February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

February 20, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

GLC07705.259

February 18, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions an antique snuff box he purchased for Sylvia, and says he is worried about Eddie S. whose wife can't conceive. He comments on the news that Sam tried to get Mad to sign a waiver for support.

GLC09414.0990

February 19, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Magnus Miller

Writes Miller informing him that he has heard of another house opening up as of the first of May, but he and Mrs. Knox would prefer to stay in Miller's at the agreed rent rate. Says he needs a response from Miller by next Monday regarding this arrangement. Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.04860

February 27, 1790

Parkman, Samuel, 1752-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial situation involving Samuel Shaw, his business partner, Thomas Randall, Daniel Parker, Messrs Hoffman, and the ship Massachusetts. Writes, "the friendship I bear to Shaw is my only apologie for troubling you with this business & I know his Intrest is very near your heart. his business was in a good train till this unexpected disappointment broke in upon us & set it all afloat."

GLC02437.04520

February 28, 1783

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Morris as Assistant Secretary of Finance to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter sent by General Lincoln. Is sending copies of Robert Morris's letter of resignation (not included here). Says this news should not be unexpected. Says he has three more months of "hopeless Slavery to encounter in this Office." Knox expressed a desire to help, but Morris says he does not know how he could use him. Mocks Congress, saying "It is not in them to conceive great nor to pursue just Ideas. Nature sparing in good Gifts has been prodigal of Littleness to them. And fortune has placed them…

GLC02437.01963

February 28, 1795

Munn, Reuben, fl. 1792-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance as he is suffering greatly economically.

GLC02437.06363

February 19, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses receipt of a bill of exchange from Thomas and Joseph Compson. Reports that he has sent it to James Webber in London. He and Mrs. Knox were unhappy to hear that Mrs. Ogden is unwell and hope that she recovers. Discusses several other matters related to their children and families, including Knox's own recovery from illness.

GLC02437.04121

February 18, 1850

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Reports to his brother-in-law that the Chairman of the Committee of Commerce in the House of Representatives will report a Coinage Bill the following day and "put it, immediately, on its passage." Promises Paige that if the Bill is delayed in the House of Representatives, he will introduce a similar Bill in the Senate.

GLC01946.44

February 8, 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses the need to capture "the villains who broke open the public store at Springfield" Writes, "In all cases of the kind the most vigorous search ought to be made to find out the culprits and to bring them to condign punishment..." Notes he has transmitted a certificate from the paymaster stating that Captain Bryant never received "the commutation and that you were never entitled to it..." Also indicates he has ordered Ralph Pomeroy to transport two hundred tons of shot and shells from Salisbury furnace to the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts and asks Bryant to provide itemized…

GLC03432.005

February 9, 1797

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.098

February 9, 1862

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward

Discusses rental properties he owns, financial woes, and other related items. Many cross outs and notes so it is possibly a draft copy. Signs with initials "W.R." His name is inferred from the other documents in this collection pertaining to Remington.

GLC03545.24.34

February 18, 1794

Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolution regarding taxes on the Waldo patent]

Resolution by the Massachusetts State Senate regarding taxes paid on the Waldo patent. States that while Knox is only in possesion of about one third the land on the patent he is being assessed taxes for the entire property. Decrees that all taxes be suspended until the next month when Treasurer and others can decide how taxes should best be assessed on the land. Signed by Adams, Edward H. Rollins, the Speaker of the Massachusetts Senate, and John Avery, the Junior Secretary of the State Senate.

GLC02437.09251

February 19, 1854

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles of our Forefathers." Informs him that their cousin, Margaret Martin, fell down the stairs recently, but they are expecting her to recover.

GLC03523.10.009

February 9, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission," which was a women's organization formed in 1861 to distribute Bibles, goods and supplies to the Union army.

GLC03523.07.22

February 19, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Brandy Station, Virginia. Discusses how they should pay for the land purchase. States he will send them seventy-five dollars on 1 May 1864. Reports there are 23 new recruits for the company and 250 for the regiment.

GLC03523.07.23

February 8, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling out the income taxes. Reports on friends. Went to the Selective Service Board and received 30 new cases that needed psychiatric evaluation.

GLC09414.0153

February 9, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on fact that the letter is in pencil, has nothing else to write with at her mother's. Wanted to get to bed early, but her parents had to go to see Aunt Fanny who is very ill and she had to stay at her parents' and watch (her nephew) David. She tells a story about a sixty year old woman who needs funds for an operation and yet is frightened to go through with it.

GLC09414.0155

February 19, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is concerned that Moe is kept informed of current issues and hopes he is receiving the subscription to PM that she sent to him. Talks about what is going on in Congress. Was supposed to go out today [Saturday] and hand out leaflets to the public about the $60.00 increase this year for Department of Welfare employees. The leaflets were never given to her; and it was too cold to go out and distribute them anyway.

GLC09414.0168

February 28, 1877

Hazelwood, J.M., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Hazelwood asking Senator Bruce for money owed, he says he has previously sent the senator a letter but had at the writing of this letter received no reply. There is also a mention of a man by the name of Jinnings killed a man by the name of Reinhart. He was caught but has since escaped jail.

GLC09400.058

February 28, 1853

Adams & Co. (San Francisco, Calif.)

Autograph document signed

Title: Adams & Co Bank note $328.38

GLC09234.24

February 20, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Life Insurance for $1.61

GLC09414.1632

February 20, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Carmine Cartaldo for $65.00

GLC09414.1633

February 27, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Madeline Bickor for $10.00

GLC09414.1637