1942-1943

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1942-1943]

One photograph album dated 1942-1943 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 129 photographs of offiicial military images depicting U.S. stationed and fighting in the Guadalcanal. Pictures are credited to the U.S. National Guard, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines Corps.

GLC09596.02

6 October 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to William Alexander

Remarks upon the importance of information received from spies. "Every minutiae should have a place in our collection: for things of a seemingly triffling nature when conjoined with others of a more serious cast may lead to very valuable conclusions." States that what the British are foraging and amassing in New Jersey may tell them something about their plans. Asks him to collect information about this and other circumstances that may help ascertain the British movements.

GLC06193

February 23, 1781

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Howley

General Gates encloses a letter from Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson (not included). Discusses Lord Cornwallis's advance into Virginia, arguing against those who think the action rash because of the support Cornwallis may have from General William Phillips in North Carolina and Benedict Arnold "in his front." Asserts the possibility of Cornwallis defeating General Nathanael Greene and making a cooperative maneuver with General Henry Clinton before the Continental Army is recruited and equipped. Comments on his desire for additional news and to travel to Philadelphia. Also discusses the…

GLC06278

January 1777- June 1778

North, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1778

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Receipt book noting supplies for the Continental Army]

Includes the faint signature of [Robert E. Turner?] on the outer front cover. The first entries are recorded at Peekskill; subsequent locations include White Plains, Fishkill, and Continental Village, New York; Stamford, Connecticut; Morristown and Bound Brook, New Jersey, among others. North, possibly a Quartermaster in General George Washington's army, record amounts paid for supplies. Records the purchase of hay, horses, oxen, carts, and horseshoes, among various other items. Also records payment for services, such as for driving oxen.

GLC06300

10 May 1860

Majors, Alexander, 1814-1900

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of military supplies]

Majors, notable Western pioneer and originator of the Pony Express, confirms receipt of sugar and molasses. States that the supplies were delivered to him on order from Major General Stewart Van Vliet, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Fort Butler, New Mexico, is written on this document, possibly indicating that the supplies are to be sent there.

GLC06342

5 March 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 48 (March 5, 1864)]

News that five federal gun boats entered the Red River bombarding Fort Beauregard. Schedule of prices for state stores. French translation on right side. Ads for slave sales. Wallpaper has floral pattern printed on purple-brown background.

GLC05988.10

25 December 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph document signed

Title: to Edwin McMasters Stanton

Grant, Commander in Chief of the United States Army, writes to Stanton, Secretary of War. Relates his receipt of a dispatch from General Foster (possibly John Gray Foster), describing the capture of Savannah, Georgia "with artillery, munitions of War, railroad Cars and cotton." Referring to Confederate General William Joseph Hardee, writes "I wish Hardee's fifteen to eighteen thousand of a garrison could have been added to the other captures. It is a good thing the way it stands and the country may well rejoice over it." Marked at the top as "Cipher."

GLC05978

1861

Baumgarten, J., fl. 1861

Map

Title: Seat of War Manassas and its Vicinity

Printed map detailing the battleground of 18 and 21 July 1861 at the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run). Includes major roads and railroads, showing Washington D.C. on the right side. Contains descriptive text beneath the map. At the bottom is a manuscript note in pencil noting that the (unknown) writer forgot to enclose this map with a letter. It also discusses various supplies, including shirts and blankets. Printed by the Richmond Enquirer, engraved and drawn by Baumgarten.

GLC05987.26

9 July 1861

Moore, A.B., 1807-1873

Broadside

Title: [Recruitment broadside requesting three thousand volunteers]

An official call to arms by Alabama Governor Andrew Barry Moore, saying President Jefferson Davis has asked for 3,000 volunteers. Issued after the Confederate government moved from Montgomery to Richmond. Says volunteers must provide their own uniforms, other clothing, and blankets, "for which a commutation will be allowed them in money. "Illustrated with a large confederate flag (7 stars) at top.

GLC05987.30

1862 - 1864

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Header Record

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel.

Each issue contains telegraphic reports and Northern news, mostly covering battle reports and war news. Commercial reports indicate stock values in Augusta markets, including financial, cotton, dry goods, grain, groceries, country produce, and sale of enslaved people. Special notices in each issue list religious services, legislative and election news (including intentions of running for elected office), meeting notices, requests for blankets for soldiers, and conscription notices. Auction notices list a variety of things for sale in each issue. Most issues have four pages; one has two…

GLC05959.07

July - December 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville (Kentucky) daily journal.

The bulk of the paper is taken up by ads, many for military supplies, railway lines, schools, and others for medical needs and retail supplies. Telegraphic news lists special dispatches of war news. A back page statement of assets lists stocks and liabilities, with licensed agents. Many issues contain a list of local police proceedings. Fictional stories are also included, particularly in the Sunday issue, when there are fewer advertisements. Some issues contain marriage notices and obituaries, and some list river notices. Some Sunday papers have a Masonic Intelligence column. The 12…

GLC05959.14

23 November 1861

Bowen, John Stevens, 1829-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. D. Blake

Col. Bowen urges Capt. Blake, acting assistant adjutant general under Confederate general Leonidas Polk, to urge Polk's attention to "the condition of my Quartermaster Dept." Notes that Polk owes money to him and "nearly every farmer around us…I say nothing about the men who are also in need of their pay…." Bowen, then commander of Camp Beauregard at Columbus, Kentucky, rose to the rank of major general before his death from dysentery in 1863. Polk's decision to occupy Columbus in the fall of 1861 was a blunder that led to Union control of Kentucky.

GLC05813

2 January 1861

Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869

Letter signed

Title: to John Cunningham

Orders Cunningham "to assume the command" of operations in Charleston Harbor, since Brigadier General Simons has resigned. Orders him "to take such measure as to prevent any intercourse with Fort Sumter from obtaining supplies of any kind from this city." Postscript states that the orders come directly from Pickens because Major General Schnierle is sick. Postscript signed by J. Jonathan Lucas as aide-de-camp.

GLC05816

January 19, 1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Letter signed

Title: to James Abeel

Circular letter written to Abeel, the Deputy Quartermaster General of the Continental Army, about changes in the quartermaster's department. Indicates that the arrangement of financial business by Congress makes it necessary for them (as well as the Treasury Board) to determine war costs. Orders Abeel to follow new, more stringent accounting standards involving the use of printed certificates to specify monies owed. Sends a copy of a congressional resolution (not included).

GLC05871

22 November 1782

Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Brigadier General Hazen to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington ordered him to send a return to Knox at West Point for ammunition, & etc. Asks to have it forwarded to Stony Point. Says "It was not in my Power to procure for you, amongst the German Prisoners, the Servants you wanted." Second page includes a copy of a note from Hazen, in the hand of Samuel Shaw, reading "to 29 rounds per man - 1404 dozen Cartridges / 150 priming wires."

GLC02437.01723

13 September 1782

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Encourages Knox to come down to his location soon to discuss and prepare for a meeting with the British Commissioners (regarding the prisoner cartel). Also mentions a discussion with the Quartermaster General [Colonel Timothy Pickering] about preparation of a barge. Writes that the Quartermaster General would like Knox to make preparations for it.

GLC02437.01607

14 December 1786

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is presently at Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's, whom he and Knox have discussed "respecting his supplying in some way as a public agent." Thinks this is a good time to determine that point. Writes, "Bruce is in every respect perfectly ready & I have no doubt the issue will be [illegible: met] to a charm." Declares that Harry [likely Henry Jackson] is fully engaged in this business. Mentions that Bruce has sent letters to the Commissioners and to Knox on the subject. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.03379

26 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Hichborn

Writes that he received a letter regarding Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's contracting to provide rations for the troops currently being raised. Would be happy to consider him for the contract, but his powers are constrained as the Board of Treasury has "agreed on the principles of an extensive contract for all the demands of the establishment." The Board is apparently planning to select one contractor to provide payment, clothing, and rations, and other supplies. Seems to suggest it might be possible for Mr. Bruce to contract with the one overarching contractor. Under these circumstances, the…

GLC02437.03393

January 20, 1787

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses raising troops to fight against the insurgents, in particular to fight under Colonel [possibly Michael] Jackson. Mentions the drive to raise funds for recruiting troops and also procuring supplies, such as for the regiments of General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Reports on preparations for the fight against the Shays insurgents, and describes the preparations in the nearby states, such as New York.

GLC02437.03418

8 March 1794

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a sketch of what he believes are the duties of the new officer. Also included what the new officer's pay and allowances should be with the sketch. Discusses the public property and military stores the new officer is to be in charge of, as well as which commanding officers are to report to him.

GLC02437.06058

January 27, 1782

Hiwell, John, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendant of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is the best time for the musicians to practice. Wishes also for a small store of articles to serve as replacements in case any instruments are damaged. John Ruddock, the Commissary for West Point, was ordered by General William Heath into New England to procure supplies, but was not able to acquire them, Hiwell supposes, because of want of money.

GLC02437.01340

February 23, 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses a letter received from Knox (GLC02437.02946). In the letter, Knox asked Hodgdon to obtain cannon to be inscribed in honor of General Nathanael Greene. Assures Knox he will proceed with the selection, engraving, and delivery of the cannon immediately.

GLC02437.02964

6 January 1785

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.

GLC02437.03083

21 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses the recent problems Hodgdon has had during the Indian campaigns in the Northwest Territory. Expresses sympathy with his situation and relates how the public seems to feel about the subject. Mentions that Congress may make a new opening for a position of Commissary General of Military Stores for the army. Touches on several other military topics.

GLC02437.05421

23 September 1781

Gaskins, Thomas, 1747-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Weedon

Informs Weedon that there is a ship with 20 soldiers and artillery stores caught on a shoal in the Wicomico River. Discusses how to get the stores off the ship and suggests he may want to "continue this" with Genl Washington. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown. Lieutenant Colonel Gaskins commanded a Virginia line in the Continental Army.

GLC02437.01189