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[Assistant Surgeon Henry H. Fuller]

Fuller signed, "Most Respectfully, Henry H. Fuller, MD." Vignette bust portrait with mustache, in civilian clothes.

GLC05528.14

to Edward Burbeck

Responds to Captain Edward Burbeck's letter regarding Lieutenant John Edes' plans to leave the Continental Army (see GLC02437.00301). Knox does not object but must wait for George Washington to return from Philadelphia before a discharge can be...

GLC02437.00331

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Colonel Mason relates intelligence from a private in the General's Guard named Lara Fraga, who claims several men in Captain Alexander Hamilton's company have enlisted in the "minesterall troops," meaning the Ministerial or British army....

GLC02437.00344

to William Knox

Chastises William for not writing more. Discusses the recent Tory plot to either capture or assassinate George Washington and the subsequent hanging of a member of the General's Guard named John Rickey, a misidentification of Thomas Hickey, the only...

GLC02437.00356

to George Washington

On the verso, the letter is titled: "On the Publick Service." The Elizabethtown Committee informs George Washington that the British have landed on Staten Island and proceeded to within two miles of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The militia is gathering...

GLC02437.00357

to Elizabeth Smith

He is very ill. Written from Stanton General Hospital.

GLC04189.56

to John Smith

Informing him that private D. V. M. Smith died on October 10th, 1863. Also informs him where Smith was buried.

GLC04189.57

to Elizabeth Smith

He found her husband's body and has sent it home by express. He warns her not to open the coffin because the body is "in an advanced state of decomposition."

GLC04189.58

to William Knox

Notes that he received William's account of stock resulting from the plunder of British troops. Discusses notes that must be paid that pertain to personal business. Asks William to send him money to buy a carriage, so that Lucy Knox can leave New...

GLC02437.00328

[Receipt for military uniform pieces by Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Indicates that 100 regimental coats, thread, and "Makings for Collonel Masons; Man" received from David Schuyler.

GLC02437.00329

[Certification of payment of troops in Knox's artillery regiment]

Certifies that the men in Captain Edward Burbeck's (formerly Captain John Popkin's) company have been paid through January, 1776. Also notes that some members of Burbeck's previous company have only been paid through January as well.

GLC02437.00330

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Gershom Foster, William Treadwell, Thomas Dean, Fred Botticher, and Joseph Thomas. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00332

to Henry Knox

Writes the evening before sailing to York and responds to Knox's letter sent 3 June 1776. Inquires about the fortifications Knox was constructing to defend New York and again requests materials to learn about artillery works. Asks if Knox can send...

GLC02437.00333

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by William Perkins, John Johnston, and Jotham Drury. Notes money received for rations by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00334

[Receipt for uniform related expenses issued from Henry Knox to Captain Wylley]

Wylley confirms in a note on the bottom that the listed charges were paid in full.

GLC02437.00335

to William Knox

Reiterates the request for money he made in his last letter (see GLC02437.00328). Mentions that Lucy is well, but their newborn is ill from teething. Discusses recent misfortunes from the invasion of Canada. Mentions the 8th Regiment quartered in...

GLC02437.00336

[Clothing appraisal for Henry Knox's artillery regiment made by three tailors]

Signed by Schuyler and James Glean as witnesses to certify the valuation in May 1776. A note on the bottom by Thomas Moore indicates that Henry Knox gave his quartermaster, Jonathan Pollard, the amount listed and that Pollard paid Moore on 12 June...

GLC02437.00337

[Promissory note for fifty-six pounds and promise to pay it to Thomas Moore]

The money was for the amount listed in clothing appraisal and was paid to Moore that day (see GLC02437.00337). Pollard was Knox's quartermaster. Signed by Jonathan Pollard, quartermaster.

GLC02437.00338

[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Isaiah Audebert, John Buchanan, John Chandler, John Hiwill, and Samuel Treat. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00339

[Receipt for eighty pounds to purchase clothing for Knox's artillery regiment]

Signed by Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quartermaster.

GLC02437.00340

to William Knox

Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...

GLC02437.00341

[Receipt for money provided by Henry Knox to pay and clothe members of his artillery regiment]

Money received by Furnivall, who was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment. He also received money for Lieutenant Joseph Savage's company. A list of men paid and their position appears on the verso.

GLC02437.00342

to Henry Knox

Responds very late to Knox's two previous letters because he is busy. Briefly outlines his daily routine. Gives an account of the recent plans, activities, and capture of the privateer Hero, captained by James Tracy, while pursuing a prize of...

GLC02437.00343

to William Knox

Discusses business activities. Comments that most officers send money home to their families. Mentions that Mr. Jackson will read William his letter, possibly Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343)....

GLC02437.00345

[Record of military clothing supplies]

Lists supplies and their cost from May and June received by Royse from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00346