28 February 1716

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Simon Bradstreet and Joseph Stevens

Inquires about a man named Rudgen (or Brigden), who had moved into the neighborhood of the Boston church Mather ministered. Some people from Charlestown came to Mather with information that Rudgen had libeled his mother and signed a confession to that effect, and that because of the confession Bradstreet and Stevens had expelled him from their church in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Mather cannot permit him to worship at his church because of the expulsion, and he is distraught. Entreats them to visit Rudgen when they are in Boston. He would like to help Rudgen and requests them to advise…

GLC02493

1852/01/16

Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lynn Boyd re: results of a political convention

GLC02494.01

29 April 1847

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adam Beatty

Discusses President Polk's demand of all land above 26 degrees latitude, from the gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Writes that if a military candidate is necessary, he supports General Zachary Taylor for president. Beatty, of Mason County, Kentucky, had a long career as an attorney and judge. Written by Henry Clay from his estate, Ashland, in Lexington, Kentucky.

GLC02494.02

1875/01/03

Harney, William S., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant re: recommendation for appointee for collector of revenue

GLC02494.03

1905 ca.

Rockwood, George Gardner, 1832-1911

Photograph signed

Title: [Richard P. Hobson]

Signed on mount.

GLC02494.04

7 June 1847

Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: Orders No. 6

Writing from Headquarters of the Brigade, Hooker gives marching orders to his troops and instructs the commanders on what provisions each soldier must carry.

GLC02494.06

21 April 1887

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [An autobiographical sketch]

Possibly written in New York City. Lists details of Porter's military service. Mentions various civilian careers. Notes "restoration to the army by President Cleveland under authority of act of Congress dated July 1 '86- Commission as Colonel dating back to May 14 1861. Placed on the retired list of the Army as Colonel July 7 1886." Records service as New York City Commissioner of Police 1884-1888.

GLC02494.07

28 March 1850

Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Cancels an appointment to sit for his picture. Impression in upper left corner reads "P & H" within a filigree emblem.

GLC02494.08

4 March 1843

Stockton, Robert Field, 1795-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ericsson

Discusses moving the boilers on the Princeton a few feet from the aft to make more room for the engines. Mentions being held in Philadelphia because a friend has been ill for weeks. Impression in upper left corner reads "Jessup & Brothers."

GLC02494.10

30 April 1847

Worth, William Jenkins, 1749-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert J. Walker

Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.

GLC02494.11

1801/06/12

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert R. Livingston re: letter of introduction, Livingston's appointment

Expressing satisfaction in Livingston's appointment as Minister to France. With clipping adhered to document. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02495

23 August 1844

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Laughlin

Mentions some proofs Edwin Polk obtained to be added to a publication about Ezekial Polk (James K. Polk's grandfather) and his service in the Revolutionary War. Advises that this be done soon. Asks when the full report of the proceedings of the convention will appear in the paper. Discusses the amount of space being devoted to political news in a certain newspaper. Offers advice and encouragement to Laughlin as a political supporter, "Defend briefly when necessary, but keep up the attack ... " Marked private at top of first page. Addressed to Laughlin in Tennessee. Two black and white…

GLC02496

1770-1821

Header Record

Title: Revolutionary War officers: 18 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02497.01-02497.18]

GLC02497

6 April 1821

Adair, John, 1757-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace Holley

Kentucky Governor Adair regrets that commitments make it impossible for him to attend an exhibition at Transylvania University on 7 April 1821 to which Holley, the university's president, had invited him.

GLC02497.01

26 February 1779

Ashe, John, Sr., 1721-1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Brigadier General Ashe to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Says nothing extraordinary has happened. Reports that Colonel Lythe's light infantry advanced to take possession of the pass at the lower bridge and that he hopes to join him there soon. Said party that was sent after the field piece he mentioned in his previous letter to Lincoln returned in the evening. Says General Elbert came upon a wagon that was overset and that they found a "cohorn" (a small mortar) and several chests, but left them behind because it was not convenient to bring them…

GLC02497.02

18 October 1777

Clinton, James, 1736-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

General Clinton replies to a letter from his brother George, who served as Governor of New York 1777-1795. Expresses regret regarding the 16 October British capture of Kingston, New York, then the capital. Referring to the Hudson River, states that British vessels had passed through the cheval de frise erected to block their advance. Encloses letters (not included) from Generals Dickinson and Wayne (possibly John Dickinson and Anthony Wayne). Reports that he requested Wayne's assistance in New York, as George had earlier ordered. Relates that he requested reinforcement from General…

GLC02497.03

28 July 1784

Elbert, Samuel, 1740-1788

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate for Sargent William Wash]

Written by Brigadier General Elbert to certify that Sargent William Wash served his term of three years in the Continental line of the state of Georgia. Says he served as quartermaster for one year and that he is entitled to the Continental and state bounty of land.

GLC02497.04

18 April 1791

Febiger, Christian, 1747-1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Tax Receipt]

States Febiger recieved thirty four pounds sixteen schillings and six pence for taxes from 1789 from Jacob Arnold. This settles his account with Febiger

GLC02497.05

1 July 1776

Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812

Autograph document signed

Title: [Furlough pass]. Fort George.

Grants John Gravenbergh a fourteen day furlough. Written at Fort George as the commanding officer.

GLC02497.06

16 February 1783

Gist, Mordecai, 1742-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene

Informs General Greene that there are less ammunition and supplies in the magazine for the troops in Charleston than he expected

GLC02497.07

6 October 1788

Irvine, William, 1741-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Navigation of Pennsylvania Rivers] [Incomplete]

Irvine, a member of the Continental Congress and former Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War, writes to an unknown recipient. Refers to an enclosed sketch of the Allegheny River (not included with this document). Discusses navigation of the Allegheny, Susquehanna, and Tioga Rivers in Pennsylvania. Addresses possibilities for navigating French Creek and (Conewango?) Creek. Only the last page of this document survives.

GLC02497.08

3 December 1783

Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return for a German deserter]

Order to issue four rations over four days to a German deserter. Verso states rations were received, and is signed by the deserter, whose signature is illegible. Signed by Jackson as Commandant of West Point.

GLC02497.09

31 August 1775

Macpherson, John, ?-1775

Autograph document signed

Title: [Discharge for James Arden]

There is "no further employ" for James Arden, a mason sent up from New York by Peter T. Curtenius "by Order of the Provincial Congress of New York." Therefore he is discharged, by order of General Montgomery. Written at "Head Quarters" Signed by Macpherson as Aide de Camp.

GLC02497.10

26 February 1774

Mercer, Hugh, fl. 1725-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Fowler

Discusses the sale of several lots of land by lottery.

GLC02497.12

6 February 1788

Paterson, John, 1744-1808

Document signed

Title: [Certification for rations]

Written by Major General Paterson to certify that Ira Sayman has furnished 140 rations. This was enough for ten days for one lieutenant and 12 men who were guarding prisoners in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Note on verso, signed by Caleb Hick, says the rations were received.

GLC02497.13