29 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written at Camp Middlebrook. Knox writes, "Pity it is that lovers so exceedingly attached to each other as we are should be separated by the horrors of War." Discusses Lord Sterling's movement at Amboy (Perth Amboy, New Jersey) and Westfield, New Jersey. Expects the British to attack on the North River (the Hudson).

GLC02437.00618

30 June 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Opens with, "Did my Harry let the 23rd of this month pass by unnoticed or did it occur to his mind that it was the anniversary of his wedding day..." Reflects upon her happiness when they were first married, and states, "instead of spending our lives together- how far and how long have we been asunder-" Refers to the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery. Notes that Billy, Knox's brother William, wishes to enter the army.

GLC02437.00619

1 July 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hancock

Knox writes to Hancock, President of Continental Congress. Asks if [Phillippe] du Coudray has been appointed to command the artillery. Declares, "I wish to know of Congress whether this information be true, if it is, I beg the favor of a permission to Retire, and that a proper certificate for that purpose be sent me immediately."

GLC02437.00620

14 July 1777

Gray, James, fl. 1777

Letter

Title: to Theodore Parsons

Later copy. Reports on the Continental evacuation of Ticonderoga: "As to the particulars of the retreat of the Army, I am not at present able to communicate,- thus much as to myself I can say, that I have lost all my Baggage of every kind except what I have now on, which is the condition every one is in who left Ticonderoga-" Expects British General John Burgoyne to advance on Albany. Also expects reinforcement of 3,000 men from General [John] Sullivan. Reports that his force, at Fort Edward, consists of 10,000 men. Gives an account of his retreat from Skeensboro (present day Whitehall,…

GLC02437.00623

17 July 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Knox's wife Lucy writes, "... I am resolved nothing shall prevent my coming to you early in September but your positive refusal, in which case, I will try to be as indifferent as I shall then think you are." Reports that Knox's brother William is on his way to join Henry in New Jersey. Worries that Knox will "fall into the usual error of absent lovers- that indifference will take place of that refined affection, which you have entertained for me..." From a family letter, Lucy learned that Thomas Flucker, her father, "enjoys his three hundred a year as Secretary of the province." Asks…

GLC02437.00625

6 April 1864

Woolsey, Melancthon B., 1817-1874

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Letter enclosing papers [no longer present] regarding "Information obtained from four rebel deserters" and other reports. Written on board the U.S.S. Princess Royal, commanded by Woolsey off Sabine Pass, Texas during the blockading of Confederate ports in that area. Woolsey commanded the "Princess Royal" in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. After the war, he commanded the Navy Field at Pensacola, where he died from yellow fever.

GLC02680.28

9 February 1864

Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Requesting various information pertaining to Marchand's ship, including coal, draft, and speed of the ship. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond.

GLC02680.30

9 February 1864

Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Ordering Marchand to move his boat to replace a departing ship in the blockade. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond during the Union blockade of Mobile Bay.

GLC02680.31

December 31, 1873

Hieskell, H.M., fl. 1873

Printed document signed

Title: [Pay slip for John B. Marchand]

Printed note stating a pay check has been enclosed for three hundred eighteen dollars and thirty cents. From the Office of Pay Director, Navy Yard, Philadelphia. The amount and date are filled in by hand.

GLC02680.34

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians

GLC03030.01

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

[town and salt-mine]

GLC03030.02

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

strange house and rock formations

GLC03030.03

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

stream among large rocks and people camping on stream

GLC03030.04

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

Mormon Tabernacle under construction and [Salt Lake City?]

GLC03030.05

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

[Joseph Smith] and Mormon Tabernacle under construction (closeup) .

GLC03030.06

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Four photographs

Yosemite Valley, Railroad trestle, locomotive and railroad track over mountains.

GLC03030.07

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Six photographs of giant redwoods

Some with people

GLC03030.08

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Six photographs of giant redwoods .

Two with a log cabin

GLC03030.09

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: [Yosemite]

Scene showing pond and mountains in background

GLC03030.10

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Close-up of mountain

on left side of background in #10

GLC03030.11

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: [Yosemite]

Waterfall view with pond in foreground

GLC03030.12

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: [Yosemite] Pond

(from #10) with mountain from right side of background of #10

GLC03030.13

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Calm stream with reflection of mountain

GLC03030.14

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: [Yosemite] Mountain with spire-like rock formations in background

GLC03030.15

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: [Upper falls on the Yosemite: far-off view]

GLC03030.16