December 11, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister and family

Reports that one of the soldiers, [Zod] Howe, almost died from small pox and another man is thought to have come down with it. Remarks that the men in camp seem very nonchalant about the small pox outbreak. He writes that the hospital building and all the clothes from infected soldiers will be burned. Recollects that one year ago he and Darius (his brother-in-law) were in South Tunnel. He writes, "we never think of that place with any very good feelings as there we lost a good many of our boys." There has been talk of moving to Gallatin but hopes that they don't have to leave Nashville…

GLC07460.064

13 June 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Washington

Later copy of GLC02437.03273.

GLC02437.03274

16 June 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

References Lafayette's letter of 11 February 1786. Thanks Lafayette for his kindness toward his brother William when he was ill. Says that William has recovered and has been with him since October 1785. Hopes the recovery is permanent. Discusses the affair of Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who had been sent to France in 1783 to purchase jeweled eagle badges for the members of the Society of the Cincinnati. L'Enfant returned to America in 1784 and brought back many badges purchased on credit. The price proved too high for some officers, which left L'Enfant in a bind. Goes on to say that the…

GLC02437.03276

18 June 1786

Tatopocsha, fl. 1786

Manuscript document

Title: A Speech from the Delaware Chiefs residing in the Delaware towns in the Shawanese country met in council at Coshocton June 18, 1786

Copy of a translation of a speech by Tatopocsha, Chief of the Coshocton Delaware, as well as Chief Captain John Dowdy and Chief Bigg Catt. Contains a note by Obadiah Robins, confirming that "This is the sense of the speech as it was interpreted to me." Speech discusses the peaceful relationship between the Delaware and their "brethren the Americans." Tatopocsha mentions an incident in which the Delaware nation tried to convince the Pottowattimi nation to keep the peace with the Americans, that they had no dispute with the Americans. Also discusses an incident in which the Mingoes murdered…

GLC02437.03277

22 July 1786

McDowell, John, fl. 1786

Manuscript letter

Title: to William North

Addressed to "Major North," William North, a Major and Inspector of the Army. Written from Fort McIntosh, located in present-day Beaver, Pennsylvania. Writes to discuss how best to equip surgeon's mates in the Fort McIntosh area. Argues that since most surgeon's mates are stationed "at such a distance from each other that assistance cannot be given in cases of immediate necessity," they should be equipped with pocket instruments and amputation kits so they may do their duty. Adds that the equipment they do have is in bad repair: "There is but one set of amputating & one set of pocket…

GLC02437.03282

25 July 1786

North, William, 1755-1836

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major William North, Inspector of the Army who was stationed in the environs of Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh. Discusses inspection of military stores at Fort McIntosh, the best place to keep the stores, the inhabitants of Pittsburgh (he spells it "Pittsburg"), and the Indian nations in the area. Copy, written in the hand of War Department secretary Robert Pemberton and signed by him for North.

GLC02437.03286

28 August 1786

Inman, John, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Smith and Wyckoff

Writes to the firm of Smith and Wyckoff on behalf of himself and his brother, G.S. Inman of London. Writes, "As I apprehend I am of sound mind & memory, it becomes me on my return to this place (where I have formerly done business) to address you, and with due respect to ask for a state of the account between us." Is especially anxious of a speedy reply, as things have been done since 20 July to "distress my Person, Family, & Estate, as is usual in cases where the property may be supposd deficient, or the person exposed to the Resentment of mankind, from causes not necessary here to…

GLC02437.03297

19 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with James Swan for land sale, with later endorsements]

Agreement granting 25,000 acres in the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to James Swan, also giving Knox the right to buy the land back at a fixed price. Signed twice by Knox with his initials. Later endorsement at bottom of second page, dated 7 November 1798, stating that Knox is buying the land back from Swann. A second endorsement, dated 29 November 1799, states that Swan has yet to transfer his holdings to anyone.

GLC02437.09255

20 February 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Jackson]

Colonel Crane recommends Jackson for a leave of absence until 1 May 1783. In a post script, recommends Jackson for furlough until 15 April if 1 May is unacceptable. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09651

20 February 1783

Beatty, Reading, 1757-1831

Manuscript document

Title: [Documentation of Captain McElhattan's injury]

Beatty, surgeon for the Pennsylvania Artillery, attests that McElhattan "received a hurt on his lame shoulder some time ago, & has not been able to join his regiment before this time." Written at the barracks of Philadelphia.

GLC02437.09652

22 February 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Lieutenant Freeman]

Colonel Crane recommends Freeman for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09653

21 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Smith]

Colonel Stevens recommends Smith for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09654

24 February 1783

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Goodell]

Colonel Butler recommends Goodell, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.

GLC02437.09656

22 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Cunningham]

Colonel Butler recommends Cunningham, of the first Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09657

24 February 1783

O'Reily, John, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Corporal John Heath]

Captain O'Reily recommends Heath for a leave of absence for twenty days. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09659

25 February 1783

Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Keeler]

Major Wright recommends Keeler, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09660

25 February 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Simpson]

Colonel Swift recommends Simpson, surgeon of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09661

26 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Machin]

Recommends Machin for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09662

27 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Fanning]

Recommends Lieutenant Fanning, paymaster of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 10 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09663

28 February 1783

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for furloughs for Corporal Edward Bass and P. Gardner]

Captain Bushnell recommends Bass for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Recommends [P.?] Gardner for a leave of absence for twenty-five days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09665

2 March 1783

Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Bond]

Colonel Nicola indicates that one of his men, who left on furlough in 1782, has not returned, and was mustered as a deserter. Notes that the deserter's absence leaves an opening for another man to go on furlough, and recommends Bond.

GLC02437.09667

2 March 1783

Hills, E., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Ludlow]

Captain Hills recommends Ludlow, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence for fifteen days. Cosigned by Sergeant John Fulford. Hills directs his recommendation to Captain Reily (possibly Captain John O'Reily). Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09669

2 March 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Duffield]

Recommends Duffield for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09670

2 March 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wetzell]

Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Wetzell for a leave of absence for twenty days. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09671

3 March 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Warner]

Captain Patten recommends Warner for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09673