29 October 1808

Walker, John, 1744-1809

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for the Cherokee annuity for 1808

GLC07562.03.07

22 August 1815

Water, Sweet, fl. 1815

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for payment of two spinning wheels

GLC07562.03.08

22 July 1816

Tanney, fl. 1816

Autograph document signed

Title: Claim re: hogs killed by Gen. Doherty's Brigade

GLC07562.03.09

14 March 1838

Smith, Daniel, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Clerical copy of an article from the Treaty of 1805

GLC07562.03.11

14 March 1838

Stokes, M., fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: to John Kennedy and Thomas W. Wilson

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.12

9 July 1838

Crane, Stephen D., fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Petition re: Doublehead reservation

GLC07562.03.13

12 July 1838

Kennedy, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: to Thomas W. Clarke.

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.14

18 July 1838

Doublehead, Bird, fl. 1838-1858

Autograph document

Title: to the commissioners of the Cherokee Agency

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.15

15 November 1838

Matthews, A., fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Argument in case of Doublehead reservation

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.16

17 April 1842

Doublehead, Leaf, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Claim re: despoiled property

GLC07562.03.17

18 April 1842

Doublehead, Leaf, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Claim re: horses, cows, and guns.

Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.

GLC07562.03.18

18 May 1844

Autograph document

Title: Reservation Heirs of Double Head, Riley, and Chisholm

GLC07562.03.19

8 November 1858

Doublehead, Bird, fl. 1838-1858

Autograph document

Title: Revocation of power of attorney to George W. Churchwell

GLC07562.03.20

1783

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition re: compensation for his reservation

GLC07562.03.21

18 August 1838

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: [agreement]

GLC07562.03.22

1783

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: Argument re: John Riley case

GLC07562.03.23

February 16, 1783

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lebbeus Loomis]

Colonel Butler recommends Loomis, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09647

February 27, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Discusses the loss of stores at Kings Ferry and informs Washington that he had sent over a lock and key to prevent further mishaps. Also mentions that he plans on removing Captain Lieutenant Ephraim Fenno from his post as he feels Fenno should have kept a more careful account of the stores at Kings Ferry.

GLC02437.01958

February 26, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Byers

Discusses the casting of more artillery and the establishment of a system of ordnance for the United States as a whole.

GLC02437.01957

February 27, 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall under the alias "Brutus" to Major General Knox, lamenting Congress's refusal to pay the army and fund pensions for the officers. Says the motion was declined by Congress "for fear the States would consider it a design in Congress to Establish a Force to awe the States. What conduct will be taken towards the Army on a pace is now very uncertain." Says Congress is fearful that the army might take justice into its own hands. Reports "I should not be surprised if an attempt is soon made to split the Army into detachments to prevent their being formidable." Believes…

GLC02437.01959

February 27, 1783

O'Donnell, Nathaniel, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Ordnance examination]

Captain O'Donnell says he examined all the ordnance and found it as usual.

GLC02437.01960

February 6, 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Hull

Major Bauman, commanding the artillery at West Point, writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. In response to Hull's orders requiring artillery to perform common garrison duties under direction of the adjutant, Bauman had previously requested suspension of his own command (GLC02437.02944). Implies that Hull denied this suspension, stating "... if you can not suspend with what I have requested in my two letters... you may deprive me of what command I have left in what manner you please..." Docketed as "No. 4."

GLC02437.02944

February 7, 1784

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Manuscript letter

Title: to Sebastian Bauman

Hull, commandant at West Point, complies with Bauman's request for a suspension (Bauman was commander of artillery at West Point and objected to Hull's orders placing artillery on regular garrison duty under direction of the commandant). Bauman's suspension will last until General Henry Knox's opinion can be obtained. Agrees to supply Bauman with firewood in the interim. Docketed "No. 5."

GLC02437.02945

February 7, 1784

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point, complains of "a most cingular circumstance that is agitated against the honor of my command and disparagement of the corps of Artillery." Gives numerous reasons for his disagreement with Lieutenant Colonel William Hull (commandant of West Point). Hull's orders placed artillery on regular garrison duty under direction of the adjutant. Bauman refused to comply and was suspended at his own request. Bauman complains that he can not carry out his artillery duties when ordered on garrison duty, declaring "...I cannot in justice to the trust…

GLC02437.02947

February 16, 1784

Young, Joseph, 1733-1814

Autograph document signed

Title: A return of the hospital at Albany

Young, a physician, lists patients in the hospital and their corresponding illness or injury. Notes that since December, the number of patients has been reduced from 22 to six.

GLC02437.02956