20 April 1773

Document

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Contains account information 1772-1773. Docket notes that Flucker paid in full.

GLC02437.09480

26 December 1772

May, & Williams, fl. 1772

Manuscript document

Title: [Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to May & Williams]

Account information pertains to 1772. Flucker ordered wood products from May & Williams, such as shingles, oak, planks, and pine. Note on verso states that Flucker paid the balance in full for the estate of the late Isaac Gridley.

GLC02437.10433

September 1783

Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Abstract]

Musters of the northern army for the month of September. Includes a chart of the soldiers listed according to regiment and corp, rank, and time of service.

GLC02437.10536

19 June 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Camp Wayne telling his father that they were recamped at "West Chester," about thirty miles outside of Philadelphia. Asks him to send his letters to, "Camp Wayne, West Chester, in care of Capt. Martins..." Reports that one of the men on the same train was killed because he was drunk and was struck in the head as they were going under a bridge. Small portion of second page ripped off.

GLC03523.08.01

19 June 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

This letter appears to be a rewritten version of the first letter, GLC03523.08.01, which was sent to his father.

GLC03523.08.02

23 June 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Camp Wayne. Remarks that he likes it more than Camp Curtin, but speculates that he will be sent back to Camp Wayne next week. Asks about Martha, possibly his sister, inquiring if she is feeling any better. Tells him that he got his "white shirt washed by a colored person." Reports that he thinks he will get a furlough sometimes this week. Speaks of being "thrown into a Regiment on Wednesday..."

GLC03523.08.03

7 July 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes from Camp Wayne, communicating that he is glad she is feeling better. Reports that he got his fatigue suit. Expresses concern that he does not know when he will get his furlough, as three boys have recently gotten sick and will get a furlough before this. States he is now enrolled in "7 Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Commanded by Colonel Harvey." Tells her each regiment has 1046 men in it, and each company has 101 men.

GLC03523.08.04

16 July 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister, telling her that he hopes to come home next week. Communicates that if he gets paid this week, he will give Billy, possibly their brother, a dollar for his drum. Letter written on stationery with small image of soldier holding an American flag.

GLC03523.08.05

17 July 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamen H. Tyre

Reports from Camp Wayne to his cousin. Indicates he is now in the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Reserve Corps, commanded by Colonel Harvey. Asks if Benjamen would come for a visit, telling him that the fare is 65 cents each way. Suggests that his cousin should enlist in the Reserve Corps or Bakers California Regiment. Requests his letters be sent to: Douglas guards in care of Captain Martins, Camp Wayne, West Chester, PA. Envelope addressed to Benjamen H. Tyre, in care of Albert Beckman, N.W. Corner of 3rd & Georges St, 16th Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GLC03523.08.06

February 12, 1852

Gallaher, John S., fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Report] of 3rd Auditer on Claim of Lt. Grant

Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Thomas Corwin. States that in a previous letter, Secretary Corwin had referred to a report by Congressman Seymour regarding the alleged loss of $1000 by Ulysses S. Grant. Responds that he examined the accounts and correspondence, and no mention has been made in them of any monies Grant reported lost or stolen, so no action could be taken in that regard. His money returns acknowledge receipt of the $1000 and that this amount still appears on his balance sheet.

GLC02305.05

February 16, 1852

Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Origen Storrs Seymour

Responds to Congressman Seymour's request for information on the Grant case. Replies, "no credit can be given on account of such alleged loss unless expressly authorized by Act of Congress. I am not aware of any case where this Department has undertaken to decide the complicated questions of vigilance, fidelity, and the possibility of fraud and connivance, which arise in most of such cases. The accounting officer only settle such accounts upon the proper vouchers. If these are not produced, it has always been held that relief could only be given by Act of Congress."

GLC02305.06

15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Instructions for various generals]

Copy of part of Washington's general orders for 15 August 1776. Lists instructions for several generals, mostly concerning parade orders in New York and New Jersey. Includes orders for General [John] Fellows, General [William] Heath, General [John Morin] Scott, General Wadsworth, General [Joseph] Spencer, Lord Stirling [William Alexander], and General Heard. Docketed "Alarm posts."

GLC02437.09974

circa July - August 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Indian treaties]

Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09985

15 September 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Visited with Amanda's uncle, Allen Goodridge, and her cousin as well. States that he has not been to Washington, D.C. for two months. Is worried that reports about casualties she receives are greatly exaggerated. Says he went down to where the enemy was and made a treaty with the Sergeant there not to shoot at each other. The enemy Sergeant was so pleased he shook his hand.

GLC03523.13.014

21 September 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that he is happy Amanda is staying with her mother and notes she will be cared for there. He is also pleased that her friends are caring for her while he is away. Hopes that he can get out of debt soon so he can send home more money. States that he does not think the army will advance for some time. Tells his wife that he has been to the enemy lines and that the troops there do not have enough food or blankets. Reports that Amanda's uncle, Allen Goodridge, said that Mrs. Walker fears that Washington will be taken. He disagrees and says that "they will hardly come here while five…

GLC03523.13.015

3 October 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes that he does not have picket duty because the enemy has left Munson's Hill and vicinity. The troops have been ready to march everyday and they go out in "stack columns" prepared to fight. Writes that they took the hill after the enemy left and laid on the ground all night and that it was cold enough to freeze. Wilkinson goes to Washington D.C. to see Amanda's uncle, Allen Goodridge, and has his "likeness" [picture] taken. States that he has been promoted to "orderly Sergeant." Writes that promotions are difficult because the regiment is the "best one in the field" and therefore…

GLC03523.13.018

16 November 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at Camp Richardson. States that he loves her very much and is glad she has regained much of her strength. Is extremely excited that she will soon be a mother. Notes that they have been out on a "tramp" after seeing the enemy. He states that 16,000 men and 12 cannons went out after the enemy. He visited "Pohick Church" which was built by Washington 88 years ago. Wilkinson then goes on to describe the dimensions and aesthetics of the building. Also adds that he sat in Washington's pew which he liked very much. Reports that an old slave told him that 600 of the enemy cavalry came through…

GLC03523.13.024

9 December 1861

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Has visited Washington, D.C. in the last week. States that Mrs. Fuller has had a boy, who is rather small. Mrs. Fuller is not doing well and was expected, for sometime, not to live. Notes that even though he had not been very well for sometime he is starting to get better. Has received a letter from his sister, Wink, which says that she is doing well. He reminisces about the "beautiful Sabbath" and how he would spend time with his wife.

GLC03523.13.029

26 June 1848

Jones, Del. Floyd, fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Lieutenant D. F. Jones 4th Infantry

Swears that he assisted Ulysses S. Grant in counting a bag of money that Grant brought into his quarters in early June. It was exactly $1000. They put it in a bag and Grant said he would place it in the trunk of Captain Alvord, but Jones understands that he later placed it in the trunk of Captain Gore. Signed by DeL. Floyd Jones and by 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge Advocate of the General Court Marshall.

GLC02305.01

26 June 1848

Gore, John H., fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Captain John H. Gore 4th Infantry

Swears that Ulysses S. Grant asked his permission, on about 7 June, 1848, to "place a bag of public money in my private trunk, saying at the time, that he considered it the most safe place for its conveyance on the march which we were preparing to commence in a few days." Describes the events that transpired: He at first denied the request, but assented because Grant had no trunk or box with a lock to carry the money himself. The same day Grant placed a bag of silver dollars which he knew to be the $1000 belonging to the Quarter Masters Department. He kept the trunk in his room until 11…

GLC02305.02

27 June 1848

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Statement of Lieutenant U. S. Grant Regiment Quarter Master

Swears he took the sum of $1000 to Captain Gore's room on June 6 "to be locked up in his trunk for safe keeping, my own chest having previously had the lock broken. I also deemed it safer to have public money in the room of some officer who did not disburse public funds, because they would be less likely to be suspected of having any conciderable [sic] amount about them." Asserts that the trunk was stolen from the tent of Captain Gore while he and Lieutenant De Russy were sleeping, as shown by the accompanying affidavits. Signed by Ulysses S. Grant and 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge…

GLC02305.03

27 June 1848

DeRussy, John, fl. 1848

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Affidavit of Lieutenant DeRussy 4th Infantry

Swears that Ulysses S. Grant deposited $1000 in the trunk of Captain Gore in early June. Comments that on the night of June 16, "the trunk containing said funds was stolen from the tent of Capt. Gore, this whilst Capt. Gore and myself were both sleeping in the tent." Swears that he "heard Lieut. Grant say that he was going to put it [the $1000] there and afterwads hearing Capt. Gore say that it was there." Signed by Lieutenant John DeRussy and 1st Lieutenant H.D. Waller, Judge Advocate of the General Court Marshall.

GLC02305.04

circa 1759

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

Lists sailors from Germany. Includes the sailor's names, trade, age, and various other details. The year 1759 was added at a later date in pencil.

GLC02437.09892

May 13, 1799

Hager, Martha, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to her friend Lucy Knox (Henry and Lucy Knox's daughter). Discusses her family and says she is finally feeling well. Mentions her last remaining brother died in November from sickness. Comments her composure and health has gradually returned and she is now peaceful. Circa date inferred from Lucy Knox's life span.

GLC02437.09893

1781

Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Excerpt from "Le compte rendu au roi"] [in French]

Excerpt from French finance minister Necker's 1781 report, to the king, of the royal finances. Entirely in the hand of Henry Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.09896