25 June 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Reports that the British left Philadelphia. He and Lucy went into the city, but had to leave because it "stunk so abominably." Notes that the American and British armies are twenty miles apart, at Princeton and Allentown respectively. Comments on the great number of deserters in the British army. Writes, "if General Actions had no other consequences than merely the kill'd and wounded, we should attack them in 24 hours, but the fate of posterity and not the illusive [sic] [brilliancy] of military Glory govern's our [Fabian] Commander, the Man under God to whom America owes her present…

GLC02437.00712

18 July 1778

Palfrey, William, 1741-1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for rations]

Also signed by John Kelley Smith, Adjutant in Colonel Edward Wigglesworth's Regiment. Palfrey signs on 18 July, verifying the issue of rations. Kelley signs 20 August 1778 approving a payment made to Thomas Smart.

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4 August 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses previous correspondence between the two, noting he always acknowledges letters received from William. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Relates that his wife and daughter, both named Lucy, are with him in White Plains. Notes that Admiral Lord Richard Howe, in Sandy Hook, New Jersey "lays... with his small fleet ardently wishing for such a reinforcement as may enable him to look Monsr. Le Com[text loss]te in the face- but I hope he will be disappointed." Requests…

GLC02437.00717

13 August 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Chastises William, his brother, for not writing more frequently. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Instructs William to inform [James] Bowdoin's family that John Temple, British Consul General, has arrived at New York. Reports that a fire in New York City has destroyed between 80 and 100 houses. Encloses some letters for Colonel Sears in Newport. Regarding the planned military and naval operation, writes, "I hope sincerely that Rhode Island may fall into our hands first. The…

GLC02437.00718

16 August 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Knox writes to his brother, William: "I write... to inform you of our Welfare- no news- we are waiting most impatiently for some from Rhode Island" (there was a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing). Chastises William for sending newspapers "bal'd up in all the form of a Letter and paying as much postage ... " Requests that William write frequently.

GLC02437.00719

24 August 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near Newport, Rhode Island between the fleets of the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe. Mentions the violent storm that thwarted the battle, noting that the success of American General John Sullivan, on land in Rhode Island, depends largely on D'Estaing's success (there was no decisive winner in the naval battle, and after the storm D'Estaing…

GLC02437.00720

31 August 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Again chastises William for his "neglect in writing." Refers to the naval battle between the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe's fleet near Newport, Rhode Island. Observes that D'Estaing's departure for Boston will oblige American General John Sullivan to end his attack of Aquidneck Island. Comments that General Henry Clinton is on his way to reinforce the British at Rhode Island. Suggests that Lord John Byron, also sent to reinforce Howe, may give Howe's fleet superiority over Sullivan (Howe received no help from Byron, whose fleet had been damaged in a gale). Gives…

GLC02437.00721

31 July 1778

Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Account between General Henry Knox and Jackson Tracy & Tracy]

Signed by Brimmer on behalf of Jonathan Jackson, Nathaniel Tracy, and John Tracy. Knox pays for sugar and repairs of the Hero, a frigate.

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17 August 1778

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [John Jackson's account from 12 May- 17 August 1778]

John Jackson's account, partially in his hand and partially in the hand of Henry Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, for goods purchased on behalf of , and services performed for, Henry Knox. Signed by both Jackson and Shaw. Covers Jackson's account with Henry Knox, "part of which time Genl. Arnolds Family lived with Genl Knox..." Notes differentiation between [New] "York" money, Pennsylvania currency, and dollars. Items Jackson purchased include eggs, fowls, ducks, shoes, butter, etc. Includes charges made for washing, and loans to Knox.

GLC02437.10458

27 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Sending his likeness; activities in camp.

GLC02739.001

29 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Guard duty; mustering in; receiving uniforms; prayer meeting.

GLC02739.002

31 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Camp life; prayer meeting; female visitors; writing paper and envelopes.

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circa August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

March to Charleston, and enthusiastic reception upon arrival.

GLC02739.004

1 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph note

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Instructions for directing letters. Written at Camp Terry.

GLC02739.005

2 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Sending $25; purchasing writing materials.

GLC02739.006

3 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Marching orders, perhaps to Cincinnati; expenses at home; determination to remain religious while in the army. Written at Camp Terry.

GLC02739.007

3 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

No news from home; will leave for either Cincinnati or Kentucky tomorrow. Written in Camp Terry

GLC02739.008

6 September [1862]

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]

Move to Jeffersonville aboard extremely crowded train; march across the Ohio River into Kentucky, with enthusiastic reception; rumors of 60,000 Confederates within 10 miles of Louisville; saw "over one thousand negroes" as they passed through town.

GLC02739.009

7-9 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Dreams about his wife and children; lack of news from home; matters at home; giving away/selling his clothing.

GLC02739.010

7-10 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Lack of arms in "rebel country;" Confederate guerrillas; African Americans in camp ("…it is very wicked the way that the soldiers dos abuse them…"); behavior of fellow soldiers in camp; plans to send a picture after he is outfitted with gun and uniform.

GLC02739.011

11 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Still no letters from home; guard duty; lack of arms; rebel activity in the vicinity; paying debts and other concerns at home; arrival of guns and uniforms.

GLC02739.012

16-17 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]

Volunteering for picket duty; long, hot march through Louisville in which many fell ill.

GLC02739.013

19 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

They expect an attack on Louisville but he believes "if the rebbels undertakes it they wil git bad whipped." He has "no doubt but that the [war] wil be over by spring." He instructs his wife to teach their daughter as much as possible; "it is worth more to her than all else you can do for her."

GLC02739.014

26 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Dreams of people at home; his health and gaining exemption from duty; lack of contact with the enemy; marching orders; sickness in camp due to overexertion.

GLC02739.015

29 September 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones and Elizabeth Jones

150,000 troops at Louisville with armies "a mile long and forty feet wide;" thanking Elizabeth Jones for being a good mother. With enclosed note to Nancy Jones, correcting a previous letter and the position of Gen. Hooker's corps.

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