February 4, 1784

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain Randall expresses his gratitude to Knox and his family: "To find an asylum that enabled me to recover my feelings in so distressed a situation, when the calumniating tongue of the world was endeavoring to ruin me forever, was a protection of which my heart will ever retain the most lively sense..." Notes that the following day, he and Samuel Shaw will depart for China (Shaw was a commercial agent on this voyage for a group of Boston and New York merchants). Includes an autograph note signed by Shaw to Knox: "I have everything to thank you for on my own account- but your good ness to…

GLC02437.02942

12 November 1787

Peirce, John, 1750-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives information about events in Virginia related to ratifying the Constitution. Encloses an act [not present] "now adopted by the legislature," about calling a convention. States that, "the policy of the state is against the constitution and the union itself. a great majority of the members of the Legislature are opposed to it - but the body of the people at large continues in favor of it." Believes the representatives will cave when they return home and are influenced by the people. Mentions the recommendation of Congress respecting British debt and states, "Patrick Henry is against…

GLC02437.03703

2 August 1791

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to forward an enclosed letter to William Knox (not included). Has been considering the proposals Knox made to him and he is at a loss of how to decide. Is also at a loss "for the very extraordinary refusal of the concerned." Believes Knox acted in friendship, but he "can best detest the Men, who so unjustly have availed themselves of an advantage, that as far as I can judge would disgrace an Izrailite." Will not say anything further until he sees Knox, which will be next Saturday.

GLC02437.05096

1 June 1863

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Says he has received Eliza's last 2 letters and is saddened to learn that their daughter Nellie is still sick. He tries to comfort her by saying that if she does not get better and dies, she will be with God and at peace. He is worried that due to his daughter's and wife illnesses they are running out of money and promises to send some ASAP. Wants the family to visit as soon as they can. He writes, "I think the mountain air of North Alabama and East Tennessee will bring the roses again to your pale cheeks….My heart is fairly sunk within me and I choke with grief when I think of your…

GLC02570.44

29 April 1864

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Glad that he received Eliza's picture and letter. Cook is relived that she is well again and shares his fear of her death. He was most afraid she would die without ever knowing how much he loved her. Wishes their children to grow up and follow in their mother's goodness. Note takes the tone of an apology/guilt ridden letter. He writes, "Oh that I were with you every day and hour, that I might in some measure atone for the past and convince you that I am wholly truly and forever thine and thine only." Cook is upset by the death of his good friend Robert Calder and says "The death of…

GLC02570.56

8 March 1805

Morrill, Joseph, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been informed a petition was submitted to the state government to grant him a Justice's commission. This was done without his knowledge. He adds that several people have subsequently spoken against his reputation in response to this petition. These individuals charge that Morrill has invited "young men to my house to gamble with them & get their money from them." Writes that this is untrue. Asks if Knox may be able to provide him with names of the people who have injured his reputation.

GLC02437.07921

11 September 1787

Lovell, James, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the friendship he established with the Chevalier de Longchamps when they were both prisoners of war in 1775. Also refers to his intent to defend Longchamps character in relation to the Chevalier's involvement in the Longchamps-Marbois affair: "You will receive this from the hand of the Chevalier Longchaps [sic]. He was my Prison Mate here 12 years ago, and was treated, for a Time, worse by the British than I have been; afterwards he was for Months in the same Chamber. He was suspected if not known to have been serviceable to the Army at Prospect Hill. I was exceedingly surprised at…

GLC02437.03660

19 October 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel Hopkins] I am well informed has had a Bastard with a negro wench; and when I was lately in Dutcess County, a Muleto woman was shewn to me, by Mr Benson, that is reputed as his Daughter..." Jokes about having an officer write a song about the situation. - McDougall also mentions Hopkins in the context of "the Great Question of Commutation" (soldiers…

GLC02437.02688

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

19 November 1790

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other important matters before Congress, as they occur to him, preceding Washington's arrival. Notes that recent heavy rains may hinder his progress to Philadelphia. Marked private at the top of page one. Copy made 3 March 1854.

GLC02437.09343

7 June 1782

Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his recent promotion. Informs him that he has "been again prevailed upon to accept the disagreeable task of procuring this Towns Quota of Recruits for the Continental Army," a task which is "all times disagreeable but more particularly so when through long continued scenes of villainy and practices most pernicious to the Community, it seemed to become habitual to do wrong." The town council has given the former Muster Master, a Colonel [Ezra] Badlam, a testimony of approbation, and Colonel Badlam will be sent to deliver the present letter and the testimony letter.…

GLC02437.01443

May 1788

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wadsworth discusses the recruitment of troops. He writes, "I have farther investigated the Bermuda business I am persuaded there will be a Garrison [there] of one or two thousand men..." referring to British soldiers. Refers to the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and North Carolina. Writes, "This State as well as Massachusetts will be represented & [Governed] principally by federal Men- and I begin to hope our new Machine will be put in motion in all this Year." Mentions the opposition of Rhode Island and New York to the Constitution. Notes that George Washington Greene…

GLC02437.03881

2 May 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Comments on the lack of comfort and rest he has recently received. Informs the recipient he may travel to New York at the end of May. Discusses Dickinson (possibly Daniel S. Dickinson), John Slidell, and the corruption of New York politicians. Referring to the election of 1860, writes "I would not be at all surprised, if the 'national union party' would be the successful party. I wish it may be so."

GLC05339.08

February 13, 1863

Shifflet, Hillary, 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet went out with a forage team today and they are "as tired as I am of the war." He declares that "this onholy war wood a bin over if oald Lincoln wood a let the negros alone I wish he had forty the blackest negroes in the South tide to him." He describes his shock at how the soldiers steal from local farmers and was especially upset when it happened to a "poor widow woman with fore little children…she beg[ged] them to not take her things for her little children wood starve if tha took her provishion but tha went ahead and took."

GLC02174.08

January 22, 1821

Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses auctioneering, dismissing the "boast of an honesty in their dealing" by New York auctioneers. Advises against a tax on auctions that would be prohibitive, since auctions are "the means of establishing a regularity in prices." But concedes that a small tax to "diminish the number of auctions sales would, I think, be useful." Informs Hobart that a payment he ordered made to Albert has been arranged by the constable, and discusses some related business matters. Asks for a report on the bankruptcy bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.142

1973

Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

Header Record

Title: Hearings Before the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities of the United States Senate 93rd Congress: Watergate and Related Activities Phase 1: Watergate Investigation [Decimalized .01-.07]

This collection contains the first seven volumes of phase I of the Watergate investigation featuring exhibit documents in the back of each volume.

GLC09559

1 July 1892

Fife, John F.

Typed letter

Title: to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Court case against Robert McFarland

GLC05756.107

28 July 1891

Barker, William, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bishop White and Councilors

marked copy. Filing charges against Dr. E. G. Williams for failure to uphold an agreement concerning water rights.

GLC05756.108

19 August 1892

Cragun, Willford E., fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern

Water rights for Missouria Creek, Alder Creek and Big Hollow Springs.

GLC05756.109

19 August 1892

Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion

Autograph document

Title: [Case regarding water rights]

Barker V. Williams. Case regarding water rights.

GLC05756.110

26 November 1892

Varney, James, fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

He has been disfellowed by the Second Quorum of Elders. He wants to bring his case before the High Council.

GLC05756.111

February 26, 1893

Watkins, Joseph H., fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Stating the James Varney did not comply with the decision of the High Council and "make satisfactory acknowledgments before the 2nd Quorum of Elders . . . ."

GLC05756.112

8 March 1893

Sterrat, Robert, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Case of James Varney

GLC05756.113

23 March 1893

Nellson, Lucidia, fl. 1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern

Forgiving Mark Hall for "the act committed to my husband. . . . ."

GLC05756.114

1877-1900

Rawson, Cyrus

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

[Author from related document.] Lists five reasons disputing charges that he attacked P. B. Peterson with a hatchet and using abusive language on August 2nd and again on Aug. 16th.

GLC05756.115