1779-1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of iron mongery &c. necessary for an army of 30,000 infantry &c. for 1 year no:7 [Fragment]

The left half of the list, which would include the headings, is missing. Main page contains a list of numbers that correspond to some sort of iron mongery related items. The items are grouped according to where they are needed, and their cost in 1775 is listed, as well as the total cost in 1775 of all listed items. Second page contains the title. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General, Nathanael Greene, for the budget of 1780.

GLC00634.01.06

1779-1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of stationary & cloth necessary for an army of 30,000 infantry &c. for 1 year no:8

Main page is a large list counting the necessary amounts of various items of stationary and clothing, where they are required, their cost in 1775, and the total cost in 1775 of all these items. Second page contains the title and a note discussing the accuracy of these calculations. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General, Nathanael Greene, for the budget of 1780.

GLC00634.01.07

June 5, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

June 7, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. He recognizes that his family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is anxious to serve his country. He has ordered a life insurance policy.

GLC00653.10.07

December 12, 1862

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. He oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. He refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02

January 11, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain reports his troop's movements and his hope for a winter camp soon. He was temporarily appointed commanding brigade quartermaster and oversees the provision of clothing and horse feed, as well as supervision of teamsters, carpenters, and blacksmiths. He expresses concern about money.

GLC00653.10.03

February 15, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain describes the financial situation. He has been burning log cabins in the vicinity: "the citizens are about sick of soldiers and I can't blame them for that for fences suffer dreadfully and always will where seasoned wood is scarce." A postscript dated March 1, describes the change in command and his new position with his old company.

GLC00653.10.04

March 1, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.

GLC00653.10.05

1779-1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of fuel, lumber &c. necessary for an army of 30,000 infantry etc. for 1 year no:9

Main page is a list counting the necessary amounts of various building materials, where they are required, their cost in 1775, and the total cost in 1775 of all these items. Second page contains the title and a note stating a deduction in the stated amount is unlikely. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General, Nathanael Greene, for the budget of 1780.

GLC00634.01.08

1779-1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of ship carpenter's. & smith's toolds necessary for an army of 30,000 infantry for 1 year. no: 12

Main page is a list counting the necessary amounts of various ship carpenter's and smith's tools, where they are required, their cost in 1775, and the total cost in 1775 of all these items. Second page contains the title and a note stating this list is appropriate for one year. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General, Nathanael Greene, for the budget of 1780.

GLC00634.01.09

1779-1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of vessels &c. necessary for an army of 30,000 infantry &c. for 1 year. no: 13

Main page is a list counting the necessary number of ships and ship related equipment, where these items are required, their cost in 1775, and the total cost in 1775 of all these items. Second page contains the title and a note stating this list is appropriate for one year. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General, Nathanael Greene, for the budget of 1780.

GLC00634.01.10

January 5, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee on December 23, 1861 and sailed toward Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly on the Mississippi River). He mentions foliage, sawmills, and plantations visible from the river. He reports the destruction of Confederate rail lines, cotton gins, and bridges. He relates that his men went six miles up the Yazoo River, and waited outside of Vicksburg before battle began on…

GLC00653.09.01

January 5, 1862

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Map

Title: [Depiction of the battle of Chickasaw Bayou]

Drawn by Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Depicts the Yazoo River, fleet location, Confederate fortifications, Chickasaw Bayou, the Mississippi River, and the Vicksburg Texas Railroad, among other details. Indicates the line of battle, position of Gorsuch's regiment, and Union batteries. This map is possibly the map transmitted within a letter Gorsuch wrote to his uncle Joseph Curtis 5 January 1863 (refer to GLC00653.09.01). Fragile, including a slightly torn crease.

GLC00653.09.02

February 1, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. He writes: "You need not be troubled but what we will take Vicksburg, but I confess that I consider it very doubtful whether we will now. If we do take it, it will be by very hard fighting. The rebels appreciate the importance of this point as well as we do... I hope that our Generals will not waste any more valuable lives... Bayonet charges are very…

GLC00653.09.03

10 June 1746 - 1 March 1747

Smith, George, fl. 1747

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that George Smith is enlisted in the infantry under William Grows' command, which will be sent to Canada. Includes a note of receipt that Smith received his pay for his enlistment, signed by William Downe and dated 1 March 1747.

GLC02437.08917

circa 26 June 1746

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Estimate]

Copy of GLC02437.08918. Estimate of expenses for an expedition to Cape Breton and for any payments owed from Samuel Waldo's service at Louisbourg.

GLC02437.08919

13 June 1746

Hancock, Timothy, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Timothy Hancock is enlisted in the infantry under Captain Thomas [Movey ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada.

GLC02437.08920

4 July 1746

Gillis, Thomas, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Thomas Gillis is enlisted in the infantry under Jonathan Greenleaf's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified and signed by Jonas Clarke.

GLC02437.08921

4-8 July 1746

Lane, Richard, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Richard Law is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 8 July 1746.

GLC02437.08922

1 July 1746

Fuller, Ezekiel, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ezekiel Fuller is enlisted in the infantry under Jedidiah Preble's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated with an illegible signature.

GLC02437.08923

4 August 1746

Rogers, John, fl. 1743-1746

Document signed

Title: [Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John Rog[ers ?] is enlisted in the infantry under [Bon Burton ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.

GLC02437.08927

28 August 1746

Reed, Ebenezer, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ebenezer Reed is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Chandler with a signature from Philip Chase.

GLC02437.08928

29 August 1746

Geston, John, fl. 1746

Document signed

Title: [Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John [Geston ?] is enlisted in the infantry under Elisha Doone's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.

GLC02437.08929

20 October 1746

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Court case]

Duplicate to GLC 2437.08932. Appears to be a court case to recoup damages lost by Samuel Waldo during a war between Britain and Spain. Consists of a collection of various documents relating to Waldo's involvements in the war, particularly an expedition against Cape Breton. Documents includes copied signatures of a number of people, including a Mr. Hutchinson, Sir William Pepperrell, a P. Warren and William Shirley. Noted as a true copy by Shirley, who also signs.

GLC02437.08933

31 October 1746

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Waldo

Appears to be a duplicate of GLC 2437.08936. Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.

GLC02437.08935