7 March 1863

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.

GLC03054.05

December 1862 - May 1863

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.

GLC03131.07.02

January 20, 1888

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Autograph document

Title: Stout confirms Clewell caught Malaria while out on Picket

Stout provides evidence for Clewell's pension applciation.

GLC03131.07.06

1859

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1859 Diary

Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large funeral for the Hon. R.P. Thompson.

GLC03131.16.01

November 4, 1769

Wentworth, H., fl. 1769

Printed document signed

Title: [Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]

This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in court.

GLC03657.01

January 12, 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers the militiamen that are to be raised from each town and county. These men, numbering 1354, were to be enlisted for a period of three years.

GLC03657.02

14 April 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever manner they feel is most expedient. It creates a committee to oversee this process.

GLC03657.03

27 June 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.

This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further assigns officers to oversee recruitment for each company mustered.

GLC03657.04

28 November 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing the new government.

GLC03657.05

21 March 1782

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have not mustered their men.

GLC03657.06

circa 1783

Document

Title: A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

8 September 1791

Document

Title: Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

December 1, 1779

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph note signed

Title: [Certificate for Benjamin Gorton's appointment as Conductor of Military Stores in Hodgdon's department]

Hodgdon, Commissary [General] of Military Stores, writes from Succasunna Plains, certifying Gorton's appointment. Also signed by John Ruddock, who served as Deputy Quartermaster of Stores at Fishkill, New York. Includes a note on the bottom of recto, continued on verso. The note appears to be written by Samuel Shaw 10 July 1782 in New Windsor, New York. Shaw relates that Gorton served in the department at Fishkill until 10 March 1782, when he was discharged by General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Shaw asserts that Gorton is entitled to his pay and depreciation of pay.

GLC02437.00789

December 11, 1779

Nichols, Noah, fl. 1779

Autograph note signed

Title: [Certificate of John Tharp's enlistment]

Nichols, Captain of Artillery Artificers, certifies that John Tharp, an artificer in his company, enlisted 27 November 1776, and "has never receved [sic] any gratuities from any state, nor bounties, excepting the Continental Bounty of Twenty Dollars, and the Hundred Dollars Bounty alowed by Congress to those Inlisted [sic] During the war."

GLC02437.00790

20 November 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

The Confederates have been fighting internally since the Battle of Chickamauga; "I believe they will disband completely." Cornelius Hanvy has recovered. He requests cotton shirts to keep away the army lice. She may exchange the money he sends for silver but "must not be afraid of the greenbacks for they are as good as the gold."

GLC02739.087

May 8, 1781

Lovell, James, 1737-1814

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Holten

Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Lovell praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States that foreign troops are garrisoning West Point because they can feed themselves and are paid. He reports that the Quarter Master had to sell some provisions in order to ship others to a skeleton of an army in need of food and supplies. He writes extensively about the dismal financial state, inflation, and depreciation of the currency. He…

GLC01450.020.14

July 20, 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers. Mentions meeting General Campbell (possibly John Campbell) who is in New York from Pensacola but is on parole and therefore cannot serve. Comments that Campbell is not held in high esteem among the men. Says Lieutenant Colonel McLeroth has told the men they may be going south to join British General Cornwallis. General Washington and some…

GLC01450.023.06

March 19, 1782

Hutchinson, Israel, 1728-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Holten

Hutchinson, a soldier in the Continental Army, requests a receipt for the Quakers in the town of Lynn for the payment of soldiers. Lists two soldiers and the amount of pay. States he is in great need of it and asks him to bring it when he returns from Boston.

GLC01450.020.18

December 10, 1781

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he sent a letter with a friend and British soldier George Cumine who went home with General Cornwallis and his unfortunate army. Remarks upon the death of their Uncle Forbes. Discusses letters received and sent to family and friends and the state of the mail. Mentions his promotion in rank again and that he is glad to hear it will not be delayed by lack of money. States he asked Mr. Moir to send him some money. Indicates that Cumine will explain his situation better when he returns home. General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown…

GLC01450.023.09

August 28, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Letter written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. He fears being reduced to half pay in the army because the war is just about over. Indicates that he will try to get an exchange to another post as soon as he gets to London, as he is not suited to a life of half pay. Many men will be attempting the same so he will have to be prompt. He was pleased to hear that his finances are in good order, as that will help him in getting an exchange. He believes that if a officer takes half pay, he can forget about ever serving again. He asks about whether Lord Erroll's estate has been sold because then…

GLC01450.023.17

December 4, 1783

Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Irvine

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived in London from New York after a 30 day trip. He expected to have arrived sooner but wanted to wait for a safer ship. States that he will write again when he gets settled. He gives his love to family and friends. Postscript explains that he will find out soon about getting an exchange and comments that he will not do anything hasty or without advise. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War. As the war has ended, he is trying to get an exchange to another post so as to not have…

GLC01450.023.18

20 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 293

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 293, Sept. 20th 1847, Sergeant and Corporals who distinguis [sic] themselves in action. Commanders to make report on the subject." Republishes section 17 of an act of Congress (3 March 1847) stating that any non-commissioned officer who distinguishes himself during a tour of duty will have attached to him by brevet the lowest grade of rank along with an increase in pay.

GLC00911.18

December 30, 1775

Noyes, John, 1740-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He has not been paid yet. States the troops were going to take Bunker's Hill but the ice was not strong enough to bear them. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War.

GLC01450.056.05

28 November 1918

Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the Pont de la Guillotiere in Lyon.

GLC07810.014

July 15, 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that…

GLC02437.00378