December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Officers' grievances, to be presented to Congress]

"The Officers of the Army, in Behalf of themselves and the Soldiery, beg leave, in plain & respectful language, to lay a State of their Circumstances and Grievances before Congress." The writer claims that the Government has not upheld its end of the bargain in supplying officers with adequate pay and rations. Argues that Continental money at nominal value was "palmed upon the Army," that the quantity of rations doled out to troops was frequently altered (to the disadvantage of soldiers), and that the account for rations has been unsettled for several years. Includes other grievances…

GLC02437.10073

2 August 1781

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

16 June 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I mentioned to his Excellency General Washington, that it might be well to send some persons to the State of Vermont after [desertion], and he is pleased to approve of it. I have not the least doubt but the persons who deserted from your guard are gone to that place, as one of them owns a small farm there which he purchased last summer, previous to his being apprehended as a deserter, with an intention, that this [step] might prevent his being at all apprehended. If you should approve the sending some persons, I will do it immediately."

GLC02437.01454

30 April 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various issues regarding the ordnance laboratory and supplies at West Point. Includes an estimate of the stores they will need for the laboratory there. Comments that they are working to tow timber and obtain materials. Refers to his letter of 18 February, in which he asked whether they had the correct number of fuses. Declares that when he did not receive an answer from Knox, he ordered more fuses to be made. See GLC02437.01401 for the enclosure that accompanied this letter.

GLC02437.01400

19 June 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the appointment of two conductors, Swartland and Trent. Apparently due to some error they were sent as artificers to the wrong company, but as they had been appointed by Knox as conductors, a Captain Sears has ordered their return to their rightful company and position. Note on bottom of verso, in Knox's hand, says the letter was answered by Captain [likely John] Lillie.

GLC02437.01456

12 July 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they have in their stores a number of "wide Horseman's belts," and many officers from the Infantry want to split the belts and "make two for their pouches." Is not sure whether Knox had another use for them so declined to give permission until he asked Knox.

GLC02437.01484

December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Report of the board of general officers for settling the rank of Colonels Crane, & Lamb

Date added later in pencil. Marked "copy." Writes, "That Colo [John] Crane serving as a Captain with the Army from the 8th May 1775 by Virtue of a State Commission of that date, and a General Order, requesting such Officers, to send in their Commissions and receive others of the same date, ought to take precedence of Colo. [John] Lamb whose Commission as Captain in the Continental Army, bears date 30th June 1775. The also appears to this Board that Colo. Crane was Commissioned as Major in the Continental Army the 1st of January 1776, and Colo. Lamb appointed to a Majority the 9th to take…

GLC02437.01768

29 March 1776

Manuscript document

Title: [Return of officers and men belonging to the detachment under Major John Crane who have been left behind due to sickness]

Includes the names of men left behind from Captains Pierce, Foster, and Drury's companies (possibly Thomas Pierce, Thomas Waite Foster, and Jotham Drury).

GLC02437.09508

February 3, 1773

Winter, Edward, fl. 1772-1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Edward Winter]

Includes account information from 29 August- 15 December 1772. Signed on verso by Winter 3 February 1773, certifying that Flucker paid his account in full. Flucker purchased items such as hooks, staples, nails, and hinges from Winter.

GLC02437.10434

22 March 1782

Cutting, John Browne, fl. 1782-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among political leadership; the structure of the new government; taxes; and religion. Congratulates Knox on the arrival of his new son, musing, "Pray what kind of features has the late additional young gentleman? Do they indicate peace or war? Has his brow the military scowl of defiance, or do smiles of pacification expand in rosy dimples? If an…

GLC02437.01374

28 October 1781

Custine, Adam Philip, Count de, 1740-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox [Request for supplies].

Signed in text. Asks Knox to exchange three drums and provide a fourth, and exchange cartridge boxes also. Also mentions that the Major [François-Louis Teissèdre de] Fleury "paid his respects to the general." Colonel Custine led the Régiment de Saintonge, which was selected in 1780 by the Count de Rochambeau to participate in the French expeditionary force to America that aided in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01268

31 July 1778

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

William Knox bought 54 reams of various kinds of paper from Thomas Cushing and Co. The total came to £240.10. Signed, "pr John Amory Jnr."

GLC02437.08443

4 June 1763

Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Relative to selling land in Nova Scotia]

Agreement in which the signatories, who are the heirs of Samuel Waldo, appoint John [Palianet] of London as their agent and attorney. They commission him to sell their lands in Nova Scotia. Also signed by several others as witnesses.

GLC02437.09016

22 April 1766-circa December 1771

Manuscript document

Title: [Thomas Flucker's obligation to Isaac Winslow]

Account of Flucker's debts to Winslow between April 1766 and December 1771.

GLC02437.09034

22 March 1770

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for a bond Winslow received from Thomas Flucker, signed by Joseph [Barnet], John Moore, and several other parties. Lists the pay schedule for the bond.

GLC02437.09062

9 October 1775

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for a note Thomas Flucker gave Winslow, which had been given to Flucker in turn by Benjamin Wait.

GLC02437.09095

December 11, 1782

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

No addresses is listed, but previous research determined the addressee was Henry Knox. Written from "Milton." Discusses financial exchanges and land deals.

GLC02437.09100

22 August- 8 October 1772

Cunningham, James, fl. 1772

Document

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to James and William Cunningham]

Note on verso indicates that Flucker paid in full for items such as lead, iron, and paper.

GLC02437.09473

28 December 1782

Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for James Sheridan of the Invalid Regiment]

Colonel Nicola recommends Sheridan for a "furlough to fallow field in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 'til the first April." Directs his request to a General, possibly Henry Knox, and notes that Sheridan's leave will complete the number of furloughs allowed in his regiment.

GLC02437.09592

8 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Dalrymple

Written by Major General Knox to Major General Dalrymple, the quartermaster general of the British Army. References Dalrymple's letter of 17 July. Tells him that Washington has consented to the immediate exchange of Captain Snow. Wishes Dalrymple happiness if he ends up leaving for Europe. Wants him to send his compliments to Mr. Elliot and Captain Churchill. Would send compliments to Captain Bushell, but he presumes he is in Maryland by now.

GLC02437.01520

17 July 1782

Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper (not included here). Says his departure for Europe may be soon at hand. Gives regards to Mrs. Knox, Colonel Smith and Major Greene.

GLC02437.01491

25 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Draft in Samuel Shaw's hand. Writes, "I am sorry to acquaint you, that the endeavors of your friends to obtain permission for your return to Boston have proved ineffectual. Some late acts of Congress and of the Legislature of Massachusetts, render it impossible for you to come out from New-York, either by the way of Jersey or any of the neighbouring places. The only possible one in which you can return to your friends, will be by going in a flag to Rhode Island, and thence applying to the authority of Massachusetts for leave to proceed to Boston. Or, on your arrival at Rhode Island, you…

GLC02437.01681

16 September 1766

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement with Thomas Flucker]

Indicates that Flucker is bound to Winslow for a particular sum, based on previous agreements they had made. Signed by Thomas Flucker and Isaac Winslow, as well as a John [Cotton], perhaps as witness.

GLC02437.09038

26 November 1768

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Document

Title: [Bill of sale to David Winch]

Partially printed. Agreement between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and David Winch, in which Winch purchases a tract of land from the heirs. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, Thomas Flucker and Hannah Flucker. Indicates that Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker are acting as attorneys and signed the names of some of the heirs. Also signed by John Dennie and one other party whose signature is illegible. Extensive notes in an unknown hand on verso.

GLC02437.09055

4 June 1773

Wiley, Joseph, fl. 1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed given to Joseph Wiley and William McFarland]

Declares that Wiley and McFarland purchased a tract of land from the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo in 1765, and explains financial transactions related to the purchase. Signed by Wiley and McFarland, as well as Timothy Paine and William Paine as witnesses.

GLC02437.09084