July 2, 1779

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: [List of Nathanael Green's account with Ichabod Burnet]

List of Nathanael Green's account with Ichabod Burnet, dating from 6 January 1779 through 2 July 1779.

GLC00634.03.03

9 October 1779

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: General Greene in acct. with I Burnet

Account between Nathanael Greene and Ichabod Burnet.

GLC00634.03.04

January 28, 1780

Hubbart, Jonathon, fl. 1780

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment from George Olney]

Receipt for one hundred and sixty dollars received from George Olney on the staff of Nathanael Greene. There is some text loss on the right side of the document. Olney appears to have been an auditor serving under General Greene in the Quartermaster General's Department.

GLC00634.03.05

9 March 1780

Berry, Sidney, 1745-1820

Autograph document signed

Title: Sidney Berry's Accot. for butter & poultry

Account between Sidney Berry and Nathanael Greene for poultry and butter.

GLC00634.03.06

7 June 1784

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of a receipt for John Pierce]

Copy of a receipt that states Greene has received payment from John Pierce. This copy was made by Benjamin Mifflin from "the original on file in the Office of the Accountant of the War Department." Mifflin signs as a clerk. Greene's signature appears, though it is unlikely it is actually in his hand.

GLC00634.03.08

1783-1815

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Manuscript document

Title: [Statement that he quartered at Mr. Coggerhalls]

States that he once quartered with Coggerhalls in Newport, and the Coggerhalls "furnished...articles" for troops and officers.

GLC00634.03.10

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Day average expenses of express riders]

Lists the names and average expenses of four express riders.

GLC00634.03.11

1815-1860

Youngdalh, Luther Wallace, 1896-1978

Signature

Title: [Signatures of various United States political figures]

Collection primarily contains signatures from nineteenth and twentieth century Senators and Representatives. Other signatures are included, such as Youngdahl (Governor of Minnesota 1947-1951); William Moultrie (Revolutionary War patriot); William F. Packer (Pennsylvania Governor 1858-1861); Frank L. Polk (Acting Secretary of State 1920); Sir Oliver Mowat (Canadian statesman); Jeremiah Sullivan Black (Attorney General 1857-60 and Secretary of State 1860-1861) among others. United States Congressmen include William E. Mason (Illinois, late nineteenth/early twentieth century); Henry Dodge (…

GLC03481.33

14 November 1777

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Henry Lee

Celebrates the American victory at Saratoga and discusses various operations concerning Virginia, including finances, legislation and military manouvers. Asks Lee's opinion regarding a potential foriegn loan. Written as Governor of Virginia. Signed twice by Henry, once with his initials.

GLC08973.01

1763-1783

Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Patrick Henry]

Engraving of Patrick Henry by Edward Wellmore, based on the painting by James Barton Longacre.

GLC08973.02

22 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [An affidavit from Henry Knox]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. An affidavit by Henry Knox concerning a land warrant granted to him for his military services. Appears Knox delivered the warrant to Richard Platt and received a certificate for $1000 from Platt signed by Winthrop Sargent. Note at bottom of the document states "Sworn before Major Wheaton Justice Peace 22 Aug', 1801." Docket notes the affidavit was written from Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07586

14 June 1804

Parker, Stephen, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Strong

Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and would like to know whether this entitles his son to hospital care.

GLC02437.07860

2 July 1804

Parsons, Theophilus, 1750-1813

Manuscript document

Title: [Opinion on the inheritence of Mrs. Hannah Flucker's estate]

Written in two hands. The first section, apparently in Knox's hand, outlines the lines of ownership and inheritance related to Mrs. Hannah Flucker's estate: declares that upon the death of Mrs. Hannah Flucker (the mother of Lucy Knox), half of the estate went to the Captain Thomas Flucker (Lucy's brother) and his heirs, one quarter went to Mrs. Hannah Urquhart Harwood (Lucy's sister) and her heirs, and one quarter went to Lucy. The writer would like to know whether Mrs. Harwood and the heirs of Captain Flucker (who died in 1784) can claim their inheritance, since Harwood and Flucker left…

GLC02437.07868

29 July 1805

Scales, William, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in the supernatural in rural Maine. Explains his belief in religion. Apparently is recommending that Knox ensures that a new clergy member from Britain, a Mr. Chillea, enjoys the approval of local churchgoers before Knox finalizes his employment.

GLC02437.07955

1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition before the Massachusetts legislature]

Discusses a petition regarding the discharge of the Continental Army and their pay. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08088

circa 1781-1794

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript note

Title: [Resignation]

Resignation of a Captain Freeman, possibly Constant Freeman, from the Army and a request to not receive the "half pay granted by Congress." Appears to be written in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08145

14 June 1780-31 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [List of officers]

Lists five captains, four lieutenant captains, and nine lieutenants. Shaw made comments on their commissions.

GLC02437.08523

circa 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List]

List of military expenses (primarily payments to officers and troops) for which the paymaster is to credit him. At least some of the expenses date to 1781; the last two entries are dated 1789.

GLC02437.08622

17 December 1775

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List of cannons and shells]

Notes that twelve 4-pound and two 6-pound cannon and 5-10 tons of each size of various shot and shell were ordered on 27 November 1775. Several hundred more shells were ordered on 17 December.

GLC02437.08382

December 10, 1775 - January 13, 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: An inventory of cannon &c brought from Ticonderoga

Evidently a working document, with entries added at various times; possibly part of a longer journal. The first page comprises a detailed inventory of 16 mortars and howitzers, and 43 cannon, with a total weight of 119,900 pounds, "brought from Ticonderoga December 10th 1775." Information includes composition (iron or brass), bore size and weight. Subsequent annotations amend figures and cite which armaments have been "Carr[ie]d." Pages two through three include a template of information to be kept regarding the transportation of the arms. The name of one carrier, Herman [Fort], has been…

GLC02437.08383

1 January 1777

Neil, Daniel, 1745-1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note that blankets were received]

Captain Neil notes that he received 20 blankets from Colonel David Mason for the use of his company. Neil died two days after this was written at the Battle of Princeton.

GLC02437.08394

14 March 1778-25 November 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Account book of Henry Knox]

Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes expenses for goods, services and travel. On 30 April [1778] Knox receives money for the travel expense of a journey from New England and for the expense of moving his and General [Nathanael] Greene's baggage last year to Morris Town. On 11 May paid Samuel Holt's travel expenses to Allentown & Lebanon which included mending, shoe repairs, food, etc. Listed expenses also include food: on 12 & 20 May and the 2 June notes food expenses for General [John Peter Gabriel] Muhlenberg's Brigade (Muhlenberg and his troops spent the winter of 1777 at…

GLC02437.08402

14 April 1777

Conant, Samuel, 1722-1788

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill from Livingston & Turnbull to William Knox]

William Knox bought cloth, hose, ruffled shirts, and leather breeches from the merchant house of Livingston and Turnbull. The total was for £19.7. Signed by Samuel Conant as receiving payment. Bottom also says "Examd & Enter'd."

GLC02437.08407

May 3, 1777-January 16, 1779

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Listing of Henry Knox's accounts]

Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Costs for Knox during the war. It is noted that all accounts are kept "in Currency of 7/6 to the Dollar." Most of it is for sundries, clothing, loans to various people, and room and board. Some interesting items include: a purchase of a saddle by Benjamin Lincoln from Knox on 1 July 1777, a notation that "Lt. Col. Hamilton R'd C. to the Commander in Chief" on 3 August 1777, a note that Lucy Knox was given $500 on 20 November 1777, and a note on the expenses of Lucy Knox's travels from Fredericksburgh, New York to Booneton [Boonton], New Jersey.

GLC02437.08408

9 August 1777-13 September 1777

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of accounts]

9 August received 200 dollars from General Nathanael Greene. Most of the list is for payment of room and board. Also was keeping track of money borrowed.

GLC02437.08418