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to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.087

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.179

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Relates, "If the young man you wrote of is in Hospital the surg must send for his descriptive lists, if not the surg Gen (Dale) of Boston as we have positive orders...

GLC02163.11

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 27 February 1791. Comments he is anxious in finding out about what appointments will be made and when. Notes he has heard many reports respecting raising troops but nothing concrete has taken place yet. "We...

GLC02437.04878

to Henry Knox

Forwards "a letter for Mr. Lewis" (not included). Notes he received a letter from William Knox regarding business affairs. Provides an extract from William's letter that deals with a bill involving Mr. Freeman and Mssrs Webber & Bicknell.

GLC02437.04879

to Henry Knox

Plans to spend a day or two in Newark and expects his letter will reach Knox before he does. Had recently told Knox he expected Duer would be able to set everything right again within a day or two, but now fears he may not be able to (referring to...

GLC02437.05352

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Writes that General [James] Wilkinson has asked for his help with the militiamen, specifically acquiring more troops. Discusses Wilkinson's attempts to establish lines of communication. Comments on the dispute between Wilkinson and Zeigler (see...

GLC02437.05353

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to deliver the enclosed (a letter?) to the French Minister, Mr. Fauchet. Asks Knox to speak highly of him when he speaks with Mr. Fauchet or Mr. [LaForet], believes it will give him additional strength to his situation. Reports he and...

GLC02437.06061

to Henry Knox

Peirce has spoken with "[Master] Flucker" about their business. Say that a vessel "is advancing for Liverpool but is not yet begun to load." Peirce says, "I mention this for your Government."

GLC02437.07376

[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Covers March 13-16. Sergeant George...

GLC02437.10104

to J. M. Otey

General Fry, in command of the Augusta District, writes to Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Otey (possibly John M. Otey), Assistant Adjutant General. Has just received a dispatch directing the extension of a courier line from Columbia to Winnsboro, South...

GLC02461.07

to consul

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

GLC03479.37

to James Grant Wilson

Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and...

GLC03479.59

to Sister

Relays that he is sorry to hear that Ben, possibly their brother, is in poor health. Assures his sister that "he will come all right in course of time." Reports that there is "no news a stirring in this city now." Written on stationery with "US Army...

GLC03523.08.66

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to "Dear Darling Bell." Comments how fast her letter reached him, "...not three days on the road...." Proclaims his love for her and imagines her lips. Says he received three other letters from friends and relatives and relays their...

GLC03523.10.171

to Parents

GLC03523.36.10

to H E Russell

GLC03523.51.10

Christian Neyhard is legally obligated to pay James Hunter

GLC03769.150

to R. West

Sent 340 dollars in gold to his father's address. Says the USS "Flag" arrived with news that the Confederates fled St. John's on the approach of gunboats. Mentions the destruction of the USS "Cumberland" and "Congress," by the CSS "Merrimack." Says...

GLC03836.32

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 26 (March 13, 1863)]

Prints a report written by Lieutentant-Commander R.C. Blake to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, entitled "Destruction of the Hatteras -- Reports of Her Commander." "Correspondence Between Gov. Brown and Gen. Mercer on Returning the Militia to...

GLC05959.09.154

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 60 (March 13, 1861)]

The New Southern Confederacy Constitution, The Intended Evacuation of Fort Sumter, Reported Surrender of Fort Sumter, as Lincoln orders the Fort returned to the State of South Carolina.

GLC05959.56.001

to his mother

Writes from Camp Stanley. Pages 5-8 may go to another letter.

GLC06167.03

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses military education at length, commenting on costs and subjects for particular military posts, and the wisdom of joining military and civil education.

GLC06313.04.169

to Aaron Hobart

Date of March 13 written on the address leaf, possibly as a postmark of the date sent.

GLC06313.04.292

to William Smallwood

Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...

GLC06508.04