28 September 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments, "You appear a little testy that I did not inform you the Enemy were going to Boston. Indeed I never believed it except a combination of unfortunate circumstances should impress an Idea of the kind on their minds... I think you may very freely make purchases and rely upon it that the Enemy will not come to Boston this Year- not even the tempting object of the french fleet will be a sufficient inducement. I believe from present appearances that the Enemy are about to evacuate the Continent." Also mentions the escape of General John Sullivan's forces in…

GLC02437.00727

16 November 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Requests that William obtain items for Lucy Knox, his wife. Asks that he send the articles so Lucy may receive them by mid-January. Requests green tea and "raisons." Discusses the procurement of goods, and gives William advice on business matters. Agrees to help Sally and Betsey Winslow reach Boston, noting "the distressing circumstance will be how they will be able to subsist when there... their mother in Law is going to England & they will be left friendless and without protection-" Reports that the British have not completely evacuated New York, but two fleets recently embarked.…

GLC02437.00736

February 13, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the "hoorid fate of the General Arnold." Notes "humanity recoils at the Idea of the distress which the poor families must sustain by the loss of their husbands, fathers, or brothers in that tremendous catastrophe" (the General Arnold, a ship, crashed on a sandbar outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts in December 1778). Knox had some investment in the…

GLC02437.00750

20 March 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying goods on credit from a merchant who might travel to America. Contemplates the uncertainty of the venture and the difficulty in obtaining credit, associates, and bills. Remarks that Spain "will accede to our Independence," and will give credit to American currency. Instructs William to consider all circumstances and to decide whether a European or…

GLC02437.00753

11 April 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses business ventures and the depreciation of currency. Mentions the General Arnold, a ship in which Knox was apparently invested. Refers to a certain gentleman, whose name is not mentioned. States, "...I have the most unequivocal evidences every day that he esteems me- most certainly I love & esteem him for his disinterested virtues." Mentions his wife and two daughters, Lucy and Julia. Asks William to procure and send green tea and sugar.

GLC02437.00757

25 April 1779

Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is unknown.

GLC02437.00759

7 May 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Thanks William for congratulating Henry and Lucy Knox on the recent birth of their daughter, Julia. Reports that Lucy has been extremely ill, and suffers from "billious [sic] obstructions." As a consequence, the baby is forced to be weaned. Requests linen and other material. Discusses the "Amsterdam affair," a business venture proposed by William. Notes that a fall or winter voyage will be safer, and instructs William to take as many bills of exchange as possible. Mentions Rivington's paper. "They swear by monstrous big oaths they will exterminate us this Campaign... we expect we shall…

GLC02437.00760

May 18, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Henry Knox expresses happiness in hearing of the arrival of the Joseph, a ship. He wishes William could have sailed earlier, on the General Arnold (referring to a voyage William plans regarding a business venture in Amsterdam). Instructs him to be careful when buying bills of exchange, and not to buy from foreigners without a "good Indorser an Inhabitant of America." Intends to procure letters of introduction for William from the Marquis de Lafayette, John Adams, Baron von Steuben, and Baron Johann De Kalb. He urges William to travel directly to Holland, arguing that unnecessary stops…

GLC02437.00761

29 July 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Apparently written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Certificate to pay Wadsworth and Carter, Jeremiah Wadsworth being a commissary for the Count de Rochambeau's army. On verso, William Little signs, transferring the money to William Knox.

GLC02437.01098

3 January 1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 260 (January 3, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. In response to an article in the "Chicago Tribune," front page has an article mockingly titled "New Orleans Ruined!-Cotton Doomed!" that says the city's markets will survive if New Yorkers eliminate tolls on Erie Canal. Front page reference to the Henry Winter Davis proposal to keep the peace between North and South. The Daily Crescent rejects it out of hand. Front page essay titled "Secession vs. Co-Operation" by "A Citizen" rejects cooperation, i.e. talks, with the North and says "Redress for past injuries and security for the future are all that the people of…

GLC05960.02.02

January 29, 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Colonel Paxton. Talks of someone selling goods for Confederate money and states he told General George Crook about it but nothing was done. Informs that $50 worth of goods were sold to a Mr. Rucker for $200 in Confederate money. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Water damaged. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.192

5 July 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Mentions his work on muster rolls. Discusses general operations, including the landing of 19th army corps at City Point, Virginia and reinforcements from the 13th corps. Prays for the end of the rebellion, mentions inconsistency of mail, and inquires about father's store.

GLC03523.18.17

20 August 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Written from camp near Charlestown, Virginia. Discusses John Brown and treason. Expresses concern over mother's health and father's business affairs. Discusses the burning of resources during a recent retreat. Describes citizen guerrillas and their techniques, and mentions the work of the Christian Commission: "…We have retreated from our position near Strausburg and are now encamped near Charlestown where old John Brown was hung for treason and where Jeff Davis and his confederates ought to hang for their deeds of treason…"

GLC03523.18.23

26 September 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Discusses his furlough home, his travels to New York to visit with family, and his stop in Brooklyn to hear "Mr. [Henry Ward] Beecher preach." Mentions that over 3,000 people came to hear Mr. Beecher preach. Comments on the importance of church, the value of gold, and the purchase price of a sword in New York.

GLC03523.18.26

13 November 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Writes from camp near Newtown, Virginia. Discusses election results received in camp on the previous Tuesday. Says the 2nd Regiment gave General George McClellan & George H. Pendleton a majority of 32, but the brigade voted for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Mentions skirmishing with the rebels on the previous day, and hopes to get up a good "house." Mentions success of his father's business and hopes for its continued success. Discusses reports of General Jubal Early's 9000 reinforcements and 17 pieces of artillery. Describes General Philip Sheridan as "the only General who I…

GLC03523.18.31

8 January 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg. Mentions purchase of "sheet iron stove for which I paid the little sum of $7.50." References ordnance returns. Describes feast of roast turkey and chicken for Christmas, and oysters for New Years. Reports that board costs $1.00 per day.

GLC03523.18.41

January 25, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

Written to his father from a camp near Petersburg. Mentions receipt of a "family" letter from him. Says he is glad to hear his father's store is doing well. Mentions defeat of Confederate gunboats on their way to City Point to disrupt Union supply lines. Three ships were destroyed and one captured. Mentions dire need for recruits and predicts the fall of the rebellion: "rebelion seems to be tumbling fast and perhaps in one more year peace may reign and we soldiers all home an enjoying the fruit of our labors…" Reports disruption of the rebel Congress with two members already withdrawing…

GLC03523.18.44

11 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 307 (March 11, 1864)]

Regulations of foreign commerce - the exportation of cotton & tobacco.

GLC05959.72.064

17 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports on men that are supposedly heading bushwhacking companies around Clay Court House in West Virginia. States that he divided his men and they went searching for them house to house but the men escaped to the woods. Says they returned to camp because the men and horses were tired. He has seven prisoners. Informs that on Monday the men will gather at Logan Court House to elect a Colonel. Writes, "...Union men selling salt to go to Dixie for 350 per bushel. The people are all hostile." On stationary of the U.S. Military…

GLC02414.216

19 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 40 (August 19, 1861)]

The Battle in Missouri, Affairs on the Potomac - Firing at Aquia Creek, Condemnation of the American Blockade - France and England Likely to Interfere.

GLC05959.56.048

9 September 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]

Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.

GLC05959.56.065

16 October 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 89 (October 16, 1861)]

Violation of the Savannah Blockade, Engagement on the Potomac, General Fremont's Prospects in the West.

GLC05959.56.088

circa 1863-1864

Hutchins, W.S., fl. 1863

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is worthy.

GLC02414.173

2 April 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the weather and a recent horse race. Mentions the resignation of Colonel James H. Walbridge and new commander Lieutenant Colonel Stone. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.06

22 April 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening of the store. Encloses photographs (not present) and lists names of those photographed. Mentions that Lieutenant General Ulysses Grant was not at the review of the corps, and that he did not "see our great General." Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.07