30 April 1830

Jacobsen, Maria, fl. 1830

Letter signed

Title: to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria Jacobsen dated Baltimore, April 30, 1830. Pertains to financial matters.

GLC09836.17

February 28, 1833

Graf, Frederick C., fl. 1833

Letter signed

Title: to John Jordan

One letter from Frederick C. Graf to John Jordan dated Baltimore, February 28, 1833. Pertains to financial matters.

GLC09836.18

1878

Holstein, Anna M., fl. 1878

Printed document signed

Title: [Stock certificate belonging to John W. Jordan]

One stock certificate dated 1878 belonging to John W. Jordan for the Centennial and Memorial Association of Valley Forge. Signed by regent Anna M. Holstein.

GLC09836.24

January 25, 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 25, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on his wife Mary's injury; cost of fixing the house; finances and weather.

GLC09832.23

26 June 1844

Morrell, Maria W., fl. 1844-1846

Letter signed

Title: to David B. Hurd

One letter addressed to David B. Hurd dated Hinckley Medina Co., Ohio, June 26, 1844 from Maria W. Morell. Requests payment owed to her. Suggests that he can give up a bond from a land deed. Morrell makes the request due to her own debt with her sister, Elizabeth. Reverse side contains a note dated December 3, 1844 signed by Sherman B. Warner that Maria Warner had received a bond from Hurd.

GLC09832.14

February 10, 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land in Minnesota.

GLC09832.17

February 28, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses the revival of the General Arnold, a ship that wrecked in December 1778. Knox had some investment in the ship, and remarks "it would be worth while to... get as much in her as will be prudent to risque," possibly referring to loading the Arnold with cargo. Reports that the British attempted to surprise General William Maxwell's brigade but were forced to retreat. Relates that his recent business in Philadelphia consisted of improving regulation of the ordnance department. Notes "I undoubtedly might have at first stipulated for some pecuniary advantages for myself, but... I do…

GLC02437.00751

February 9, 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt of payment from Henry Knox]

Document in Knox's hand, signed by Mosely twice. His first signature indicates receipt of payment from Knox for transporting two cannons from Westfield to Worcester. His second signature confirms receipt of payment for "a mistake in the calculation of three cannon transported by John Mosely ... "

GLC02437.00756

February 19, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 132, whole no. 3512 (February 19, 1862)]

Roanoke Island taken from us, Excerpts from a speech given by Mr. Dawes of Massachusetts in the Federal House of Representatives on the civil appropriation bill. Capture of Fort Henry. Editorial on the militia and an abstract of militia law. Home manufacture.

GLC05959.51.023

February 28, 1865

Foster, Thomas R., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for one cow]

Receipt for three hundred dollars for one cow.

GLC04210.03

February 19, 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that President Lincoln's peace mission has failed. Reports that he has been promoted to 1st Lieut. of Company I while Lieut. Birmingham has been promoted to captain of Company G. He will need to purchase attire for his new position, which may prove to be expensive. He is waiting to be paid off this month for the amount of $193. Also writes that Grant is planning to clean out the hospitals and other places where injured and ill soldiers are housed. Painter explains that he's not ungrateful for the bravery of these men, but…

GLC02016.074

February 8, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that much of his division has left for North Carolina and the remaining troops are preparing to depart. He thinks that the move to North Carolina will be a good one as they have stayed in Virginia for too long. Reports that the army has great confidence in General Joseph Hooker. He writes that Hooker has "the agility of two [General George] McCllelans the sagacity of two [General Ambrose] Burnsides and the bravery of a [General Philip] Kearney." Explains that Hooker will have his men fight to the very death and those who do not fight will be removed from the army. Reports…

GLC03523.13.079

February 17, 1865

Lee, Chas Carter, fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: House of Representatives, No. 378. A Bill To provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to the army and navy.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.167

February 7, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House bill, no. 8.) . . . Preamble and resolutions on the subject of taxes.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.041

February 18, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: Mr. Foster's amendment to [the] bill to fund the currency.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.042

February 28, 1865

Trenholm, George Alfred, 1806-1876

Printed document

Title: Communication of Secretary of the Treasury…February 28th, 1865. Transmitted with Communication of the Treasurer, John N. Hendren.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.228

3 July 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of Spotsylvania County for taxes owed for owning enslaved people. Written at Camp Wright.

GLC08334.17

1939-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Lynn J. Knapp, n.d., 1939-1945]

Collection of items belonging to Lynn J. Knapp dated 1939-1945. Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial documents and personal documents. Majority of newspaper clippings contain political cartoons and updates of military servicemen during World War II. Correspondence primarily consists of letters sent to Roberta Knapp, Lynn's wife, who had the responsibility of running their venetian blind business while Lynn was abroad. Letters are sent from family members and friends providing Roberta with words of support and encouragement. There are a number of letters sent from Roberta…

GLC09953

9 July 1866

French, E.B., fl. 1865-1871

Document

Title: Response from the Treasury Department's Second Auditor's Office

One form dated July 9, 1866 related to finances owed to the deceased George B. Mitchell from the Treasury Department's Second Auditor's Officeyment. The auditor agrees to forward the amount due to Mitchell once the muster and payrolls have been examined.

GLC08334.05

February 23, 1867

Mitchell, Robert, fl. 1866-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.B. French

One letter addressed to E.B. French from Robert Mitchell dated February 23, 1867. Pertains to an unsettled debt. Contacted French regarding the money due to the deceased George B. Mitchell, and had been told that $81.33 was sent to him by the Second Auditor's Office. End of letter contains a note that the debt was settled March 4, 1867.

GLC08334.07

February 28, 1787

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables

A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.

GLC03814

February 17, 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

Reports that he was appointed Brigade Postmaster. His new position will allow him to make $30 to $50 a month by selling writing paper, envelopes and newspapers. The colonel is still under arrest. A strange order requires the regiment to get up at 5:30 and to stand at arms, with full knapsacks, until 6:30. Magie is exempt from this order.

GLC05241.12

February 28, 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes his camp quarters. Notes that a good deal of his time has been spent making muster rolls detailing what each man lost while in Connecticut. Writes that the losses are due to the individual soldiers' carelessness and Lieutenant Morgan who allowed for bad behavior. Believes that the soldiers will be able to purchase new items with their bounties. Mentions that General Harland has been ordered to Plymouth, North Carolina and will be missed greatly.

GLC03603.254

February 28, 1865

Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Bill for Coit family board]

Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 14 days. The total is $105.00 for the first two weeks of February. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.

GLC03603.337

February 17, 1822

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.

GLC06313.04.155