1759/10/25

Williams, John, fl. 1749-1759

Autograph document signed

Title: Detailed supply list of Colonel Fitch's Connecticut Regiment while at Ticonderoga

GLC08014.06

1759/10/04

Barnard, Salah, fl. 1759

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt for payment of Moses Scott, a soldier in Barnard's Company.

Receipt for payment of Moses Scott, a soldier in Barnard's Company including cheese, sugar, and chocolate with a total of 16 shillings.

GLC08014.07

15 July 1800

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: Partisan press in election of 1800

Partisan press in election of 1800: considering slander suit against anti-Federalists. "The plan adopted in the Aurora for exciting distrust as to management of our money concerns appears to me to require absolutely some check."

GLC08015

26 February 1781

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jean B. Gouvion

Lays foundations for a reconnaissance by Lt. Col. Gouvion on the James River.

GLC08016.01

13 June 1787

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jean B. Gouvion

An expedition to Egypt. [In French]

GLC08016.03

01 April 1838

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Persifor F. Smith

Plan of operations during 2nd Seminole War coordinating attacks with Indian allies. "...Genl. Jessup has a command in pursuit of Sam Jones who has fled towards that place and it is not impossible but that he may attempt to cross over to the West side of Pai-hai-oku, if so, you may interceept him before you withdraw...I did not send Oulatoochu because he preferred going in a different direction & I though it advisable to gratify him." Written at Fort Basinger

GLC08017

03 August 1847

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Robert C. Wood

Health and safety concerns about his wife, Ann, and children, moving to a healthier place, his public image and possible presidency [1848]. If elected president, he will serve "Honestly and faithfully in accordance with the provisions of the constitution."

GLC08018

1876/04/27

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter

Title: To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

1869/03/22

Grant, Jesse R., 1794-1873

Letter

Title: to unknown

Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr. Hart for District "Attorney for the northern District of Ohio.]

GLC04360.002

1904/09/26

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Dr. Lyman Abbott

Regarding controversy over black appointments: "Have you noticed that Collier's Weekly attacks me because I have gone too far in my policy of doing justice to the negro while the Evening Post declines to support me because I have not gone far enough!"

GLC08002

21 August 1771

Moss, Thomas, fl. 1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Grimanney & Co.

Also signed by Henry Knox. A bill of exchange for sterling. Requests that a sum of thirteen pounds, twelve shillings be paid to John Langdon. A note on the verso by Knox orders the payment be made. Like Knox, Langdon was a Boston bookseller.

GLC02437.00005

20 March 1771

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society, commenting that it will train young men "who shall do special Service in their Day to the Interest of our dear Immanuel's Kingdom." A post script instructs Knox to send mail to McClure at Dartmouth College and requests Knox send him a copy of Wood's "New England's Prospect," a history of the Indians of New England. Writes to Knox about missionary work…

GLC02437.00006

7 March 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph document

Title: [Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. The second page has an autograph letter identical to GLC02437.00008. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00009

18 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of patent]

Discusses a problem with squatters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07005

29 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Duties of Christian minister]

Lists all of the duties he believes a Christian minister should have. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07009

14 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Agreement with John Rynier]

States an agreement with Rynier that Rynier will be employed under Knox as a director and principal farmer on Knox's lands.

GLC02437.07029

November 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Estimate of expenses]

Lists estimated expenses incurred from June to November of 1797 for various items and services.

GLC02437.07041

December 21, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with William Hay]

Agreement between William Hay and Henry Knox, for Knox to employ Hay as a gardener for a period of two years. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07071

29 December 1797

Hodgon, Benjamin, fl. 1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Acceptance of a draft]

Notes the acceptance of a draft, $700 and a bill from Benjamin Hodgdon's father, Samuel Hodgdon. Appears to be written in Henry Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07072

1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memoranda]

Lists deficiencies and other amounts.

GLC02437.07074

1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Estimate of costs]

Estimates the cost for digging and trenching to be done at Montpelier, his estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07076

January 15, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement with Daniel Wells]

Agreement between Wells and Knox for Wells to come to Thomaston, Maine and work for Knox as a groom for one year on his estate of Montpelier.

GLC02437.07079

17 February 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Waterman Thomas concerning land in the Waldo Patent. Signed by both Thomas and Knox.

GLC02437.07088

15 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Stephen [March ?] that March will settle on a piece of property of about 119 acres.

GLC02437.07104

March 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Rynier on behalf of Henry Knox and Zenas Lothrop regarding Lothrop's employment with Knox to cut and transport lumber.

GLC02437.07113