circa 1796-1806

Wendell, fl. 1796-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his life and property are in danger and wishes to make such a statement before a magistrate.

GLC02437.08198

17 March 1793

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing on behalf of his relative James Wendell, asking Knox to purchase a piece of land Wendell owns adjoining the Waldo patent. James Wendell claims to own about two thousand five hundred acres adjoining the Waldo patent which he wishes Knox to purchase. If he does so "on generous terms" John will give a piece of land in Portsmouth to the Flucker family, Knox's in-laws.

GLC02437.09240

29 July 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on intelligence on British forces gathered from Benjamin Davis, one of about 150 prisoners taken from a ship captured by a privateer named Captain Skimmer and brought it to Marblehead, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.00402

20 July 1776 - 28 September 1776

Carpenter, Benajah, 1748-1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Multiple receipt entries also signed by Eliphilet Newell, John Gilles, and other officers serving under Henry Knox. Notes supplies received by officers in either New York or Mount Washington from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment. Lists on the back enumerate cash received from officers for stockings and shoes.

GLC02437.00404

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to bed. Mentions being ill. Discusses the possibility of Lucy returning to him. Mentions that business prevented him from having a meeting with Lord William Howe, whom he believes will soon attack.

GLC02437.00408

5 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Comments on their correspondence habits. Asks William to inform the wife of James Lovell that her husband would be released from the British in a prisoner exchange. Discusses British forces amassing in New York and preparing for an attack. Discusses the gravity of the situation at length. States "I shrink and tremble at the Importance of our present conduct."

GLC02437.00413

circa August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: Disposition of Troops at New York

Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.

GLC02437.00415

15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family man when peace shall again bless this...Country." Discusses their own troops strength and activities. Also comments on the Hessians and the British, and writes passionately about being wronged by and separating from the British. Comments on Lucy's account with a man named Peter. Reassures her that his health has improved. Comments on her new…

GLC02437.00419

1909/10/06

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is glad that Owen has left Turkey for Germany although the situation for Mormons there "is not a bed of roses on acc- of the Govt." He advises Owen on hygiene. He expresses regret about moving to Nome but says Alaska has taught him self-reliance and confidence. He counsels Owen on choosing a wife according to the "Planet under which they are born…

GLC05245.50

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Daniel Waite Burdick]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.

GLC05528.09

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Lucian E. Carter]

Standing full portrait with painted camp scene backdrop, holding hat and sword. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.10

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Silas Wright Frame]

Vignette bust portrait. Name and rank inscribed on recto of photograph, possibly Frame's signature.

GLC05528.13

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Malcolm G. Cook]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Identifying inscription on verso.

GLC05528.15

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Philander B. Grant]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard. Identifying inscription on verso.

GLC05528.16

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Wallace R. Hill]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name and rank inscribed on recto below photograph.

GLC05528.17

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Patrick H. Keenan]

Vignette bust portrait with beard. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.18

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant James A. Taylor]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache.

GLC05528.20

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Addison W. Wheelock]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto beneath photograph. Name and rank inscribed on verso.

GLC05528.21

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

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

Vignette bust portrait with beard.

GLC05528.22

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

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

Vignette bust portrait with beard.

GLC05528.23

20 September 1839

Grand Jury

Manuscript document

Title: The Grand Jury finds the following fact

Relates details pertaining to the sailing of the Amistad, the mutiny of the captives on board, and the ship's subsequent capture near the coast of New York. Mentions Lieutenant Thomas R. Gedney, commander of the brig Washington and other persons involved in the case.

GLC05636.06

29 July 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Adams

Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then a member of the Continental Congress.

GLC02437.00403

circa July 1776

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the canons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New England colonies. At the time, Heath was in New York, serving under General Israel Putnam. Signed in text in the third person.

GLC02437.00405

circa July 1776

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives a letter of introduction for John Robertson, who served under Colonel McDougall "in the sea service" and has experience manning canons. Thinks Robertson could be of use to Knox and seeks to have him put on the payroll. Dated "summer 1776."

GLC02437.00406

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Chastises his brother for not writing and complains of writing so much himself that his arm hurts. Gives some instructions for business.

GLC02437.00407