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Return of provisions and stores on hand in the magazine at West Point

Return, addressed to Knox, lists items like beef, pork, flour, and soap, and their quantities.

GLC02437.01555

[Report on Charles McCormick]

Writes, "The bearer Charles McCormick of Col. Hazen's Regt. now in Provost has the venereal disease which daily increases in malignity, and will continue to grow worse upon him while he remains in his present situation, where he cannot have the...

GLC02437.01557

Returns of the suttlers names, in the garrison of West Point, & by whome licensed

Lists the names of sutlers, or merchants who sold food and drink to troops, and lists who licensed them. Sutlers include Simon Richards, William Foot, James McMasters, Asa Spauldin, Samuel Warrin, Roger Magrath Gatsey, Mrs. Current, John Andrews...

GLC02437.01561

to Elnathan Haskell

Likely written by Lieutenant Thomas Starr of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Says that the Sergeants Guard, which has been under his command, has arrived. Asks Captain Haskell whether he should remain with them "here" (possibly West Point) or join...

GLC02437.01565

to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Writes, "Captain Reiley [possibly John Reily] of the Invalid regiment tried the 30th ultimo by the General Court martial of which Colo. M [possibly Michael] Jackson is president is...

GLC02437.01580

to Edward Hand

Writes, "The bearers will deliver you the return from the artillery, which with the enclosed, completes the returns of the corps in this garrison for the last month. Gen. [Henry] Knox has directed me to transmit you the report of a court of inquiry...

GLC02437.01584

[General orders]

Written from Head Quarters Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. "Public" is written above the address. Includes "Extracts from Genl. Orders" for two days, 7 and 8 September. The extract from 7 September states, "Lieutenant Osgood...

GLC02437.01587

to Edward Hand

Writes, "General [Henry] Knox transmitted the report of the Court of Inquiry on LC Barber, as well for his Excellency's decision as for its being published to the army; he not thinking himself authorized to decide in this case it having been...

GLC02437.01590

to Samuel Shaw

Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...

GLC02437.01591

to Tench Tilghman

Writes that it is not in his power to send him Congress's resolve of 6 July 1779, concerning Margaret Corbin. Explains that her case is "peculiar": "Her husband and son killed and herself wounded in the services, were misfortunes of so aggravated as...

GLC02437.01595

to Samuel Shaw

Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...

GLC02437.01597

[Permission to Captain Gilliland to act as volunteer]

Date added later in pencil. Grants permission for Captain Gilliland, formerly of the Corps of Sappers and Miners, to act as a volunteer in the Artillery. Writes that he is persuaded of Captain Gilliland's good conduct in several instances.

GLC02437.01600

[Copy of letter to John Jacob Faesch directed to Henry Knox]

Written from the War Office. Marked "copy." Addressee on verso is Henry Knox, but letter is apparently a copy of one Lincoln wrote to John Jacob Faesch, a metalworker in the army's employ, which he forwarded to Knox. Writes, "I have been honor'd...

GLC02437.01605

Return of stores damaged on board the schooner Swallow

Lists items damaged, including 6-pounders, rockets, tubes, etc.

GLC02437.01606

Return of the present state of Capt Thos Patten's company of artillery artificers under the command of Major General Knox

List of number of company members sorted by rank and occupation (carpenters, shoemakers, goldsmiths, etc.). Records number on command, sick present, sick absent, and fit for duty.

GLC02437.01610

Notes and explanations of Doctor Ramsays history respecting the Campaigns of 1777- the affairs of Trenton 1776

Title from docket. Pertains to Dr. David Ramsay's writing on the battles of Trenton and Princeton (26 December 1776 and 3 January 1777). Document begins with a list of numbered notes, which according to docket are a draft of rough minutes...

GLC02437.09438

Facts and calculations respecting the population and territory of the United States of America.

Consists of three sections: "Of the population of the United States;" "Of the territory of the United States;" and "Of the value of Lands." Last page separated from booklet. Bound with thread. Final page is separated from binding. In a secretarial...

GLC02437.09439

[Document pertaining to Knox family provisions]

Contains account information noting the purchase of fowls, "cyder", cabbage, candles, apples, butter, chocolate, rum, and other goods. Appears to be signed by Kip, who attests that the account is settled in full. Text on verso is unrelated to...

GLC02437.09441

to Ebenezer Woodhull

Lutterloh, Commissary of Forage, writes to Woodhull, Assistant State Agent. Lutterloh writes, "I requested you some time ago to deliver to General Knox six Tuns of Hay, for the use of his Horses- I repeat the request, and wish you would deliver it...

GLC02437.09442

[Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]

Circa date previously estimated. "The measure adopted by the general government, relative to the Indian tribes within the lands of the United States, are replete with moderation... and humanity. Philosophers and the intelligent part of humankind...

GLC02437.09446

[Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]

Discusses the Creek Nation.

GLC02437.09450

to unknown [incomplete]

Possibly created by Colonel Henry Jackson (1747-1809) from Massachusetts. Asks the recipient to mention to an unspecified General any matters pertaining to him. Requests several orders by the next post. Threatens that if these orders are not sent...

GLC02437.09451

[Remarks on Treaty with the Creek Nation]

Discusses U.S. relations with the Creek Indians. States, "The treaty with the Creek nation of Indians is a new and honorable evidence of the vigilance and wisdom of the [executive] of the U.S." Mentions the Oconee River in Georgia and possibly...

GLC02437.09452

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Possibly by Hannah Flucker Urquhart to her sister, Lucy Knox. Discusses the death of her husband (possibly James Urquhart) writing, "Know your superior happiness in having a Dear and good husband to sympathize with you, you have still a comforter...

GLC02437.09453

[An inventory of Thomas Flucker's estate]

"1790" is written at the top of page one and struck. Mentions General Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent, a patent granting Waldo trade with Native Americans in present-day Maine. Flucker, who was married to Waldo's daughter Hannah, was granted 2/5 of...

GLC02437.09454

[Legal document pertaining to the estate of Hannah Waldo Flucker]

Grants full power of attorney to Thomas Longman of Paternoster Row, London, to recover a bond from Hannah Harwood, one of the executors of the late Hannah Waldo Flucker's estate. Indicates that the bond was given to Francis Waldo in March 1774 by...

GLC02437.09458

to unknown

Bope writes to a friend from the Battlefield of Camp Shiloh. Reports he survived the bloody Battle of Shiloh (6-7 April 1862) unharmed. Discusses the battle strategy in depth and the horror he felt: "...we had to step over the daed [sic] and...

GLC03523.03.05

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from the Battlefield of Shiloh, near Pittsburg Landing. Reports that "...some 20,000 men buried who fell in this great battle...", and they expect another attack. Mentions Easter, and notes that the cost of eggs is 30 cents...

GLC03523.03.06

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from Camp Shiloh. States they have nothing to do, but expects to meet the Rebels in a few days. Mentions that 30 Rebels surrender every day. Complains that the apples she sent him did not arrive, but all her letters do...

GLC03523.03.07

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from a camp in Battle Creek. Inquires about drafting in Ohio and complains of being sick. States he does not want to be discharged due to his lame arm unless he becomes totally disabled. Reports the troops are happy with the...

GLC03523.03.08

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp in Battle Creek. Reports they are waiting for more men to arrive and help guard the railroad. Informs him that a Lieutenant from the Rebel army deserted and stated the Confederate force in Chattanooga is 80,000...

GLC03523.03.09

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp outside of Green River. Says they will go to Nashville next. Mentions that many soldiers from the Ohio 49th Infantry have deserted. Comments that there has been no fighting for him since Shiloh. Doesn't know...

GLC03523.03.10

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father mentioning that Union General William Rosencrans has taken over his division. Informs him of their march to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the skirmishes along the way. Mentions that a member of Company "D" accidentally shot...

GLC03523.03.11

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from camp at Bellefonte and complains of the march over the Cumberland mountains. He "fell out" of the march for the first time due to excessive heat. Comments on the "Copperheads" in Ohio. Expresses anger at a friend who...

GLC03523.03.12

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Wheeler writes that the colonel has ordered new 10x12 foot loghouses be built on the sight to accomodate eight men per building. He is fond of the area and wishes to stay there longer. Explains to his family why he is at Signal Hill and gives...

GLC07460.034

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes of the possiblity of getting furloughed in late July but asks that this not be mentioned to anyone. He tells his family that he could have asked for a furlough sooner, but he felt that the men with wives and children deserved to be furloughed...

GLC07460.035

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

The top edge of the letter has been cut resulting in the loss of some text. Wheeler writes that there has been some conflict amongst the officers of Co. C, primarily between Captain Fields and Lieut. Burst.
As a result of this conflict, Colonel...

GLC07460.036

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 23 (June 7, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains articles on the "Refuge of Oppression," a letter of John Quincy Adams, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and...

GLC08875.47

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 25 (June 21, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson as general agent. Contains an article on the moral effects of slavery on the master. Includes...

GLC08875.48

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 26 (June 28, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Includes articles on the "Refuge of Oppression" and women in the Anti-Slavery Society. Contains resolutions from the Ohio Anti-Slavery Society and other miscellaneous...

GLC08875.49

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 28 (July 12, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Includes a letter from William Goodell to John Quincy Adams, among miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson as...

GLC08875.50

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 30 (July 26, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Includes an article on the Massachusetts Abolition Society and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson as general...

GLC08875.51

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 33 (August 16, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains an article from the Anti-Slavery Lecturer and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson as general agent....

GLC08875.52

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 37 (September 13, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains an article on the "Unprofitableness of Slavery: Loss of Planters' Tax on the Nation and on the North," and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor...

GLC08875.53

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 38 (September 20, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains an article entitled "Blind Leaders of the Blind!," a letter from William Jay to Lewis Tappan, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac...

GLC08875.54

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 44 (November 1, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains an "Address of the Western Reserve Anti-Slavery Convention," a dialogue discussing women and slavery, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor...

GLC08875.55

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 45 (November 8, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains a letter from John Pierpont, a diagram of Marlborough Hall during the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Fair, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor...

GLC08875.56

The Liberator. [Vol. 9, no. 48 (November 29, 1839)]

With previous owner's signature ([I.] Stearns) in top margin of first page. Contains articles on "Free Negroes and Slaves," abolition in France, and miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, Isaac Knapp as printer, and Oliver Johnson...

GLC08875.57

The Liberator. [Vol. 15, no. 38, whole no. 766 (September 19, 1845)]

Contains articles on "Slavery in the United States," and Cassius M. Clay, among miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, James Brown Yerrinton as printer, and Henry W. Williams as general agent. Discolored in creases.

GLC08875.58

The Liberator. [Vol. 16, no. 8, whole no. 789 (February 20, 1846)]

Contains an article on "The Grand Inquest, or Condemning Unheard. Twelve Short Chapters in Maryland Legislation," among miscellaneous other reports. Garrison serves as editor, James Brown Yerrinton as printer, and Henry W. Williams as general agent...

GLC08875.59

to Henry Knox

Relays a message that "His Excellency," most likely General George Washington, really needs to have Knox's estimates of his department. Noted as written at Head Quarters.

GLC02437.01890

to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother thanking her for letters, a photograph, and a box which contained dried fruit, corn, beans, cheese, and tongue. Tells her that when she writes to his brother Theodore she "must encourage him to presevere, also to learn to sing...

GLC03523.05.20

to John S. and Abby Goold

Writes to his parents from Emory Hospital informing them that he is not very sick and will probably be well in two weeks. He has not heard anything from his brother James, but speculates that he has been taken prisoner. Tells them that he has...

GLC03523.05.22

to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother from Emory Hospital to tell her that he received her letter and is very sorry to hear that their father is sick. Gives her details about his trip to the Regular Barracks. Tells her that Miss Brown came for a visit on the second...

GLC03523.05.23

to John Henry

Henry writes to his uncle John reporting on his cousin Josiah Henry's enlistment process. Mentions that Josiah put his glasses in his pocket in order to be accepted. Expresses deep sorrow as he watched Josiah's train leave for Washington, D.C...

GLC03523.07.02

Provision Return of Capt. Thomas Pattens Company of Artificers Belonging to the Ordnance department att [sic] one thousand a half per day Commencing ?] January Ninth and ending Jany the Twelfth each day Inclosed 1783

Lists artificers by regiment and company along with amount of rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw and endorsed by D. S. Mercer on verso.

GLC02437.01817

Provision Return for sixteen Carpenters Emply'd in the Engineer Department at West Point, Commence the fifth and ending the tenth day of January 1783 - both days included -

Lists people by regiment. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw. Signs his own name as "Niven." Endorsed by John Allin.

GLC02437.01821

Provision Return for a party of Artificers from the Connecticut Brig'd Commencing the 1st and ending the 10th January 1783

Lists artificers by company and rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw and endorsed by Joseph Day.

GLC02437.01822

Provision Return for the Armorers & Smiths Department Commencing the first & ending the tenth of Jany. 1783

Lists men by regiment and company along with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Blachley Webb and Samuel Shaw, and endorsed by Joel Johnson.

GLC02437.01823

to the Commissary

Orders to issue a day's worth of rations to musicians in the New Hampshire line "detained at this post by the present storm." Endorsed by a man named Samuel, surname illegible.

GLC02437.01825

[Provision Return for the Armors and Smiths Department]

Lists 6 named men according to regiment and company along with issued rations. Signed by Higgins; countersigned by Zebulon Butler. and Samuel Shaw. Endorsed by Samuel Cady who discusses provisions for men in New York and New Jersey.

GLC02437.01827

Provision Return for a party of Men in Genl Huntington's Bardge [sic] from the Connt. Brigade Commencing 1st & ending the 12th Jany 1783

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Signed by Rogers; countersigned by Samuel Shaw and endorsed by Curtis Crane.

GLC02437.01829

to Mr. Forsyth

Orders to provide rations for four French prisoners of war "who have made their escape from the Enemy." Includes an endorsement with an illegible signature.

GLC02437.01830

[Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's company of artificers]

Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw and endorsed by D. S. Mercer. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.01831

[Provision return for one army prisoner for three days]

Shows the amount of provisions issued for one prisoner. Countersigned by R. Willis and John Doughty and endorsed by [Truman] Hotchkiss. Date from note.

GLC02437.01833

[Articles of agreement related to Brigadier Generals John Greaton, Henry Jackson, and several Massachusetts regiments]

Eleven articles discussing rations and what should be considered rations. Mentions that "[t]he Parties of the first part shall recive [sic] one Gill of West Indian Rum ... "

GLC02437.01839

[Provision return of Capt. Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

Lists men by regiment, company, and trade with issued rations. Countersigned by John Doughty with an endorsement by D. S. Mercer. Date and place writ from docket.

GLC02437.01841

[Record of eight rations of provisions]

Orders to provide eight days' worth of provisions for a man. Countersigned by John Doughty and endorsed by John Truman.

GLC02437.01843

[Provision return for twenty-one army prisoners]

Lists men by regiment with issued rations. Countersigned by Ezra Selden and John Doughty, and endorsed by Joseph Hait.

GLC02437.01844

[Provision return for one army prisoner]

Lists amount of rations issued. Countersigned by E. Eills and John Doughty, with an endorsement by Jedediah Smith. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01845

to Jedediah Huntington

Asks for help regarding a situation where, due to a misunderstanding, Johnson made some improper enquiries and is now under confinement as a result. See GLC02437.01847 for a related document. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.01848

[Victualing Return for two Army Prisoners]

Return notes regiment, number and rations issued for the two prisoners. Countersigned by a Captain Douglass and by John Doughty, with a note from Luther Reave. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01851

[Request for provisions]

Request for a week's worth of provisions for one man detached from the core of Invalides. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed (with an "X") by Joseph Freeman.

GLC02437.01860

[Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of artificers]

List of men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by John Doughty with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.

GLC02437.01861

to Lewis Nicola

Discusses provisions for a team of bargemen that he has recently dismissed and requests that a Elisha Davis be sent back to him once the muster is over as Davis was very helpful.

GLC02437.01862

[Provision return for a party of artificers from the Connecticut brigade]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw endorsement signed by Joseph Day. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01863

[Verification for Cornelius Dunham's replacement]

Certifies that Cornelius Dunham found another man to take his place "for three years unless the war should expire Before that Time." Note from Samuel Shaw states that the replacement will be in the company of artillery.

GLC02437.01867

[Estimate of boards for bunks and other repair]

Two estimates of boards needed for bunks and other items for the barracks. Total amounts are 136 and 21 boards, respectively. Signs his own name as "Niven."

GLC02437.01868

Victualing return for two army prisoners four days commencing the 27th and including the 31st of instant Jany

Lists men by regiment and includes rations issued. Countersigned by Ezra Selden and Samuel Shaw with endorsement on the verso by Phinehas [Prang]. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01871

to unknown

Discusses the recipient's brother, who is on trial for some misdemeanor and hopes that this brother will be sent to his own regiment for the trial. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.01870.

GLC02437.01872

[Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of artificers]

Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement by Dudley Mercer.

GLC02437.01874

Victualing return for one army prisoner one day commencing and ending the thirty first of Jany

Signed by Major Samuel Shaw as Major General Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, who stated the document was created "By order of the Comdt." Also signed by Captain Ezra Selden as the commander of the Main Guard and by Colonel Crain. Endorsed by a person...

GLC02437.01876

to [Robert] Forsythe

Request to issue one day's worth of rations for a month to a Jonathan Miller. Endorsement by Jonathan Miller.

GLC02437.01878

[Provision return for the department of masons]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by a man surnamed Hayden.

GLC02437.01879

[Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company]

Lists men by company and includes rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.

GLC02437.01880

[Provision return for one man of captain Thomas Patten's Company]

Lists men by company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement by Dudley Mercer. Date from note.

GLC02437.01883

[Request for provisions]

Request for seven days' worth of provisions for a man from the "Core of the Invalides." Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement by Joseph Freeman.

GLC02437.01884

to John Ruddock

Request that Ruddock "enter on the duties of [his] office or face a court martial."

GLC02437.01888

[Provision return of Capt Patten's Company]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.

GLC02437.01891

[Provision return for a party of artificers from the Connecticut brigade]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Day on the verso. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.01895

[Recommendation for a leave of absence]

Informs Knox that a John Meigs is recommended for a leave of absence.

GLC02437.01896

[Victualing return for Army prisoners]

Lists men by company with rations issued. Countersigned by Henry Ten Eyck and John Doughty with endorsement signed by Stephen [Fore ?]. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.01899

[Request for rations]

Request for a week's worth of rations for a member of the "Invalides Core." Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, with an endorsement signed by Joseph Freeman (with an X) on verso.

GLC02437.01902

[Army Rations issued to Prisoners & Artificers]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Richard Douglass and Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Elijah Atwood on verso. Date and place writ from note on verso.

GLC02437.01905

[Army Rations issued to Prisoners & Artificers]

Lists men by company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer on verso.

GLC02437.01906

[Artillery Artificers rations]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer on verso.

GLC02437.01907

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has "[e]xamined the Ordnance, which I found in the usual order. Mounted the 6 pounders in the Block House according to order."

GLC02437.01908

[Army prisoners rations]

Lists men by company with rations issued. Countersigned by John Doughty and Ezra Selden with an endorsement signed by Samuel [Akley] on verso.

GLC02437.01909

[Request for supplies]

Request for planks and boards to finish building barracks. Spells his name "Niven."

GLC02437.01911

[Provisions for men of Thomas Patten's Company]

Lists men by platoon with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01914