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[Stores requested for the Southern expedition].

List of supplies requested from the Board of War and Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Accompanied letter (GLC02437.01160). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field. In Samuel Shaw's hand and signed by him...

GLC02437.01161

Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01162

Deficiencies of the Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781, but not obtained. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01163

Ordnance & Stores Sent from Philadelphia by Mr. Hodgdon.

Lists supplies and quantities sent. The ordnance was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Mr. Hodgdon was Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores. List accompanied letter (GLC02437.01173).

GLC02437.01172

[Order for Captain Pryor]

Orders Pryor to collect and bring ordnance belonging to the state of Virginia to the "point of operation" for the siege of Yorktown. Pryor is to request assistance from the Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson, Jr. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand and...

GLC02437.01195

[Appointment of Josiah Flagg to take charge of military stores in Rhode Island]

Signed by Shaw for Henry Ward and Theodore Foster. Marked as a copy (copied in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp). Contains the copied signatures of Henry Ward, Rhode Island Secretary of State, and Theodore Foster, Providence Town...

GLC02437.00981

to the Board of War and Ordnance

Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle...

GLC02437.01021

to [Thomas] Patten

Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh...

GLC02437.01071

to Captain Mitchell

Instructs Mitchell, Deputy Quartermaster General at Newburgh, New York, to expect stores arriving from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Orders Mitchell to forward the stores by ship to West Point, allowing the ships containing powder to remain at anchor...

GLC02437.01017

to Lieutenant Price

Orders Price to inspect stores arriving from Rhode Island. Also gives Price orders regarding ordnance and stores arriving from Springfield, Massachusetts. Mentions Captain Seward and John Ruddock.

GLC02437.01024

to Henry Knox

Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General at Fishkill, responds to a letter from Knox regarding moving the artillery park (GLC02437.01027). Discusses the upcoming campaign Colonel Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General, and Henry Knox. Writes, "... my...

GLC02437.01028

[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]

Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.

GLC02437.01030

to Captain Howe

Instructs Howe regarding the transport of stores and cannon from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York. Howe is to instruct the officers in charge of sending the stores in case they do not receive...

GLC02437.01034

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist...

GLC02437.01036

to Henry Knox

Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes "I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the...

GLC02437.01043

to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20...

GLC02437.01048

to Timothy Pickering

Knox asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, when he will be able to deliver horses to the light artillery. Also requests "25 teams for the Waggons...' Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow). GLC02437.01052 appears to be...

GLC02437.01053

to Henry Knox

Written at the "Capes of Delaware." Franks explains that he is employed in a matter of public business by Robert Morris, superintendent of finance. Franks is on his way to Madrid, Spain then Paris, France (to bear dispatches to John Jay and...

GLC02437.01056

to Henry Knox

Colonel Harrison writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Gives Knox an outline of events in the South "since the memorable battle of Guilford ... " Reports that Lord Cornwallis and Nathanael Greene...

GLC02437.01063

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Price reports on items he has repaired and made since Knox's last letter. Discusses harnesses, mortars, and other items. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01075

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he recently forwarded Lucy Knox a letter from her brother, Thomas. Reports on ships that have arrived in Boston carrying news from Antigua, England, and Martinique. Comments on currency: "The New Money has experienced the fate of the...

GLC02437.01082

[Invoice of military stores forwarded to Richard Frothingham]

Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary General. Pertains to Frothingham, field commissary of military stores.

GLC02437.01090

to Henry Knox

Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...

GLC02437.01091

to Henry Knox

Requests shot, "to fire with hot balls upon the british ships in case they should come up the river..."

GLC02437.01106

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....

GLC02437.01142

to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for...

GLC02437.01146

[Discharge of David Day].

David Day, an artillery officer from Connecticut, who served from 7 October 1778 to 8 October 1781, is discharged from service of the Continental Army in accordance with the terms of his enlistment. Ordered by General Henry Knox. A certification of...

GLC02437.01212

[Request for gunner quadrant]

Note requesting a gunner's quadrant for Captain Joseph Savage's 2nd artillery regiment. Another note on the bottom dated 15 October indicates that Savage received one. Savage's regiment was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01215

to the Board of War and Ordnance

Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are...

GLC02437.01032

to Henry Knox

Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene...

GLC02437.01041

to unknown

Informs the recipient: "I have information that a quantity of [struck: saltpetre] sulphur belonging to the United States has been deposited in the House in what you now live. This event happen'd either through the villany or carelessness of the...

GLC02437.01016

to Thomas Patten

Gives Captain Patten orders regarding his company of artillery artificers, mortar beds, the artillery park, garrison carriages, and other details. Instructs that the artillery park should join the army. Post script, docket, and Knox's copied...

GLC02437.01018

to William Price

Knox gives orders to Lieutenant Price regarding stores that are to arrive from Pennsylvania (Price was in charge of the laboratory at West Point). "You will please to have every thing in the Laboratory prepared with the utmost dispatch..."

GLC02437.01019

Return of the necessary impliments to compleat a howitzer for the field

Lists items such as rasps, chisels, ladels, and funnels, among others.

GLC02437.01022

to Mr. Turner

Instructs Turner, wagon master, to transport horses and wagons to the nearby artillery park by way of Fishkill, New York.

GLC02437.01023

[List of items received from Major William Perkins]

Lists items such as powder, cartridges, and fuzes, among others received from William Perkins of the artillery. Lincoln was an ox team contractor.

GLC02437.01025

to Sebastian Bauman

Knox writes to Major Bauman at West Point. Instructs Bauman to send one company of artillery from West Point to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Adds that the cannon must be put on board vessels and sent as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's...

GLC02437.01037

to John Crane

Gives Crane orders regarding the transport of cannon and stores sent from Springfield, Massachusetts through Claverack, New York to be sent to New Windsor, New York, where Crane will soon arrive. Gives instructions to be passed on to Captain Thomas...

GLC02437.01039

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think...

GLC02437.01049

[Orders for Lieutenant Throop]

Marked as a copy. Title from docket. Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, provides instructions for Throop to take iron, wheels, and lumber to West Point. Mentions that Major [Sebastian] Bauman will assist Throop in procuring carriages from West Point....

GLC02437.01054

to John Ruddock

Knox informs Ruddock, Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, that Matthew Manchester will deliver stores and mortars to Ruddock. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01055

to Timothy Pickering

Asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, to send carts and oxen to an officer at Tarrytown, New York, for the transport of guns to Dobbs Ferry.

GLC02437.01058

to Thomas Seward

Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, to deliver the stores to Sebastian Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point. Thanks Seward for his trouble in transporting the stores. Written...

GLC02437.01069

to Sebastian Bauman

Directed to Major Bauman or the officer in charge of artillery at West Point. Instructs the recipient to receive stores from Captain Thomas Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, Massachusetts. Also...

GLC02437.01070

to Henry Knox

Signed "E." Cornell, on the Congressional Board of War, discusses General Nathanael Greene: "Notwithstanding fortune sometimes frowns on our friend Greene I am happy to see by a late resolution of Congress that his conduct meets the approbation of...

GLC02437.01088

to William Price and Thomas Patten

Consists of two separate letters. In the first, Knox gives instructions to Price regarding fuzes and wooden bottoms (for artillery). In the second letter, written the same day and presumably at Dobbs Ferry, Knox gives instructions to Captain...

GLC02437.01096

to Henry Knox

Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...

GLC02437.01103

to Andrew Moodie

Replies to a letter from Captain Moodie (GLC02437.01107): "I am much pain'd at the disagreeable state of things at Fort Herkimer and sincerely wish it was in my power to remedy these." Refers to an order for thread and paper (possibly used in musket...

GLC02437.01108

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as...

GLC02437.01143

to Henry Knox

Discusses a traveling forge with Knox, noting that he suggested the forge remain in the care of the commanding officer of artillery at Verplanck's Point. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01077

to Henry Knox

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

GLC02437.01051

to Henry Knox

Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...

GLC02437.01060

A General Return of the American Artillery & Stores Appropriated thereto with the Army in Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with units under the charge of Captain Coleman, Captain Savage, Lieutenant Ingersal, Captain Duffey, and Captain Ferguson. Carrington commanded the 4th Artillery Regiment and was one of the chief...

GLC02437.01187

to George W. C. Lee

Addressed to "Boo" (his son's nickname), then a student at West Point. Comments on the construction of Fort Carroll in Baltimore, which Lee was supervising. Discusses the charge against his son of keeping alcohol in his room, for which George...

GLC07081.01

[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of General George McClellan, shown in camp writting a note, "likeness from a recent Photograph." Printed by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.02

[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of Major General George B. McClellan.

GLC07102.03

[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]

Engraving of General Edwin Vose Sumner, based on a photograph, published by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.04

[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]

Engraving of Abraham Lincoln's head. Based on a photograph by Alexander Hester. Engraved for the Republican Club of New York. Accompanied by sheet explaining the print.

GLC07102.05

Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War

Lists expenses during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1780 less a payment received from Congress in 1785. The total debt is $13,349,102. Accompanied by "Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia" (see GLC07114.02).

GLC07114.01

Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia

Accompanied "Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War" (see GLC07114.01). Details the eleven items listed on the account, which recorded a debt of $13,349...

GLC07114.02

Prisoners

List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists...

GLC07115.02

The Folly of invading Virginia

Collateral to Oswald manuscript, printing some of Oswald's other manuscripts concerning British policy in America. GLC 7121 is not in the limited edition printed by the University of Virginia Press.

GLC07121coll

[Item inventory]

An inventory of houshold items.

GLC07126.02

to Peter Farlin

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to Peter Farlin, which Farlin answered and sent back to Kemble. The document is written to Farlin, but at the end of the document there is a note, under which is...

GLC07126.03

to Lieutenant Kemble

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to John and Robert Stenhouse, which was answered and sent back to Kemble. The document is concluded with a postscript from P. M. Farlin. As a result, it is believed...

GLC07126.04

to James Finlay

This document appears to be a copy of an invoice sent from Lieutenant Stephen Kemble to James Finlay, which was answered by Windore Brown on the behalf of Finlay.

GLC07126.05

[Engraving of Alexander Hamilton]

Engraving of Alexander Hamilton, based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC07167.02

Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.01

Mr. Lafayette

GLC07173.06.02

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.

GLC07187.01

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter is in reply to Eben's letter on the 5th, Garfield says he delayed answering in the hope that he would be able to help, but has been compelled to abandon his efforts.

GLC07187.02

to Eben R. Ayers

A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for...

GLC07187.03

to Capt. Majaw

He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.

GLC07205.001

to Thomas Hillhouse

He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.

GLC07205.004

to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

GLC07205.005

to Gen. Hillhouse

"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.

GLC07205.006

to Unknown

Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.

GLC07205.008

to Sir

He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.

GLC07205.009

to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...

GLC07205.010

to Mr. Thurman

He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.

GLC07205.011

to William Gifford

Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.

GLC07205.012

to Sister

Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.

GLC07205.013

to Madam

A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.

GLC07205.014

to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

GLC07205.015

to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

GLC07205.016

to Unknown

They are currently camped at Locust Point in Chesapeake Peak Bay. They thought they knew what what it was to be a soldier when they left Camp Wheeler but they had no idea what was coming next.

GLC07205.017

to Mr. Baker

In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...

GLC07205.019

Captain Geo. Hawwoord

He informs him his company will be carried down on the steamer and he will confer with the captain of the "Shawsheeu" and he will land on the North side of Broad Creek. The purpose to capture some of the Whitefords men who are reportedly prowling...

GLC07205.021

to My Dear Sister

He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded. Written at Fort Monroe

GLC07205.022

to Father

He recently heard that General Berry was killed.

GLC07205.023

to J.M Weightman

His battery will leave Boston on Monday and would like to see Weightman at 3pm.

GLC07205.024

to Sister

She writes of various people she has not heard from that winter and says she would like to visit her sister but her health is not that good right now.

GLC07205.025

to Sir

No year. He is very anxious about his bounty. Everybody is getting paid $150 to $200. He requests the necessary documents so he can get his bounty.

GLC07205.027

to Sir

No year. He writes he followed the instructions of the previous letter and signed his name in the presence of the Execution Officer. He thanks him for his support.

GLC07205.028

to Sister Sophia

He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.

GLC07205.030

to Sister

He writes he is now in the shop making dough. They have to bake a thousand loaves of bread a day. He is healthy and fat. Written at Camp Griffin

GLC07205.031

to Mother

He finds Eastern Virginia, where the principle slave market lies, very boring since most people have left upon hearing that an army was approaching. He describes a battle in which one hundred men were wounded and killed. They were greatly outnumbered...

GLC07205.032

to Mrs. Wall

There is not enough to eat and people are sick with the measles.

GLC07205.033

to Mrs. Wall

Too faded to read.

GLC07205.034

to Unknown

He qoutes Shakespeare and asks the recipitent to relay a couple messages to Lydia and Bell.

GLC07205.035