28 June 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses unrest and states that "nothing would quiet the People, and a revolution would certainly take place on the patent..." States that Thomas, Brown, and others wish "to be treated exactly as the State treats these Settlers - by giving them 100 acres of Land they paying five dollars for it... If you will comply with their terms, they will ensure it to you forever - if not, War - War is the Word - they are both artfull fellows and I believe damd Rascals." Goes on to discuss the health of the President and near completion of the Revenue Bill. Watermarked "L Paine" and with a hunting…

GLC02437.10220

14 April 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Humphreys

Writes in response to Thomas Coffin's letter to Knox (see GLC02437.02075). Knox vouches for Coffin's good character and asks Humphreys if Washington will give Coffin a pass to visit his family in Boston. Notes that John Hancock has given permission. In a postscript, notes that Caleb [White?] of headquarters must know Coffin.

GLC02437.02087

23 June 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox and "all the General Officers belonging to the Garrison" attend a meeting with General George Washington the next day and asks Knox to "notify those Gentlemen accordingly." Noted as written at Head Quarters and docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.02177

25 June 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Humphreys as Washington's aide-de-camp to Major General Knox. Says General Washington desires him to have as much of the hard bread, which was delivered into Eldermen's store, issued to the detachment as they can carry. Asks that the bread be served out occasionally so it does not go to waste. "Public" written on address leaf with no signature. Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.02182

22 June 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that there "is an Error in the Arrangement of Officers in the Mass.tts. Corps of Artillery ... [and that] the Commander in Chief directs me to refer the matter to you .. in case there has been a mistake, it may be rectified; and that a complete Return may be sent back to Head Quarters as soons as may be." Noted as written at Head Quarters and sent "On Public Service."

GLC02437.02173

27 July 1787

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and "highly delighted" with most of the "Academic Excercises" held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who "distinguished himself by a manly & dignified oration on public Credit." Also discusses the government, saying "We are gladdened with Reports that the federal Convention is likely to adopt almost unanimously some energetic form of Government, & that it is made so palatable, there are hopes entertained, that it will be swallowed by the People…

GLC02437.03624

7 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Humphreys

Writes that he will attend the President at nine, and that "the message respecting the troops should be accompanied by a statement which shall be prepared and submitted to the president so that it may be communicated to the house any time after to day."

GLC02437.04320

7 August 1789

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "The President commands me to inform you, that he proposes to lay the Communications relative to the Indian affairs in the Southern District and the establishment of a national Militia before both Houses of Congress, as soon as they shall have convened to-day; for which purpose he desires that you will call upon him at a proportionally early hour. - In the mean time, if you have in readiness the additional clause respecting the Troops now in service he wishes you to forward it by the bearer, that he may have time to give it consideration previous to its insertion in his…

GLC02437.04321

16 November 1783

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret that his order of overalls for the Light Infantry cannot be fulfilled, but insists on breeches for those who "joined from the 5th Regt. [as they] did not draw Breeches when they received their other cloathing [sic], and now being entirely destitute, they may be furnished with Breeches to place them on a level with the other part of the company, and the other companies in the corps." Also discusses plans for a meeting on 20 November, and refers to the attendance of General [George] Washington, General [possibly Lewis] Morris, the Governor and others. Docket in the hand…

GLC02437.02784

17 November 1793

Izard, Ralph, 1742-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he arrived in New York on 15 November and received Knox's letter of 8 November. Is glad that health has been restored to Philadelphia after the yellow fever outbreak. Says that since Washington has settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania for the present, it is probable that Congress will meet there for a few days. Asks to be kept updated on the president's intentions. Is happy that Knox informed him that his housekeeper Mrs. Cortright is well. Reports that two of Mrs. Izard's letters to her were returned unopened and they feared she was dead. Encloses a letter to her and asks Knox to…

GLC02437.05978

22 November 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ralph Izard

References Izard's letter of 17 November. Says it is the general opinion that Congress can meet in Philadelphia at the next appointed time. Says President Washington is staying in Germantown, although he comes to town often. Reports that Germantown is destitute of proper accommodations and says Izard and Smith will prefer their own house in the city. Mentions that if Congress decides to meet in Germantown, he can easily ride there from Philadelphia. Notes Izard's house is free from danger. Sends a note from Mrs. Cortright, Izard's housekeeper. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05980

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Hughes

Informs Colonel Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster of Military Stores (or any of his deputies at Fishkill), that harness makers formerly of Colonel Baldwin's regiment are to join Captain [Thomas] Patten's company "for peculiar public reasons." The company will march from New Windsor the following day. Says he will be "answerable for the measure, to the commander in chief and Colonel Pickering." Knox signs a note on the bottom of the page, indicating "Roman Hazard" should be ordered to join them at New Windsor as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01147

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Live bald eagle at rest on a perch

Photographers imprint on verso: "1776 The Centennial Photograph 1876 of 'Old Abe,' the Live Wisconsin War Eagle. Agricultural Hall, (International Exposition,) Philadelphia, 1876. Executive Office, Madison, Wis., Geb'y 8, 1876. I hereby certify that this picture is a correct likeness of 'Old Abe' the Live War Eagle, carried for three years by the 8th Wisconsin Reg't in the War of the Rebellion. H. Snompton [?] Governor. Sold with the Eagle's History, By J. O. Barrett, Agricultural Building, Centennial Grounds, for the 'Old Abe Museum of Ornithology.' Entered according to Act of…

GLC05111.02.0979

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: In white dress with flower garland, standing 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Miss H. Lane" "Harriett Lane Buchanan's niece." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0983

circa 1861-1865

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Photograph

Title: In dark suit with bowtie, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson."

GLC05111.02.0988

1866

Zimmerman, R.B., fl. 1866

Photograph

Title: In dark suit with bowtie, seated 1/2 length portrait, hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "R.B. Zimmerman (?) Point Stone 1866 Signed Note Mr. Lincoln $16,666.00" Photographers imprint on verso: "City Gallery, South Side of Square, Springfield, Ill. F. McNulty, Artist." Cancelled red one-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0997

circa 1861-1865

Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Imprint on recto "Case & Getchell, Boston." Photographers imprint on verso: "Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0412

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Same image as 414. Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0413

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Same image as 413. Faint graphite inscription on recto "General Grant." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite notation on verso: "General Grant Commander in Chief of the Army taken by me at Brady's Gallery" "James Wright. Brooklyn, New York." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0414

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Brigadier General John W. Fuller, seated, facing forward

Graphite inscription on verso "Fuller." Ink inscription on verso "John W. Fuller Brig Gen Vols U.S.A. Bv't Maj Gen." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0385

circa 1861-1865

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of James A. Garfield "In uniform," insignia obscurred, standing 3/4 view

Graphite inscription on recto "Garfield." Graphite inscription on verso "Garfield." Photographers imprint on verso: "[E. Anthony crest] EA."

GLC05111.02.0386

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Brigadier General "J. A. Garfield," bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Could this be Farragut? E.H." "J. A. Garfield." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0387

[1840's ca.]

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Image of a young Grant in civilian clothes. Photograph of a photograph. Mounted on cloth. Ink detailing on collar. Graphite inscription on verso "S.S. [struck: put this] U.S. Grant."

GLC05111.02.0402

circa 1861-1865

Bishop & Campbell (photographers)

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

A young Grant with very short hair and a short beard. As major general, half-length seated view, facing left Photographers imprint on verso: "Bishop [struck: & Campbell], Photographers, Army of the Cumberland. Sole owners of the Life Negatives of all the Cumberland Generals, Letters directed to Head-Quarters, Dept. of the Cumberland."

GLC05111.02.0403

circa 1861-1865

McClees, J.E., 1821-1887

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "Grant Photograph." A vignette bust view. Photographed as major general. Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E. McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0405