circa 1821

Manuscript

Title: [Negotiations regarding the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent and British claims]

The fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent dealt with establishing the boundary between the United States and Canada around the northwest angle of Nova Scotia and the northwestern head of the Connecticut River. Book includes copies of letters from the British agent appointed to locate the northwest angle of Nova Scotia, Ward Chipman. Verified as a true copy by S. Hales.

GLC05634.01

1818

Manuscript document

Title: [Discussion and resolution pertaining the fifth and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent]

Discusses executing the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent, which pertained to establishing a United States-Canada border and the expenses associated with it. Concludes that the analysis is preliminary but recommends a resolution requesting that the president "arrange with the British government some mode of designating the boundary line, under the 5 & 7 articles of the treaty of Ghent, which shall require less time and expense, than the one which the Commissioners have heretofore pursued."

GLC05634.06

1818

Manuscript document

Title: [Commentary on Charles Turner's 26 March 1818 confidential letter to John Holmes]

Indicates that William C. Bradley, an agent of the United States under the treaty of Ghent to fix the boundary line between Maine and Canada, sought an explanation for Charles Turner's implication of him in his letter to John Holmes (see GLC05634.03). Reports that Turner claimed his comments were not in reference to Bradley.

GLC05634.07

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [April 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (66 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.02

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [May 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (13 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.03

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [June 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (7 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.04

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [July 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment. Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.05

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [9 April - 31 October 1863 return of discharges from the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, date of enlistment, rank and date of discharge. Notes where the men were discharged, "Simon's Bay, Cape of Good Hope," and notes they were discharged "at own request" (4 men listed). Indicates duplicate on the upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.06

1 November 1863

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Document signed

Title: [9 April - 31 October 1863 return of desertions from the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date of enlistment, date and place of desertion, and money owed to the men by the Confederacy: "Note - The above amounts were due, after deducting the Bounty of £10 say $48.00" (2 men deserted). Marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.07

16 November 1863

Villeneuve, Alexandre-Marie Ducrest de, 1813-1893

Letter signed

Title: [to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 2334. Asserts that Louis Eugene Bouvier (a.k.a Cullen) deserted from the Imperial Ship the "Renommee" in the Sea of China. Asks Maury what the sailor's nationality is and inquires about the man's position on the Georgia. Villeneuve signs as French naval commander and major general of the Marines at Cherbourg.

GLC04572.08

18 November 1864

Villeneuve, Alexandre-Marie Ducrest de, 1813-1893

Letter signed

Title: [to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 388. Mentions William Cullen, a member of the Georgia crew, who is actually a French deserter.

GLC04572.09

26 November 1863

Villeneuve, Alexandre-Marie Ducrest de, 1813-1893

Letter signed

Title: [to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 2367. Signed as a Major General of the French Navy. Believes that William Cullen is a French sailor named Bouvier. Cullen claims that the North American (United States) commercial vessel he was on was sunk by the Georgia. Villeneuve asks that the man's story be confirmed and requests to know the name of the vessel and the state of its origin.

GLC04572.10

7 December 1863

Roze, Pierre Gustave, 1812-1882

Letter signed

Title: [to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

Roze, a French rear admiral, authorizes repairs to be made on the C.S.S. Georgia. Specifies machinery, such as diving equipment, to be used in making the repairs.

GLC04572.11

21 August 1793

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses events in Europe, such as a Spanish defeat at Bayonne and that the Queen of France has been moved from a prison. Upper right portion burned or ripped through all pages, creating text loss.

GLC02437.08151

16 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command "of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c." Expects the British to evacuate posts "on the north end of York Island" by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to…

GLC02437.10189

1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Discusses the importance of the campaign in New York and feels Washington's efforts in the state are worthwhile. But states that "prospects are dubious," because the enemy has reinforcements arriving. Mentions the arrival of the Comte De Grasse. Feels that New York should be the object but is worried that their forces are not adequate. Unsigned but creator inferred from handwriting. Date and recipient added later in pencil and red ink. See GLC02437.08161 for a related document. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.08176

18 June 1785

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, advising Knox in detail on how he might arrange for the Defense of the Western Territories. Also congratulates Knox on becoming "Secretary at War," discusses Congress' plans for the Western Territories and the British presence in these areas. The end of the last page is attached and extends beyond the document. Copy made 3 February 1854.

GLC02437.09330

December 11, 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing America's relationship with the "the Indians" and British involvement in these affairs. Also discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and a construction project involving limestone. Copy made 9 August 1855.

GLC02437.09331

26 December 1786

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the "disorders which have arisen in these States." Discusses the variosu hardships and difficulties facing the young nation, and requests Knox's thoughts on the subject. Worries about possible upheavels or changes in numerous state governments. Believes the British are stirring up insurrection. Copy made 6 March 1854.

GLC02437.09332

27 April 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the Society of the Cincinnati, and "the light in which it is viewed in France." Copy made 3 February 1854.

GLC02437.09336

5 April 1794

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing General Israel Chapin's negotiations with the Six Nations (possibly referring to the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794). Notes that the Treaty should take place apart from British agents and spies. Copy made 8 February 1854. Original of this letter is GLC02437.09428.

GLC02437.09348

September 20, 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing a letter recently received from Knox "with great pleasure." Comments on Knox's home in Maine (Knox retired to his estate, Montpelier, in 1795, located near the St. George River in Thomaston, Maine). Mentions the "Treaty with Great Britain," possibly referring to the Jay Treaty, signed by Washington in August 1795. Refers to public opinion of the Treaty. Discusses the details of providing for George Washington Lafayette (son the Marquis de Lafayette and the President's godson). Relates that he has arranged for Lafayette to be cared for…

GLC02437.09349

29 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Control of the Mississippi River]

Discusses the effects of foreign use and British possession of the Mississippi River. Appears to be related to, and possibly part of, GLC02437.08216 and GLC02437.08217.

GLC02437.08202

7 June 1793

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the province of West Florida. Notes the boundaries that were ceded to Britain and the Treaty that was made with Spain. Mentions Britains then ceded [West Florida] to Spain and disposed the better part of the land to another country causing the dispute.

GLC02437.09828

16 September 1777-16 October 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph document

Title: Knox's army diary [incomplete]

Mostly deals with movements of the army around Philadelphia in September and October 1777, around the time of the Battle of Germantown. On September 19 says "Intelligence recd. of the enemys pushing for Philadelphia the army cross'd the Schylkill." On 20 September, makes reference to General Anthony Wayne being attacked at night and states that General William Smallwood joined Wayne. Makes reference to George Washington riding reconnaissance with a group of officers on 30 September. Makes reference to moving toward Germantown on 3 and 4 October and describes the battle there. Makes…

GLC02437.08417