February 1, 1864

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that he arrived safely back at camp yesterday having left Columbia Thursday (possibly on furlough). Reports that he was able to bring his trunk and is glad because rations have been irregular. He did not have to buy food during the trip because he had enough in his haversack. His friends are all doing well. Mentions that he visited George Mackay and Fraser Miller. States that he arrived just in time to help the Regiment and Brigade move camp into the woods. Gives love to all family members and states Ben Martin is leaving for home today. Charles J. Hutson was a…

GLC08165.64

January 4, 1865

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that years of war have past and still no peace. His brother has told him of the military situation on the coast and he thinks they might have to give up some low country to the Union. Reports that General William T. Sherman seems to be resting, and he has heard nothing of General John B. Hood, who seems to be retreating. States that furloughs are being granted freely and he will apply in late February or March. Mentions that Congress is passing a bill giving transportation to officers on leave. Notes that New Year's dinner will arrive today but that it will probably…

GLC08165.66

26 April 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Discussing Sherman's order to cut civilian rations and expressing some sympathy for its impact on "secesh women": "it is hard for the authorities to see women starve." Analyzing the upcoming presidential election: "we hope to elect Lincoln again and then the rebs know their cause is gone." And broadly reflecting on the war: "[W]e hope that we will beat them...and that the old Union with all the Stars made brighter by the firey trial we have passed through...."

GLC08248

1773-1858

Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833

Header Record

Title: [Collection of materials related to Gideon Savage, a soldier in the Continentental Army] [Decimalized .01-.20]

GLC01450.013

12 June 1862

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Naval Officers Commanding the Fleet off Mobile

Regarding "Exchanges of salt and provisions between this post and Mobile."

GLC08370.02

15 August 1863

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. H. Jackson

"We were disposed to deal liberally with your hospitals and the people generally in the district but there is a limit to such concession, and I think it is reached. . ." Endorsed by Confederate General W. H. Jackson to Joseph Johnston: "None of my command have taken the rations from citizens. . ."

GLC08376

4 November 1781

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from the Queries laid before a Board of General Officers by General S Clair for His Excellency Genl Washington.

Discusses the case of Captain Gerlach, deputy quartermaster of the Brunswick troops. Suggests that [Heinrich] Gerlach be required to provide an inventory for stores that were supposed to be shipped to the Convention Troops, and that he complete the transport. Continues that if it is revealed that British Commissary Hoakerly disposed of the goods at Yorktown, as alleged, the vessel and remaining goods should be forfeited. Clerical copy in the hand of St. Clair's aide de camp.

GLC02437.01283

11 September 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Specifies who will do the bread baking and how much bread soldiers are to receive. Captain Preston is to take charge of Captain Thompson's company. Orders a fatigue from each sub legion and corps to parade the following morning. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.11

November 1783

Merlet, H., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for the Canadian refugee drawing at West Point

Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.

GLC02437.02811

November 1783

Merlet, H., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [List of Canadian refugees drawing provision at Newburgh and West Point]

Lists men by military denomination, number of men in each denomination and rations issued. Countersigned by John Lillie.

GLC02437.02812

6 December 1783

Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for artificers in the 3rd Massachusetts regiment]

Lists men by company with issued rations.

GLC02437.02821

12 December 1783

Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for an artificer]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by Michael Jackson with a note of receipt on the verso from J. [Toomy ?].

GLC02437.02828

18 December 1783

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return of the 2nd & 3rd Massachusetts regiment]

Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Includes a note on the verso from Asa Day.

GLC02437.02844

25 December 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for provisions]

Request for five days' worth of provisions. Includes a note on the verso. Noted as written at Fort [Moyor ].

GLC02437.02859

25 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to Joseph Young

A copy of the request Knox sent Messrs Daniel Parker and Co. to furnish Young with provisions for the hospital in Albany, New York. States the order is to be enforced from January to April of 1784 and no longer.

GLC02437.02861

28 December 1783

Wright, J., fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return for artificers]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Doughty.

GLC02437.02869

9 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to John Peirce

Knox instructs Peirce (in some sources "Pierce"), Paymaster General, to pay Daniel Parker & Co. on his account.

GLC02437.02933

January 14, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military information. "I heard that part of Rush's Calvary are now on this side of the river..." Also discusses military tactics, "Napoleon plan was never to attack an enemy that was a killing itself. And thats the way with General [George] B. McClellan for the longer we lay here the longer the Rebels are suffering for want of proper provision clothing Blankets etc…

GLC03523.08.26

February 4, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Sister

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Reports that The Burnside [General Ambrose Burnside] Expedition is "somewhere down South now." Communicates to her his opinion that "you better hunt of husband than a situation as a School Teacher." Refers to a previous camp of his as "Camp Starvation." The second half of the letter is written to his father, thanking him for looking into "Spiritous Liquers" for him. He professes that "not one cent of mine" has been used to buy any. Confesses that he has had some to drink a few times, noting that once it was because there was water…

GLC03523.08.31

14 July 1861

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can carry only their blankets and three days provisions. Comments there are 70,000 union troops along the York river.

GLC03523.20.02

12/31/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, his "companion in life" telling her about his well-being and inquiring about her. "How did you hold Christmas and what good things did you have and where do you suppose I was well I can tel you I was in georgetown visiting sick soldiers from our regement and I took dinner with them and a dinner it was to it was furnished by the citisons up north it was chickens turkeys beef ham mutton potato turnups cabage apples jellys pies cakes oranges grapes and oyster soup and I like to eat my self to death..." Tells her that he wants her to write often as it helps him much to hear…

GLC03523.11.03

02/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife that he "is well at present and hop I shal be til this cursed war is at a close for The soldiers have got tired of fighting and are talking raising and going home..." Reports that they still have not been paid, and that he was vaccinated yesterday for smallpox. Tells her that Mr. Mason Parker was there for a visit and he sent home a new rubber blanket and that he "wants you to get it and use it in wet weather and keep it to remember me by if I should never return..." Also asks her to "take good care of your self and children til I come home and not expose your self at the…

GLC03523.11.04

20 February 1783

Andrews, Asa, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return for army prisoners]

Lists men by regiment with rations issued. Countersigned by an E. Hopkins and John Doughty with a note from Samuel Ackley. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01936

February 22, 1783

Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Army rations issued to two masons]

Noted as a provision return for two Masons; at West Point, New York. Right edge is missing causing text loss. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement on the verso. Signature is missing due to missing right edge.

GLC02437.01944

February 25, 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

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

GLC02437.01951