2 July 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francois Marie, comte de Aboville

Reflects on his friendship with Aboville and relations between France and America: "... I wish those connections may be strongly cemented and that the two nations may remain in a perpetual alliance strengthened by all possible good offices." Discusses how public opinion has forced alterations in the Society of the Cincinnati. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the bearer of this letter. Knox addresses Aboville as "General."

GLC02437.03024

25 April 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Clement] Biddle

Replies to a letter from Biddle. Writes, "the news of your misfortunes deeply afflicted me..." Does not know precisely what business he will oversee as Secretary at War, but promises that if an opportunity arises, he will appoint Biddle to work in the War Office under his direction.

GLC02437.03131

28 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The second part, addressed to John Adams, also serves as an introduction to the same gentleman.

GLC02437.02805

4 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Clinton

Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.02817

17 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate for John Campbell]

Certifies that Major John Campbell served well under Knox.

GLC02437.02839

7 October 1783

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks to introduce to Knox, Thomas Cajetan Wengierski, a Polish count who is touring America.

GLC02437.02628

27 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Reverend Doctor Cooper

Discusses Count Wengierski, "a polish gentleman on his travels through America" and how foreigners view Boston. Mentions the likelihood of a British evacuation of New York City.

GLC02437.02714

20 April 1864

Kautz, August V., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Kelton

Recommendation for Captain Price. Says Price "has recently been on a tour of Inspection of the Cavalry of the West and can give you much valuable information concerning that arm." Requests that Kelton place Price on his staff. On War Department, Cavalry Bureau letterhead. One bust engraving of Kautz included as collateral.

GLC02458.09

30 September 1862

Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending Lieutenant George W. Scott for a promotion.

GLC02459.25

27 December 1862

Rice, James C., 1829-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus Corning

Forwarding letter of recommendation from General Daniel A. Butterfield.

GLC02459.28

9 September 1865

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending James A. DeForest for a position, possibly as a teacher. With a partial autograph note signed on the verso by DeForest, listing his credentials and requesting a position.

GLC02459.29

30 August 1855

Thompson, Jacob, 1810-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Dobbin

Informs Dobbin, United States Secretary of the Navy, that J. P. Milton, presently the Secretary of the Commandant of the Navy Yard at Memphis, desires appointment as a Naval purser. Writes, "By the discontinuance of the Navy Yard at this place, he will be thrown out of employment. I hope you may be able to confer this appointment... the Government could not do better than to avail itself of his services- Let me insist upon a favorable consideration of his application..." Docket indicates that the appointment is desired by John P. Milton.

GLC02459.31

14 July 1862

Whipple, Amiel W., 1816-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hillhouse

Recommending a promotion for Henry H. Hall, a lieutenant colonel.

GLC02459.32

14 August 1860

Barksdale, William, 1821-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Toucey

Barksdale, a United States Representative from Mississippi, writes to Toucey, Secretary of the Navy. On behalf of his congressional district, nominates James G. Baldwin for the position of midshipman at Annapolis. Includes several dockets, dated 22 August 1860 and 29 September 1860.

GLC02460.02

6 December 1862

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

General Polk writes to Davis, President of the Confederate States (and Polk's former roommate at West Point). Recommends Captain E. M. [Rucker?] for promotion to Colonel of Cavalry. Notes that Rucker has a command of that post, but lacks the commission.

GLC02460.12

14 March 1864

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Wheeler, commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of Tennessee, writes to Bragg, overseeing Confederate military operations from Richmond, Virginia. Replies to correspondence from Bragg. Discusses the establishment of a military court: "... I must first acknowledge my indebtedness to you for the kindness you have shown in evincing such an interest in our behalf. The court will be of great service to us and will aid much in enforcing discipline." Reports that Major Hugh M. King (formerly quartermaster on General John K. Jackson's staff and Captain of the fifth Georgia Infantry) has been serving as…

GLC02460.18

16 July 1864

Sykes, George, fl. 1802-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marsena Rudolph Patrick

General Sykes writes from Headquarters, 5th Corps, to Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac. Writes that a friend of his, Miss Mary Delaplane, wishes to go to Alexandria or Washington, D.C. to meet one of her brothers, who "has important business with her solely on family affairs." Remarks, "There are five sisters residing together- & no one to help them or give them advice- I will answer for their doing nothing prejudicial in any way to our cause." Requests a pass for Delaplane. One bust engraving of Sykes included as collateral.

GLC02456.29

5 November 1861

Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Blaisdell

General Hooker, division commander in the Army of the Potomac, writes to Lieutenant Colonel William Blaisdell of the 11th Massachusetts Infantry. Asks why Blaisdell opposes the commission of Daniel E. Granger as 2nd Lieutenant in his regiment, as Blaisdell, with other officers, had recommended Granger. Writes, "Will you please inform me if you have changed in this respect & what influences have caused it. Today is the first intimation I have had of it."

GLC02455.07

13 August 1864

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George D. Ramsay

As a private citizen, McClellan writes to Chief of Ordnance General George D. Ramsay to introduce Mr. Adolph Schniewind, who "has it in his power to arrange for imparting our government the secret of the great superiority manifested by the Prussian projectiles in the recent war with Denmark."

GLC02455.08

23 June 1862

Ricketts, James Brewerton, 1817-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin Morgan

General Ricketts writes from the Headquarters of the 2nd Division, Department of the Rappahannock, near Manassas, to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends the appointment of John A. [Veress?] to Colonel Adrian R. Roots's 94th Regiment, New York Volunteers. Writes, "I am enabled to judge, without making any invidious comparisons, that a competent field officer must be found beyond the limits of the regiment..."

GLC02455.10

14 November 1862

Buford, John, 1826-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William P. Bacon

General Buford, Chief of Cavalry, Army of the Potomac, writes to Lieutenant Bacon, adjutant of the 5th New York Cavalry. Remarks, "I would cheerfully recommend your advancement- But fear my good word will have but little weight During your service with me I was much pleased with your manner, and became satisfied of your ability- I would like to see you promoted feeling confident that you can command the respect of your soldiers and win with them a proud name." Buford writes from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. One bust engraving of Buford included as collateral.

GLC02456.04

January 25, 1862

Johnston, Albert Sidney, 1803-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: probably to Jefferson Davis

Johnston, Confederate General commanding Department 2, writes to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Recommends Captain V. Sheliha for an open position in the engineer corps (possibly referring to Prussian engineer Victor Von Scheliha). Docket includes the name of General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, who had been killed 19 January 1862 at Mill Springs, Kentucky. Docket is dated 8 and 25 January. Two bust engravings of Johnston included as collateral.

GLC02456.14

3 March 1862

Reynolds, Joseph Jones, 1822-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Noble

General Reynolds returns papers relating to the 14th Regiment to Colonel Noble. Writes, "I would recommend the promotion of a Captain of the 14th to be Major of the 14th I have a high opinion of Adjutant Blinn, but giving him two grades in promotion at once would seem to slight meritorious Captains- I would not promote any Captain that has signed Wood's paper- On the whole, I go for Cap Coons" (possibly referring to Adjutant John P. Blinn and Captain John Coons). One bust engraving of Reynolds incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.23

27 July 1861

Rousseau, Lovell Harrison, 1818-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Colonel Rousseau recommends the appointment of Bland Ballard as Judge of the United States for the District of Kentucky. Of Ballard, Rousseau writes, "Mr. Ballard is, in my Judgment, in every way, fitted for that Place. He is a fine lawyer- we have no better in Kentucky. His standing is in every respect throughout the state, good. He is honest & capable- and he is, besides, a true, inflinching, fearless, Union Man without 'ifs or Conditions.' He has been this at all times, even when many men, accounted good, contended for the infamous neutrality." Two bust engravings of Rousseau…

GLC02456.24

January 24, 1864

Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, 1833-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could be a good man for the position as it is his particular arm of the service and has the rank your Chief ought to have" (possibly referring to General Truman Seymour). In a post script, states "If you disapprove of an application I have [sent?] up do not let it go any farther." One bust engraving of Torbert included as collateral.

GLC02456.32