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To: John H. Hilldring
1958/11/04
Higgins, Gerald J., fl. 1958
Asking Hilldring to give his views on "CAMG problem areas of the future, based upon . . . [his]. . . past experience."
GLC06196.092
To: John H. Hilldring.
1958/11/05
Yasukawa, Takeshi, 1914-?
About a constitutional study group; American interviewees; tentative schedule for the Constitution Study Group; and document from the U.S. Department of State (4 Nov 1958) re: interviewing American citizens.constitutional study group; American...
GLC06196.093
To: Gerald J. Higgins.
1958/11/06
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Offers cooperation with Higgins' group.
GLC06196.094
1958/11/10
Arrangement of the meeting on November 14, 1958.
GLC06196.095
to Takeshi Yasukawa.
Hilldring asks the date and hour of the visit from the group from Japan. He offers his assistance during their stay in New York.
GLC06196.096
To: Gen. John H. Hilldring.
Encloses information sent by the Research Committee in Tokyo.
GLC06196.097
1958/11/17
Kades, Charles L., 1906-1996
Kades encloses letters from General Whitney and to the Counselor of the Japanese Embassy, along with asking Hilldring to meet him for lunch at the Uptown Club before Hilldring's departure for Phoenix. "Received Nov 19 1958 John Hilldring" is stamped...
GLC06196.098
To: Board Member.
Scullin, Richard J.
From the National Secretary Treasurer, asking opinion regarding the report of the Objectives and Program of the MGA, and requesting the contact of Oliver Comstock as soon as possible.
GLC06196.099
1958/11/20
Dyer, Murray, fl. 1958
Dyer thanks Hilldring for sharing "valuable material" from his own experiences in CAMG. Dyer included a Memorandum for the Record, asking Hilldring to initial and return it with his approval. "Received Nov 24 1958 John Hilldring" stamped in black...
GLC06196.100
To: Richard Scullin.
1958/11/21
Hilldring comments on the "excellent program" of the Military Government Association sent by Scullin and other officers. Hilldring is impressed by the "excellent job they are doing."
GLC06196.101
To: Charles L. Kades.
1958/11/24
Hilldring thanks "Dear Chuck" for "clarifying his opinion" about the Committee from Tokyo. (Mr. Yasukawa)
GLC06196.102
To: Murray Dyer.
1958/12/09
Cover letter. With enclosed Memorandum for the Record. Hilldring returned Memorandum after deleting an incident relating to General de Gaulle.
GLC06196.103
circa 1940-1945
Neutershausen, Buelso U., fl. 1940-1945
History of a porcelain clock, apparently owned by Hilldring.
GLC06196.104
to Aaron Hobart
January 22, 1817
Leonard, George, 1783-1834
States his interest in religious institutions and thus asks Hobart to write "a particular account of the exertions...at Hanover for the support of [illegible] their ordinances."
GLC06313.04.053
24 June 1817
Woart, William, 1772-1841
Sends the disposition of Lydia Brown, which he took upon Hobart's request. Brown testifies about her knowledge of man, Andrew Turner, whose real name was Amos Turner, who had multiple wives.
GLC06313.04.054
26 September 1817
Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818
Mentions his poor health and explains that he has "enclosed an amount against Robert Thomas" that he wants his son to collect.
GLC06313.04.055
to James William Paige
1 June 1824
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Updates his brother-in-law on his journey from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, via Columbia, Pennsylvania. From Philadelphia, he plans to return to Washington while his wife Grace Webster continues to New York via Princeton.
GLC01946.01
1825
States that a rumor is circulating regarding Virginia Congressman John Randolph's challenge to duel Webster. Instructs his brother-in-law Paige to alleviate his wife Grace's concern if Randolph's challenge is printed in the newspapers. Assures...
GLC01946.03
to his sister
1865/07/30
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Details Archer's life from his departure from London bound for Bermuda on June 13, 1864 to his return from Florida through the blockade on March 23, 1865. "...[I] made every narrow escape from, starving to death, and being eaten up by alligators..."...
GLC01896.079
[Albumen of Archer family]
circa 1861-1865
Large family photograph, Archer's, Jeffery's, etc. Thirty-nine people posed on lawn with trees in front of house with porch. Edward R. Archer is seated on the left-center of the image. Photograph split in two.
GLC01896.200
24 June 1825
Informs his brother-in-law of his family's vacation to Niagara Falls. Refers to a visit from Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. and his wife. States that his wife Grace forgot "two white waistcoats and a pair of working pantaloons" for their...
GLC01946.02
to Henry Knox
4 August 1772
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00014
20 August 1772
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Discusses a trip to western Pennsylvania, where McClure stopped at Fort Pitt before heading further west to serve as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio. Gives his thoughts on the regional geography, the fort...
GLC02437.00015
18 September 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Notes that he has enclosed Thomas Boydston's bill for 150 pounds sterling against Champion & Dickason, and an order of books. Also indicates that he has shipped a trunk and case of books to Knox aboard the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Longman was a...
GLC02437.00016
6 October 1772
Reports the shipment of the month's supply of magazines and review publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Explains that "The Grand Imperial" doesn't produce regular issues, but that he sent what had come in...
GLC02437.00017
5 October 1772
Informs Knox that the magazines sent are the same as in August, except that "The Grand Imperial" has been dropped because it will no longer be published. Post script confirms inclusion of "usual packet for Mr. Bowes." Longman was a London...
GLC02437.00018
[Renting the estate of Isaac Gridley]
1 October 1772
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
As mortgagee of Gridley's estate, Thomas Flucker of Boston issues this official document renting out the estate to Admiral John Montagu for an annual sum of eighty pounds. Montagu was then Commander-in-Chief of the North American station. Flucker's...
GLC02437.00019
to Lucy Flucker
circa 1772
Inman, Susannah, 1735-?
Later copy of the original letter made on 1 June 1858. Discusses being courted by Captain John Linzee, and her aunt interfering with their being able to see each other. Seeks advice from her friend Lucy, who became Lucy Knox in 1774. Inman married...
GLC02437.00020
January 10, 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Requests books from Knox and informs him to send the bill to Dr. Sheppard.
GLC02437.00021
4 January 1773
Bayley, Daniel, 1755-1799
Brief instructions for book shipment and information about a book being printed. Bayley was a printer, publisher, and composer.
GLC02437.00022
January 11, 1773
Putnam, James, 1756-1838
Discusses pricing of the Burrows Reports and the Willford Reports, and makes a request for magazines. Putnam was among the Massachusetts merchants stigmatized as Hutchinson "Addresses" for signing addresses to British Governor Thomas Hutchinson when...
GLC02437.00023
January 15, 1773
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Rivington thanks Knox for accepting the charge of receiving his newspapers in Boston and delivering them to the subscribers to relieve the burden on the postmaster there. Inquires as to how he can repay Knox for the favor. Asks Knox to send Boston...
GLC02437.00024
January 20, 1773
Goodwin, Samuel, fl. 1751-1773
Asks Knox to engage in a trade deal with "a Gentleman in Boston" who Goodwin has arranged to sell bibles for.
GLC02437.00025
January 21, 1773
Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805
Hays, interested in opening a store selling stationery and books in "New Port James," seeks to establish a business relationship with Knox. Asks Knox to occasionally supply him with books. Address mistakenly made out to Daniel Knox.
GLC02437.00026
January 22, 1773
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Agrees to pay Knox's 80 percent advance to purchase books, although he thinks it too high. In a post script, asks for books on philosophy and mathematics.
GLC02437.00027
February 1, 1773
Sparhawk, John, 1743-1787
Asks Knox to send him French grammar books and French bibles. Sparhawk later became the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
GLC02437.00028
Sparhawk, Nathaniel, fl. 1773
Requests a subscription for the Lady's Magazine for 1773 for his mother, Eliza Sparhawk, who will pay Knox for it. A post script asks that any reply to this letter be directed to his mother or his brother, Samuel Sparhawk.
GLC02437.00029
February 4, 1773
Informs Knox that he received his last order of books and places a new one.
GLC02437.00030
February 16, 1773
Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801
Sends payment and requests that Knox send him the books listed. Emerson was a bookseller.
GLC02437.00031
February 17, 1773
Writes about his good health and safe return from Indian country. Mentions that he has not received a letter from Knox. Asks Knox to "convey the inclos'd by some safe Conveyance," possibly in reference to a book order. M'Clure sent Knox a letter...
GLC02437.00032
February 15, 1773
Haven, Jason, 1733-1803
Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.
GLC02437.00033
30 May 1806
Bucklin, Sylvester Fuller, 1784-1860
Shares his views of law, discusses possibly becoming Hobart's classmate and notes that he may take up the law as his profession. Mentions that he is enjoying himself in Pawtuxet because of the females there and wants to know how Aaron is doing with...
GLC06313.04.005
4 August 1806
Emmons, Williams, 1784-1855
Mentions he is glad to have received Hobart's but regrets that Hobart only asked for an account of a rebellion by the senior class at Brown University, which Emmons describes. Explains that those students from the senior class who left the college...
GLC06313.04.006
6 November 1806
Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821
Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to...
GLC06313.04.007
February 8, 1807
Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872
Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where...
GLC06313.04.008
27 September 1809
Houghton, Nathaniel, 1784-1840
Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts...
GLC06313.04.009
5 October 1811
Merrill, Benjamin, fl. 1811
Shares his experience of working as an attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Mentions he lived in Lynn for three years and moved because his business was not increasing. Because Lynn is so small, a lawyer "residing there will receive almost all the...
GLC06313.04.010
13 October 1809
Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820
Judge Thomas informs Hobart that Benjamin Hobart has requested an appeal but did not file a document on time. States it is not appropriate to issue a "warrant for decision," therefore regular court is scheduled at Caleb in Plymouth. Also mentions...
GLC06313.04.011
February 5, 1810
States how pleasurable it is to hear from Hobart and shares his affections. Mentions that he plans to visit Bridgewater and Abington this winter.
GLC06313.04.012
22 April 1810
Jones, David, 1748-1822
Discusses legal matters pertaining to a land dispute. States that if Hobart sends the money along with the Quit Claim Deed, then Gammon would sign and leave it to him "to be conveyed to [Hobart]." Also mentions that if Elihu wants to purchase their...
GLC06313.04.013
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book II.
1857
Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888
Calf cover.
Excerpts: [11 April 1857] "Got underway at 8 A.M. Dipped colors to Commodore - Cleared down royals to English Admiral, he dipped his colors, we lowered ours. Got to sea by 'Lentoo Channel'
[4 May 1857] "…Heard of the case of the...
GLC05911.02.02
Report on a naval mission to Europe, especially devoted to the material and construction of artillery. Volume I
1873
Gilt decoration (United States Navy Bureau of Ordnance) on front cover and blind stamped on back. Title in gilt on spine.
GLC05911.17
Report on a naval mission to Europe, especially devoted to the material and construction of artillery. Volume II
GLC05911.18
January 10, 1821
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.
GLC06313.04.090
Correction to Slave Trade Amendment
02 May 1800
United States. Congress
Congressional Comittee on abolishment of Slave Trade. Corrections to be made to the abolishment of the slave trade. " 'An act in addition to the act intituled [entitled] 'An act to prohibit the carrying on the Slave Trade from the United States to...
GLC08034
to Elvira Winegar
February 14, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
He sent another box for her with Charles Webb. He wants to hear from Bill. The may go back on the boats.
GLC01014.167
February 17, 1865
He thinks it is not likely there would be much fighting in this part of the South. Miller is very sick and had to go to the hospital. They will be back on the boats in a few days.
GLC01014.168
February 22, 1865
Miller died of pneumonia. It is his job to write his folks and tell them the sad news. The Mississippi river is higher than the land.
GLC01014.169
February 28, 1865
He is healthy and fat. They will be getting on the boats in a few days and will either go to Texas or Mobile. He hopes to be home in six months. Bill wrote about the division of land.
GLC01014.170
March 5, 1865
They are six miles below new Orleans. George is well. They have nothing to do right now except eat hard tack and wait to see how long they will be there.
GLC01014.171
March 10, 1865
He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.
GLC01014.172
March 17, 1865
They are on the island at the entrance of Mobile Bay. He has been troubled with rheumatism. George was sick and left behind at New Orleans.
GLC01014.173
March 21, 1865
They left Dauphin Island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.
GLC01014.174
March 29, 1865
They have been fighting for three days. They have the Rebels surrounded on all sides except the bay. They have been building fortifications. Many have been wounded but few have been killed.
GLC01014.175
April 3, 1865
He describes the fort and where their gun boats are situated. George is in the hospital and he hopes George will stay there until the siege is over.
GLC01014.176
April 9, 1865
They took the Spanish fort last night. He wishes she could get someone to stay with her until he gets back since Monty is not coming to stay with her this summer.
GLC01014.177
April 25, 1865
He's been doing well since he left the Spanish fort. They traveled 200 miles since then and during that time no fighting has occurred.
GLC01014.178
May 2, 1865
They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned. The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.
GLC01014.179
May 5, 1865
The Rebels are coming in in large numbers and they say that they are actually going home since the war is played out. He hasn't been receiving his mail regularly.
GLC01014.180
May 14, 1865
They received notice that all the Rebels East of the Mississippi have laid down their arms. Even though the fighting is over it might take a while to get out of the service.
GLC01014.181
May 22, 1865
He explains how much trouble it is to muster everyone out and transport everyone home. But it is only a matter of time. They have not been paid for 7 months
GLC01014.182
May 28, 1865
They had a division review. He is glad his sister is in school. He wants to get home soon and will keep her posted.
GLC01014.183
June 9, 1865
He says they will relieve the troops about as fast as they pay them. He has very little money to send this time.
GLC01014.184
June 18, 1865
He has no duties at present so he works for himself. He tells her it can't be much longer until he gets to come home. He doesn't want her to tend her garden by herself and insists she hire someone.
GLC01014.186
June 25, 1865
He only works fours hours a day now. He can't wait to get home. He figures they can't keep him for longer than 2 more months.
GLC01014.187
July 2, 1865
They are now camped in the city in a nice grove but it doesn't suit him. George is there now and he is doing well. They are having great weather.
GLC01014.188
July 9, 1865
He thinks they will be there until August 1st. He warns her not to work outdoors any more than she has to. He had to give George some money because he wasn't paid when he was sick.
GLC01014.189
28 June 1773
Hall, William, fl. 1773
Writes to tell Knox that he met a gentleman who found Knox's lost pocketbook. Hall has arranged for the man to return it and expects he will want a fee for his trouble.
GLC02437.00079
Nickolls, R.B., fl. 1773
Reverend Nickolls places an order for books.
GLC02437.00080
2 July 1773
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
6 July 1773
Nickolls, Richard B., fl. 1773
Requests a catalog of the newest plays and novels. Heard about Knox from his brother, possibly Reverend R. B. Nickolls, who wrote to Knox on 28 June 1773 (see GLC02437.00080).
GLC02437.00082
7 July 1773
Coffin, Eben, fl. 1773
Asks Knox to sell Coffin's violin in Knox's bookstore. Explains how he obtained the violin from England. In a post script, asks Knox to send him magazines.
GLC02437.00083
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah, 1749-1796
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
22 July 1773
GLC02437.00085
26 July 1773
Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments...
GLC02437.00086
6 August 1773
Vinall, John, 1736-1823
Expresses interest in buying a set of globes that were sent to Knox by mistake. Vinall taught mathematics and writing in Boston.
GLC02437.00087
27 July 1773
Murray, John, 1742-1793
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
Journal of a Cruise of the United States Sloop of War Decatur
January 28, 1840-June 28, 1840
A look at the journey of the USS Decatur, commanded by Henry W. Ogden with a crew of sixteen officers and sailors. Information contained includes a daily account of winds, sea conditions, supplies, charts, bearings, etc. The Decatur sailed from New...
GLC05911.01
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East Indian station. A. H. Foote Esq. commander book I.
1856-1857
Calf cover. As part of the East Indian Squadron, the U.S.S. Portsmouth, under the command of Andrew Hull Foote, was ordered to observe British operations against Canton, China during the Second Opium War (1856-60) and to protect American interests...
GLC05911.02.01
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book III.
1857-1858
Calf cover. Refit at the Norfolk, VA Navy Yard completed on 26 April 1856. Covers U.S. activity in Asia, cruises to Hawaii, Hong Kong, China, attacks on the Barrier Forts and the second visit to Japan by an American ship.
Excerpts:
[21 September...
GLC05911.02.03
Captain's letter book. Reports, letters and orders, U.S. practice ship John Adams.
1862
The John Adams was a training ship for midshipmen at the Naval Academy. As such, the daily orders have many references to extra duties and "watch" dealt out as punishment for minor ("smoking", "for not having hammocks up in time") and more serious (...
GLC05911.03
Diary of Lt. Commander Edward Simpson
20 July 1863-15 May 1864
Diary of captaincy of the "Submarine Battery 'Passaic'". Details attacks upon Charleston, Fort Moultrie and Battery Gregg; inner workings of a Monitor and intraservice rivalries. Quarter calf, marbled boards, pencil loops.
The USS Passaic, one of...
GLC05911.04
Letters U.S.S. Passaic S. Atlantic squadron from July 20, 1863 to May 13, 1864 and U.S.S. Isonomia N. Atlantic and Gulf squadron from Augt 17th 1864 to October 11th 1864
20 July 1863-17 August 1864
Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Battle action of the Passaic off Charleston and battle reports of the steamer frigate U.S.S. Isonomia off Alabama and Western Florida. Also...
GLC05911.05
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia no. 1
19 August 1864-18 November 1864
No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers.
[30 August] "At daylight, Flag Pond...
GLC05911.06.01
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia, no. II
19 November 1864
[24 November] "…a seaman by the name of...
GLC05911.06.02
Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867
12 October 1864-1 June 1867
Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...
GLC05911.07
Abstract journal U.S.S. Mohican N. P. [North Pacific] squadron
18 August 1866-11 August 1867
Written as commander, details cruises to and from South America. Photograph of the U.S.S. Mohican on p. 1. Hand drawn coastal and harbor charts for northern coast of South America, Panama and Uruguay. Engravings (clipped from magazine, news...
GLC05911.08
Remark book. United States stmr "Mohican" & U.S. steamer Mohengo
6 September 1866-18 August 1868
Commander Simpson details cruises on the Mohican and Mohengo along the coasts of Central and South America and as far west as Hawaii. Log contains mainly observations of weather, position and conditions of the various ports and harbors visited...
GLC05911.09
No. 1 Letters, U.S.N.
15 December 1873-30 April 1874
Correspondence of Captain Simpson.
GLC05911.10
No. 3 journal U.S.N.
February 10, 1874-April 13, 1874
Log begins aboard the Franklin in Florida Bay. First Rate Captain Simpson was transferred to the Wabash in April 1874.
GLC05911.11
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