7 November 1776

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Docketed by Langdon on verso. Reporting on the difficulties supplying the army and navy, military plans, and the mood in Congress. Mentions a shipment of guns with defects. Comments on officer promotions. Mentions the Marine Committee's answer to a letter from the Committee of Providence. Mentions the petition of an officer to be "Releavd," which he describes as a "Petition for a Public Body to break their own Genl: Rules." He doubts it will pass but states that he will render assistance. Discusses clothing the troops, who he finds "in good spirit" though "almost naked." Doubts the…

GLC06692

1775-1782

Header Record

Title: John Hancock and British Revolutionary letters [decimalized]

GLC06746

February 3, 1783

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses supplies and mentions a visit.

GLC02437.01887

30 June 1783

Wheaton, Joseph, 1755-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter to officers defending himself against accusations]

Written by Lieutenant Wheaton of the Rhode Island Battalion. Long letter describing his service in the army and denouncing the accusations made in "envy" against him. Says he has been in the army close to eight years and has not seen his family. Says the accusations stem from events in August 1782 when he was left in command of 2 companies and the garrison at Saratoga, New York. Says that a Lt. Pratt sent him "insulting and mutinous answers" to an order for him to sign the morning reports and attend to the duties of commanding officer. Claims he did nothing until General Baron Von Steuben…

GLC02437.02204

7 August 1783

Pratt, William, fl. 1779-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: to Joseph Wheaton

Expresses his objection to improper orders.

GLC02437.02365

22 September 1783

Barker, Ananias, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Testimony]

Testimony concerning a lieutenant Wheaton. States that Wheaton "directed me to sell the same [rum] by retail at a cheaper rate than any person in of about the place, (which I did) ... "

GLC02437.02556

24 October 1783

Wheaton, Joseph, 1755-1828

Autograph document signed

Title: [Report regarding orders previously given]

Explanation of orders given as he only had a limited number of officers to command.

GLC02437.02706

circa December 1783

Pratt, William, fl. 1779-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Joseph] Wheaton

To Lieutenant Wheaton, possibly Joseph Wheaton. Pratt informs Wheaton "I neither conceive that I have the honor to Command the first Compy nor do I think it my duty to sign any return of it, or to give any General directions respecting it- while an officer of Superior Rank is present." Refers Wheaton to general orders directing colonels commanding brigades to sign all returns. Date previously inferred. Related to GLC02437.02890.

GLC02437.02880

December 17, 1783

Greenman, Jove, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Testimony related to Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton]

Lieutenant Greenman gives testimony regarding Lieutenant [Joseph] Wheaton. Describes a conflict between Wheaton and Lieutenant Pratt. Wheaton ordered Pratt to take command of a company, threatening to arrest him if he refused. Also complains that Wheaton sold supplies, including handkerchiefs, he received from Albany. Related to GLC02437.02880, thus possibly created circa 1783.

GLC02437.02890

circa 1783

Kirby, Ephraim, ?-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Testimony of Ephraim Kirby]

Testifies concerning the accusation against Lieutenant Wheaton for illegally turning over his command to Sergeant Pratt, a subordinate officer. States that Mr. Pratt, in "compliance with the Baron's [Steuben] wishes he would acknowledge that he ought not to have treated the order in the manner he did, and expect that Mr. Wheaton would concede on his part that the order was unmilitary - Mr. Wheaton refused." Watermarked.

GLC02437.10198

16 September 1783

Sherburne, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Testimony related to Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton]

Testimony of Lieutenant Sherburne of the Rhode Island troops in the trial of Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton. Wheaton, while in command of the garrison at Saratoga, sold sundry items and rum to the soldiers for profit. John Thompson, Justice of the Peace, took his deposition. Note on verso states this is a sealed deposition to be opened in court.

GLC02437.10521

4 November 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Darby

Writes, "We have at West Point, one Bigelow belonging to the 7th Massachusetts regt. a limeburner, a man of eminent consequence to the public service at that place. I have requested to his Excellency the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] to retain him in his present occupation untill we can provide another person equally good in his profession. His Excellency has [consented?] and I write you this note to give you the information."

GLC02437.01700

December 31, 1782

Baron, Asa, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Three letters regarding the furlough of Seth Warren, requested so he can settle his father's estate]

Baron writes 31 December 1782 on behalf of the heirs of the estate of Samuel Warren, a "shaking quaker," to ask that Warren's eldest son, Seth, a soldier, receive a furlough to return to the estate to help settle his inheritance. On page two, in an autograph note signed 4 January 1783, John Doughty replies that General Henry Knox has no objection to Seth Warren taking a furlough, but since many men from the Corps of Invalids have already taken furloughs and left, he has referred the case to the Commander in Chief. Also on page two, in an autograph note signed 5 January 1783, David Humphreys…

GLC02437.01792

17 July 1782

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Manuscript document

Title: Extract of a letter from Samuel Hodgdon Esqr. C.G.M.S. to Henry Demler at the QM Genls. office

Samuel Hodgdon, the Commissary General Military Stores, writes, "Inclosed you have an order on Mr. [John] Ruddock for a Load of Muskets, to be brought by a returning waggon which getts out from this city to day - and as arms can never come amiss, should be glad to have a load as often as circumstances will permit - and for the delivery when opportunities present, you will produce this Letter which Shall be confidenced as a Standing order until revoked."

GLC02437.01492

18 August 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Donnell

Writes to Captain [possibly Nathaniel] Donnell to argue on behalf of a John Moder, a soldier who serves under Donnell. Moder recently deserted, but he came back, which allowed him to receive a free pardon for his desertion. Prior to this event, he bargained with a Corporal Kelly, Corporal Woodstock, and Colonel Popkin for his depreciation notes, and they were sent to Captain Donnell. According to Moder, Captain Donnell will not give Moder his notes because of his desertion, even though he has been pardoned. Shaw argues that Moder is "fully convinced of and truly sorry for his error," and…

GLC02437.01531

24 September 1782

Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of the state of Capt. Doughty's Company 2nd Regt. of Artillery

Return of Captain Doughty's company broken down by rank and status (fit, sick, etc.).

GLC02437.01625

February 21, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses the poor quality beef provisions supplied lately by contractors.

GLC02437.01940

1 April 1783

Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823

Autograph document signed

Title: [State of John Doughty's company]

Lists men by station and rank.

GLC02437.02057

8 July 1783

Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes concerning settling an account with Captain Knowles, the paymaster who wrote Knox that Drury was in debt to Knowles.

GLC02437.02253

26 November 1783

Delancey, Oliver, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

As Adjutant General to the British Army, Delancy writes to Knox telling him that "the publick stores left at the commmissarys storehouses in New York, should be protected untill [sic] proper persons could be sent to remove them .. " Delancey writes at the direction of Sir Guy Carleton.

GLC02437.02803

28 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Oliver] Delancey

Replies to a previous letter from Delancey (GLC02437.02803) regarding posting a guard for stores. Says it was understood that a British guard would remain to "take charge of them."

GLC02437.02806

5 July 1788

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Fort Pitt. Thanks Knox for his assistance: "...it has extricated me from a Difficulty which all men must feel who are in Debt, & fail in their resources for payment." Congratulates Knox on Virginia's adoption of the Constitution, writing "I am in Hopes Health & Vigour will soon be restored to our Body politic- This happy circumstance must cheer the Hearts of our Countrymen, particularly those of our military Brethren, who have been struggling through the late Revolution, & who to their immortal Honor appear to feel so much for the Honor and Dignity of their Country…

GLC02437.03927

February-April 1776

Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831

Document signed

Title: [Pay abstract for Captain Jotham Drury's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Appears to be signed by Drury.

GLC02437.09513

February 25, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant DeForrest]

Colonel Swift recommends DeForrest, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09658

1784

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards to Knox returns of the troops' stores and feels burdened by the number of Canadian refugees. Date from docket.

GLC02437.09973