November 1893

Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893

Typed document

Title: A Southern Soldier's Experiences in a Northern Prison

Originally written for the students of a "lady cousin" who was concerned her pupils were being misinformed about the "kind treatment of Southern Soldiers in Northern prisons." Flinn later presented the address at "S. C. College Nov. 1893." He begins by providing a brief history of his military service and then launches into an in-depth description of his sufferings as a prisoner at Point Lookout, Maryland from July 1864 to March 1865. The manuscript contains a two-page description of the camp's physical layout. Flinn emphasizes the inadequate clothing, foul water, bitter cold, and ravenous…

GLC04573.13

25 April to 8 May 1868

Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anne Conger

Writes to his wife detailing his journey from the Isthmus of Panama to San Francisco. Writes aboard the Aspenwall and the Oregonian, from the coasts of Nicaragua, Mexico, and California. Describes the Panamanian natives and an old town that had been a Spanish settlement. Other observations include descriptions of the coastlines, native villages visible from the ship, a detailed description of a small child's burial at sea, and his complaint about the ship's services since they left Panama. The pages in the letter are numbered by Conger in an upper corner of each page. Imprint on upper…

GLC04672.02

6 July 1868

Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife about how mountain life agrees with him. Describes the local mountain men as uncivilized and sickly. Reports that he is in Indian country where the natives are killing the new settlers and plans on leaving for Red Bluff in the morning.

GLC04672.06

23 circa November 1862

Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863

Letter

Title: to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued on 24 November and 25 November. Written on board Transport Thames near Fortress Monroe. The ship carried General Emory's Brigade. Provides instructions for dispensing money he sent home. Describes attending "Divine Worship" on the ship (which was more solemn than any service he ever attended), and discusses food available. Notes that he went to Fortress Monroe to "liberate" some of his men who were arrested for shooting a duck outside the fort. Sailing near "Severe Point" a rebel battery that had been destroyed by the guns of Fortress Monroe from a distance of five miles, and…

GLC04703.02

17 November 1863

Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter B. Rathbone

"A man in charge of a gang of Negroes at work on the Levee Shot a Negro and then came over here to deliver himself up to me . . . . [T]he only offense of the Negro was that he refused to work . . . ." Also writes that sugar season is coming to an end and he fears that the blacks will be forced to steal once they become unemployed. He promises to send sugar and molasses home.

GLC04703.12

1782

Smith, John, fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: [Inventory of the Estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Co-signed by Zebulon Stow. Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists an inventory of the estate taken by Smith and Stow under oath. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. These are the papers of Gideon Savage relative to the settlement of the estate of Aaron White. White was Savage's father-in-law. White died in the West Indies 31 January 1782.

GLC01450.013.05

January 11,1863

Lee, Samuel Phillips, 1812-1897

Autograph note signed

Title: to Richard T. Renshaw

Lee annotates a clerical transcription of various dispatches and newspaper clippings concerning activities of the United States Navy in Texas during the Battle of Galveston. On recto, is a transcription of an article from the "Richmond Va Examiner" titled "Brilliant Naval Exploit: The "Harriet Lane" Captured, Another Steamer blown up with all on board." The article details the capture of the U.S.S. Harriet Lane at "two o'clock on New Year's morning" in Galveston Bay. The article also includes a short paragraph about the fate of another vessel: "The Westervelt [sic] under Commander Renshaw…

GLC02254.08

8 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Relates a variety of information regarding (a prison cartel) meeting with the British Commissioners, General Campbell and Mr. [Andrew] Elliot [lt. gov. of British-occupied New York]. Contrasts Campbell with former British commissioner General [William] Dalrymple. Believes that Morris was "perfectly right" in his opinion that "the British Commissioners wouldn't be able to treat us with equal power." Mentions General William Heath. Knox notes the recent death of his child and illness of his wife Lucy and family

GLC02437.01651

15 March 1797

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.

GLC02437.06932

12 November 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount Vernon that Martha Washington's son, "Mr. Custis," has died. Says there is a pallor of sadness in the Washington home and that "You who know the tender feelings of a father in their extreme can form some idea of the affliction which must at this moment overcome Mrs Washington & the General." Says they are expected back at Mount Vernon in a…

GLC02437.01288

December 1, 1801

Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel authorized to honor any demands by Knox until they contact Calcutta first. Informs Knox they just learn that Mr. [Bon-Albert Briois de] Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez's husband, has died.

GLC02437.07687

2 November 1785

Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained of the day on which he (Col. Buncombe) died? If so, from whom must it be had? Will such certificates & the extract you have favored me with, be sufficient vouchers to found an application upon to the Legislature of North Carolina? By whom (the Executor?) or who else, and in what form must this application be made? I am loth to give you…

GLC02437.03210

18 June 1801

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Speaks of their "ancient friendship" and of Knox's accomplishments with the Indians while Secretary of War. Writes, "Altho' we are not yet old men yet we are verging into that class, and the greater part of those who set out with us on the journey of life have finished their earthly career." Notes he is happy Knox improves his time and abilities for the public good. Mentions the "one thing which was set on foot while you was Secretary of War, under your direction, relative to the civilization of the Indians, is attended with success. The Indian Tribes at the Southward, especially, appear…

GLC02437.07735

1 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to David McClure

This letter was copied in an unknown hand. Writes to the Reverend David McClure and thanks him for the "remembrances of the pure friendship of our early years." Goes on to discuss his views on the Indian Wars and his ideas for intermarriage between whites and Native Americans. Recounts that the government attempted to prevent settlers in Kentucky from "any incursions into the indian country." Also reports that messengers were sent to invite the Native Americans on the Kentucky frontier to a meeting. Writes, "[t]hese pacific overtures were followed by a pretty general irruption of the…

GLC02437.10255

January 29, 1787

Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the confrontation between Shays' insurgents and the government forces at Springfield. Mentions that three of Shays' supporters were killed. Reports the status of the commands of Generals [William] Shepard and [Benjamin] Lincoln. Attaches a copy of a letter from Luke Day, one of Shays' lead supporters, with terms of surrender.

GLC02437.03431

29 October 1794

Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy and appreciation over the friendship he shares with Knox and his lady [Lucy Knox]. Provides a detailed account of his last moments with his wife before she died. Notes she was four months pregnant and doing well. Discusses a romantic evening he had with her. Describes laying together at night for an hour talking and singing to her younger child. Says they awoke the next morning and laid in bed playing with their children past sunrise. Notes she walked over to his side of the bed and complained of a great pain in her side. The doctor was fetched but she passed away a few…

GLC02437.06232

8 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel G. Jarvis

Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Jarvis's wife. Comments that religion and philosophy may help ease the pain along with the passage of time. Notes how happy she must have been to endure such pain. Also mentions her helpless newborn baby and for Jarvis to see that someone is looking after her. Refers to the "Creator" in explaining the nature of life and death. See GLC02437.06232 for Jarvis's letter to Knox informing him of the death of his wife.

GLC02437.06239

8 April 1800

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Very personal letter from Vice President Thomas Jefferson. Notes that he passed along Knox's "friendly expressions" to General Gunn, possibly Senator James Gunn. Refers to a transaction, likely concerning the debate in the U.S. Senate regarding Knox's son's promotion, stating "of the transaction to which they are related I can say little, having, you know, neither ears to hear, eyes to see, or tongue to speak, but as the Senate direct me." Assures Knox the debate in the Senate was polite and respectful. Discusses Jefferson's and Knox's difference of political opinions. States that if every…

GLC02437.07390

16 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Knox writes that he and Lucy have lost their youngest daughter. Lucy's health is hurt by her grief but she is now better. Says he has been informed that Jackson has ignored Knox's warning and has not attended to his accounting with the "rigidness" that is required; therefore, he cannot say whether Jackson will receive any relief from Massachusetts. But he believes something will be granted by the Board of Treasury. Instructs Jackson to sell all of Knox's Massachusetts securities and invest in land speculation in New York. Does not believe there will be any significant rise in the value…

GLC02437.03635

27 September 1796

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer.

GLC02437.06828

03 May 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her family is greatly distressed. Jackson believes Knox will do what he can for Mrs. Swan's business affairs. Docket notes that the letter included "Mr. Archbald's note."

GLC02437.07399

30 November 1790

Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the "truly alarming" situation going on in the Virginia back country. Reports the deaths of several people at Martin Station in Powell's Valley. Believes the news that he is no longer the Indian agent there has caused these problems. He had thought about erecting a "station on the bank of the Cumberland river for the security of travellers" with the support of Congress. Martin would buy one hundred acres of land from the Cherokees. Notes that the ford of the river is, by treaty, the line between the United States and the Cherokees. Suggests a trade post and garrison to ensure…

GLC02437.04784

1 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Knox informs General McDougall of the death of Doctor [Hagan], who worked at the West Point hospital. Hagan was entitled to join the Society of the Cincinnati, and left behind a wife and young son, who are unable to afford "subsistence or protection." Reports that the boy is at Albany, New York. Writes "I shall make no apology for this communication being convinced that you will think it a case in point in which the society ought to interest itself." Knox was alerted of the situation by Doctor David Townsend, a friend of the family of the deceased.

GLC02437.02897

5 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry by Brigadier General Knox to his brother William Knox. References William's letter of 25 July 1781. Says he wrote last week and hopes he has received the letter as the post office has been unreliable. It seems that someone in Lucy Knox's family is dying, but Henry says he will not tell her because she "will be afflicted by it beyond moderation." Says her family in England will want to know of this information, and wants to be informed when a Mrs. Winslow will sail for Plymouth, so he can write to Lucy's sisters and mother. Says the "destruction" of paper money…

GLC02437.01120

16 May 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Read about Knox's misfortune in the papers and sends his respects (may be referring to the recent deaths of two of Knox's children).

GLC02437.06742