6 May 1787

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the Indians are out trapping for Beaver there is little doubt but they will steal them all" [referring to the surveyors' horses], which will stop the survey. Comments on Congress deciding about "disposing of the Lands which have been surveyed ... " and wishes his townships had been included. Stamped "Boston." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no…

GLC02437.03544

22 September 1801

Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he did not make a written report due to [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett's report on the back country (possibly near the north part of the Waldo patent). Reports on a incident where he met up with approximately 70 armed insurgents. Notes the insurgents mentioned they were going "bear hunting" near [George Ulmer's] neighborhood.

GLC02437.07621

circa 1797-1802

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox of his efforts to find sheep and that many are suffering from rot and dying nasty deaths. Mentions the possibility of finding more oxen if Knox needs them and discusses business relating to several other crops and goods such as salt, fish, rye and potatoes.

GLC02437.08203

17 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that due to a string of difficulties he was not able to close the deal with the Brinleys until today. Notes he paid the Brinleys and now has the deed. Also mentions he is sending Knox a pair of does, a buck, some rabbits, and some oats. Mentions he heard deer can be found in North Carolina and Georgia.

GLC02437.06276

19 November 1864

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia, no. II

No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers. [24 November] "…a seaman by the name of Wallace must have left the ship with the intention of deserting by swimming to one of the Keys. His pants and shoes were found n deck, and he had sold a lot of mess stores, that he had purchased from the "Union," a few days ago. Searched for him today, but could find no trace of him. Sent a boat to search sponging sloop in the neighborhood, but…

GLC05911.06.02

12 October 1864-1 June 1867

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S.S Mohican (stored in separate folder). Quarter morocco, marbled boards. Commissioned in 1859, the steam sloop USS Mohican served in the African Squadron in 1860-1861, before joining the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. In October of 1862, the Mohican was sent on a fruitless search for Confederate raiders, the Florida and the Alabama; she…

GLC05911.07

1890

Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894

Photograph

Title: "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw"

Group of 15 men in front same building as in # 8. Some men are mounted on horses and holding guns, others seated by a tent. Notation on verso: "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw 18 miles from Durant. Picture of Charlie Colbert to be returned when copied C. C. Conlan 1890s ca."

GLC05475.09

1890

Prettyman, William S., fl. 1889-1894

Photograph

Title: "Hunting party at Charlie Colbert's Ranch at Old Fr. Washataw."

Group of 7 men standing and seated in front of same building as in #8 & 9. Guns and cooking utensils are present and a supply wagon is seen in the background. The group appears to be either cooking or dressing deer. Notation on verso: "Hunting party at Charlie Colbert's Ranch at Old Fr. Washataw. Colbert in the foreground seated with white hat on. Property of C.C. Conlan." 1890s ca.

GLC05475.10

1 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for $3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be reduced, he will stop the clothing order. Fears that if the soldiers are discharged without pay, they may join the Shays' rebellion insurgents. Discusses other warrants and how the money would be allocated. Mentions that he wants to send Knox some salmon but that he has not been able to catch enough due to the weather. "Free" handwritten on…

GLC02437.03509

8 April 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports that Colonel [David] Humphreys has arrived and can inform Wadsworth that Congress is considering the issue of the troops but nothing has been decided yet. Responds to Wadsworth's letter about the sale of damaged powder sold from West Point (see GLC02437.03512). States that Captain Price is in charge there. Knox trusts Price but he does not have…

GLC02437.03513

12 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Plans to transmit $29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, "Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]..." Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the "back counties" against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison "seems to be of opinion that the…

GLC02437.03835

1905

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Beginning of the great hunt, President Roosevelt and party entering the bear country.

Roosevelt on horseback, riding up a trail toward the foreground of the picture with a group of other horsemen. Some hunting dogs occupy the picture's foreground.

GLC06449.47

1905

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: On the great bear hunt, President Roosevelt after leaving Newcastle for the mountains .

Roosevelt is shown in western gear, mounted on a white horse with a rifle in his hand.

GLC06449.48

1905

H. C. White Co.

Photograph

Title: The return from the bear hunt, - President Roosevelt and party on road from Newcastle, Col.

President Roosevelt on a white horse flanked by two riders on dark horses. Behind them are a wire fence and a telegraph pole. A steep mountain forms the background.

GLC06449.51

1876

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [ink and water color. Terra cotta fountain of children]

On verso is pasted-down newsclipping: "Old Abe" at the Centennial. Describing the famous war eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin, clipped from the Philadelphia Times.

GLC02673.19

30 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is now in Livingston, MT. This card shows a group of Grizzly bears.

GLC09414.0734

January 13, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions the multitude of crows in England.

GLC09414.0934

10 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.

GLC07705.365

July 31, 1805

Unknown

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

Price of flour and bacon.

GLC01450.600.018

20 July 1830

Autograph document

Title: [Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

November 13, 1802

Murphy, Sarah, fl. 1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

July 10, 1797

Duane, Walter, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

10 September 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

17 miles from Harper's Ferry. artillery going on 2 or 3 miles away. one of the boys shot an adder in the tent the other day. it was a foot long. if he had gone to Harrisburg, he would have gotten $500 local bounty.

GLC08311.19

12 August 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.

GLC02743.27

11 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06