February 17, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 210, whole no. 4828 (February 17, 1865)]

From General Early's Army, sherman advancing on Charleston.

GLC05959.54.32

circa February 27, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Notes regarding claims of officers]

States the two commissioned officers should produce evidence that a claimant was wounded in the service of the United States. Says the evidence needs to include the time and object of the expedition the officer was on as well as the name of the commanding officer. Also, two respectable physicians should certify the claimant's situation. This evidence needs to be heard in an open court. Notes the Secretary of War is authorized to deal with each situation and that fraud cases are to be heard before the House of Representatives. Date written in a different hand with a black pen.

GLC02437.05837

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript letter

Title: [Resolve of the General Court of Massachusetts]

Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court and the Governor, Samuel Adams, to investigate and discover "disorderly and evil disposed persons" planning to take up arms and cause destruction as part of a rebellion in certain counties (likely referring to counties on which Knox had land; Knox asked the Governor for help and protection from these people in GLC02437.06630). Offers a reward for the apprehension and bringing to justice of any of the offenders, including Samuel Ely. Signed by Phillips, as President; Samuel Adams, as Governor; Edward H. Robbins; and one other party whose name is…

GLC02437.06641

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Committee report on petition of Henry Jackson]

Report describes an earlier agreement Henry Jackson and Royal Flint made with the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, specifying which lands they purchased. Explains that Jackson petitioned the committee to reduce the amount of land he is buying. Authorizes Jackson and the committee to make a new contract. Signed by Samuel Phillips, as President (perhaps of the Committee), as well as Edward H. Robbins.

GLC02437.06642

February 17, 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10094

February 16, 1865

Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joseph." Reports on the growth of his pets. Informs Joseph that Joseph's brother Grier has four nice sheep. Says a neighbor died of consumption. Letter appears to be written by a very young boy.

GLC03523.10.160

February 16, 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Addresses letter "My own Dear Bell," and asks her why she hasn't written to him. Says he is expecting orders to go down the river any day with his Division. Informs Bell that the draft took place yesterday. Speculates that if the quota wasn't met at home, "...there was some shaking in the boots of some of the men there." Comments on news of a friend's new baby, adding that an officer he works with just had a baby. Mentions his satisfactory dinner of roast beef, mutton, pork, potatoes and sauerkraut. Informs her that he has changed boarding houses and his Captain is paying half his rent.…

GLC03523.10.161

February 27, 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gorham comments on New Hampshire's progress toward ratifying the Constitution. Writes, "We have met with a small repulse at N Hampshire... I have the best reason to suppose they will approve at their next meeting- no question was taken upon the main question- a number who came under adverse instructions were convinced & urged the adjournment in order that they might explain to their Towns..." Asks Knox to send an enclosure (not included) to [Don Diego de] Gardoqui. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03809

February 6, 1862

Smith, Joseph, fl. 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George H. Preble

Smith says he cannot obtain the lithograph of the gunboat that Prebel wants, but say he will get a copy as soon as he can. Says he did send specifications for the new plated gunboats though. Same signature at GLC03479.12 and .36.

GLC03479.31

February 27, 1872

Lanman, Joseph, 1811-1874

Letter signed

Title: to J. W. A. Nicholson

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Lanman to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Orders Nicholson to release John Carroll who was confined for smuggling liquor. He also directs that Carroll be taken from the crew of the barge. Stamp in blue ink says: "U.S. Flag Ship / Lancaster / Feb 27 1872." Written while aboard the USS "Lancaster"

GLC03479.42

19 [September] 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]

Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading material and writing material to the soldiers). Remarks that the Commission is very willing to give and are indeed "the soldier's friend". Wheeler is happy to hear that his nephew Welly (Wellington Spohn) has not forgotten him and promises to teach his nephew how to handle a rifle and turn him into a military man.

GLC07460.049

3 Decemeber [1863]

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and Charlie Pesk of Co. F were killed. Wishes that his brigade was with the main Army. Writes that if his brigade were not a favorite of General Granger, they wouldn't be in Nashville. Discusses cooking in his tent and writes that he purchased a fry pan and copper-bottomed coffee pot for $1.90. Compares current rations to rations in Lavergne and…

GLC07460.063

9 Feburary 1783

Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]

Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09633

February 16, 1861

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Letter to cousin includes a description of an excerpt describing their father's history from "Mrs. Carlisle & Family." Writes that J.M. is probably better posted about "National affairs" than he is, and there isn't any new news to report besides engagements. There is a small hole through the middle of the page causing minor text loss.

GLC03523.10.030

February 17, 1863

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes to "My Dear Bell" from Fort Pickering. Describes fort conditions, noting that is very different than Camp Chase. Tells her, "Oh how I wish I was only at home long enough to get a few meals and then the loss of Female Society to one who is a lover of the Fair sex is a great deal." Small holes in letter cause minor text loss.

GLC03523.10.059

February 6, 1863

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Worried that his sister is sick with diphtheria. Many of the men in camp are sick, and the first man in Damuth's company has died. Damuth's friend Jesse has been vaccinated for small pox and complains of feeling unwell. Comments on a black servant who does the cooking - "a good fellow but is an exception to his race." Complains about division in the North between Republicans and pacifist Democrats.

GLC03523.14.12

February 16, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Smith]

Colonel Swift recommends Smith, from the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09650

February 26, 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Machin]

Recommends Machin for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09662

1930 ca.

Underwood, John, fl. 1920-1930

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]

Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.

GLC07243.006.02

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Neta Snook with airplane]

Image of Neta Snook as a young woman in flight clothing.

GLC07243.006.03

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Photographs of Neta Snook and unknown man]

Image of Neta Snook holding a bouquet of sunflowers accompanied by an unknown man.

GLC07243.006.05

February 27, 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. William Taggart notes on the last page that he relinquishes his right of the bond to Robert B. Cochran with the condition Cochran pays Taggart's note to Knox. There is another note below Cochran's note from Robert Houston regarding surveying the land. Date was added at later time in pencil.

GLC02437.07719

1803/12/30

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition to the committee considering the claims of Frankfort]

Unsigned, but content and handwriting suggest that the author is Henry Knox. Explains the history of the town of Frankfort, discusses whether it is part of the Waldo patent, and considers who owned the territory, and at what times.

GLC02437.07842

February 17, 1884

Leah, fl. 1883-1884

Autograph letter

Title: to My Dear Cousin

Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Complains about the infrequency of her letters. Expresses sorrow for her poor health and scolds her not "...to undertake to get up dinners at your time of life...let the younger ones get up the dinners...you have done your share at that..." Comments on aging and the loss of their husbands. Reflects on the end of life and hopes it will be peaceful. Based on the context of the letter, it appears to have been sent to Ann Maitland. Letter is signed Leah.

GLC03523.10.196

February 16, 1766

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion from the papers which I've seen how the opposition to the stamp act is likely to issue. IF it should end in allowing the Colonies a representation in Parliament I think it will be making bad, worse...But this is a dangerous subject to handle - & I'll quit it lest I should be brought to confession under the tree of liberty." Discusses his views on…

GLC02437.09033