February 3, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Is in Philadelphia to suggest new ordnance regulations to a [Congressional?] committee. Of the military, writes, "We are in great want of Lead- The board of War have desir'd me to write to Boston to inquire which quantity can be gotten there and at the neighboring towns and at what price- I wish you to make the inquiry- or rather to get some person to make it for you as the Gentleman speculators may suspect from your connection that you want it for the public and advance their friends in proportion... But let it be done I beseech you so cautiously that it may not be suspected to be for the…

GLC02437.00748

June 7, 1782

Marion, Francis, 1732-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Richardson

Letter written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Marion states he has heard that some troublesome people are plundering the inhabitants of the neighborhood and that they have no ammunition to fight back. He requests Richardson deliver to General Joseph Hill 12 pounds of gun powder and a proportionate amount of lead. He indicates that he is going to join General Nathanael Greene. Note on page 4 signed by Elliott Holladay certifies that on July 18, 1782, 12 pounds of gun powder and 26 1/2 pounds of lead were received from Richardson by order of Captain Joseph Hill. Marion…

GLC01450.009.01

31 July 1781

Morcourt, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests shot, "to fire with hot balls upon the british ships in case they should come up the river..."

GLC02437.01106

1 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Moodie

Replies to a letter from Captain Moodie (GLC02437.01107): "I am much pain'd at the disagreeable state of things at Fort Herkimer and sincerely wish it was in my power to remedy these." Refers to an order for thread and paper (possibly used in musket cartridges) requested by Moodie. Adds that Mr. [Brewster] will inform him "of the recruits so long expected from Capt. Mathias." Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01108

circa 4 August 1781

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of military stores]

Return of military stores, possibly related to GLC02437.01115. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Lists lead aprons, powder horns, sheep skins, wine, and other supplies and stores. Date, written in pencil at the top of pages one and three, was previously inferred.

GLC02437.01116

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to John Ruddock

Knox orders Ruddock, a commissary at Fishkill, to deliver artillery to Captain Burbeck. The list includes artillery and other ordnance and stores.

GLC02437.01144

28 July 1781

Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bliss, commissary of military stores, encloses a return of ordnance stores (GLC02437.01097).

GLC02437.01095

28 July 1781

Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Return of ordnance and stores at Springfield, in booklet form]

Bliss, commissary of stores at Springfield, sends Knox a neatly written return. Possibly accompanied by cover note (GLC02437.01095).

GLC02437.01097

29 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Asa Copeland

Orders Copeland, conductor of military stores, to procure 1500 muskets, 3 tons of lead, and all of the pistols at New Windsor. Gives further instructions pertaining to arms, ordering Copeland to transfer stores to Philadelphia. Apparently written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01099

31 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Morcourt

Apologizes for not being able to immediately fulfill Morcourt's request for shot. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01102

31 July 1781

Morcourt, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01102). Asks Knox to send previously requested "boulets," (bullets) as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01105

8 January 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg. Mentions purchase of "sheet iron stove for which I paid the little sum of $7.50." References ordnance returns. Describes feast of roast turkey and chicken for Christmas, and oysters for New Years. Reports that board costs $1.00 per day.

GLC03523.18.41

10 December 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived, and one of his men froze to death after being struck over the head during a quarrel. Relates that houses in the vicinity have been taken over for officer's quarters, but that his sick men have been "perishing for want of other shelter than a cold Barn." Mentions General Charles Devens, Jr. Regarding his (Edward's) argument that his cold and dying…

GLC02163.03

13 March 1863

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that they have 1747 cartridges for artillery and an average of 80 rounds per man for small arms. Will get a more accurate count tomorrow. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.214

3 April 1865

Harrington, E. W., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rueben Morey Jr.

Written to Rueben Morey Jr., the father of Charles C. Morey, regarding the events surrounding the death of his son: "He was killed in action near Petersburg yesterday after noon. Was shot in the shoulder by grape shot, breaking it badly…he lived about twenty minutes past…[and] was buried with as much respect as possible. Buried near a tree with his name written on a board and nailed to the tree above him." Letter written from "Camp 2nd Vermont in the Field."

GLC03523.18.56

4 September 1861

A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 211, whole no. 3752 (September 4, 1861)]

Text presented to General Beauregard by friends in Charleston, articles complete with thanks from the General (Signed in Type), The explosion of the Union Powder Mills at New Durham, New Hampshire, Treatment of prisoners at Fort Lafayette, Loss of the Privateer "Petrel," Abandonment of Fort Pickens, Attack upon Arlington Heights by the Confederates, who were repulsed, The Capture of Fort Hatteras, Official accounts of the capture of Fort's Clark and Hatteras, The Battle at Cross Lanes in Nicholas County.

GLC05959.74.16

1 November 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that the regiment has received orders to leave Jamaica, Long Island the next night at 10 p.m. Mentions that he will be taking a servant that had been rejected by another company because he was missing his two front teeth, making him unable to "tear a cartridge." The servant is from Lebanon and is trained as a blacksmith and is said to be "honest and faithful." Also writes that he has not been out to call on people much because he has been getting over a cold. Written from Camp Buckingham.

GLC03603.023

21 April 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of the construction of three batteries around Fort Macon for use during the attack on the Fort. Complains about faulty news coverage of the battles. Gives news of the death of Dr. Lathrop, one of the Division doctors. Tells of Major Appelman being wounded by a "spent grape-shot." He has sent in an order with the sutler to get fruit and farina from Newbern. He has still not fully recovered from his illness.

GLC03603.097

16 March 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Reports that Captain Upham is in critical condition after being shot in the battle. Explains that the surgeons were unable to extract the musket ball. Of his performance he writes "I know no one will say that I behaved cowardly in the least." Also writes about the noble performance of Colonel Harland. Part of the letter is written on "rebel paper" (Confederate stationery). Mentions that the entire 3rd Brigade has been ordered to Fort Macon and will be traveling by train. Also discusses his fondness for General Burnside and his devotion to God. Mentions finally that Captain Upham is able to…

GLC03603.087

27 March 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Criticizes McClellan and gives his opinion on the Union military strategy employed in the war. Writes of having a new horse which came to him with musket ball wounds. Mentions that it is his birthday and he had not realized it until dating the letter. Written from "Carolina City," most likely in North Carolina.

GLC03603.092

circa 1863

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Decoded cypher telegram to unknown]

Copy of a telegram from Colonel Toland possibly to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Written in cypher in one hand, and decoded underneath possibly in the hand of Scammon. Toland writes that the powder and fuse are not in any of the wagons and that Madden thinks they were left in the staff train. Informs that they will leave soon and that, "if the enemy has retreated and suspect our plan it will be a close race they having the shortest road." Asks for reliable information on where the enemy is going.

GLC02414.185

17 September 1862

Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. Speaks of the heavy load they have to carry; knapsacks, water, their guns and rounds. Stationary of the Headquarters 7th reg. R.I. Vol., Col. Z.R. Bliss. With an image of the United States Capital. Written in pencil.

GLC02159.04

circa May 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its inventor claims for it tis a murderous weapon throwing three hundred balls pr minute and if such is the case it is better in our hands than that of an enemy." Mentions acting as an orderly for General Benjamin Franklin Butler and delivering dispatches around the city of Baltimore. Had dinner at the Gilmour [Gilmore] House with the General.…

GLC01898.01

08 July 1776

Dennis, John, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Tucker

Chairman of the New Brunswick (NJ) Committee of Safety writes to naval hero Samuel Tucker of scarcity and hardship: "The call by the militia, for ammunition so great, that I have under the necessity of sending power to Amboy... Leed has also been a scarce article, for what of which, our people have taken from the windows of the Houses..."

GLC08348

4 November 1814

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Lewis

Requisitioning lead and powder prior to the Battle of New Orleans: "A few more attacks...will soon exhaust my supplies..."

GLC08252