraham Lincoln Mathematician

GLC08880.147

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions positive reports concerning his son's progress in mathematics and also his improved health. Notes that his own skin disorder, identified as "ascorbatic Erysipelas, or...

GLC02300.12

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Discusses general subjects of study in mathematics, astronomy and geography. Also makes reference to the re-election of President Thomas Jefferson and related celebrations....

GLC02300.18

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Comments on George's experience seeing the invisible lady, an acoustical illusion of the Enlightenment that appeared to trick the senses by transforming mundane voices into...

GLC02300.14

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is glad to hear that George's academy increases in numbers, and believes that it will rival the Greenwich Academy. Advises George to master one concept in arithmetic before...

GLC02300.16

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Berates him for his delay in answering his previous letter. Tells George about the importance of mathematics and neat handwriting for his expected career working in the...

GLC02300.17

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is glad that Mr. Updike has furnished George with a scale and dividers; he has sent him money to purchase a geography book for him. Is glad to hear...

GLC02300.20

to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

to Father

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

GLC07705.177

to Father

He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.

GLC07705.180

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has sent Moe cigarettes. She also studied some math the day before, and mentioned Mad.

GLC09414.0461

to Henry Knox

Agrees to pay Knox's 80 percent advance to purchase books, although he thinks it too high. In a post script, asks for books on philosophy and mathematics.

GLC02437.00027

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Former professor of mathematics at Antioch College; wishes to remain in service. Bardwell was a white officer (lt. colonel) in the 3rd U.S. Colored Troops. After the war he worked at the U.S. Naval Observatory and taught at the University of Kansas.

GLC02414.384

to Marquis de Lafayette

Marked "Copy." Letter in a secretarial hand. Says that Joel Barlow, later known as one of the Connecticut Wits, will deliver this letter. Knox identifies Barlow as the author of "The vision of Columbus," a long epic poem in heroic couplets. Barlow...

GLC02437.03874

[Bill for Lucy Knox's schooling]

Connor sends Knox a bill for "3 months attendance on Miss Knox at Mrs. Seton's School in the writing and arithmetic department commencing the 3rd Octr. last and ending the 3rd Jany following..."

GLC02437.03785

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's plan for the militia. Writes, "The sight of a part of your plan for reforming our militia - and my fear of that hideous monster - a standing army, though covered with alluring clothes by artful politicians, wil [sic] atone for the...

GLC02437.04543

to Samuel Smith

Informs Smith that a friend from France wishes his nephew to study at Princeton College. Wonders if the youth could study for a year or two, focusing on English language and mathematics. Asks the cost of tuition for such a course of study, as well as...

GLC02437.03599

to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure about college and requests his father not to force him to attend. Discusses becoming a merchant and believes he only needs to know mathematics and arithmetic. Writes the only thing needed to become a merchant is "to...

GLC02437.06059