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to Samuel Darby

Writes, "We have at West Point, one Bigelow belonging to the 7th Massachusetts regt. a limeburner, a man of eminent consequence to the public service at that place. I have requested to his Excellency the Commander in Chief [General George Washington...

GLC02437.01700

[Three letters regarding the furlough of Seth Warren, requested so he can settle his father's estate]

Baron writes 31 December 1782 on behalf of the heirs of the estate of Samuel Warren, a "shaking quaker," to ask that Warren's eldest son, Seth, a soldier, receive a furlough to return to the estate to help settle his inheritance. On page two, in an...

GLC02437.01792

to Henry Knox

Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, "I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the...

GLC02437.03718

to John Doughty

With the approval of President George Washington and the "advice of the Senate," Knox writes to Doughty that he has been appointed "Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an additional regiment, of Infantry...immediately raised." This includes "1 company in...

GLC02437.04869

Extract of a letter from Samuel Hodgdon Esqr. C.G.M.S. to Henry Demler at the QM Genls. office

Samuel Hodgdon, the Commissary General Military Stores, writes, "Inclosed you have an order on Mr. [John] Ruddock for a Load of Muskets, to be brought by a returning waggon which getts out from this city to day - and as arms can never come amiss...

GLC02437.01492

to Captain Donnell

Writes to Captain [possibly Nathaniel] Donnell to argue on behalf of a John Moder, a soldier who serves under Donnell. Moder recently deserted, but he came back, which allowed him to receive a free pardon for his desertion. Prior to this event, he...

GLC02437.01531

Return of the state of Capt. Doughty's Company 2nd Regt. of Artillery

Return of Captain Doughty's company broken down by rank and status (fit, sick, etc.).

GLC02437.01625

to Henry Knox

Discusses supplies and mentions a visit.

GLC02437.01887

to William Duer

Discusses the poor quality beef provisions supplied lately by contractors.

GLC02437.01940

[State of John Doughty's company]

Lists men by station and rank.

GLC02437.02057