10 August 1775

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Affectionately laments their separation. Mentions that Generals George Washington and Charles Lee inquired about her. Comments on an encounter with navy prisoners. Discusses the "regulars" making a "fine prize" of 2000 sheep and 150 heads of cattle on Fishers Island, off Connecticut. Thinks he will see her Monday. The American Army got into a skirmish with British forces nearby at Plumb Island the day after this letter was written, the first reported clash between regulars in the Continental Army and the redcoats. Letter is dated Thursday morning 9 August 1775 but Thursday was actually…

GLC02437.00200

13 August 1775

Howland, Joseph, 1749-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he sent Knox some hosiery. Describes Norwich as confused. Discusses current preparations to defend against the British, who would like to seize their provisions. Calls the uncontested British seizure of provisions on Fishers Island the previous week shameful for the Americans. Interprets a letter from George Washington to the Rhode Island Committee of Correspondence in regard to transports as a reprimand. Asks Knox his rank and requests that he show the works at Roxbury and Cambridge to two of Howland's friends. Discusses forming a light infantry in Rhode Island and asks…

GLC02437.00201

1890

Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894

Photograph

Title: "Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."

Ruins of a long, roofless 2-story stone building. Notation on verso: "Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."

GLC05475.08

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of Fort Sumter's heavily damaged parade ground in front of the sally-port.

View of Fort Sumter's heavily damaged parade ground in front of the sally-port.

GLC04509.12

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the destruction at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the destruction at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.16

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie, which overlook the parade ground.

GLC04509.18

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the damaged sally-port

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the damaged sally-port, with officers' quarters visible at left.

GLC04509.21

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the cleanup of Fort Sumter.

Osborn imprint on verso. Shows two men clearing rubble with wheelbarrows while a group looks on.

GLC04509.25

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the southwest face of Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the southwest face of Fort Sumter showing damage from the guns of the Iron Clad Battery.

GLC04509.29

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: [View of the destruction at Fort Sumter.]

Osborn stamp on verso. [View of the destruction at Fort Sumter.]

GLC04509.31

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the southwest corner of Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the southwest corner of Fort Sumter showing damage from guns at Morris Island and the Floating Battery.

GLC04509.32

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the makeshift flagstaff at Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the makeshift flagstaff at Fort Sumter with the sally-port and damaged officers' quarters in the background.

GLC04509.33

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.35

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of damage on the interior of Fort Sumter .

Osborn imprint on verso. View of damage on the interior of Fort Sumter by the Iron Clad Battery.

GLC04509.39

April 1861

Osborn's Gallery

Photograph

Title: View of southwest side of Fort Sumter

Oval scene of a river valley pasted on verso. View of southwest side of Fort Sumter showing the now-demolished officers' quarters and a row of unmounted cannon barrels.

GLC04509.41

1863

Document

Title: C.S.S. Georgia list of prizes captured from commencement of cruise

Contains information about the ships captured. Includes the date and location of the capture or burning of the nine ships, names and captains of the ships, owners, the vessel's home port and the value of the ship and its cargo. The list was most likely written by Richard W. Curtis, paymaster. Comes with original storage envelope.

GLC04572.01

1863

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "Ruins in Alex[andria], 1863."

Dramatic pose of hooded woman mourning in the ruins.

GLC03029.24

31 May 1789

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he wrote to the President to discuss the possibility of working for the new government. Explains a dramatic property loss he experienced while fighting in the war. Declares that he did not approach Knox on the subject because he felt that Knox was too close a friend and he could ask Knox to use his influence to give Lincoln preference for employment. Adds that he feels sure that Knox will always support him and aid him if he can. Marked "private" on the address leaf.

GLC02437.04226

15 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Longman

Later copy. References Longman's letter of 1 August. Is sorry to hear Longman is having so much trouble with the Flucker estate. Says "I have it the most speedy way to terminate the affair to assign to Mrs Harwood the legacy left to Mrs Knox by her uncle, in condition of her relinquishing certain lands. this business accordingly is put into a train of execution." Is sending Longman the first of 11 bills of exchange, each for 1,000 guilders. Believes each bill should be about 1,000 pounds sterling. Thanks Longman for his patience. Says "it is with extreme inconvenience that I pay so…

GLC02437.05994

4 March 1794

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox Messrs. Wilhelm H. of Amsterdam will only be able to pay Knox a portion of the money owed. Vouches for his character and is "satisfied for the very respectable character of those Gentlemen, that utmost value has been obtained." Has enclosed his account books. Discusses property damage Knox suffered and possible compensation. Congratulates Knox on his acceptance of Mrs. Harwood's offer regarding a portion of the Waldo patent lands. Respectfully encourages Knox to pay him the balance due on his account.

GLC02437.06054

11 April 1787

Ward, Samuel, 1756-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States that that Mr. Griffin Green has been informed that the sunk frigates in the North [Hudson] River by Fort Montgomery contain pig iron and perhaps some other articles of interest. Asks for Knox's permission to examine the frigates and their property further to see if it can be acquired without too much expense.

GLC02437.03519

3 June 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial matter related to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene. Comments extensively on the Constitutional Convention: "I am persuaded the Convention will do nothing very decisive but they may give us a lead our General Assembly will finish this week without doing much harm no Paper Money no tender act will be made if you can persuade the Convention to be bold you may hope for a change of measures in the States if they are turned or divided- all our hopes of a good Government are over - Mr. [Roger] Sherman I am told is disposed only to patch the old System- if he is stuborn [sic] he will…

GLC02437.03565

14 November 1791

Welsh, Anna, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

After having sent a petition to Congress, General [Jedediah] Huntington referred her to Knox. Writes to Knox to explain that she is a widow and orphan, and has lost her brother, and her home (the latter she attributes to General [Benedict] Arnold). Appeals to his benevolence and asks for redress. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05238

circa July 1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map signed

Title: Battlefield Peach Tree Cr. Fought July 20 1864 Scale 4 in. pr. mi. from actual Survey by Topogs. of 1st Div 20 Corps

Notes houses, roads, military trails, locations of Union, including 1-3 Divisions of the 26th Corps and Confederate troops, lines of artillery, and barracks. Items are identifiable though the legend on the top of the map. Signed "Stanley fecit." Map created after The Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864. The battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign of 1864.

GLC02710.35

circa July 1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map signed

Title: [Union Civil War battlefield map of the Battle of Peachtree Creek]

Untitled draft of "Battlefield Peach Tree Cr. Fought July 20 1864 Scale 4 in. pr. mi. from actual Survey by Topogs. of 1st Div 20 Corps," found in GLC02710.35. Notes houses, Howel's Mill and Collier's Mill, a burned bridge, roads, and waterways. There are rectangular markings in red, purple, blue, and green, possibly indicating troop location. It is less detailed and colorful than GLC02710.35, and there is no legend. "Pt Stanley" inscribed in ink in lower right corner. Drawn after the Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864.

GLC02710.36