20 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision order]

Request for one gallon of rum for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.02544

20 September 1783

Tearse, Peter Bailey, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Return for former prisoners in Canada who are going home to Pennsylvania. Docket signed by James Wilson.

GLC02437.02545

20 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family.

GLC02437.02546

20 September 1783

Pettengill, Joseph, 1753-1833

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army return]

Return of a detachment of men from the first Massachusetts regiment.

GLC02437.02548

22 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for goods]

Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02550

21 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02551

22 September 1783

Tearse, Peter Bailey, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Return for a former captive in Canada who is now returning home to Pennsylvania. Docket signed by John Habermeyer.

GLC02437.02552

22 November 1754- 25 April 1755

Document

Title: [Goods supplied to Mathew Millions]

Apparently lists good supplied to Thomas Flucker by Samuel Waldo. Flucker may have, in turn, supplied good to Millions as the title suggests.

GLC02437.09466

18 December 1754- 9 November 1855

Manuscript document

Title: [Goods supplied by Samuel Waldo to Francis Waldo]

List of transactions between Samuel and Francis Waldo listed by date from 18 December 1754 to 29 November 1855.

GLC02437.09467

20 September 1760

Gridley, Isaac, fl. 1760

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Sends Flucker sixty one pounds, eighteen shillings in order to make an interest payment.

GLC02437.09468

1755

Document

Title: [Account information related to goods supplied to Ralph Waldo]

Possibly pertains to Samuel's son Ralph. Goods are supplied to Ralph by Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09469

9 December 1893

M., Gillet, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

17 August 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Della Gillett

Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their wagon broke. Asks that they come to Maryland. Reports that they are short of "pickers." Signature is illegible. Envelope addressed to Della Gillett in South Valley, New York. Postmarked from Maryland.

GLC03523.05.31

circa 25 July 1864

Henry, George P., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Expresses concern about his father's sprained ankle. States that he does expect to get paid soon. Comments that he does very little guard duty. Reports the weather is good and rations are plentiful. Date on envelope is 25 July.

GLC03523.07.29

13 September 1864

Henry, George P., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John, Sophia and Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his parents and sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Reports he has a fever and chills. States he is going to enlist for five years to fight the Indians on the frontier. Requests news from home. Mentions all the articles of clothing he has purchased since he enlisted.

GLC03523.07.30

circa 21 September 1865

Marrill, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Cousin Marrill writes to Angeline from Indiana. Reports her father is very ill and insane. Refers to cousin Josiah's war injury. Comments that rebels have attacked several places in Indiana "...but our own brave Indiana boys are enough for them." Discusses the possibility of her mother moving east. Letter was probably written in 1865.

GLC03523.07.31

5 January 1865

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp on the Weldon Railroad. Reports brother George is in the hospital with bronchitis. Comments on the high number of deserters. Informs three will be hung. Anticipates being paid in four weeks and will send 90 dollars.

GLC03523.07.32

5 January 1865

Henry, George P., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from the hospital in Fredericksburg. Comments on a possible transfer and his hope to spend the winter in Vermont. Mentions the draft, but feels he is exempt now. Refers to a dream he had about a neighbor whose grave he dug. Letter has "U.S. Christian Commission" logo.

GLC03523.07.33

7 March 1865

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia and John Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Richmond. Reports that Richmond was taken with very few injuries to his company. Advises them to sell one pair of cattle before the price drops. Inquires about the location of brother George.

GLC03523.07.34

28 March 1865

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arathusa Henry

Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.35

25 November 1862

Logan, William, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Hays

Letter written to "my dearest sarah," gives her battle details, noting that they are still on one side of the Rappannock River and that the Confederates are on the other. Describes his brigade, which is commanded by Generals Amiel Whipple and Samuel Carroll. States that Carroll is called "a perfect Bull Dog to fight we can he hear him command a mile... you ought to see us jump for we are all afraid of him... " Tells her that he would like very much to see her and that he will hold every promise sacred. Reports that Clement, Sarah's brother, is in fine health. Envelope is addressed to Miss…

GLC03523.12.01

9 April 1863

Logan, William, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Logan

Writes to his wife telling her that they are still at the old Camp and he is enjoying good health. Although he states, "I believe that I told you that I got my face disfigured in the last fight at Chancerlsville [Chancellorsville] on Sunday last they shot of the left side of my mustachie as nice as a pair of shears could have clipped it..." Inquires about her health, noting that she was ill when he left. Tells her that he will either come home to recruit or will be consolidated elsewhere and mustered out. Encloses five dollars in the letter, which is for spending money and also [from] Clement…

GLC03523.12.02

5 July 1863

Logan, William, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Logan

Writes to his wife that he has not heard from her in over four weeks. Tells her that her brother Clement has returned to the company and is well. Asks that she write to him and inquires about the money he sent. Reports in great detail about the harvest, describing apples, cherries, and other fruits and vegetables. Notes that "my health is not improving and I now weigh one hundred and forty pounds last winter I weighed one hundred and eighty nine." Also informs her that he is in command of the picket.

GLC03523.12.04

22 September 1783

Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for rations]

Request for rations for former captives. Countersigned Samuel Shaw. Also signed by George J. Denniston. Endorsement signed by Michael [Rueth].

GLC02437.02553

23 September 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision order]

Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.02558