1738/06/04

Ten Broeck, Wessel, fl. 1738

Manuscript signed

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05264

1743/05/24

Livingston, Catrina, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05265

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05266

1752/08/17

Dienaer, W.D.W., fl. 1752

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05267

1759/05/22

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05268

1769/11/28

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05269

1767

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05270

[1766]1767/10/28

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05271

1768/02/29

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05272

1771

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05273

1771/10/08

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05274

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05275

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05276

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05277

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05278

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05279

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05280

17 August 1865

Lenthall, John, fl. 1865

Letter signed

Title: to Richard T. Renshaw

The Chief of the Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair writes to Renshaw in response to a letter "enclosing charters with schooners 'Farland' and 'Montevue'." Asks Renshaw to communicate with Commandant Berrien about "barges belonging to the Government...which would be less costly than these vessels at 50 dollars per day." Written on stationery of the Navy Department Bureau of Construction and Repair. Lenthall, chief constructor of the Navy, headed the bureau from 1851-1871.

GLC02254.30

6 January 1866

Smith, A.N., fl. 1866

Letter signed

Title: to Richard T. Renshaw

Smith writes to Renshaw with orders to discharge Colonel Wallace Wilson of the 1st Colored Brigade,"he having originally enlisted for one year." The order also extends to "any other Contrabands on board the 'Agawam'." Forwarded by Commodore Joseph Lanman. Written on stationery of the Navy Department Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.

GLC02254.31

circa 1864

McKeever, Edwin, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: "To all whom it may concern"

Writes that although he had no order from R.T. Renshaw to burn a bridge at Little Washington, North Carolina, orders from Captain Graham led McKeever to "unhesitatingly say that I understood him to direct me to burn the Bridge." Signed by Mckeever as Acting Ensign and ex-officer of the U.S. steamer Louisiana.

GLC02254.36

6 February 1776

Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that William Cowley has been granted permission for a military discharge by George Washington. Asks Knox to issue the discharge and have Captain Burbeck pay his wages. Harrison was then a secretary to George Washington.

GLC02437.00248

10 February 1776

Payne, Benjamin, 1728-1782

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Respective Committees of Inspection of the Several Towns on the Road Between Hartford and Cambridge

Also signed by Samuel Wadsworth and George Smith, all on behalf of the Committee of Inspection for the Town of Hartford. Indicates that the bearer of this letter will have two brass artillery pieces to be delivered to George Washington in Cambridge, for the use of the Continental Army. Requests a receipt and asks that care be taken to avoid damage to the cannons and harnesses.

GLC02437.00250

28 May 1864

Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893

Letter signed

Title: to Richard T. Renshaw

Responds to news of broken boilers in Renshaw's vessels and asks if Renshaw can "not make the repairs on one with your own workmen." Desires to send the U.S.S. Miami, currently under Renshaw's command, to Hatteras Inlet. Inquires about the readiness of the Seymour for travel and suggests that Renshaw "let her tow up one of the coal vessels. Better send her at once as we want coal." The last portion of the letter is marked "Confidential" and discusses Smith's expedition to blow up "the Ram" the previous night. He reports the loss of two men. Smith was serving as senior officer in…

GLC02254.19

8 June 1864

Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: [General order to be read aloud by the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Miami]

General order to read letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. A transcription of Welles' letter, a response to Smith's report of the action at the Battle of Albermarle is attached. Welles "congratulates all of the Officers and Men of the U.S. Navy who participated in this remarkable contest between wooden gun boats and a formidable armored vessel -- in which the latter was forced to retreat to prevent capture."

GLC02254.20

4 July 1864

1st Regiment North Carolina Union Volunteers

Document

Title: [Invitation to a 4th of July celebration sponsored by the Ist Regt. N.C. Union Volunteers]

Printed invitation requesting Renshaw's presence at a 4th of July celebration at Fort Macon. Includes an "Order of Exercise" listing a variety of activities for the day, including music, prayer, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a fireworks performance at "8 1/2 o'clock, PM." Written at Fort Macon.

GLC02254.21