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To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

To: Ambrose Burnside.

Re: Ordering a "Vigorous attack against the enemy" at Spotsylvania.

GLC08071

to George Washington

Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses...

GLC02437.00994

to George Washington

Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post...

GLC02437.01006

[Ambrotype of Edward R. Archer]

Cased image of a man sitting [probably Edward R. Archer] holding a high top hat in one hand, half-length portrait in full, broken case.

GLC01896.174

[Ambrotype of Edward R. Archer]

Cased image of a sailor [probably Edward R. Archer] sitting and holding his cap. Half-length portrait in full, broken case. Stamped in matte: "AMBROTYYPE BY P.E. GIBBS RICHD" and "PATENT JULY 4 & 11 1854".

GLC01896.175

[Daguerrotype of Richard W. Jeffery]

Uncased daguerreotype of a man [probably Richard W. Jeffery] sitting and holding a walking stick. Half length portrait, with severe eroision of image.

GLC01896.176

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, vignette portrait, hand colored with pencil shadowed background. 1868 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Lee Photographic Gallery). Inscribed: "1868 Dr. Robert Archer / Aaron Jeffery".

GLC01896.177

[Carte de visite of Robert Archer Jeffery]

Robert Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait. 1880 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: W. G. R. Frayser's Extensive Gallery)

GLC01896.178

[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer in Confederate States [Virginia] Volunteer Navy uniform, holding sword and cap. Full length portrait. Albumen print (London: Mayall Photo). Inscribed: on front "C. S. Navy" and on verso "Edward Richard Archer 'Uncle Ned' in...

GLC01896.179

[Carte de visite of William R. Galt]

William R. Galt in uniform. Carte de visite, vignette portrait. Albumen print (F[rank]. D.) Green 3 cent stamp on verso.

GLC01896.180

[Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

Unidentified woman. Carte de visite, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.181

[Carte de visite of cathedral and leaning tower of Pisa]

Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa, carte de visite. Albumen print (Pisa, Italy: Van Lint)

GLC01896.182

[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer. Carte de visite, vignette portra. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.183

[Carte de visite of W. S. Langhorne]

W. S. Langhorne, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "Your friend W.S. Langhorne"

GLC01896.184

[Carte de visite of two unidentified women]

Domestic set piece, two unidentified women [one standing behind one sitting] with pastoral background studying books. Albumen print (Paris: Disderi, Photographe de S. M. L'Empereur"). Inscribed: "For M. Archer with our kind remembrance. London May...

GLC01896.185

[Carte de visites of Hotel Schreiber]

"Hotel Schreiber", carte de visite. Albumen print (Rigi: Kulm)

GLC01896.186.01

[Carte de visite of N. F. Richardson]

N. F. Richardson, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "To Mr. E. R. Archer From his dear and ever great full friend N. F. Richardson"

GLC01896.187

[Carte de visite of J.H. Warner, U. S. N]

J.H. Warner in frock coat, top hat and umbrella, full portrait. Albumen print (London: Mr. Kilburn).

GLC01896.188

[Carte de visite of J. H. Warner, U. S. N]

J. H. Warner, U.S.N[avy]., full portrait. Albumen print (Naples, Italy: Grillet Jr. Photographer).

GLC01896.189

[Carte de visite of "Jim" Galt]

William R. Galt, vignette portrait, slight coloring. Albumen print (Norfolk, Virginia: Walter's Photograph Gallery). Inscribed: "This is cousin Jim Galt"

GLC01896.190

[Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

Unidentified woman, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20019".

GLC01896.191

[Carte de visite of Ella Taylor Waring]

Ella Taylor Waring, vignette portrait, hand coloured and outlined in ink. Albumen print (Pollock). Inscribed: "Mrs. Ella Taylor Waring Mrs. Thos. W. Waring]

GLC01896.192

[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]

"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".

GLC01896.193

[Carte de visite of unidentified man]

Unidentified man, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20040".

GLC01896.194

[Cart de visite of Edward Richard Archer]

Edward Richard Archer. Half portrait. [oval] Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson) Inscribed on verso: "Uncle Ned".

GLC01896.195

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, half portrait. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: E. S. Lumpkin & Co.)

GLC01896.196

[Carte de visite of "Contemplation"]

"Contemplation," carte de visite copy of lithograph of unidentified woman holding flower [profile]. Albumen print. Inscribed: "ERA" on verso.

GLC01896.197

[Carte de visite of William Shakespeare]

William Shakespeare, carte de visite made from steel engraving. Albumen print. Inscribed: "A[aron]. Jeffery / Richmond / E.R.A. [Edward R. Archer]"

GLC01896.198

[Carte de visite of Capt. John N. Maffitt]

"Capt. Maffitt (of the Florida)" wearing Confedrate States Navy uniform vignette portrait. 1 litho.

GLC01896.199

[Watercolor of C.S.S. Hawk]

"The Hawk," watercolor on canvas. [Ship outfitted by Edward R. Archer in England in 1863, rebacked 1/93 by PWR]

GLC01896.201

[Three Virginia state uniform buttons]

Three Virginia state brass uniform buttons. [Manufactured by Waterbury Button Co. in Cheshire, CT]. Buttons bear the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, probably belonging to Edward R. Archer while in the service of the Confederate States [Virginia...

GLC01896.202

[Jeffery Family Seal]

Jeffery Family Seal. Red stone intaglio with a stylized "J".

GLC01896.203

A trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works

Souvenir photograph album. Ludwig, Loewe & Co., Berlin, N. W. "Eine Fahrt von Berlin C. naen den Werken von Ludw. Loewe & Co. A-G. ['A Trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works']." Cover art includes "Ludw. Loew & Co." seal and an U.S. and German...

GLC01896.204

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....

GLC02437.00987

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00988

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.

GLC02437.00989

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00990

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00991

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00992

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance and stores he recently sent to Knox. Relates his difficulty obtaining supplies from the Governor and Council (William Greene was Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1786).

GLC02437.00993

Field artillery under the Marquis De LaFayette, June 1781

Document gives the total of Lafayette's field artillery as 10 six pounders, 2 four pounders, 2 three pounders, and 2 five-and-a-half-inch howitzers. The artillery pieces were both captured and made for the Americans. One of the 6 pounders was taken...

GLC02437.00995

[Return of issues at the Artillery Park]

Taken from the last returns by Lieutenant William Strachan. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, who was likely with Henry Knox at New Windsor, New York. Includes rations drawn by women and children. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00997.

GLC02437.00996

[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]

For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00997

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Strachan encloses a return (GLC02437.00996).

GLC02437.00998

Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the months of June & July 81

Lists amounts of damaged muskets, bayonets, etc. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00999

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). "... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion." He bemoans the...

GLC02437.01000

[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01001

[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01002

Cannon & mortars which could be drawn from West Point

Title from docket.

GLC02437.01003