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to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.11

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.12

General Order, No. 38

Massachusetts General order number thirty-eight. Order regarding the drafting of militia. Includes other orders as well.

GLC02175.01

to William Schouler

Lists the number of men in each local militia unit. Signed as "Commissioner."

GLC02175.03

A list of volunteers for 9 months in the Mass militia from the Town of Barnstable Oct 10 - 1862

Lists company, name, age and regiment of volunteers. States the town has met its quota. Signed by Hall and Bearse as town selectmen.

GLC02175.05

to Eben Whittemore

Now that the quota of Eastham has been filled, Brewster is the only town not to fill it's quota. Signed by Rogers as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC02175.07

to Eben Whittemore

States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.

GLC02175.19

[Bill for posting handbills]

Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.

GLC02175.22

Neighbors Affidavit

Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.

GLC02175.27

[Military exemption]

Certifies that William W. Chaswick is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from Rheumatism and difficulty with his teeth, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.28

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Anticipates being paid soon, and will send the money home, saving a few dollars to live himself. Talks of hiding tears when reading his wife's letters as the other soldiers find it feminine. Expresses sentiment...

GLC02176.03

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Says the arms have arrived, and they have been drilling with sabers. Observes the wickedness and sin, and hopes that in piety they could defeat "seceshdom." Discusses how his "little family" makes him want to...

GLC02176.04

to Sarah Wood

Written from London, Kentucky to his wife. Describes raids in Tennessee and Virginia, destroying railroads, burning bridges, tearing down telegraph wires. Also describes the rainy weather. Expresses concern because he sent a dollar in a letter, but...

GLC02176.07

to Sarah Wood

Written from "Moore's ville," Alabama to his wife. Describes recovering from illness, and the weakness and the light duty that he can do as a result. Describes in some detail the news of General Lovell Rousseau's success in tearing up the area. Hopes...

GLC02176.18

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Webster to his wife. Describes the movements of his regiment (9th Ohio Cavalry) in pursuit of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his men. While still ill, hopes to be reunited with his regiment, as "It would be the next thing to...

GLC02176.21

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Predicts they are "preparing for another grand march the Lord only knows what the result will be, we hope the success will crown our effort." Mentions that the rest of his regiment that had been left behind...

GLC02176.25

to Berdille

He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.

GLC02182.22

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.019

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that he has not heard from Harding in some time because his first letters were directed to General Davidson. Have no mail facilities with their brigade so it is very difficult to receive and mail letters. Writes that "General Davidson seems...

GLC02178.05

to Amos J. Harding

Has been receiving Harding's letters but has not replied because he could do nothing for Harding at the time. Has been waiting for an opportunity for Harding's promotion and for the promotion of the Regiment. Thinks there are going to be some...

GLC02178.06

to Amos J. Harding

Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...

GLC02178.09

to Amos J. Harding

Harding's request to receive his papers was accepted, and the papers are enclosed. Glad to know that Harding is successful and does not need or wish for office. Regrets that he could not accomplish something for Harding when he did wish it as it...

GLC02178.13

to father

runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.03

to brother

gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.05

to George F. Morse

his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.08

to George F. Morse

Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.

GLC02180.17

to mother

acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.

GLC02180.18

to George F. Morse

attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.

GLC02180.20

to father

report of battle and retreat, loss of knapsack and clothes, assassination of President Lincoln, and an accounting of the wounded and the dead.

GLC02180.26

to George F. Morse

Jamieson's discharge, and death and funeral of Brotherhood member Frank R. Doane.

GLC02180.28

to Eugene Bradford

arrival in Brooklyn, and the return of Bradford's money and blanket

GLC02180.32

to George F. Morse

reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends

GLC02180.43

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.50

to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.02

to "Friend Hale"

Signed [illegible]

GLC02181.05

to [Chires?]

Signed "Jacobus"

GLC02181.25

to unknown

Signed "Jim"

GLC02181.29

to "Chum Halus"

Signed "Jacob Neal Perkins"

GLC02181.30

to "My Dearest Chums"

Signed "John"

GLC02181.31

to "Dear [Halos?]"

Signed "Jim" Written at Fort Sumner.

GLC02181.34

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.43

to "Powers"

Signed "J M Bennett"

GLC02181.49

to "Powers"

Signed "C S Winchester"

GLC02181.50

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.55

to "Powers"

Signed "C. S.Winchester"

GLC02181.56

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.58

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.59

to "Josh"

Signed "Joe"

GLC02181.61

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.67

[Poem in the Style of Greco-Roman Epics]

Poem that opens with an invocation to Muse

GLC02181.72

[Army and Navy Union of Wesleyan Circular with Member List]

GLC02181.77

to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...

GLC02182.12

to Berdille

He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.13

to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

GLC02182.26

to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

GLC02182.32

to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

Largest Bounties! Recruits Wanted for the Penn'a Volunteers

Pennsylvania recruitment broadside published by recruitment officer Captain P.S. Tinen of the 69th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Printed in blue and red ink by King & Baird at 607 Samson Street in Philadelphia. Dominated by the image of an...

GLC02193

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.007

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.010

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.013

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.015

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.017

to Isaac Cover

"late" 1864.

GLC02197.018

to Elizabeth Cover

GLC02197.022

to Amos J. Harding

Asks Harding to purchase $5 worth of Smoking Tobacco for him. Only wants good Tobacco and thinks it is 75 cents per pound, but Harding should not pay more than that price. Tells Harding that he is the "judge of the article." Harding should send it...

GLC02178.02

to father

obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.07

to father

disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.14

to father

a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.

GLC02180.23

to George F. Morse

avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.

GLC02180.35

to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.08

to dear wife

There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.10

to dearly beloved

They were in Jersey city a brief period of time time before travelling to Philadelphia. They were there until one when they rode by cattle car to Havre de mall . At Jersey City Christopher came to see them. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.14

to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

GLC02182.24

to Isaac Cover

Unknown creator.

GLC02197.021

to Lucy Knox

Announces that "a glorious moment for America" has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his...

GLC02437.01244

to John Jay

Later copy of GLC02437.01253. Indicates that French ships are about to dispatch with official accounts of the Battle of Yorktown. Knox feels he should tell Jay what has occurred because an official account from Congress may not be immediately...

GLC02437.01254

to Edward Carrington

Places Colonel Carrington in charge of the establishment of a artillery magazine in Virginia for the use of the Southern Army, as ordered by George Washington. Instructs on how to proceed in transporting ordnance from Yorktown to Westham and...

GLC02437.01284

to Jonathan Trumbull

Responds to Trumbull's letter requesting information for George Washington to incorporate into a letter to Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson (see GLC02437.01282). Explains plans to establish an artillery magazine in Virginia, containing the...

GLC02437.01286

to John Lamb

Uncertain yet whether he will join the artillery park because General George Washington had not yet arrived. Writes, "He has lately met with a severe Shock to his affections, in the loss of the amiable Mr. Custis, Mrs. Washington's only child."...

GLC02437.01289

to Henry Knox

Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21 day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from...

GLC02437.01296

to Francois Marie, comte de Aboville

Responds to Aboville's last letter (see GLC02437.01350). Discusses the loss of cannon: "Your surprize and astonishment must have been great indeed that Machines so important and essential to the defence of a country would be placed in so negligent a...

GLC02437.01365

Minutes of the proceedings of the commissioners

Copy written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, at Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Appoints Knox and Gouverneur Morris to meet with British commissioners to discuss prisoners of war and civilians in custody....

GLC02437.01377

to Henry Knox

Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Asks Knox to facilitate the exchange of Lieutenant Haldane, an aide-de-camp of Lord Cornwallis. Believes that when General George Washington hears that he has personal reasons for...

GLC02437.01390

to George Washington

Copy in Samuel Shaw's hand and signed by him for both Knox and Morris. Knox and Morris assumed the public would be interested in the POW report they recently submitted to Congress, so they wrote this letter for Washington with information they...

GLC02437.01395

to George Washington

Relates that the artillery artificers are preparing supplies and will be ready to march whenever General Washington thinks it is the right time; Knox imagines it will be after 1 June. Explains that he will be leaving today for Burlington and expects...

GLC02437.01416

to Benjamin Lincoln

Explains his recommendations and opinions on key issues regarding the "ensuing campaign" in and around New York. Relates that upon asking General George Washington when to be prepared to march his troops, General Washington claimed to be out of touch...

GLC02437.01426

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01216. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements...

GLC02437.01217

Report of the Stores expended in the Grand Battery, Oct. 15. 1781 under the Command of Capt. Stevens.

Lists quantities of stores used and on hand at the Grand Battery and Redoubt under the command of Colonel Ebenezer Stevens, at the Left Battery under the command of Captain Lt. Thompson and by 10" mortars commanded by Capt. Gvion, during the siege of...

GLC02437.01228

Shots & Shells expended by the Allied Army at the Siege of York in Virginia, from the 9th to the 17th of October inclusive.

Lists quantities of shot and shell used by the French and Americans during the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01235

Invoice of Stores at Trebell's Landing.

Lists quantities of ordnance intended for the siege of Yorktown. Frothingham was a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Knox's artillery train. Notes appear on the list that associate the items with instructions in a letter...

GLC02437.01238

An account of the Stores in the Magazine & Park of Artillery.

Also signed by Richard Frothingham. Lists quantities of ordnance on hand during the siege of Yorktown. The list was composed by Frothingham, a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Knox's artillery train. It was gone over by...

GLC02437.01243

to Ebenezer Stevens

"By order of genl. Knox," Shaw orders first division of vessels containing ordnance to Head of Elk, Maryland. Colonel Edward Stevens will provide an inventory of cargo. Explains the logistics of the transportation. Secretarial copy of a Shaw letter...

GLC02437.01261

[Quotations from the Marquis de Chastellux about Henry Knox]

Later copy. Paraphrases quotations by the Marquis de Chastellux that praise the activities of Knox and the artillery in aiding the siege of Yorktown. Chastellux was one of three major French generals sent with General Rochambeau to assist in the...

GLC02437.01275

to Henry Knox

Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this...

GLC02437.01294

to Henry Knox

Comments that after a pleasant trip, though a little bit "zig-zag/ by way of Booneton and Mount Hope," he has arrived near Fishkill, New York at the lodgings of Lord Stirling. Discusses various friends he has visited, including Mr. Mitchell, the...

GLC02437.01300

[Contract between the U.S. Treasury and Comfort, Richard, and Joshua Sands of New York for acquiring rations for West Point soldiers]

Agreement between Morris, acting as Superintendent of the Finances of the United States (appointed by Congress), and Comfort Sands, Richard Sands and Joshua Sands of New York that the Sandses will "furnish and deliver" to West Point and other nearby...

GLC02437.01301