21 June 1774

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a bit more than 32 yards of white calico from John Greenlaw.

GLC02437.08348

28 July 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the regiment of Royal Welch Fusiliers has embarked from New York to Boston, and that he has recommended them to Knox's shop. Having heard that Hyson tea was scarce in Boston, Rivington indicates that he has sent four chests of it to Knox and asks him to sell it. The tea will be transported by Captain Horsfall of the Fusiliers. Reports that a large shipment of tea and silk has come into New York from the Island of Ascention, where a New York vessell met up with a ship from the East India Company; on the way back to New York, the ship had "found means to elude all Enquiry…

GLC02437.00171

February 25, 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written in the form of a poem. Discusses how thinking of his wife puts him in "good heart," and compares his heart to that of Newton, Milton or Shakespeare. He says that all must fight for country and cause, or submit to tyranny. He writes that he is very sleepy. He points out that the recent rainfalls are signaling "the birth of spring." Furthermore, he writes that flannel can be bought at high prices in stores on Main and Broad. He reminds her that although the price for flannel is high that he would be more than happy to provide it for her if she only asks. He sends his "love to all." He…

GLC06582.07

8 March 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He describes the irregularity and unreliability of mail. He writes that he has bought four yards of red flannel, eight dozen hair pins, paper, large-sized soap but that he has not yet been able to find a knitting cloth. He will send what he purchased with Molly Green. He relates a rumor that the army at Manassas has fallen back. He says that if the army does actually fall back, he will speedily make arrangements to be with her. He writes that he has selected a dress for his wife, baby, and aunt and that he will get them when he receives his monthly pay.

GLC06582.09

24 June 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes that he will get the cotton and send it at along with another item she requested at "first safe opportunity." Does not think Mr. Jameson has come to the city yet. The weather has been "excessively hot." He writes that "the city is dull" except for incoming rumors from Maryland. He describes receiving a note from Woodson Hansbough which "coolly informed" him that he has told Mr. Scammell that he would settle his bill at the Hotel. He does not appreciate Hansborough's ways and expects her to treat him with " much distant civility." He discusses a man and married woman who seem to be "…

GLC06582.27

12 September 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes that he will be home the following week if he is still feeling ill. He tells her to ask Uncle Jack to tell Tom Rixey that the ad failed to reach either the Whig or the Enquirer. He mentions not being able to find a soldier to serve as his replacement. He describes the weather as "hot, damp, and sultry." He says he saw Jacque Wood at Gordonsville. When asked what he was doing there, Wood responded that he was a Yankee prisoner and expected to be hung. He heard that Williams and Browning took oaths to support the Yankee Government. He writes that the Confederates have occupied Maryland…

GLC06582.38

February 13, 1777

Treat, Samuel, fl. 1775-1777

Autograph note signed

Title: to Ezekiel Cheever

Asks Cheever to deliver "twenty five yards of that White Duffle you have in your possession & two or three coats" to Lieutenant James Hall. Docket, signed by Hall, states that he received thirty yards of "Duffle," five coats, and "one Laced Hatt"

GLC02437.00533

February 26, 1777

Hill, Stephen, fl. 1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts for coats and duffle]

States that Murphy received a coat and two and a half yards white duffle for ordnance, and that Hill received a coat and four yards white duffle. Each has signed their name next to the goods they received. Murphy's name is spelled Murffey, and he signs with his X above where his name has been written.

GLC02437.00537

February 26, 1777

Noyes, Dudley, fl. 1775-1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for a coat and duffle]

States that Noyes received one "Regimental coat" and two and a half yards of white duffle.

GLC02437.00539

9 March 1777

Clark, William, fl. 1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for ordnance and duffel]

States that Clark received two and a half yards of white duffle and half a yard of "Ozenb" from ordnance store. "Ozenb" is short for Ozenbrig, another name for the fabric Osnaburg. Osnaburg was a coarse linen fabric first manufactured in Prussia, but the name often was used to refer to coarse cotton similar to the original. These fabrics were often used to make various inexpensive pieces of clothing, including trousers, shirts, and jackets.

GLC02437.00545

February 17, 1863

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families out of Shelbyville and escorting them inside confederate lines. Writes that the men have learned to not get their hopes up for peace any time soon and states that "now we have concluded to place the limit of our trials to the end of Lincoln's administration." However, he writes "our boys are willing to suffer this and more, sooner than give up…

GLC02232.14

February 17, 1773

Manuscript note

Title: [Receipt]

Appears to be a bill for 50 yards of Irish linen and 8 yards of baize that Thomas Flucker bought from Joseph Palmer & Sons.

GLC02437.08311

16 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks on Sylvia listening to a London broadcast and will try to catch the same program. He is glad she hit it off with Annie Leidner. He also corrects her identification of their steamer rugs as Stewarts, they are actually Buchanon.

GLC09414.0821

28 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe sent Sylvia a package with some silk cut in triangular pieces. He says he received her letter about going to Coney Island on a crowded day. He cannot imagine the crowds even though everything in the army is done in crowds.

GLC09414.1463

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a visit to a place in Scotland known for its woolens, especially tweeds.

GLC09414.0970

27 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.

GLC07705.330

1861-1877

Textile

Title: Satin Stitch pattern of pink flower

GLC02171.08.1

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.

GLC02248.02.01

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Typed letter

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

This is the typed version of GLC02248.02.01.

GLC02248.02.02

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [blue fabric swatch]

Handwritten tag reads 1.95 Double 78 cents.

GLC02248.02.03

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [blue fabric swatch #2]

Handwritten tag reads 1.37.

GLC02248.02.04

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.75.

GLC02248.02.05

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #2]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.50.

GLC02248.02.06

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #3]

Handwritten tag reads 1.50.

GLC02248.02.07

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #4]

GLC02248.02.08