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[Pettition to Massachusetts legislature for right to remain on land with Waldo patent]

Petition to the Massachusetts Legislature, stating that the many petitioners have lived on part of the Waldo patent for generations, and that this part of the land belongs to them, even though it has been deeded to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09262

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Moses Boardman]

Captain [Wills?] recommends Boardman for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09678

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Holden]

Carleton, commanding a company in the Invalid Regiment, recommends Holden for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09679

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Fulford]

Sergeant Major Stearns recommends Sergeant Fulford of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a fifteen day leave of absence. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09680

[Recommendation for a hired man to serve in the military in the place of Benjamin Burt]

Burt hires the man for one year's service. Captain Patten directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. On verso, Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizes Burt's discharge for one year. Shaw also writes from West Point.

GLC02437.09682

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Thurstian Hillard]

Captain Patten recommends Hillard for a twenty-two day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09685

[Return for military provision and supplies]

Lieutenant Price signs this return for cannon cartridge, ten pounds of twine, and twenty gallons of wine for the laboratory at West Point.

GLC02437.09686

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Mills]

Captain Patten recommends Mills for a thirty-four day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09687

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Colonel Johnson]

Recommends Johnson, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 9 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09688

[Approval for Lieutenant Johnson's furlough]

Major General Knox informs Colonel Heman Swift he has no objection to Colonel Johnson's request for a leave of absence. Marked as a copy.

GLC02437.09689

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Private Abel Page]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Page for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09690

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Whitny]

Captain Wills recommends Corporal Samuel Whitny for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major John Doughty at West Point.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09692

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tappen]

Major Bauman recommends Lieutenant Tappen for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09694

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Wheeler]

Also signed by another military officer whose name is illegible. Captain Wills recommends Wheeler, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09695

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Benjamin Eddy]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Eddy for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Possibly intended for Major General Henry Knox.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09696

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Tony Neidy]

Captain Wills recommends Neidy, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09697

[Return of 640 dozen coat buttons]

Colonel Crane notes that the buttons are needed "to repair the coats of the Massachusetts Artillery."

GLC02437.09699

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Taylor]

Major Smith recommends Taylor for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written at Camp Highlands. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09702

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tiffany]

Major Smith recommends Tiffany for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09703

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joshua Reynolds]

Lieutenant Jonathan [illegible] recommends Reynolds for a seventeen day leave of absence.

GLC02437.09705

[Certifies that Joseph Bliss has been unable to return to camp for two months]

Notes that Lieutenant Bliss serves in the Massachusetts Regiment of Artillery. Written in Concord; state inferred from content. Also signed by John Cummings.

GLC02437.09707

Provision return for one captain lieutenant and police officer for the garrison of West Point

Captain Lillie notes that the return covers three rations a day for fifteen days commencing 1 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who requests forty-five rations from the contractors for New York and New Jersey.

GLC02437.09708

Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of artificers

Signed on both pages by Patten. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who notes the receipt of provisions.

GLC02437.09709

Provision return for Captain Thomas Batten's Company

Serves as a record of rations issued for three days. Signed on both pages by Batten. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, noting receipt of rations. Contains water damage.

GLC02437.09711

[Naval prize money document]

Printed document for certifying naval prize money with blank spaces to write in names and dates. This document has blank spaces for the date and name, but is signed by Captain Barry. Document dated from Barry's time as a captain in the Continental...

GLC03479.01

to George Simpson

From the United States Loan Office. Acknowledges the receipt of Simpson's draft numbered 428 on Jonathan Burall Esqr. for $663.43.

GLC03479.02

[Letter of recommendation for Dr. Benjamin Kennedy]

McCormick, the surgeon on the USS "Hornet" in Charleston, South Carolina, wrote this letter to certify that Dr. Benjamin Kennedy was very attentive to his duties as surgeon's mate during his three months of service on the "Hornet." Kennedy showed...

GLC03479.03

to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son "Since the election has subsided to a considerable extent & the only thing that troubles the people is the coming draft tomorrow..." Mentions the defeat of General William Rosecrans (possibly referring to the Battle of Chickamauga...

GLC03523.10.108

to Grier Maitland

Reports from camp to his brother. Speaks of receiving a letter from an unknown woman. Writes he is very thankful that his health is good, as many of his fellow soldiers' health is not well. Remarks, "Our Co is getting very small one by one our...

GLC03523.10.109

to his brother

Writes to his brother, possibly Grier Maitland, reporting that he is still in good health, although he is very tired from picket duty.

GLC03523.10.110

to Grier Maitland

Reports to his brother from "Camp on Cowan's Plantation," telling him "A more beautiful morning never dawned in the state of Miss. than this..." Mentions they received marching orders but they do not know where they are heading. Continues the...

GLC03523.10.111

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son about the news from home, reporting that all is well. Provides details about the war, mentioning that "General [John] Sedgewick and [possibly Major General William] French made an attack jointly on a part of [General Robert E.] Lee...

GLC03523.10.112

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses a meeting that was held at their house concerning conscription, noting that he hoped to "stir up enough people to volunteer to prevent the draft...Our Township's apportionment is 25 if raised by volunteering but if raised by Draft 38 men....

GLC03523.10.113

to Joe

Signature is illegible. Letter is addressed, "Friend Joe," who is possibly Joseph Maitland. Writes he is sorry to hear of his family sickness, commenting "were it not for sickness we would not know how to appreciate health properly." Remarks that he...

GLC03523.10.114

to Bell Wharton

Possibly written by Joseph Maitland, based on content. Begins letter to Bell with a love poem, "Old Song." Tells her that he was thinking of her and the song came into his mind, especially because of the lines, "'never till life and memory perish...

GLC03523.10.115

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother and reports the weather has been snowy and windy. Informs him that the price of corn has dropped and the whiskey tax has risen. Comments he has sold forty bushels of corn at sixty-seven cents each. States he is considering...

GLC03523.10.116

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee, "...one of the most delightful cities I ever saw." Says the aristocracy of the south resides there. Mentions many slaves escaped to their lines and rewards of two-hundred dollars were being...

GLC03523.31.15

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from camp on the Hatchie River. Mentions the warm weather and his illness. Reports on the imminent arrival of 600,000 more troops. Anticipates the end of the rebellion soon. Comments on the Confiscation Act of 1862 and...

GLC03523.31.16

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Says things look gloomy for the Union, especially in the East. Reports on the victorious battle of Britton's Lane led by Union Colonel Elias S. Dennis. Informs the intense heat caused soldiers...

GLC03523.31.17

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Thanks her for the flowers she enclosed in her letter. Comments, " the flowers which grow here are very beautiful, I think their breath is not poisoned with the sentiment of treason..."...

GLC03523.31.18

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Carroll Station. Includes the words of a love song. Describes the "darkies" returning home from the cotton fields with baskets of cotton on their heads. Explains what a cotton gin does and says the cotton fields...

GLC03523.31.19

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. Reports on the lovely weather. Expresses pleasure she is attending school. States Union General Ulysses S. Grant is amassing troops outside Vicksburg, Mississippi and...

GLC03523.31.20

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp on Lake Providence. Refers to her letter of February fourteenth, and comments on the meaning of St. Valentines Day. Thanks her for the rose enclosed in the letter and says he "...will carry it on the bloody...

GLC03523.31.21

[Photographs of Neta Snook and unknown man]

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

GLC07243.006.05

Mother Curtiss

A black and white photocopy of a photograph containing an image of Neta Snook and an unknown man. Title from verso.

GLC07243.006.06

[Canuck/Curtiss hybrid airplane diagrams]

The diagrams depict the Canuck plane Nook operated between 1919 and 1922. Diagrams include specific characteristics of the plane such as performance, size, and original colors.

GLC07243.008

[to his family]

Wheeler advises his brother-in-law Darius not to return to the Army. He writes that the soldiers weren't able to draw soft bread because the baker had gotten drunk and later arrested. Reports that Captain Mason, who was replaced by Captain Culver...

GLC07460.043

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

Discusses a dream in which he had gone home and realized that he had no furlough papers. Writes that his bottle of Radways Relief (most likely a stomach medicine) has broken and asks that he be sent one whenever possible. Wheeler mentions that the...

GLC07460.044

to David Porter

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Secretary of Navy Crowninshield to Captain Porter. Says that Porter was appointed to the board of the Naval Commission (a post he held 1815-1822) by the President and that he is to report to the department at...

GLC03479.04

to James Reshan

Written by Morris as a member of the Naval Commission to Reshan as commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Marked as a circular letter. Says the commissioners have not contracted for meat and vegetables for the various navy yards and that the...

GLC03479.06

to the editors of the Washington Globe

Wants the the Washington Daily Globe sent to him while Congress is in session. Asks him to send the bill to Norfolk where he is stationed.

GLC03479.07

to C. K. Gardiner

Written in secreterial hand and signed by Crane as a member of the Bureau of Ordinance and Hydrology to Colonel Gardiner as Postmaster of Washington. Asks that Gardiner give the bureau's mail to Mr. McArran, the messenger of the office.

GLC03479.14

to H. Y. Purviance

Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Captain Skinner as the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the Navy Department to Commander Purviance of the "Ontario." References Purviause's communication from 12 November 1850. Asks for a...

GLC03479.16

to Hugh Max[ rick?]

Written by Commander Ringgold to a man with an illegible last name. The handwriting is hard to read, but it appears that Ringgold is sending $18.50 for nautical charts.

GLC03479.18

[Translation of a French letter from Pierre Huet de la Valiniere, Vicar General to Charles Thomson]

Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Original letter written from "Kaskaskias in the Illinois." Writes that he left New York to go west in May 1786 and has received very few provisions from Congress. Has enclosed a...

GLC02437.03440

[General Benjamin Lincoln's orders]

General orders which congratulate troops on the successful capture of a large number of insurgents. This document is probably one of the enclosures that accompanied Lincoln's 5 February 1787 letter to Knox (GLC02437.03444).

GLC02437.03442

to Lucy Knox

Discusses financial arrangements regarding the settlement of the Flucker estate. Is happy Mrs. Knox now seems to believe she acted for the best. Discusses Mr. [James] Webber and Mr. [Thomas] Longman, agents who are working with them to settle debts...

GLC02437.03443

to Benjamin Lincoln

Unsigned, and marked "copy." Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the...

GLC02437.03447

[Receipt for bills drawn by the Board of Treasury]

Reads, "Received from the Secretary at War, ten Bills drawn by the Board of Treasury on William Imlay Esqr. Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office, State of Connecticut, amounting to one thousand Dollars, for which I have given duplicate Rects...

GLC02437.03455

to Benjamin Lincoln

Same as GLC02437.03465. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.

GLC02437.03466

[Remarks on the disfranchisement of the Massachusetts rebels]

Expresses views and thoughts about rebellions, in relation to the recent Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts. Writes, "The spirit of rebellion is now nearly crushed in this state, and the opposition to Government is hereby decreasing. This therefore is...

GLC02437.03477

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Discusses the last session, in particular the budgeting of £2,500 for "the Purposes of raising and subsisting this States Proportion of the Federal Corps ordered by Congress agreeably to their Resolution ..." Since that amount is almost all used up...

GLC02437.03480

to William Irvine

Writes that an officer currently on furlough is returning to his post in the Ohio region. Says it is a good opportunity to forward "General Butler's instructions" if they could possibly be ready today. Noted as written at the War Office. Docketed...

GLC02437.03485

[Orders for clothing]

Orders asking that the clothing supplies Sergeant Root will bring to Mr. Cott's store, be forwarded along with blankets and other clothing items to Captain Willcox in Springfield, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.03486

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter of recommendation from the Marquis de Lafayette, and asks Knox for help in her claim of "a tract of Land Laying at the Eastward with the Island of Mount Desert," in what is now Maine.

GLC02437.03515

[Receipt for two warrants]

Receipt of two warrants from Henry Knox numbered 135 and 136 draw by the Board of Treasury respecting continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrant No. 135 is related to the resolve of Congress dated 20 October 1786, concerning raising...

GLC02437.03534

[Receipt of two warrants]

Duplicate copy of GLC02437.03534. Receipt of two warrants from Henry Knox numbered 135 and 136 draw by the Board of Treasury respecting continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrant No. 135 is related to the resolve of Congress dated 20...

GLC02437.03535

[Legal business respecting the Waldo Patent]

Deals with court proceedings and assigning executors and agents for the Waldo Patent and Falmouth lands.

GLC02437.03538

to Henry Knox

Explains that her son, Winslow Warren, has run into financial troubles and appeals to Knox for help. The attention of either Henry or his brother William Knox is needed to resolve the situation with the creditors. Hopes he or William will attend to...

GLC02437.03539

[Land grant]

Beverly Randolph, as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, grants a 12,000 acre tract of land on the Ohio to a Mr. William Fitzhugh. Details its borders. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.03548

to Lucy Knox

Seeks assistance for a friend of his, a woman whose child is "in a State so painfull." Writes, "The known Philanthropy of Mrs Knox points her out to me as the Person to look up to for Aid." Ferrers addresses Lucy Knox in the third person.

GLC02437.03553

[Provision return for engineers]

Also signed by Joseph Cheeseman, Superintendent of the Engineers Department. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations. Covers 1-8 May. Possibly created at West Point.

GLC02437.09713

Provision return for ten men employed in the Ordnance Department

Also signed by Captain Thomas Batten. Contains a note on page two written by Sergeant R. Blakley, who confirms receipt of rations. Covers 9-12 May. Possibly created at West Point, New York. Contains water damage.

GLC02437.09715

Victualing return for one army prisoner

Also signed by Asa Andrew, Marshall, and Captain Lemuel Clift. Cover 10-13 May. Contains a note on page two written by William Fargo, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09716

Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed on both pages by Captain Thomas Patten. Covers 9-12 May. Signed on verso by Sergeant R. Blakley, who confirms receipt of rations. Contains some water damage.

GLC02437.09717

Provision return for the Superintendent of the Masons

Also signed by Joseph Cheeseman, superintendent of Masons;. Covers 9-16 May. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight at West Point, who confirms receipt of stores.

GLC02437.09719

Provision return for Captain Thomas Batten's Company

Also signed by Captain Thomas Patten on both pages. Covers 13-16 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms the receipt of rations. Contains some water damage.

GLC02437.09720

[Order for provisions for two men]

Also signed by Captain William Saterlee. Contains a note on page two written by Lawrence [Dowling?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09722

[Provision return for the Engineers Department]

Also signed by Joseph Cheesman, Superintendent of Engineers. Covers 9-16 May. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of stores.

GLC02437.09723

[Provision order for two men belonging to the Second and Eighth Company]

Also signed by Captain Edward Buckley. Contains a note on page two, written by Elijah Atwood at West Point, New York. Atwood confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09724

[Provision return for Captain Thomas Batten's Company]

Batten signs both pages. Covers 17-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer at West Point. Mercer confirms receipt of stores.

GLC02437.09725

Provision return for the Engineers Department

Partially printed. Covers 17-31 May. Also signed by Sergeant Joseph Cheesman and Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09726

Provision return for the Superintendent of the Masons

Partially printed. Covers 17-31 May. Also signed by Sergeant Joseph Cheesman and Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09727

Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers one day, and pertains to the Second and Eighth Companies. Lillie signs as Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizing the rations. Contains a note on page two written by Anthony McDonald, who signs with a mark...

GLC02437.09728

Provision return for two men of the Second and Eighth Companies, Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain Ezra Selden. Covers the period of one day. Docketed with an illegible signature. Contains an illegible signature on page two, confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09729

Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain E. Hopkins. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by [R. Landenn?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09730

Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 9-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09731

Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09732

Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 21-25 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09733

Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 21-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09734

Provision return for two prisoners confined in the provost

Also signed by Captain Henry Ten Eyck. Contains a note on page two written by Noah [?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09735

Provision return for two men of the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain [Betts]. A note written in a different hand at the bottom of the page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09736

Provision return for two men belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09737

Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point

Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.

GLC02437.09738

[Request for one day's provisions for two prisoners]

The prisoners are from the Second and Eighth Companies, Second Connecticut Regiment. Also signed by Captain Edward Buckley of the Main Guard. Contains a note on page two written by Jabez Whitmore, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09739

to Richard S. Coxe

Written aboard the USS Brandywine by Lieutenant Gregory two days after he relinquished command of the "Brandywine" to Judge Advocate General Coxe. Says he is transmitting to Coxe the interrogations and the answers to them that he got from the Navy...

GLC03479.05

to William B. Shubrick

Written by Captain Kennon to Commodore Shubrick as commander of the West Indies Squadron. Kennon says he is forwarding the proceedings of the court in the case of William Smith (not included). Written while aboard the USS "Macedonian"/

GLC03479.08

to Jesse Hoyt

Written by Commander Stringham at the U.S. Navy Yard in New York to Hoyt as Collector of the Port of New York. Tells Hoyt an anchor landed in New York on the USS "Boston" in May 1839. It was picked up in Havana, Cuba by the "Boston."

GLC03479.09

[Letter of recommendation for Engineer James Atkinson]

Letter written by Lieutenant Lynch gives notice that Atkinson served as an engineer for 9 months on the USS "Poinsett." Says Atkinson's "skill, society, cheerfulness and assiduity" earned his confidence.

GLC03479.10

to J. D. Simms

References Simms's communication from 29 March and says that M. Coupland is in his 15th year, but that he does not know his exact age. Name of creator's signature is hard to read and the last name might be incorrect.

GLC03479.11