circa 1864

Bogardus, A. (Abraham), 1822-1908

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Franklin O. Sherman]

Standing full portrait with beard and mustache beside a flag. Holding sword and kepi hat with cross canon. Name inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.19

circa 1864

Loeffler's, J., fl. 1860-1890

Photograph

Title: [unknown Lieutenant in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]

Standing three-quarter portrait with beard and mustache, holding kepi hat and sword.

GLC05528.24

circa 1864

Denison's, D. Galleries, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [unknown Lieutenant in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]

Standing full portrait holding hat beside a chair.

GLC05528.25

circa 1864

Denison's, D. Galleries, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [unknown soldier in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]

Standing full portrait holding a musket with bayonet. In gray militia uniform and hat. Ink and pencil inscription of photographer "D. Denison." on verso.

GLC05528.26

10 November 1839

Judson, Andrew T., 1784-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Judson, who presided over the district (and circuit) court proceedings of the Amistad, informs Holabird that he has not yet heard from President Martin Van Buren or Secretary of State John Forsyth regarding the case. Suggests Holabird review a similar case, "10th Wheaten 133. The Plattsburgh." Writes "That is a Late case, long since the Spanish Decree of 1817, and yet it turns wholly on the question of fitting out in the U. S. or Cuba. If in the U. S. she was rightfully condemned but if in Spain a restoration is the admitted course. Such seems to me to be the argument in that case..."

GLC05636.04

4 May 1840

Holabird, William S., 1794-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry D. Gilpin

Holabird, United States District Attorney of Connecticut, writes to Gilpin, Attorney General. Relates that the Amistad case did not spend much time at the circuit court level, because "the counsel for the negroes [interposed?] a plea in abatement of the appeal from the decree of the district court, they contended that the U. S. had no interest in the matter, & could not appeal, that by the Treaty with Spain our courts were open to the claimants of the property, or to the representatives of the Spanish Government, that they should appear in person, & not through our Govt. upon this…

GLC05636.05

January 1840

Manuscript document

Title: [Fragment of Antonio G. Vega's deposition given to United States District Attorney William S. Holabird] [incomplete]

Date inferred based on the relation of this document to GLC 5636.08 and .09. States "That he is a Spanish subject, that he resided in the Island of Cuba several years, that he knows the law of [struck: Cuba] that island on the subject of Slavery." Possibly created in Connecticut, where the District Court heard the case.

GLC05636.07

January 1840

Manuscript document

Title: [Antonio G. Vega's deposition given to United States District Attorney William S. Holabird]

States "that the Spanish edict prohibiting the importation of slaves from Africa, was not considered as applicable to that Island and was [inserted: then] wholly disregarded after slaves were landed... that the slaves on the plantations kept their native languages for years... that the ships papers, of the Amistad are... in the usual form, & not necessary to practice any fraud to obtain such papers from the proper officers... that the Barracoons are public markets where all description of slaves are bought and sold-" Mentions the deposition of Richard Robert Madden, British…

GLC05636.08

2 October 1776-14 October 1776

Keyes, Nathaniel, fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Clothing receipts]

Four receipts for coats, white swanskin (a kind of material) and shoes, signed by Keyes, Thomas Frothingham, John Oliver, Joseph Eayres and Nathaniel Bowen. (All served under Henry Knox.) Notes supplies received at Mount Washington from Isaiah Audebert, the quartermaster in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00467

5 October 1776

Jacob, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he "is manufacturing gun powder for the Continental Congress" that is intended for George Washington. Sends samples to Knox and asks to be informed which will pass inspection. Signed in the third person in the text.

GLC02437.00469

8 October 1776

Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783

Autograph note signed

Title: [Receipt for 450 pounds/1,500 dollars and an account for clothing for Colonel Thomas Mifflin]

Delivered for Henry Knox by Samuel Treat. Composed at Mount Washington.

GLC02437.00471

10 October 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Expresses disappointment with not receiving a letter from William, but writes this letter for both William and Henry Jackson. Discusses being recalled from New Jersey in response to sightings of British ships. Tells William to not give credit to reports that an American garrison has been taken, because it has not be verified. Comments on cannons he is getting for Henry Jackson to be mounted on a privateer. Mentions that Lucy Knox and their daughter visited briefly. Composed at Mount Washington.

GLC02437.00472

20 October 1776

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their correspondence and speculates that not all their letters reach each other. Discusses the recent British victories in taking Long Island and New York. Had hoped the victories would induce the British into an ill-planned and unsuccessful attack. Discusses the transportation of lumber. Asks his brother if he believes British General William Howe will attempt to end the war decisively this winter, if he believes France will assist the colonies, if he thinks the Continental Congress is taking proper actions to form the army. Notes that he will relay information about artillery…

GLC02437.00476

7 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: William Knox

Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possible Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British "plunder all before them." Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A…

GLC02437.00483

10 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses how important his correspondence with Lucy is and how much it hurts him to urge her to go farther away from him (first to New Haven then to Boston). Speculates on a possible British strategy to extend their conquest into New Jersey, which will force Knox to follow, and be further from his wife. Notes that the New York campaign might be considered a loss for the Americans. Analyzes the current situation in New York. Comments that General George Washington set out for New Jersey. Mentions that General Horatio Gates drove Sir Guy Carleton back to Canada, which Knox believes will…

GLC02437.00485

14 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Regrets that he must send her to Boston, but hopes to see her and Peter soon, if his duties allow. Notes British movements on Long Island. Comments on the tactical ineptitude displayed by both sides: "The manoeuvres of the enemy are so complicated that at times I think they have as little knowledge in the art of war as their opponents." Discusses the strength of both armies, and prepares for a siege of Fort Washington. Has heard that the King of Portugal has declared war on the colonies.

GLC02437.00487

17 November 1776

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dated November 1776; date of 17 November inferred from content. Reports that Fort Washington has been captured by the British, and that the Americans have "lost" between 2,000 to 3,000 soldiers. The American generals, including Washington, Palmer, Mercer and Greene, had been discussing abandoning the Fort when the British troops arrived and attacked. Describes the British attack on the fort, and the American retreat. Thinks the British may have taken a number of casualties, but bemoans the loss of the fort as a "terrible event its consequences are justly to be dreaded," and asks Knox for…

GLC02437.00488

18 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Informs her of the loss of Fort Washington and 1,500 men. "This is the most severe stroke we have received during the war as to the number of men." Writes that he is very upset over the terrible defeat, but has not lost hope.

GLC02437.00489

22 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Assures her that their separation will not be as long as she fears, that they will soon be together again, and that he loves her deeply. Explains why he must stay at war and away from her, saying: "My obedience in this point interrupts our happiness for the present in order to secure it more effectually." Writes that the British have arrived near Fort Lee, and expects they will attack it soon. Reports that the Continental Congress has not taken care of his artillery unit. Hopes to see her in four weeks, assuming the British move to winter quarters. Expects that his brother will be with…

GLC02437.00490

25 December 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: Order of march to Trenton

Orders for surprise attack on British forces at Trenton. On Christmas morning Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware, and prepared for a surprise attack on Trenton. These orders lay out the various roles of the different sections of the American army. General Stevens will command the lead group, supported by some of Knox's artillery men. General Greene will command the second group, supported by a number of Knox's cannon. Delineates the various specific jobs of each unit. Includes hand drawn map on verso of Trenton. The pencil map shows the plan of Trenton, the roads and…

GLC02437.00495

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: Washington, Martha.

With pencil inscription on verso: "Martha Washigton." Vignette bust portrait. Photograph from engraving. White mount

GLC06391.10

[n.d.]

Photograph

Title: Washington, George.

Vignette bust portrait. Photograph from engraving. White mount.

GLC06391.11

9 October 1776

Stringer, Samuel, 1725-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses their correspondence. Comments on General Philip Schuyler's planned resignation. Discusses expectations for an attack on Fort Ticonderoga and the plans of General Horatio Gates in relation to Schuyler's impending resignation. Sends his regards to various people.

GLC02437.00470

10 October 1776

Ogdon, Gabriel, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the transportation of ordnance to New York.

GLC02437.00473

10 October 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Laments the loss of Bergen Point, New Jersey, as well as any other easy victory by the British because it lifts their spirits and emboldens them. It also discourages the Americans. Wants there to be no more works built that cannot be properly defended. Discusses several prizes taken by privateers and the supplies seized. Also relates news from London papers that were aboard one of the ships. Discusses a ship his is outfitting and inquires again about the guns he requested from Knox. Mentions the marriage of Ebenezer Oliver to Sucky (Susanna) Johonnet.

GLC02437.00474