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[Slave Trade Map]

Depicting infamous African slave port of Lindi at the mouth of the Lindi River, terminus of East African Arab slave route.

GLC08363

to "the Collectors of the Customs'

"Issue no commission to any private armed vessel . . ." (Complying with Convention with France ending the Quasi war.)

GLC08364

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave

Inscribed: "From his sincere friend." To N. B. Spooner.

GLC08365

Account of passengers and disposal of the servants time of service who were brought hither from Cork in Ireland on the ship John & Mary...

Title continues "James Underdowne Master on account & Visque of Capt. John Eloss Owner of said ship." Ledger page accounting for passengers and their servants on board, including pricing.

GLC08366

[Pardon of Calvin Beckwith]

With court marshaled for desertion and sentenced to a term in prison.

GLC08368

to Elisa Bragg, his wife

"The whole work has to be done over . . . Genls. Lee, Huger & Magruder are too slow, as we were at Shiloh, and the fruits are lost for want of vigorous pushing . . ."

GLC08369

[Collection of 2 letters related to Benjamin Franklin Butler] decimalized

GLC08370

to Dorothea Dix

"Will Miss Dix give Gen. Butler any good reason why Mrs. Lottie Galt & other harmless old ladies of Williamsburg should not be loyal women & take the oath of allegiance in return for protection for the United States. A Rebel is never harmless."

GLC08370.01

to the Naval Officers Commanding the Fleet off Mobile

Regarding "Exchanges of salt and provisions between this post and Mobile."

GLC08370.02

[Collection of three letters related to Jefferson Davis] decimalized

GLC08371

to James A. Seddon, Secretary of War

Re: "property of having scouts and pickets. . . between Richmond and Pamunkey, also the necessity of reinforcing Genl. Lee's army. . .Genl. Longstreet I hope will give the means. . ."

GLC08371.01

to Gen. Braxton Bragg

It is probable that "Gnl. Beauregard is not aware of the obstacles to his plan. . . or of the hazards of delay. I concur in your view that our best pollicy is to concentrate our force and attach at the earliest moment when it can be done...

GLC08371.02

to Jefferson Davis

Forwarding the "Staff Bill which has just passed both Houses of Congress"

GLC08371.03

to Gen. Benjamin Butler

"I am now determined to go ahead upon the forts at Mobile, I am only held by the Courts & Boards of examination but will never be in any better condition for the attack than at present, for they are taking away my officers every mail & I will soon be...

GLC08372

[Collection of two letters from Joseph Hooker] decimalized

GLC08373

to Thomas Brainerd

Re: Battle of Williamsburg. "I fought a great battle, probably the most sever one that has been fought during the war. . . My loss was 1575, officers and men - that of the rebels more than double that number. . ." (total U. S. casualties were in...

GLC08373.01

to Lorenzo Thomas

Asking when troops will arrrive.

GLC08373.02

to Jefferson Davis

"I propose for your consideration sending two good brigades from this army to reinforce Genl. Jackson. These. . . will make him strong enough to wipe out Fremont. . ." Jackson will "sweep down north of the Chickahominy, cut up McClellan's...

GLC08374

to W. H. Jackson

"We were disposed to deal liberally with your hospitals and the people generally in the district but there is a limit to such concession, and I think it is reached. . ." Endorsed by Confederate General W. H. Jackson to Joseph Johnston: "None of my...

GLC08376

to General Nathan G. Evans

Report on combat near Stone Bridge during battle of First Manassas, including capture of Col. Corcoran.

GLC08377

to Sir William Johnson

Re: Suppression of Pontiac's rebellion which, "I am to hope will put a final end to all our Indian Quarrells, and procure us a safe & lasting Peace with all the Indian Tribes."

GLC08378

[Abraham Lincoln endorsement of William Cole].

Lincoln recommends, possibly to Secretary of War Stanton, that William Cole, Esq., editor of the "Irish American," be appointed to a paymastership in the U.S. Army. Originally written on p. 4 of an integral blank leaf of the letter of recommendation...

GLC02086.02

Collection of 2 items relating to Lincoln. See decimalized entries.

GLC02798

[Lincoln carte de visite].

Accompanied Lincoln letter regarding General Thomas W. Sherman's attack on Port Royal (GLC02798.01).

GLC02798.02

to Francis Jackson

Requests Jackson to sign a statement in support of women's rights and to ask Theodore Parker to do the same. Sends his admiration of Jackson's niece's sketch of Parker and promises to sit for her when he returns to Boston. Encloses a letter from...

GLC03998.05

Peace if possible -- Justice at any rate.

GLC03998.06

to George William Curtis

Requests details on Curtis's interview with Grant. Asks if he has heard anyone besides Grant assert that Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner was removed from chairmanship of the Committee on Foreign Relations because of negligence. Curtis was...

GLC03998.07

[Return of Captain Thomas Pierce's company of artillery in Henry Knox's regiment]

Lists the numbers of officers and soldiers who were sick, absent, on command, etc. Written from Mount Washington, state unspecified. New York inferred as state from which written based on location of the American army at that date.

GLC02437.09537

to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter, "dear Lou", possibly his sister. Thanks her for her invitation to go to their Aunt Mary's, but states that he has already accepted invitations to visit Rochester, Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago for the summer. Written on blue...

GLC03523.08.58

to Sister

Expresses sorrow that their father is in ill health. Reports that he may go down to Annapolis or Washington City tomorrow. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.77

to Henry Knox

L'Enfant, Major of the Corps of Engineers, discusses receipt of pay for his service in the Revolutionary War. He was granted a leave of absence to return to France, and requests pay for the entire time he served (there was some question as to...

GLC02437.03002

[Copy of instructions to the commander of West Point]

Provides detailed instructions for the commander of West Point following the Congressional order to reduce the number of troops at that garrison to one company of 55 men. Notes that "the great principle upon which this company is retained is the...

GLC02437.03013

[Receipt of $300 from General Knox]

Acknowledges receipt of money to cover his trip to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to ascertain from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, when the British would withdraw their forces from posts within United States boundaries).

GLC02437.03021

to Louis-Marie Noailles

Knox writes to Viscount Noailles, brother-in-law of the Marquis de Lafayette. He expresses his friendship for Noailles, and discusses American trade and relations with Great Britain. Refers to public opinion of the Society of the Cincinnati...

GLC02437.03025

[Certificate of service for Major Job Sumner]

Certifies that Sumner served in the Massachusetts line "from the earliest period of and during the whole War... he has through all its exigencies and distresses sustained the reputation of a gallant, and intelligent officer and has retired to private...

GLC02437.03026

[Letters exchanged between William Hull and Frederick Haldimand]

Marked as a copy, but written in Hull's hand. Hull asks Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, "when each of the Posts within [United States] Territories now occupied by his Britanic Majesty's Forces will be delivered up agreeably to the...

GLC02437.03028

[Certification pertaining to Governor Trumbull]

Fitch attests that on 24 February 1778, he informed Governor Jonathan Trumbull (of Connecticut) of the release of Lieutenant Gove from captivity, and of Gove's "readiness to Enter into the Service in the Continental Army."

GLC02437.03035

to Benjamin Lincoln

States he received a letter from General Henry Knox asking "whose map of the River St. Croix was used as an authority by the ministers who negotiated the Peace." Knox asked that Jay send his answer to General Lincoln. Jay says that the map was one...

GLC02437.03043

[Result of negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Penobscot Indians]

Knox writes, "General Lincoln and myself were appointed to treat with the Penobscot indians, in order to induce them to relinquish the lands from the head of the tide 40 miles up the river- In our stretch Oreono, an old man half indian and half...

GLC02437.03046

The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784

Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the...

GLC02437.03048

[Speech delivered to the Penobscot Tribe]

Written at the Penobscot River, present-day Maine. Lincoln, a commissioner chosen to negotiate land boundaries with the Penobscot Tribe, praises the Penobscots' involvement in the Revolutionary War. Continues, "It is said that in your own Opinion...

GLC02437.03049

Monthly return of the corps of invalids commanded by Captain James McLean

Lists men fit for duty, sick present, sick absent, on command, absent with leave, and absent without leave.

GLC02437.03052

[Receipt for traveling expences]

The State of Massachusetts pays Mitchell for expenses incurred on his trip to Boston. Mitchell traveled to Boston to give evidence regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Henry Knox was recently appointed by the State of Massachusetts...

GLC02437.03056

to Nathaniel Tracy

Thanks Tracy, the financier from Newburyport, Massachusetts, for his "attention & politeness" during William's recent episode of mental illness. Relates his plans for sailing to America. Instructs Tracy to contact Edward Byrne if he travels to...

GLC02437.03069

to Egbert Benson

Knox introduces James Walker to Benson, a Continental Congressman. Of Walker, writes "He resided in Canada at the commencement of this War, and has suffered severely from his attachment to our cause- he hopes however to derive some consolation from...

GLC02437.03073

to Thomas Price

Knox writes to Price, Register of Deeds for Lincoln County (present-day Maine). Requests papers related to the Waldo Patent, expressing disappointment that his previous request went unanswered. Asks for certified duplicates of a deed between Samuel...

GLC02437.03079

[Extract from James Webber & Co. letter]

In the hand of Samuel Shaw, who served as Henry Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Discusses collecting payment on a bill.

GLC02437.03090

to Henry Knox

Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Transmits papers which were omitted from GLC02437.03092.

GLC02437.03093

to John Jay

Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, "I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at...

GLC02437.03095

to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...

GLC02437.03099

to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...

GLC02437.03100

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a possible dispute over a piece of property he is interested in, and the related financial situation. Signed by either S. Waldo or I. Waldo. Letter has no recipient, but was likely written to Knox, since the author states "Mrs. W...

GLC02437.09227

to Samuel Waldo [fragment]

Discussing financial transactions regarding properties in Maine that Knox and Waldo are involved with.

GLC02437.09228

[Judgement regarding land in Waldo patent]

Judgement regarding the ownership of lands within the Waldo patent. Pertains to a disagreement between Sarah Waldo and William Wetmore who are disputting the ownership of lands within the patent. The judgement divides the land between them. Docket...

GLC02437.09234

[Notice of the auction of the estate of Thomas Flucker]

Copy of a printed adverstisement stating the Thomas Flucker's estate is to be auctioned off. TheSupreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has ordered that the estate be auctioned off, and Knox, as the estate's agent, is promoting this auction.

GLC02437.09235

[Abstract of pay due to Captain Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June. Docketed 16 June 1776. Docket includes a note that the company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09528

[Abstract for Lieutenant Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Burbeck's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09530

[Pay abstract for Captain Dana's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Note on verso refers to a deduction taken for clothing. Docket indicates that Dana's company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09532

[Pay abstract for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Newell's company was paid 16 August 1776.

GLC02437.09533

[Pay abstract for Captain Thomas Pierce's Company of artillery in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Pierce's company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09534

[Ammunition return pertaining to Captain Crafts]

Lists pounders, cannon, paper cartridges, and canisters.

GLC02437.09536

[Return of Captain Stevens's company]

Lists numbers of officers presently fit for duty, sick in hospital, sick present, on command, and sick absent.

GLC02437.09539

[Return of men in Captain Ebenezer Stevens's Company]

Lists the names of men in Stevens's company. Indicates sergeants, corporals, bombardiers, and gunners.

GLC02437.09541

Return of Colonel John Durkee's Regiment in the action at Trentown Decem 26th 1776

Signed by Webb, adjutant. Lists numbers of officers and soldiers. Trentown refers to Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.09542

[Map of roads in the vicinity of Morristown, New Jersey]

Indicates roads, some natural features, landmarks ("court house," "Whites Tavern Genl Lees," bridge, landing, etc.), outlying towns, and distance between points on the map. Indicates the location of towns surrounding Morristown. Notes the position...

GLC02437.09543

The estate of the late Thomas Flucker Esqr to Henry Knox agent of said estate

A list of expenses for Thomas Flucker's estate, mostly regarding upkeep of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.10425

to Sister

Reports to his sister that his friend, Charlie Blackman, who recently visited with her, paid her many compliments, such as, "their is nobody like you." Discusses her desire to have him "use my influence with Father and Mother to get you a piano."...

GLC03523.08.57

to Sister

Writes from the Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia to his sister, mentioning that he has not heard from his friend Charlie Blackman for over six months. Comments, "the war will end 'sooner or later.' " Tells her that he has received his New York...

GLC03523.08.59

to Sister

Writes from the U.S. Army General Hospital to his sister, discussing news from home. Asks her to "use your influence with mother to send me 2 or 3 dollars by the return mail." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University...

GLC03523.08.60

to Father

States to father, "George B. McClellan is the only man that can manage the Army of the Potomac. And I think their wont be much done with that Army till he gets command of it." Writes small note to sister at bottom of the letter, "Do you know I think...

GLC03523.08.61

to Sister

Writes to his sister giving her brief update on the weather and his correspondence with people from home. Tells her "you can live in hope for that Piano If you dont live in anything else." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...

GLC03523.08.62

to Sister

Tells his sister not to be worried about Ben, possibly their brother, losing his leg. Writes "he wont lose it. Let him be out as much as he will. I reckon the Surgeons their want something to practice on." Asks his sister to tell Ben that he was very...

GLC03523.08.63

to Sister

Reports that he is sick with a fever and chills. Apologizes for not sending a picture of himself, but explains that he has been sick. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.64

to Sister

Informs his sister that he is still sick with a fever. Asks that she "tell Ben for me to Do. Die or never as that is his only hope now." Instructs his sister to tell Ben, possibly their brother, to apply for a discharge soon. Written on stationery...

GLC03523.08.65

to Sister

Relays that he is sorry to hear that Ben, possibly their brother, is in poor health. Assures his sister that "he will come all right in course of time." Reports that there is "no news a stirring in this city now." Written on stationery with "US Army...

GLC03523.08.66

to Sister

Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got...

GLC03523.08.67

to Sister

Tells his sister that he is sorry their father is sick, but is very pleased to hear that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Asks her what her thoughts are about the draft in Philadelphia. Reports that the Ninth Army Corps has been...

GLC03523.08.68

to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University, noting that he is glad that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Mentions using his influence to get his sister a piano, but requests a photo of a woman named Lizzie...

GLC03523.08.69

to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University. Tells her "I will say nothing about the Army as you know as much as I do about the moves. But [General Joseph] Hooker will not end the war." Reports that there was a "Negro Surgeon"...

GLC03523.08.70

to Sister

Reports to his sister, "your photograph came through safe and I am very much pleased with yours. But I know that if Lizzie is ugly she is not as ugly as that picture makes her out to be." Informs her that he was taken out of the Commissary department...

GLC03523.08.71

to Sister

Asks that his sister send another photograph of Lizzie, who is possibly a romantic prospect. Reports that the hospital only has 100 patients right now. Describes a recent parade put on by the Fire Department, noting that the mayor was there, as well...

GLC03523.08.72

to Father

Informs his father about the draft commencing in Baltimore on Monday, noting that the "Secessionist dont like it much." States that there have "been two Hospitals broken up in this city the last week or two," noting that his hospital now has 158...

GLC03523.08.73

to Father

Reports that 1200 prisoners passed through Baltimore from Vicksburg today and that The New York Seventh arrived yesterday. Tells his father that the hospital now has 185 patients and is filling up quickly as the "wonded are arriving in this city by...

GLC03523.08.74

to Sister

Describes the atmosphere in Baltimore, telling his sister that "the Military Authorities are throwing up Earthworks all around the city. Now seizing every Nigger they find on the streets and sending them out to work on the entrenchements." Informs...

GLC03523.08.75

to Sister

Reports that they are receiving patients "every five minutes" at the hospital, as the "city is flooded with wounded." Tells her there "was considerable excitement in the city...as some of the scouting parties of the rebels came within 7 miles of the...

GLC03523.08.76

to Sister

Relays to his sister in a short note that she should "telegraph immediately" if something changes with their father's poor health. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.78

to Father

Writes to his father about his sickness. States "it may be that you will never get over your sickness. And if the case should prove so, I would like you to have me some written instructions about your Business." Indicates he is worried about his...

GLC03523.08.79

to Sister

Reports to his sister from the U.S. Army General Hospital that they currently have a Conferderate major general, a brigadier, a captain, and a couple of lieutenants in the hospital. Tells her that "no news a stirring around the City."

GLC03523.08.80

to Mother and Sister

Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...

GLC03523.08.81

to Sister

Informs sister that he is still working at the hospital. Reports that he does not know where the rest of his company is, although notes that last he heard they were in Alexandria. Regarding their father's death, he states, "Mother must take things...

GLC03523.08.82

to Sister

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his status at the hospital, noting that a doctor has written the adjutant general so that he may stay working there and not go to Alexandria with the rest of his regiment. Details that there has been an...

GLC03523.08.83

to Sister

Relays to his sister that, a possible mutual friend, Dan Shern has died. States, "little did I think when I saw him on the 14 of October that he would be in the grave before one month roled over his head. Well it is a road we will all have to travel...

GLC03523.08.84

to Sister

Writes to his sister from U.S. Army General Hospital in Baltimore, reporting that the adjutant general ordered him to go back to his regiment. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.08.85

to Sister

Reports that he is now at his company headquarters in Alexandria, and speculates that they will be there all winter. Writes "when I serve these six months more out they will never see me in the Army again." Notes that there is talk of them being...

GLC03523.08.86

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Spring Hill, Virginia. Worries about her lack of letters and wonders if her health is compromised. Expresses desire to "...enjoy each others society again..." Mentions he will be exempt from any future drafts unlike "...

GLC03523.20.15

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports eight shells were fired into Petersburg last night. Expresses happiness at receiving three letters from her. Complains of the cold weather and sleeping outside. Comments on the...

GLC03523.20.17

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love for her and gratitude for her support of the war. Predicts success for the Union is imminent. Refers to Union control of the Weldon Railroad in Petersburg, Virginia...

GLC03523.20.18

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports receipt of her letters and the joy they bring him. Says he destroys her letters after reading them several times because "I do not wish anyone but myself to read them." Refers...

GLC03523.20.19

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Says her letters help the tediousness of war. Reports the city of Petersburg is plainly visible and "...I heard the church bells ringing from there, this morning, the same as if...

GLC03523.20.20

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love and longing for her. Comments how much he misses her kisses and dancing with her. Reports he has not seen a lady in six months except on the streets of Petersburg...

GLC03523.20.21