January 26, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he has recently sent her several letters and has also sent his sister, Wink, a letter. States that he was unable to get a leave of absence and has been thinking about resigning. However, the army will not let him resign. Comments that he would like her to come and visit him but he is unsure if the army will move again. He then writes that he could have Eel come with her and that he might be able to find a place for Eel as well. Writes that he will send her some money soon.

GLC03523.13.076

February 3, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes to his wife that he has not heard from her in two weeks. He wonders if she is sick and sends her 40 dollars, all of the pay he received. He also sends her a picture of himself. Writes that he asked for a leave of absence and was denied. Explains that he has made up his mind and if he is not granted a leave soon he will resign and come home for good. Ends the letter stating that he is mad because he has not heard from her or Eel.

GLC03523.13.077

February 21, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife about the army establishing a new camp at Newport News, Virginia. States that he has set up his tent and the army has erected a small house along the bank of the James River. He thinks that this place is the best encampment they have ever had. Explains that he does not agree with the reasons she and his mother state for him to resign. Writes that if the government is being destroyed then it is his responsibility to defend it. He thinks that there will be two great battles soon, one at Vicksburg, Mississippi and another at Charleston, South Carolina. Notes that it has been…

GLC03523.13.081

15 March 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes to his wife that he has just returned from picket to read her letter. Is happy that both her and their baby are feeling better. Writes that he is sad his grandfather's health is failing so fast. Expresses his sympathies for his grandfather and grandmother. States that he hopes she has received the money he has sent and she should use it to pay for the trip to visit him. Comments that he places his faith in God concerning his return home and any battles to come. He is preparing a tent for her and will try to make her visit as comfortable as possible. Captain Smith's family has…

GLC03523.13.086

25 October 1864

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that he has send his aunt $100 and wishes her to write him upon receipt of the money. Reports that deserters continue to come in large numbers.

GLC02016.064

23 March 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Kate

Writes that General Sheridan is getting rid of all unserviceable stock. Asks his sister to send him fifteen dollars, as he has not been paid and needs money.

GLC02016.076

January 28, 1778

Dee, Daniel Davol, 1742-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bounty paid to Daniel Dee]

States that Dee receives half bounty for thirteen men, whose names are listed. Verso signed by Dee, saying he received the money. Also sworn to and signed by Oliver Ellsworth.

GLC01450.143.19

7 June 1783

Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between John Ely and Connecticut]

Formal record listing money owed to Ely by Connecticut. Includes pay and reimbursement for expenses incurred during fighting.

GLC01450.143.21

5 May 1790

Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account betwee John Ely and Connecticut]

Formal record listing money to Ely by Connecticut. Includes pay of one dollar per day for time while he was captured, and reimbursement for expenses such as rations incurred during fighting. Includes conversion values between old currencies and new dollars. Signed twice by Howell as the General Commissioner for the Office of Army Accounts.

GLC01450.143.22

April 8, 1776

Hunt, Daniel, 1723-1807

Note signed

Title: to Simon Edgel

Note signed by twelve enlisted men asking Captain Edgel, spelled Edggall, to give all their pay to Lieutenant Ebenezer Hill. Signed by John Claflin, Daniel Hunt, Samuel Wheelock, Jesse Miller, Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Littlefield, John Fairbank, Ezra Bown, Joseph Mors, Eli Lealand, Joshua Hemenway, and Daniel Knowlton. All the men were privates, except Hunt who was a corporal, and Smith who was a fifer.

GLC01450.216.03

16 April 1778

Gerrish, Jacob, 1739-1817

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Debt notice]

Informs the members of Oliver Titcomb's regiment that, while staying in Gerrish's regiment's barracks they caused six pounds sixteen schillings damage, and General Heath has ordered him to remove this money from their pay. Addressed to "Gentleman Soldiers," all the men belonging to Titcomb's regiment.

GLC01450.229.02

27 March 1777

Brownell, William, fl. 1776-1777

Document signed

Title: [Military receipt]

Brownell, (possibly a captain or sergeant in the Revolutionary Army), states that Captain Joseph Shimbell received money "for Timothy Hopkins," and another sum "for which I promise to account for if they wont pay said Shimbell and if paid this order Shall Be your DisCharge for two guns."

GLC01450.444.02.01

June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Levi Rounds]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Rounds.

GLC01450.444.02.02

June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Levi Rounds]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Rounds.

GLC01450.444.02.03

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Abner Hopkins]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Abner. On verso, Abner signs with his mark, attesting that Timothy paid him 28 October 1778.

GLC01450.444.02.04

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Stephen Whitman]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Whitman. On verso, Whitman signs, attesting that Hopkins paid him 28 October

GLC01450.444.02.05

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Robert Whitman]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Whitman. Whitman sign on verso, attesting that Hopkins paid him 28 October 1778.

GLC01450.444.02.06

6 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Samuel Knight]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Knight. A note dated 20 May 1779 on verso indicates the balance of interest. Also signed by Jonathan Hunn.

GLC01450.444.02.07

8 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Bayes Manchester]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Manchester.

GLC01450.444.02.08

1861-1862 circa

Document

Title: Neighbors Affidavit

Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.

GLC02175.27

February 11, 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Troops are passing through on their way to important work in Paducah and "there is a rumor here that 20 or 30 thousand may be sent from the Army of the Potomac into Ky. We are being victorious everywhere, and everyone looks for victories as a matter of course. If we could only have good roads we should soon be in Tenasee." He mentions the accusations of treason against General Charles Pomeroy Stone. He needs money as paymasters can't pay for a few weeks. "The accusations of treason against Gen Stone are astounding, and I hope will prove on investigation to be untrue. But if they are proven he…

GLC04195.02

13 September 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses accounts related to military stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, both payments and orders. Says he has not seen [Samuel] Hodgdon and therefore does not know the amount to pay some of the officers. Authorizes Bryant to appropriate funds for himself on accounts equal to one month's pay. Written from the War Office. "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC03432.002

13 September 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Marked as a "Duplicate" (of GLC03432.02). Discusses accounts related to military stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, both payments and orders. Says he has not seen [Samuel] Hodgdon and therefore does not know the amount to pay some of the officers. Authorizes Bryant to appropriate funds for himself on accounts equal to one month's pay. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Knox, stamped "Free" and "Public service" written on address leaf.

GLC03432.003

20 November 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters relating to Captain Bryant's pay. Notes he forwarded a certificate related to Bryant's failure to receive his commutation and says it is now out of Knox's hands. Comments he did not forward Bryant's certificate of his appointment as Deputy of Commissary of Military Stores as he did not think it was relevant. Bryant claimed to have never received any "benefit from the State" related to his commutation. Asks Bryant if has "contracted" anyone to clean the arms on the terms Bryant had previously written about. Written from the War Office.

GLC03432.004

8 March 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses accounts and a transfer of munitions related to the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Also discusses Captain Bryant's pay, indicating that "forty dollars per month is all that will be allowed by the public." Written from the War Office. Signed by Knox at close, followed by additional Knox autograph note signed below.

GLC03432.006