3 March 1843

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document signed

Title: [Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

1783-1815

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document signed

Title: [David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

10 August 1825

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document

Title: [Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

19 March 1811

Dodson, James, fl. 1811

Autograph document signed

Title: [Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

22 May 1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

January 13, 1800

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

23 September 1800

Cook, Nathaniel, fl. 1800

Autograph document signed

Title: [David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

December 13, 1804

Murphy, Richard, fl. 1804

Autograph document signed

Title: [Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

1783-1815

Autograph document

Title: Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

23 July 1836

Autograph document

Title: [Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]

GLC01450.600.57

1866

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: Massacre at Fort Mimms

One engraving entitled "Massacre at Fort Mimms" dated 1866. Depicts the massacre of August 30, 1819. The Red Sticks, a warring faction of Creek Native Americans storm Fort Mimms, overwhelming the militia. Creeks use hatchets and knives to attack settler men, women, and children. In the center of the painting a solider embraces a praying woman. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0040

1856

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Lexington" dated 1856. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men during the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0053

1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: A Bill to be entitled An act to provide for organizing and disciplining the militia of the Confederate states, and for governing such part of them as may be employed...

stamp of record division

GLC06745.130

27 November 1875

Thompson, Albert D., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from Thompson asking Senator Bruce for help securing a position as school teacher for himself and his wife in another county since he wants to leave his current placement in De Soto county due to threats of violence, and a pay cut. Thompson is also the Col. of the militia in his county, and as a result is a target for threats and abuse from the Democrats that had recently took power of his county.

GLC09400.019

1943

United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.

Poster

Title: Americans will always fight for liberty

OWI No. 26. Government printing Office O-502684. By artist Bernard Perlin (1918- ). U.S. soldiers in helmets and coats march forward on snow, looking back in review at colonial militiamen with rifles, some in torn clothing or bloody bandages. A badge of the U.S. flag is displayed prominently on the shoulder of the soldier nearest the viewer.

GLC09520.37

February 17, 1787

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on the disbanding and scattering of the members of Shays' force, and explains that they are in pursuit of Shays, but "with little hope however of overtaking him." Describes how he chose to rearrange the troops in Hampshire and Worcester and the tasks given to many of the troops. Comments on how the government might now promote the best interests of the people. Marked "private" in Lincoln's hand. Signature clipped.

GLC02437.03456

February 7, 1803

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Committee Appointed on so much of the President's Message of the 15th December last...

Title continues: "As Related to the Militia Institution of the United States." Argues that when a 1792 Act (GLC01959) establishing a uniform militia is carried out by the states it will provide complete national defense. Not all states have carried out the prescriptions of that act. Submits a resolution requesting that President Jefferson write a letter to the state governors impressing upon them the importance of fully participating in the militia system. This pamphlet accompanied Jefferson's letter (GLC04626.01).

GLC04626.02

February 27, 1747

Fairfield, John, fl. 1747

Manuscript document

Title: [John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the time, forty families and householders lived in the settlement. Remarks on additional settlers in later years and sawmills located in the area. Recounts that in 1744, settlers felt vulnerable after hearing of the war that broke out in Europe between Britain and France, and many moved away from the settlement. In 1745, some settlers moved when…

GLC02437.10408

February 22, 1798

Ward, Joshua, fl. 1789

Autograph document signed

Title: Meeting of the Washington Military Society

Resolutions of the Washington Military Society for the Militia laws in Duchess County New York. The resolutions are, first that members must arm themselves when they turn 18, instead of waiting till they take a captaincy. The second resolution concerns fines for not participating and changes the way the fines are collected. The third resolution concerns injuries of militia members when acting in their positions and how it is reported. The fourth and final resolution concerns Quakers it reads, "For heavens Sake let the Quakers be absent an Equal Sum that the other Men are liable to pay for…

GLC09636.22

27 May 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives details of marching with an unspecified company, and discusses his recent service at Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to a recent election of representatives, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts. Writes, "My good friend, we are in a very bad state of defence in this Town & harbour, not a man in all the Forts here..." Sent his regiment to recruit soldiers outside of Boston, and they have only raised 26 men: "the Country People have got the devil in them... good god Harry if we go on in this way we shall soon be ruined, ruined for ever." Mentions the discrepancy between the current…

GLC02437.00604

21 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Written at Camp Middlebrook. Replies to an earlier request from Colonel Jackson to enlist Hessians from a captured British ship: "I have not mentioned to the General your request to be permitted to enlist some of [the Hessians], it is so repugnant to the good of the service and your own reputation..." Discusses General William Howe's recent movements, and General John Sullivan's Continental force in Princeton, New Jersey. Is confused by the movements of the British. Assumed they intended to march to Philadelphia, but they instead fortified their position at Middlebrook, New Jersey. Notes…

GLC02437.00617

18 September 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson declares, "...I am sure if we exert ourselves to the Southward & Northward as we ought to do that this Campaign will nearly bring the War to a Close, and establish our Independence." Reports he has heard news that Generals Horatio Gates, Benjamin Lincoln, and Benedict Arnold intend to attack British General John Burgoyne's army (near Saratoga, New York). Discusses growth of militia in the State of Massachusetts, noting "...its said there is the finest body of militia now in the field that wer [sic] ever known..." Mentions that some towns, being unable to raise enough voluntary…

GLC02437.00650

3 December 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Offers Washington his sentiments "upon the advisability of a Winter Campaign and practicability of an attack upon Philadelphia with the aid of a considerable body of Militia asembled [sic] at an appointed time and place ... I think a Winters Campaign under the present circumstances will be the inevitable destruction if not of the Liberties of the Country yet of the present Army ... " Gives his reasons for arguing against a winter campaign, including the Continental Army's lack of suitable clothing, the strength of the British fortified at Philadelphia, and the uncertainty of gathering enough…

GLC02437.00671

15 September 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Would have written to Knox sooner, but was obliged to attend the execution of a man who had deserted from his regiment. Writes, "...he was Shot at the Bottom of the Common, it is supprise'g how the people minds are alter'd about this matter from what it was when the British Troops were here- every one cry'g out a deserter ought to die..." Mentions a British naval prize taken by a privateer and brought to Newburyport, Massachusetts. Describes a matter between the Tartar, an American ship, and a twenty-gun British ship. Expects news from the Northward (northern New York), where American…

GLC02437.00649

3 October 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Reports that nothing has changed since 23 September, when he previously wrote, and that the British still have possession of Philadelphia. Relates that the Delaware frigate was recently lost to the British. Recently received militia reinforcement. Has received news from the north (possibly referring to the Battle of Freeman's Farm, 19 September 1777). Regarding the reports, comments: "...if this news should be followed by the probable consequences We may yet conclude the Campaign if not the War most happily..."

GLC02437.00653