circa July - August 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Indian treaties]

Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09985

3 October 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes that he does not have picket duty because the enemy has left Munson's Hill and vicinity. The troops have been ready to march everyday and they go out in "stack columns" prepared to fight. Writes that they took the hill after the enemy left and laid on the ground all night and that it was cold enough to freeze. Wilkinson goes to Washington D.C. to see Amanda's uncle, Allen Goodridge, and has his "likeness" [picture] taken. States that he has been promoted to "orderly Sergeant." Writes that promotions are difficult because the regiment is the "best one in the field" and therefore…

GLC03523.13.018

16 November 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at Camp Richardson. States that he loves her very much and is glad she has regained much of her strength. Is extremely excited that she will soon be a mother. Notes that they have been out on a "tramp" after seeing the enemy. He states that 16,000 men and 12 cannons went out after the enemy. He visited "Pohick Church" which was built by Washington 88 years ago. Wilkinson then goes on to describe the dimensions and aesthetics of the building. Also adds that he sat in Washington's pew which he liked very much. Reports that an old slave told him that 600 of the enemy cavalry came through…

GLC03523.13.024

9 December 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Has visited Washington, D.C. in the last week. States that Mrs. Fuller has had a boy, who is rather small. Mrs. Fuller is not doing well and was expected, for sometime, not to live. Notes that even though he had not been very well for sometime he is starting to get better. Has received a letter from his sister, Wink, which says that she is doing well. He reminisces about the "beautiful Sabbath" and how he would spend time with his wife.

GLC03523.13.029

18 April 1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written on board the [schooner] Donelson, Chesapeake Bay. Writes that he is lonely because he has been thinking of her and the baby so much. He was delayed for a while in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. Thinks that he will be sent into action soon and that the Michigan Regiment will begin the attack. Believes that they will have a "good victory" and that the rebels' days are numbered. As he is writing the letter he arrives near Yorktown, Virginia and states that he can hear the roar of the cannon. States that General George B. McClellan has "things fixed so that they [the…

GLC03523.13.038

26 June 1848

Jones, Del. Floyd, fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Lieutenant D. F. Jones 4th Infantry

Swears that he assisted Ulysses S. Grant in counting a bag of money that Grant brought into his quarters in early June. It was exactly $1000. They put it in a bag and Grant said he would place it in the trunk of Captain Alvord, but Jones understands that he later placed it in the trunk of Captain Gore. Signed by DeL. Floyd Jones and by 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge Advocate of the General Court Marshall.

GLC02305.01

26 June 1848

Gore, John H., fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Captain John H. Gore 4th Infantry

Swears that Ulysses S. Grant asked his permission, on about 7 June, 1848, to "place a bag of public money in my private trunk, saying at the time, that he considered it the most safe place for its conveyance on the march which we were preparing to commence in a few days." Describes the events that transpired: He at first denied the request, but assented because Grant had no trunk or box with a lock to carry the money himself. The same day Grant placed a bag of silver dollars which he knew to be the $1000 belonging to the Quarter Masters Department. He kept the trunk in his room until 11…

GLC02305.02

27 June 1848

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

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Statement of Lieutenant U. S. Grant Regiment Quarter Master

Swears he took the sum of $1000 to Captain Gore's room on June 6 "to be locked up in his trunk for safe keeping, my own chest having previously had the lock broken. I also deemed it safer to have public money in the room of some officer who did not disburse public funds, because they would be less likely to be suspected of having any conciderable [sic] amount about them." Asserts that the trunk was stolen from the tent of Captain Gore while he and Lieutenant De Russy were sleeping, as shown by the accompanying affidavits. Signed by Ulysses S. Grant and 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge…

GLC02305.03

27 June 1848

DeRussy, John, fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Lieutenant DeRussy 4th Infantry

Swears that Ulysses S. Grant deposited $1000 in the trunk of Captain Gore in early June. Comments that on the night of June 16, "the trunk containing said funds was stolen from the tent of Capt. Gore, this whilst Capt. Gore and myself were both sleeping in the tent." Swears that he "heard Lieut. Grant say that he was going to put it [the $1000] there and afterwads hearing Capt. Gore say that it was there." Signed by Lieutenant John DeRussy and 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge Advocate of the General Court Marshall.

GLC02305.04

circa August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: Calculations relative to the intended operation in Virginia

Calculations regarding artillery for the operation to Yorktown, Virginia. Lists artillery by type and poundage, as well as their current location and whether provided by French or American forces.

GLC02437.09947

1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Instructions and orders]

Details instructions and orders for a Joshua [Pypon?] to scout the rivers in the Penobscot region. With specific instructions for treating with the Indians, "particularly Medockswando, the Chief Sachem." Signed by J. Willard, Secty as a true copy.

GLC02437.09948

circa December 1794

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph document

Title: Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt

Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students. Each of the classes will be formed into infantry, artillery and cavalry. Provides details on the order in which each class will be called, and states "In case of domestic insurrection no man able to serve shall be excused on any condition. In case of foreign war any man may be excused paying 50/100 Dollars." Only militia in frontier counties will…

GLC02437.09952

circa 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Bond]

Discusses some sort of bond regarding land in Maine. Handwriting is spidery and difficult to read.

GLC02437.09957

circa 1789-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Suggestions]

Writes suggestions for Hannah Harwood, Lucy Knox's sister, in claiming their rights to the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09958

circa 1783-1820

Manuscript document

Title: [Estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, deceased]

Discusses the estate of the late Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09959

1790

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

Lists the estimated cost of materials and work for the building of a powder magazine. Materials include lime, beams, rafters and bricks. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09962

circa 1790-1795

Hazard, Ebenezer, fl. 1790-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hazard sends Knox "the charter of Georgia," and notes the details of a June 1773 land purchase from the Creeks and Cherokee. Signed by Hazard in the text. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.09964

circa 1776-1795

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs his brother about his trip and discusses rivers.

GLC02437.09969

1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Address to the Senate]

Appears to be responding to questions previously posed to him about a treaty made with the chiefs in the Creek nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. See GLC02437.09452 for related documents.

GLC02437.09971

1781

Manuscript document

Title: Profile of a Shell for a French 8 Inch Howitzer.

Drawn diagram of a "Profile of a Shell for a French 8 Inch Howitzer." In manuscript below, Includes a scale, the calibration of the howitzer, and other measurements for the shell and gun. Date added later in pencil. Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.09977

1781

Manuscript document

Title: [Profile of a 5-inch shell]

Drawn diagram of the profile of a 5-inch shell. Includes a scale and various measurements. Date written later in pencil. Possibly docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.09978

circa 1775-1795

Manuscript document

Title: An explanation of the return

List of various military supplies, including copper hoops, muskets, bayonets, hangers, flint, and drum cords.

GLC02437.09979

1799

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

Appears to be something akin to a to-do list. Mentions having to choose a committee and gives details about the committee's duties. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09983

1782-1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [List of officers who have been granted a furlough]

Includes the names of officers granted a furlough, the authorizing officer, how many days it will last, if the solider has returned or not, and other information. Noted as a copy for officers.

GLC02437.09984

1793

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement] [incomplete]

Discusses a land agreement between Madame de Leval, Mr. de La Roche and Henry Knox and William Duer, along with others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09986