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[Miscellaneous return of artillery]

Lists numbers of officers and their status ("fit for duty, sick present, sick absent, on duty, etc.) for regiments from several states. Docket indicates "scale artillery."

GLC02437.10145

Return of the non-commissioned officers and matrosses in the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery whose time of service expires at different periods

Burbeck signs as captain. Samuel Cooper signs as adjutant. Lists numbers of non-commissioned officers and matrosses on a chart that spans the time period between October 1783 and March 1786.

GLC02437.10159

Return of the principal articles of clothing in the magazine at Newburgh

List of clothing at the magazine in Newburgh, New York. Includes 300 coats, 500 woolen breeches, 350 shirts, 6000 pairs of shoes (noted as both good and bad), 3000 blankets (also noted good and bad) and others. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis...

GLC02437.10162

[Returns Infantry]

Lists number of men according to rank, regiment and status. Docketed as "Scale Artillery."

GLC02437.10166

Weekly return of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

List of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery. Lists people present in corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the four captains, one is present for duty, another is also present but sick, and the rest...

GLC02437.10171

Weekly return of the New York Corps of Artillery - commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman.

Lists men in the New York artillery corps by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the thirteen commissioned officers, one is a major (present and fit for duty), two captains (one fit and the other on staff)...

GLC02437.10172

Monthly return of the New York Corps of Artillery

List of the New York Corps of Artillery. Lists people present in corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the four captains, two are present for duty and two on the staff. Noted that alterations since...

GLC02437.10176

Return of ordinance, ordinance stores, apparatus &c. &c. at the garrisons of Stoney & Verplanks Points- Kingsferry

Lists ammunition according to type of gun and other ordnance apparatuses. Noted on the lower left that "the Barge Went a Drift...in Last Storm." Signed by Swartwout, Captain-Lieutenant of Artillery of Kings Ferry.

GLC02437.10178

to Captain Dustan

Instructs Captain Dustan to bring all the cannon and stores from Kings Ferry to West Point based on the orders of General Knox. States that Dustan is required to assist Knox. Instructs him to leave men in each work "with strict orders to suffer no...

GLC02437.10190

[Deposition of Samuel Tenney]

Deposition by doctor Tenney, signed as "Sam. Tenny", describing the duties of an officer in relation to Mr. Pratt's arrest. Writes, "[A] commanding officer of a company having the temporary command of a battalion or garrison had no right or pretence...

GLC02437.10197

to [Congress]

Proposing the establishment of permanent arsenals and magazines throughout the country and a means of controlling them. Given the content, the date (two months after Knox was made Secretary of War), and the docket in Knox's hand, Henry Knox is most...

GLC02437.10204

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is "intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other...

GLC02437.10224

Henry Knox, Secretary at War in account current with the United States

Accounts for General Knox as of 1789, most likely for his time thus far as Secretary of War. Includes "Accounts opened in Treasury Books for sundry warrants in his favor from the 26th May 1785 to Jan 1789..." deductions from the Ordnance Department...

GLC02437.10225

[Extracts from the instructions to Major General St. Clair] [Incomplete]

Explains duties for General St. Clair under the employ of the United States government concerning conflict with the Indians. States that "[t]he great policy therefore of the general government is to establish a just and liberal peace with all the...

GLC02437.10228

[Articles of agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]

Articles of agreement between Phillips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read for the state of Massachusetts and Henry Jackson and associates for the sale of two million acres "of unappropriated lands in the Eastern parts of [the] Commonwealth..." There are...

GLC02437.10230

[Orders concerning troops in the Ohio]

Header states that "[t]roops should immediately defend the Ohio. I depend upon your executing the transportation of them, as fast as possible; and that you make the arrangements for calling out the Generals for the COunties, as mentioned in my...

GLC02437.10233

[Resolves regarding St. Clair's expedition]

Five House resolutions discussing St. Clair's failed expedition against the Indians in Ohio. Absolves St. Clair from the blame of the failure of the expedition. It was not a "consequence of any defective qualitites, or insufficient quatities of...

GLC02437.10238

[Four unrelated military documents from 1791-1792]

Four separate documents combined. First document lists month pay due to officers, listed by rank as of 4 November 1791. Dated 14 November 1791. Noted as B. No. 12 in the upper left corner. Second document discusses "Money received from W. Howell...

GLC02437.10240

[Application and petition on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Massachusetts regiments of the Continental Army for compensation as a result of their services during the American Revolution]

Written by a Committee appointed "by the Officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the...

GLC02437.10244

to Lemuel Trescott

Four parts. First part written in Boston, Massachusetts to Major Lemuel Trescott "to be communicated to Mr. Nathan Jones." Dated 12 March 1792. Writes that "[y]ou will please to proceed to Frenchmans Bay and with Mr. Nathan Jones endeavor to...

GLC02437.10246

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of New Hampshire foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by James Carr. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10542

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point, commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.

GLC02437.10547

[Report]

Report regarding the board of inspection which was appointed to examine the invalids in the army. Lists the names of the invalids, their regiment, ailments, age and others. Countersigned by Caleb Gibbs, James Carr, William Eustis and Samuel Adams...

GLC02437.10550

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point, New York, commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F...

GLC02437.10555

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the troops at West Point, New York commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F...

GLC02437.10560

Order of exhibition of the fire-works, on Monday evening the first of December, 1783.

Program for a fireworks display, showing the order in which the different fireworks will be set off and prohibiting other illumination in the city on the night of the exhibition unless specially authorized. In the title, the word "first" has been...

GLC02437.10571

[Return]

Return for military stores. Countersigned by a D. Hunn, the first name is illegible aside from the first letter.

GLC02437.10573

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered at Fishkill, New York for the month of July 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10683

[Roll of inhabitants living near West Point]

Roll for the inhabitants living in and nearby the garrison. People listed by name (33 cited), occupation, length of stay and related remarks. A note at bottom state that 20 of them are sutlers.

GLC02437.10690

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of August 1782 at West Point, New York. Items listed by type and weight.

GLC02437.10703

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores ordered by General Lord Stirling to be sent to West Point. Items listed by type and number.

GLC02437.10705

[Return]

Return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery men. Men listed by name (more than 70), date of enlistment, length of service, hometown and state including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

GLC02437.10706

[Return]

Return of ordnance and ordnance stores at Stoney [Stony] Point and Verplancks [Verplanck's] Point. Items listed by weight, ammunition and location.

GLC02437.10707

[Return of American prisoners]

People listed by name, home town, state, where and when they were taken prisoner and gender. Noted as a true copy in the docket. Place written taken from docket.

GLC02437.10710

[Return]

"Report of the Board appointed for examination of the invalids" of the army. Approximately 75 men listed by name, age, regiment, time of service and ailment. "Disease" column includes such ailments as dysentery, venereal disease, and lunacy....

GLC02437.10711

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Sir and Comrade." Offers his vast legal experience in settling pension claims. Appears to be a generic letter of solicitation. Includes five blank pension forms as examples and one return envelope.

GLC03523.10.206

to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

Rutherford B. Hayes

Portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes is facing towards his right, looking diagonally left. Appears to be wearing a three-piece suit, with the vest unbuttoned and a black tie, mostly hidden by his beard. Mounted to a backerboard (9.9 x 22.3 cm)....

GLC00118.01.02

to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07585.

GLC02437.07588

to Unknown

Discusses the progress of the surveying. Notes Mr. [John?] Gleason and his party will be with [George?] Ulmer on Monday. Also mentions Thomas and Major [Benjamin?] Bracket will be assembling the people on Monday to explain the surveying and to try to...

GLC02437.07589

[Indenture for land in Hampden, Maine]

Noted as a copy. A detailed indenture between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. The indenture appears to be for two tracts of land in Hampden, Maine sold to Winthrop by Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson. Indenture...

GLC02437.07592

to Henry Knox

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties."...

GLC02437.07594

to unknown

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a large barn full of various items such as hay and rye. Also discusses a shed adjoining the barn and the total value of the goods. Letter is likely referring to Mr. Joseph...

GLC02437.07603

to Lucy Flucker Knox [in French]

Letter is in French. Lucy Flucker Knox is the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07608

[A list of insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the insurgents. Relays a conversation between James [Cates] and William Whitney (who is one of the names listed as an insurgent). Appears Whitney was trying to...

GLC02437.07609

to Captain Hunter

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets....

GLC02437.07616

[Indictments found by the Grand Jury]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the men who were indicted by the Grand Jury for riots that took place 4 July 1801. Also includes two different lists of "evidences" (possibly witnesses) the first...

GLC02437.07633

to Edward Kelleran [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Instructions given to Kelleran on a list of items to purchase and how and where to deliver the items. The first portion of the letter appears to be missing.

GLC02437.07638

[Receipt of cancelled bond]

First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. Page two includes the receipt which is signed by James McCullison, Samuel Tilton (possibly a witness) and John Gleason as a witness. Appears to be a receipt...

GLC02437.07647

[Land bond]

First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. A bond given to Francis Reed by Henry Knox for 50 acres of land in Hancock Country, Maine.

GLC02437.07648

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A letter from Henry Knox to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding Joseph Jones' petition. Knox appears to be seeking help from the...

GLC02437.07650

[Cancelled bond]

A note on the second page is signed by John Gleason. Appears to be a receipt of a note for a lot of land in Lincoln, Maine. A sworn statement by Knox that the note for John Foot has been fully paid.

GLC02437.07651

[Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the...

GLC02437.07653

[Land deed]

Signed by George Ulmer, Polly Ulmer, and David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed in Penobscot Bay, Maine for the sum of $500 paid by Henry Knox to George and Polly Ulmer.

GLC02437.07655

[Land deed]

Signed by David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed for a tract of land in "Waldoborough," Maine for the sum of $200 paid by Henry Knox to Christopher Filer.

GLC02437.07659

[Land sale]

First page signed by John Gleason, David [Fales] and Henry Knox. Page two includes a note signed by Samuel Russell and Benjamin Russell. Appears to be a note for a lot of land in Hancock Country, Maine. The note gives Benjamin Russell 100 acres of...

GLC02437.07663

to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men...

GLC02437.07667

[Committee for the Germans on west side of the "Medumack" River]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Docket states, "Committee for the Germans on West Side of the Medumack [Medomak] River [in Maine]. Appears to discuss land claims involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo...

GLC02437.07675

[Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC...

GLC02437.07676

to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437...

GLC02437.07677

[Quit Claim]

David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 100 acres of land in Thomaston, Maine for the sum of $100 paid by Henry Knox to John Estes.

GLC02437.07678

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions their prospects will greatly brighten due to the increase of settlers but they have hardly seen any money yet. Complains about their son (likely Henry Jackson Knox) never...

GLC02437.07679

[The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to...

GLC02437.07680

[Town meeting]

Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power...

GLC02437.07681

[Town meeting]

Signed by Thomas McGregor, the Town Clerk, as a witness. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave...

GLC02437.07682

[Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

[Advertisement]

Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of...

GLC02437.07684

[Subscribers to the Penobscot Turnpike]

A list of subscribers petitioning to build a turnpike road from Harriman's Ferry in Prospect, Maine to Kennebec Bridge in Augusta, Maine. Each subscriber agrees to petition the Legislature for the road.

GLC02437.07685

[Response to a meeting]

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his...

GLC02437.07686

[Contract]

Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received $443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer...

GLC02437.07689

[Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

[to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

[List]

A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07703

[Cancelled bonds]

Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan signed as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by "Jonathan" Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for 200 acres of land in...

GLC02437.07708

[Bonds cancelled]

Document signed by Henry Knox and Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by Jonathan Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for...

GLC02437.07709

[Resolve]

Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature...

GLC02437.07710

[Receipt of land note]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Document is not signed but appears to be Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from Jonathan Quinby to be paid in three years to Henry Knox for land likely in Maine. Date was taken from the docket. Letter...

GLC02437.07711

[Land agreement]

A land agreement between Henry Knox, Lucy Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, James Bridge, and Isaac Thorndike for 28,000 acres of land likely located in Maine.

GLC02437.07717

[Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200...

GLC02437.07719

[Invitation]

An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.

GLC02437.07722

to John Gleason

Appears to be discussing land issues with the settlers in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Settlers may be trying to claim lots that Knox believes belongs to him. The right side of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.

GLC02437.07724

[Account information]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of notes assigned to B. Pickman and Israel Thorndike from Henry Knox. The notes include due dates, amounts, and the plantations.

GLC02437.07737

[Land agreements]

Signed by Henry Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox. George Reid signed as a witness and David Fales signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. A bargain sale between Henry Knox and Israel Thorndike. Knox acknowledges he received $990 from Thorndike and...

GLC02437.07738

[Memoranda]

Document is signed by Henry Knox and Henry Jackson. John Lesion signed as a witness. An agreement among Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Jackson to log Knox's land in Maine. A description of the type, quantity, and...

GLC02437.07752

[Land sale]

Noted as a "Copy from the Records for Deeds for said County..." A land sale by Knox. Knox vouches he received $250 from Phillip Hanson. Releases all rights and conveys a tract of land located in Thomaston, Maine to Hanson. A very detailed...

GLC02437.07757

[Land sale]

Noted as a "Copy from the Records for Deeds for said County..." A land sale by Knox. Knox vouches he received $116 from Susman Abraham and releases all rights and conveys a tract of land located in Thomaston, Maine to Abraham. A very detailed...

GLC02437.07758

to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss a land negotiation [appears to be part of the Muscongus patent lands in Maine] between Henry Knox and himself. Informs Knox of other heirs from the Cook Line and says he will only quit claim his and his mother's portion of the...

GLC02437.07767

to Lucy Flucker Knox [in French]

Letter is in French. Letter is written to Lucy Flucker Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07769

to Lucy Knox

Writes to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Discusses her life at her new home and mentions trying to stay for a while before heading to Boston, Massachusetts. Expresses how much she misses Knox and how she hopes to see her in Boston....

GLC02437.07773

to her brother

Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the...

GLC02437.07774

[Draft of a speech]

Draft of a speech from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the recently re-elected governor [Caleb Strong]. Discusses the importance of an independent judiciary as well as other issues of governance, and speaks approvingly of the president...

GLC02437.07785

[Massachusetts Congressional resolution]

Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement...

GLC02437.07787

[Report to the court]

Report on his opinion of the removal of two judges, Paul Dudley Sargent and William Vinal, from office, without trial. Discusses the nature of their offenses, and how the community was affected. Comments on whether impeachment is a viable option.

GLC02437.07790

[Indenture]

Agreement between Robins and Knox that Knox will consign lime to Robins and ship it to Robins in Boston. Robins, in turn, agrees to sell the lime. Signed by both Robins and Knox, as well as a witness, William [Clap].

GLC02437.07794

[Receipt for wood]

Possibly written in Knox's hand, but signed by Benjamin Hastings. Receipt declaring that Knox purchased 40 cords of kiln wood from Hastings, and arranging for delivery of the wood.

GLC02437.07798

[Financial agreement between Henry Knox and T.K. Jones and Company]

Knox declares that T.K. Jones and Company has endorsed a note of his for a particular sum, and asserts that he will repay the money according to certain terms he outlines.

GLC02437.07808

[Receipt to pay Captain Edward Kelleran]

Receipt for payment to Captain Edward Kelleran (he spells it "Killeran") of two dollars and twenty-four cents, as a discharge related to taxes for the year 1801. Signed by Joseph Robinson, as Collector of Cushing, Maine, and by someone (name...

GLC02437.07817

Minutes of the examination of the claims of settlers

Minutes of meetings concerning land claims of a variety of settlers, examined on a case-by-case basis. The claims pertain to lands "in the first Range North of the Waldo Patent." The meetings were presided over by Salem Towne "in pursuance of a...

GLC02437.07822

[Receipt pertaining to Nathan Libby]

Indicates that Knox received a certain sum from Nathan Libby in highway taxes for the town of Warren, Maine. Written in Knox's hand, but signed by Libby.

GLC02437.07825

[Report pertaining to the payment of mortgages by various residents]

Contains information regarding the payments made by various residents of their mortgages and other bills.

GLC02437.07834