2 September 1783

Brooks, David, 1756-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Assistant Clothier General Brooks to Major General Knox . Requests that clothing issued to the detachment of artillery and to Captain Mills's Light Company be stored since their march northward has been postponed. Wants the clothing to remain unappropriated until it is determined if they will actual continue. Also requests an account of the 300 pairs of shoes that were delivered for the detachment of troops marching to Philadelphia under General Robert Howe.

GLC02437.02462

circa 27 September 1783

Arrickson, Samuel, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Testimony of Samuel Arrickson]

Samuel Arrickson's [also spelled Arrixson] testimony for the trial of Lieutenant Wheaton. Relates an incident where Wheaton had ordered boots and shoes to be made and refused to pay for them. See GLC02437.02597. Noted as "Taken & Sealed -/On the Charges Against Lt. Wheaton/To be open'd by the Judge Advocate/Before the Court" and "I [Arrickson] Personally apeared Before ... Benjamin Carpenter one of the People's Justice of the Peac[e] for said County the Within Named Samuel Arrixson the 27 day of September 1783 and was favor to the Within Deposition." Signed by Bejamin Carpenter as a…

GLC02437.02598

13 November 1783

Brooks, David, 1756-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a return of clothing that they have on hand (not included), and explains how sales of items, and issues of items to men, accounts for any differences in the item totals.

GLC02437.02774

8 December 1783

Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Michael Jackson

Reports to Brigadier General Michael Jackson concerning the state of clothing in the regiment. He finds the clothing "in a most distressing situation." A large number of the men are without items of clothing, such as shoes, stockings, etc. Writes that "many [of the men are] without shirts, their Coats Vest, and Breechis [sic] worn to rags; and the whole presents a Scene of distress which at this Season of the year fills my mind with such anxiety as I cannot discribe [sic]."

GLC02437.02820

8 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.10163

15 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Informs General George Washington that he "shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter." Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges. Estimates more than five hundred such men on the returns, but states that they are unlikely to get more than three hundred and fifty working men. They have found a place where the wood may be easily attained. "The men will bring it to the foot of the mountain, and from thence it will be transported by teams if they can be procured." Goes on to…

GLC02437.10168

11 October 1783

Knowles, Charles, ?-1796

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of Clothing Wanting for the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

Lists men by name and items by type with amounts. Countersigned by Henry Burbeck.

GLC02437.02637

22 October 1783

Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards the muster rolls for August and September. Notes that there is a discrepency in numbers for September due to the number "of the sick, absent and on Commands." Goes on to complain about the decline of the army, in particular the lack of discipline and proper uniforms. Originally included muster rolls, GLC02437.02450 and GLC02437.10536.

GLC02437.02697

7 October 1783

Brooks, David, 1756-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about a return for an article of clothing that Knox requested. Apologizes, saying "I cannot be particular in my Return...on account of my bad state of Health." "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.10161

10 April 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for recently sending cloth and buttons. Notes that his coat requires six more buttons for trim, and asks Knox to procure and hold these until Washington arrives in New York. Mentions an article of impost, and laments "the stupor, or listlessness with which our public measures seem to be pervaded." In a post script, predicts a quorum in both Houses of Congress.

GLC02437.09420

circa March 1780

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have been in favor of Mr. Adams (possibly John Adams). Comments on the severe weather, noting that it will prevent some members from attending an unspecified event (possibly Congress). Hopes Knox has recovered from a "painful disorder."

GLC02437.09436

circa 1790

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Drafts of secret articles in a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation]

A working manuscript that has been corrected by Knox probably intended for George Washington. Consists of several secret articles pertaining to the proposed treaty; in each case, "secret" has been struck. One article grants trading rights in United States ports. If the Spanish obstruct Creek commerce, promises to transport Creek goods through United States territory until the obstruction is removed, as long as the goods do not exceed 60,000 dollars in worth. Another article appoints Alexander McGillivray, Chief of the Creek Nation, as Brigadier General in the United States Army with 1,200…

GLC02437.09459

1754

Document

Title: [Account of supplies for James Beveridge at St. George (present-day Maine)]

By order of Samuel Waldo. Lists spinning wheels, wool, spades, flour, quilts, ledgers, and axes, among many other items.

GLC02437.09463

16 October 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

States that while some men do not have proper winter clothing, Congress does not want to lose manpower, so they should remain in camp. Instead hopes to get as much use out of men whose enlistments expire soon, and then send them home. Also encloses resolves from Congress that he asks Knox to publish for the army. Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09367

28 September 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Washington discusses supplying troops with clothing during the winter. Instructs Knox to call for returns of such articles as will be necessary, and to forward him a return as soon as possible.

GLC02437.09391

23 October 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The arrival of the Definitive Treaty and the evacuation of New York- have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace..." Has decided that the celebration will be deferred until the British leave New York. Was informed by Sir Guy Carleton that the British will completely evacuate New York in November 1783. Instructs Knox to confer with New York Governor George Clinton, and to take possession of New York City as soon as the British evacuate. Transmits a copy of a Proclamation of Congress of 18 October 1783 for the…

GLC02437.09394

2 November 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes that a previous reply he had written to Knox was stolen from the post office, along with other copies of letters sent to Colonel Varick (Richard Varick was Washington's recording secretary). Discusses military specifics regarding the soldiers in charge of providing wood for the garrison, the retirement of officers, and the provision of winter clothing for the troops. Relates that Sir Guy Carleton, Commander in Chief of British forces, informed him through a Mr. Parker of his intention to evacuate New York City in November. Instructs Knox to confer with New York Governor George…

GLC02437.09395

5 August 1779

Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Return of clothing delivered to Colonel Ezekiel Cheever at North Castle, New York, December 1776]

Marked as a copy. Clothing came from Fort Washington by order of General Henry Knox. Lists the recipient of clothing, and by whose order it was delivered. Includes several administrative notes at the bottom of the page, with the signature (or a copy) of Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of stores at Fishkill.

GLC02437.10440

circa 1775-1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List]

List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War in 1795.

GLC02437.09917

24 October 1785

Sullivan, John, 1740-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Circular letter written by Sullivan as Attorney General of New Hampshire (he signs it as Major General) to an unknown recipient. Gives a list of recommended colors for military uniforms.

GLC02497.16

January 12, 1785

North, William, 1755-1836

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major North as Inspector to the Troops under the command of General Henry Knox. At this time Knox was the Secretary of War. An extremely detailed letter describing the types of uniforms U.S. troops should wear in various situations. Says "The formation of America in General, & especially that part of it, where, probably our future scene of action will lay, requires that our military dress should be as compact, comfortable & easy as possible."

GLC02542.23

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

January 11, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Sends a copy of a letter (not included) he sent to the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and asks Hodgdon to comply its requests regarding public clothing from contractors for the present year. Signed as Secretary of War.

GLC02622

11 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to unknown

Knox signs as Secretary of War. Writes "The want of instructions to Harleman was indeed an omission- No more stores are to be sent to Georgia at present. The returns of Clothing forwarded to the frontiers is enclosed. You will please to return it after copied. I am glad to learn your health- I am also well... " Written in the War Department.

GLC02623

22 July 1863

Ransom, Thomas Edwin Greenfield, 1834-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Oliver Churchill

Asks Captain Churchill to forward by express a package of shirts, remarking that he is very much in need of them. Writes, "We are occupying this delightful place, been here for ten days- captured some 50 prisoners- 5000 Texas beef cattle marked C.S.A. an ordnance train for Kirby Smith 1800 head sheep for C.S.A. & cotton & sugar for C.S.A..." (possibly referring to Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith). Contains two autograph notes on verso. The first is written in pencil by an ordnance sergeant who was detailed with Churchill. Writes, "We make it a point to serve the boys below…

GLC02464.14