1 April 1902

Hobson, Richmond Pearson, 1870-1937

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fitzer D. Black, Esq.

Hobson writes from the Navy Department to Black in Barbourville, Kentucky. Replies to correspondence from Black, stating, "I should be pleased to deliver an address under the auspices of the Confederate Reunion should my duties and previous engagements permit- would you therefore let me know the date limits- There would be no question of terms, only my expenses- appreciating the compliment you pay me by the invitation..." Written on stationery with "The Circle" letterhead.

GLC02494.05

4 March 1843

Stockton, Robert Field, 1795-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ericsson

Discusses moving the boilers on the Princeton a few feet from the aft to make more room for the engines. Mentions being held in Philadelphia because a friend has been ill for weeks. Impression in upper left corner reads "Jessup & Brothers."

GLC02494.10

18 October 1777

Clinton, James, 1736-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

General Clinton replies to a letter from his brother George, who served as Governor of New York 1777-1795. Expresses regret regarding the 16 October British capture of Kingston, New York, then the capital. Referring to the Hudson River, states that British vessels had passed through the cheval de frise erected to block their advance. Encloses letters (not included) from Generals Dickinson and Wayne (possibly John Dickinson and Anthony Wayne). Reports that he requested Wayne's assistance in New York, as George had earlier ordered. Relates that he requested reinforcement from General…

GLC02497.03

1758-1822

Header Record

Title: Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

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27 May 1799

Barron, James, 1769-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Barry

Captain Barron informs Commodore Barry that he will leave for Philadelphia the following Sunday and will meet Barry thereafter. Reports that Commodore Thomas Truxtun, noted for his success during the Quasi War, "has been Received in this Place with every marke of respect and attention ... " Mentions Hampton Roads, Virginia, a naval port. States "The Bow pnt will be attended to but the dimintions are wanted."

GLC02500.01

30 December 1794

Barry, John, 1745-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Seagrove

Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near Philadelphia.

GLC02500.02

September 1822

Dale, Richard, 1756-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Porter

Dale, former United States Naval Commodore, recommends Captain Thomas Hays for a lieutenancy to Porter, the Navy Commissioner.

GLC02500.04

12 June 1789

Hacker, Hoysted, fl. 1775-1835

Autograph document signed

Title: [Land transfer]

Hacker, who previously served in the Continental Navy, signs as a witness. Signed by Thomas Cooper as a witness. Signed by John Kelly, who authorizes the land transfer to William Cockburn. States that Cockburn owns a parcel of land called Summervale with Theophylact Bache and Goldsbrow Banyar.

GLC02500.05

26 May 1777

Hinman, Elisha, 1734-1807

Document signed

Title: to Dudley Saltonstall [Receipt for copper nails and blue cloth]

Signed twice by Captain Elisha Hinman, who served in the Continental Navy. Indicates that Captain Dudley Saltonstall was involved in the transaction. Guy Richards, (possibly a merchant in New London, Connecticut) signs on verso, acknowledging receipt of "the within Ten pounds Ten Shillings."

GLC02500.06

9 October 1800

Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Willing

Written on board the U.S. Frigate Constellation near New Castle, Delaware. Murray requests a deposit of approximately $154,000 to be used for military supplies.

GLC02500.08

4 May 1776

Tucker, Samuel, 1747-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elias Dayton

Written by Captain Tucker to Colonel Dayton. References Dayton's letter of 23 April 1776. Says he will lay his recommendations for promotions before the New Jersey Committee of Safety. Says he mentioned Captains Dickinson, Potter, and Bloomfield in his last letter and he hopes that Dayton has heard of the decision made by the committee respecting them. Heard that Dayton's men needed arms and that he could get them with money. Sends along 288 dollars to assist him.

GLC02500.11

2 June 1846

Thurman, Allen Granberry, 1813-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Bancroft

Ohio Representative Thurman recommends Thomas Henry Looker for the position of midshipman to Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. This document also includes Ohio Senator Allen's recommendation and signature.

GLC02504.36

10 August 1849

Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Zachary Taylor

Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to the Chesapeake to monitor the movement against Cuba from Baltimore. Postscript says that the proclamation is enclosed (not included). Imprint on back reads "Satin."

GLC02505.08

4 April 1855

Denver, James William, 1817-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Dobbin

California State Representative Denver recommends Singleton Vaughn, Jr., to Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, for a vacant position in the Annapolis, Maryland Naval Academy. States that Vaughn's family "is very respectable but poor, which will induce [Vaughn] to make greater exertions to build up his own fortunes." Also signed by Milton S. [Sathauer?] who includes a brief recommendation for Vaughn.

GLC02504.12

6 September 1860

Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Buchanan

Lane writes, "I respectfully withdraw my recommendation of Mr. Muller for a Pursership in the Navy, and ask the appointment of Mr. Lewis D. Watkins as a personal favor for which I would be extremely grateful."

GLC02469.10

10 March 1861

Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to V.M. Randolph

Written on letterhead of the Navy Department of the Confederate States. Written by Mallory as Secretary of the Navy to Captain Randolph. Says Randolph is to be relieved of command of the Warrington Navy Yard by Captain D.W. Ingraham, who will be there as early as practicable.

GLC02469.12

15 May 1862

Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present the letters to President Davis, and hopes Ruggles's son will receive the appointment he seeks. Notes, "The Enemy's gun boats are in eight or ten miles of this place, and have been exchanging shots with our batteries yesterday and to-day." Written on Confederate States of America, Post Office Department stationery.

GLC02469.19

24 June 1843

Rhett, Robert Barnwell, 1800-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abel P. Upshur

Rhett, a United States Representative from South Carolina, writes to Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Recommends the Naval appointment of a young man from Beaufort. Writes, "I am but slightly acquainted, but from the character of the Father, I have no doubt he will do credit to the Navy..." Contains several dockets.

GLC02469.20

20 September 1800

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure of goods during the Napoleonic Wars. States that "the aggressions, sometimes of one, & sometimes of another belligerent power, have forced us to contemplate, & to prepare for war, as a probably event." Declares that "The impressment of our seamen is an injury of very serious magnitude, which deeply affects the feelings & the honor…

GLC02539

3 September 1776

Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Page

Discusses the American defeat at the Battle of Long Island and their retreat. Thinks the British will quit New York City very shortly. Reports that Brigadier General Lord Sterling and General Sullivan have been taken prisoner along with other valuable field officers. Adds that the Americans' 2400 troops bravely and successfully forced their way through enemy lines and kept the enemy's 10,000 soldiers at bay. Feels that the Americans must give up their islands until they build a marine power strong enough to defend them.

GLC02540

8 July 1779

Cushing, Charles, fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph North

Written by Brigadier General Cushing to Colonel North. Reports that he received an express letter from General Lovell asking him to have his men ready to march immediately to Townsend, where they will rendevous with the fleet. Wants North to get his quota of men there as soon as possible. Says if he can engage the services of a doctor for the campaign to do it. Place written is included, but it is illegible.

GLC02542.07

10 November 1780-29 November 1780

Manuscript

Title: [Journal of voyage from New York City aboard the Raleigh]

The unsigned manuscript, apparently British in origin, was written while on the Frigate "Raleigh," commanded by Captain James Gambier. Gives list of passengers, who are all officers and says they are bound for the Chesapeake. On 12 November his destination changes to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Sees several ships of the line before leaving New York. Mentions a storm on 17 November. Says they captured several ships during their voyage southward. Heard the British fleet became separated on 17 November because of the "gale."

GLC02542.08

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

circa 1853

Manuscript

Title: Journal of a cruise to China and Japan in the U.S. Sloop Vandalia.

Journal of a sailor under Captain John Pope. The journal describes customs in the ports it visited, mentions meeting Commodore Matthew Perry's flag ship, and provides information on hostilities between American troops and the Japanese military.

GLC02547

13 April 1861

Whiting, William H., 1824-1865

Manuscript document

Title: to David R. Jones

Retained draft in secretarial hand for Whitings own files of a letter detailing the surrender of Fort Sumter. Describing attack on fort, says soon "Anderson's position will be untenable." Worries about a naval attack by Union forces, "more than probable that an attack will be made at night. States that at one p.m. "flagg staf shot away." At two p.m. reports the fort has "surrendered unconditionally to Brig. Gen. Beauregard," and again expresses worry about nearby Union ships. Though the Confederates at first believed that the surrender was unconditional, this was not the understanding of…

GLC02601