1861/02/21

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles wishes his brother would write more as he barely gets two letters per month and asks his brother to thank their mother for the box she sent him. Written at Camp Pierpont

GLC06451.001

1861/08/31

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles received Elizabeth's letter and was glad to hear from George. He would like to know if Jesse is in camp.

GLC06451.002

1861/09/20

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.

GLC06451.003

1861/10/06

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

There was a fight and the men had to march 6 miles only to "drill quick" back to cross the "Chane Bridge." He tells his mother and brother that he is going to enlist for 15 years if they approve "for I like to sold[i]er."

GLC06451.004

1861/10/10

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris

Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall out" as George wants a wife.

GLC06451.005

1861/10/15

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles is expecting "a bat[t]le hear [here] soon and I do not care how soon fore I would like to fight." Written at Camp Pierpont.

GLC06451.006

1861/10/27

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter

Title: to: George M. Morris.

[in another hand] Charles seems content declaring "I have a fine time here." He is cooking for the company and they only drill for an hour a day now. He promises to send Elizabeth and his mother his likeness. George has told him that there are no more boys in Monroeville and Charles responds that there must still be some girls there and he "would not care if you would send some girls here." Written at Camp Pierpont.

GLC06451.007

1862/01/26

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles received and appreciated the box his brother sent to him. Written at Camp Pierpont.

GLC06451.008

1862/08/08

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear brother."

Charles was not hurt but his hat was blown off and his gun knocked out of his hand in battle. The fight was hard and he hopes there won't be another like it soon.

GLC06451.010

[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Charles is unsure whether he will make it home this winter. He describes the meals the soldiers are served.

GLC06451.011

[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John Morris.

There was a fight and they were close enough to see the Confederates but they were unable to kill any of them.

GLC06451.012

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter

Title: [Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]

Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22 (GLC 1896.081).

GLC01896.080

October 22, 1865

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Document

Title: [Receipt of pardon]

Acknowledgement of "receipt of warrant of pardon" and "acceptance of the same and my acquiescence in all of its terms." Enclosed in GLC 1896.080.

GLC01896.081

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Document

Title: [Certificate of receipt of oath of allegiance of Robert Archer]

Certificate noting Robert Archer's compliance with the President's Proclamation of May 29, 1865 in depositing a signed copy of "his original Oath[of Allegiance]" with the State Department.

GLC01896.082

6 September 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Continental Army War Council minutes]

Minutes of a council of war held by Washington with his generals on 6 September 1780 at Camp Bergen County. Discusses the effects of a blockade in Rhode Island Harbor by the British fleet on the amount of supplies and the issue of raising troops as the term for the men currently serving is due to expire. Bergen County, New Jersey.

GLC02437.00838

9 September 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: An opinion delivered to His Excellency General George Washington

Knox answers Washington's queries from his 6 September 1780 council of war (refer to GLC02437.00838). Discusses the siege of New York and how the lack of supplies and stores is affecting their campaign. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.00840

1865/11/18

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Document signed

Title: [Bank exchange notes]

Bank exchange notes (numbered--2 and 3 respectively), each detailing a payment to Edward R. Archer the sum of "Eighteen pounds Seven Shillings and Sixpence Sterling," from the account of "Messrs. Baring Bros. Co." of London. First National Bank.

GLC01896.083

1866/12/20

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friend Paddon

Requesting information about the process of pressing and refining the surplus coal at the Tredegar Iron Works into a saleable product for steamers through compression into blocks that burn longer and produce more steam than unrefined bituminous coal. Archer also gives Paddon information on mutual acquaintances within associated with the Virginia Volunteer Navy. Letter also contains the interesting contention that the spirit of rivalry between North and South has grown sharper since the end of the war and that far from "harmonizing," relations between the two sections are "as mixing oil with…

GLC01896.084

22 July 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Certification concerning 13 inch shells]

Certification for thirteen inch shells that have been proofed at Pompton Furnace. Written at Camp Pracaness. Signed by John Callender.

GLC02437.00828

23 July 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness

GLC02437.00829

24 July 1780

Manuscript document

Title: A Return of Shells, shot and powder in possession of the United States and the Quantities of each deficient for the Service of the present Campaign, for Sixty days firing

Lists shells by gun size along with the quantity and number deficient. Also includes total cost of the shells only. Written at the War and Ordinace Office.

GLC02437.00830

28 July 1780

Kennedy, J., fl. 1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Cox

Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.

GLC02437.00831

July 1780

Manuscript document

Title: Proof of Powder, tried on the Plan at West Point in June & July 1780, with a 5 ½ Inch Royal and a 24 Pound Ball

Lists amount of powder used and the range of the ball in feet and yards when shot.

GLC02437.00832

2 August 1780

Perry, Joseph, fl. 1780

Autograph note signed

Title: Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer

Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.

GLC02437.00833

4 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: to Ezekiel Cheever

Signed by Shaw for Knox. Details a list of artillery items to send to Fishkill, New York as soon as possible.

GLC02437.00834