July 6, 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely to New York after a passage of seven weeks from England. States that the regiment he is entering is at Kingsbridge, 14 miles from New York. Reports that he met with the commander, Lieutenant Colonel McLeroth, was introduced to the officers, and joins today. Explains that he will write again soon but wanted to make sure this letter got onto the packet to England. He hopes to get a lieutenant appointment as he is the only ensign in the regiment to purchase a commission. Gives love to family and friends. Charles Irvine…

GLC01450.023.05

circa October 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that mail has been very irregular. The last letter he received from Alexander was dated 20 September. Comments that to the satisfaction of troops in New York, he has heard that Great Britain will continue the war. Reports that they are expecting a needed reinforcement of troops and ships. They do not know where the Continental army will strike next. Informs that they will be on Staten Island for the coming months. Discusses his need for finances and says he has been living very frugally since joining the regiment. Asks him to have his Aunt…

GLC01450.023.07

November 29, 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he was so hurried in his last letter he forgot to mention his promotion in rank which he is happy about. States that he has written to Mr. Moir to get his affairs in order. Discusses his financial state for a bit and his need for credit. States Colonel McLeroth has offered to write on his behalf to help him get credit. Comments that Alexander must have heard of General Cornwallis's fall and says they do not know what the consequences will be. Expects reinforcements if Britain intends to keep the colonies. Gives love to family and friends…

GLC01450.023.08

December 10, 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he sent a letter with a friend and British soldier George Cumine who went home with General Cornwallis and his unfortunate army. Remarks upon the death of their Uncle Forbes. Discusses letters received and sent to family and friends and the state of the mail. Mentions his promotion in rank again and that he is glad to hear it will not be delayed by lack of money. States he asked Mr. Moir to send him some money. Indicates that Cumine will explain his situation better when he returns home. General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown,…

GLC01450.023.09

March 20, 1782

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. States that he got a letter from Mr. Moir about his financial affairs. His regiment is under orders for embarkation so he had to request 40 pounds from Moir to prepare. Discusses his pending promotion in rank and the finances involved with it. Informs him that they do not know where the regiment will be sent but some think the West Indies. Gives love to family and friends. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.023.10

January 15, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Encloses a letter from another soldier to his brother who is also in Scotland and asks Alexander to forward it on. Remarks that he has not heard from any of his friends in Scotland for awhile. States that nothing worth mentioning has happened. Gives love to family and friends. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War. Both pages have pieces with some text missing from the right edge of the letter.

GLC01450.023.15

March 14, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses the mail situation and that he hasn't heard from him in awhile. Indicates that anxieties are very high. They received the King's Speech via the West Indies a few weeks ago and it seems a peace is very near. Gives love to family and friends. Post script asks him to have Mr. Moir send the state of his financial affairs. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.023.16

August 28, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. He fears being reduced to half pay in the army because the war is just about over. Indicates that he will try to get an exchange to another post as soon as he gets to London, as he is not suited to a life of half pay. Many men will be attempting the same so he will have to be prompt. He was pleased to hear that his finances are in good order, as that will help him in getting an exchange. Believes that if a officer takes half pay, he can forget about ever serving again. Asks about whether Lord Erroll's estate has been sold because then he…

GLC01450.023.17

December 4, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived in London from New York after a 30 day trip. He expected to have arrived sooner but wanted to wait for a safer ship. States that he will write again when he gets settled. Gives love to family and friends. Postscript explains that he will find out soon about getting an exchange and comments that he will not do anything hasty or without advise. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War. As the war has ended, he is trying to get an exchange to another post so as to not have to be reduced to…

GLC01450.023.18

August 9, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is healthy, he misses her, and wants to come home soon. Mentions a fire at Penny Ferry [Massachusetts] last Sunday evening and states a small company of men guarded it. Expects to trench at Captain Green's Hill in a few days. Sends love to the children. Noyes served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. Lower right corner of page with signature is missing.

GLC01450.056.01

August 10, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He thinks something is going to happen soon because some prominent families are leaving town for England (possibly Loyalists). Discusses a rifleman that was taken to jail and sent out a letter but he got out of prison. Wants to come home soon and sends love to the family. Noyes served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.02

September 13, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he wants to come home but he is not allowed because there is a general parade this week. He expects to see her soon though. Believes something favorable is brewing by accounts from Boston and from the south. He has heard that there are no more troops coming from London. A servant of British General William Howe told them there are 7000 men in Boston or bound for Boston and that "Howe has got spirit enough to go out against us but not men enough." This letter is in very poor condition. Noyes served in the Continental army during the…

GLC01450.056.03

October 21, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. He hopes she will come visit him before the winter and states he will come meet her if she tells him when she is coming. States he has no other news. Asks her to tell Joseph Toppan's wife that a boat has not passed yet but he will send on her letter at the first opportunity. First page of the letter is missing. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.04

December 30, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He has not been paid yet. States the troops were going to take Bunker's Hill but the ice was not strong enough to bear them. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.05

February 24, 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. Tells a story about a lieutenant in the regiment who courted a young lady using the name of their captain so that his wife would not hear about his affair, but the captain found out about the lieutenant's lies and he was tried and sent home. He expects to leave for Boston within 10 days. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.06

May 12, 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

Written from Horn's Hook fort at Hells Gate, East River, New York to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States they are seven miles from the city. Reports that there are many Tories in the city. Describes the evils of the city and remarks that there are whores everywhere trying to entice the soldiers. Some soldiers have been robbed. Reports that four or five men have been killed in the night. Describes in detail how he misses her and that he cannot wait to see her. "I hope that you & I shall see Each other & enjoy those Nuptuall Delights of Venis." Wants her to write and says…

GLC01450.056.07

circa 1776

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. Discusses soldiers taken prisoners who will probably be put to death. States he has sent five dollars. Sends love to his family. First page or pages are missing and the bottom right corner is cut out so there is no date or signature. Both are inferred from context and from other letters in the collection. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.10

August 23, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

States he has received his letter and is concerned to hear that Marchant has not located two missing bundles of money yet. Advises that he will support his integrity in this matter should he be blamed for it or for another problem with counterfeit bills. Advises him to send copies of all the letters pertaining to the lost money and the counterfeit bills to William Ellery, a Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. Congratulates him on Major Henry Lee's brilliant attack on the British at Paulus Hook (19 August 1779). Reports that he has heard things look well at Penobscot, (referring to…

GLC01450.104.01

August 30, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Discusses two lost bundles of money, and states that Mr. Hopkinson needs all the information about the matter so he can present it to the Treasury fairly. He has heard the Penobscot expedition has failed and that the American fleet was burned. Comments that Continental forces will not falter under the disappointments but will seek vengeance. Letter is not addressed but recipient is inferred from context (refer to GLC1450.104.01).

GLC01450.104.02

1786-1891

Header Record

Title: American explorers, adventurers and naturalists: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]

[decimalized 02475.01-02475.14]

GLC02475

1775-1913

Header Record

Title: American inventors: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02480.01-02480.19]

GLC02480

1852-1926

Header Record

Title: Members of Lincoln's cabinet: 20 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02490

[1847 ca.]

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Title: Collection of 10 documents relating to or by participants in the Mexican War [Decimalized .01- .11]

GLC02494

1765-1813

Header Record

Title: Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02498.01-02498.19]

GLC02498

1768-1813

Header Record

Title: Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02499.01-02499.19]

GLC02499