26 May 1873

Thatcher, Henry Knox, 1806-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall P. Wilder

Transfers the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, of which Wilder is president. Stresses the importance of the collection and lists some conditions. Wants the papers to be "bound in a convenient form for reference as well as preservation," and indexed. Suggests they not be used or reproduced until this happens. Notes the George Washington letters are separated and should be kept in a fire proof safe. Does not want the papers to be removed form the Society for any reason.

GLC02437.10735

31 October 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Expresses his regret that Uncle Wills' son died. Writes, "O what misery and heart aches children have caused thousands of Parents since this wretched war has been in progress." Mentions his cravings for vegetables, noting: "I would walk ten mile for a mess of cabbage and potatoes." Recounts some trouble he got into with a patrol when he went out of camp without a pass to buy turnips. Notes that there are hard feelings between his division and "the Regulars," the regulars being jealous of them since the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02155.112

2 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Notes that they will likely move toward the Rappahannock River. Reports that [General Samuel] Crawford took command of their division. Complains that his rations consist of wormy crackers, pork, and beef. Comments on Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin and the draft: "Now Dear Lile they have elected Old Andy Curtin, and the President has again called for three hundred thousand troops, and I judge the [Qota] [sic] of Penna will be between thirty and forty thousand, we will see whether they will be so anxious to come and fight they say the…

GLC02155.113

14 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Dislikes the country between the Rapidan and Rappahannock Rivers, noting that the Confederates have "too much chance to flank us here." Writes, "Dear Lile I should love dearly to Be home with you this winter for I am sick of this worse than dogs life." Discusses reviews conducted by Abraham Lincoln: "I suppose there will be no great time there on the 19th especially to see Old Abe if it was to see him situated as I have always been when I saw him, there would not so many want to see him, (on Big Reviews) with a gun and Knapsack on their backs..." Relates…

GLC02155.114

16 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day. Continues writing on page four, 18 November, in pencil. Transmits money to Lile, his wife (not included).

GLC02155.115

19 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Predicts that his company will soon move from their present location to cross the Rapidan. Notes, "I am afraid Dear Lile we are agoing to have a Pretty hard campaign of it yet this fall, But I hope it may all come off well."

GLC02155.116

25 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Comments on his company's recent move, which had been intended to "cross the Rapidan and make the Rebels either Retreat or fight," but notes they had retreated based on General [George] G. Meade's orders. Thinks the move was intended so they could take possession of Fredericksburg Heights. Writes, "we get all the Papers here, and had a full Report of the dedication ceremonies," referring to the Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery 19 November 1863 (where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address).

GLC02155.118

December 6, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Complains that Lile, his wife, should write to him more often. Notes that his company crossed the Rapidan and continued on to Orange Court House. Further discusses troop movements, noting his corps is putting up winter quarters at his present location. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.119

December 8, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses recent troop movements and the establishment of winter quarters at his present locations. Comments that Confederates had a strong position at Orange Court House. Notes that he is near [Robison's] Tavern, (possibly referring to Robinson's Tavern). Commends General George Meade's decision to retreat. Hopes to be discharged within six months, and says he would not reenlist for "Old Abes salary and three times the amount..." Written in pencil.

GLC02155.120

December 12, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Complains that the mail has been slow. Reports that a mutual acquaintance, Jacob Stouffer, was taken prisoner during their last march. Discusses another corps's perception of the Pennsylvania Reserves, mentions General George G. Meade, and mentions a runaway soldier who has returned to the company.

GLC02155.121

December 14, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see some of papers are terribly down on Genl Meade for not attacting [sic] Lee at Orange Court House, Dear Lile I wish all such men had been there in the front Rank to charge those works... the Bravery of the Reserves has been tested too often to be doubted, But it made their faces Blanche to face those works, where to charge would be death to two…

GLC02155.122

December 16, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see some of papers are terribly down on Genl Meade for not attacting [sic] Lee at Orange Court House, Dear Lile I wish all such men had been there in the front Rank to charge those works... the Bravery of the Reserves has been tested too often to be doubted, But it made their faces Blanche to face those works, where to charge would be death to two…

GLC02155.123

December 20, 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Relates that he has been sick. Refers to the possibility that Lile may take their son, Charley, to be photographed. Discusses mutual acquaintances and his items of clothing. Recalls the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02155.124

circa 1860

Smith, Henry Wright, 1828-?

Engraving

Title: Henry Knox

Bust portrait of Henry Knox. Engraved by H.W. Smith from a painting by Edward Savage.

GLC02437.10731

1860

Rivers, W. E., fl. 1860

Print

Title: [Montpelier, Henry Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine]

Drawing of Montpelier printed on glossy photograph paper. Signed in lower right corner, "W.E. Rivers."

GLC02437.10732

circa 1860

Engraving

Title: Birthplace of General Knox.

Engraving of Georgian style house in Boston, Massachusetts, where Henry Knox was born.

GLC02437.10733

circa 1870s

Manuscript document

Title: The Knox Papers.

General overview of the Knox collection mentioning important events and people represented in the collection.

GLC02437.10736

1881

Slafter, Edmund F. (Edmund Farwell), 1816-1906

Pamphlet

Title: The Knox manuscripts:

Title continues, "being the substance of a report made at the annual meeting of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, January 5, 1881, on the arrangement and binding of the manuscripts presented to the Society by the late Rear Admiral Henry K. Thatcher, with practical observations on the proper disposition of old manuscript letters and other documents." Printed by the press of David Clapp & Son.

GLC02437.10737

1861-1877

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

Print

Title: Engraving of Ambrose E. Burnside

GLC02455.14

1861-1877

Print

Title: Engraving of Major General William B. Franklin.

GLC02455.15

1861-1877

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Print

Title: Engraving of Major General Jefferson Columbus Davis

Glued to lower left is a short bio of Davis.

GLC02455.16

26 November 1782

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant to "punctually to comply" with this order. Fragile.

GLC03432.037

21 June 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Tells Bryant he has been informed that two "hogshead of Cartouch" and two "tons Cannon Ball" have been deposited in Danbury, Connecticut. Instructs Bryant to move the "cartouch" to Springfield and put it in the deposit of Bryant's immediate supervision. The cannon balls are to stay in Danbury as long as they are secure enough to prevent embezzlement.

GLC03432.039

31 July 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Says he received Bryant's return today and was disappointed to hear about a breach made upon the stores. States it is obvious that is was the discharged guards who committed the robbery and that Bryant's inquiries should focus on those guards. Instructs Bryant, while making a general search for the men, to follow one of the men back to their homes. By detecting one of the men, Bryant will discover the whole of them and may be able to recover the arms. Believes in the future the arms will be safer without a guard. Requests a receipts for the return of the stores found in and received from…

GLC03432.040

11 August 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Encloses (not included) an invoice of stores that are to immediately be sold. Also includes (not included) the conditions of the sale and an advertisement. Asks for an account on the amount of twine Bryant has available. Provides Bryant with instructions for an upcoming sale on military stores.

GLC03432.041