24 June 1781

Autograph note

Title: [Certificate related to Captain Lieutenant Thomas Barr]

Certifies that Barr has served in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery from the beginning of 1777 - 1 January 1781. Docket written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.00980

26 June 1781

Peters, Richard, 1744-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.

GLC02437.00982

26 June 1781

Donnell, Nathaniel, 1766-1821

Autograph document signed

Title: [Discharge for Peter Delany]

Donnell signs as commander of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00984

27 June 1781

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain New York from the British . Reports on recent problems with digestion, headaches, and "weakness of Nerves." Sends his regards to his sister -in-law.

GLC02437.00985

27 June 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel] Cornell.

GLC02437.00986

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox. Peirce writes: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox..." Endorsed by Henry Dewitt.

GLC02437.00987

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox on order."

GLC02437.00988

28 June 1781

Perkins, William, 1742-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.

GLC02437.00989

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox on order."

GLC02437.00990

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox on order." Verso also contains the signature of Oliver Smith.

GLC02437.00991

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox on order." Verso also contains the signature of Champions Flemming.

GLC02437.00992

13 June 1781

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of tools and other matterals [sic] found with Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh

Written at Fredericksburgh. Tharp notes, "Received the above Mentioned Articles of Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh... And they are Lodged with the Q. Master at Fish Kill Landing..." Also includes a return of articles left with Captain Post to be sent on to Fishkill.

GLC02437.10490

29 June 1781

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Printed document signed

Title: Weekly return of part of the corps of artillery doing duty in the park. [incomplete]

Lists numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers. Includes alterations. Lists numbers of those present fit for duty. Missing 11 columns.

GLC02437.10491

[1782-1788]

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437 Part 2

circa 1860-1902

Ingersoll, Truman W., 1862-1922

Photograph

Title: [Collection of stereocards]

Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black and white photographic stereocards of various places such as Niagara Falls, Yosemite, Edinburgh, the Nile etc. (#12-28). The remainder of the cards are painted photographs. Many depict domestic scenes meant to teach a lesson (# 29-43) and were most likely all copyrighted by Truman W. Ingersoll as a few are printed with his copyright and all are…

GLC05139.03

15 July 1781

Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Tilghman, an aide for George Washington, writes "His Excellency approves of all but the order to land the Artillery & c at Kings ferry, He thinks it should be sent up to West point, as we have no Horses at kings ferry and few men to cover any thing there should the enemy land."

GLC02437.01046

20 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Directed to Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens. Discusses military matters, complaining of "incessant applications." Mentions George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses the transport of supplies, ordering Stevens to land his artillery and stores at Peekskill as soon as possible. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01066

21 July 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Thomas] Patten

Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01071

14 July 1781

Price, William, ?-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of stores he has received from various captains. Dicusses stores such as cartridges, harnesses, howitzers, and quick match, among others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01044

14 July 1781 - 27 October 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: Orders given for stores

Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01045

14 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: Order to officer with cannon from West Point.

Title from docket. Instructs the officer regarding organization of cannon at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mentions Colonel Greaton (possibly John Greaton).

GLC02437.01047

15 July 1781

Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20, estimating they can make three or four tons of powder by that date. Promises to forward an exact return of stores at Springfield to Knox, and to "do every thing in my power to promote a [successfull?] campaign."

GLC02437.01048

15 July 1781

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think proper it may be inquired into."

GLC02437.01049

16 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heman Swift

Knox writes to Colonel Heman Swift. Relates that he would quickly appoint the man Swift suggested as conductor, but cannot make such an appointment without the approval of the Board of War. Because the Board is without a conductor, agrees to appoint Swift's man temporarily. Refer to GLC02437.01031 for Swift's original request.

GLC02437.01050

16 July 1781

Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

GLC02437.01051