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to his brother Henry

Elaborates on abolitionist efforts in Kansas. Justifies violence citing the number of slaves who are "murdird" each year. Continues that war is just when in self defense and liberty must be absolute, quoting Patrick Henry: "Give me liberty or give me...

GLC07231.09

to his sister

Tells of his upcoming trial and predicts that he will "receive a free pass to the Spirit world." Mentions receiving many presents and aid, including from Mrs. Spring and Miss Watkins. Expresses his desire to tell her more on his views of religion...

GLC07231.10

to his brother Henry

Describes his wounds at Harpers Ferry: "I received six wounds there [his chest], three in my head, two in my brest and one through my left arm two in my head were the worst." Claims he is enjoying his time in jail, with the help of his jailer Captain...

GLC07231.11

to his brother Henry

Ponders his sentence and the prospect of death. Hopes for mercy so that he may continue to live, but is doubtful and accepts death calmly. Discusses spiritualism. Written from Charlestown jail.

GLC07231.12

to his brother Henry

Bids his brother farewell, with knowledge of his upcoming death. Encourages Henry to explore spiritiualism and to live rightly: "as you love yourself as you love man as you love woman, as you love god, work with your head heart and hands for the...

GLC07231.13

to William Smallwood

Enclosing report to General Washington regarding the state of the regiment. Richardson has small pox and has inoculated the entire regiment. Complains of lack of officers, hardship and illness. It is a "wonder that they don't die at a much faster...

GLC06508.01

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1865

Pages numbered 665 - 856
This volume contains accounts of the end of the Civil War and the assassination and funeral of President Lincoln.
10 April 1865, p. 737: News of General Lee's surrender to General Grant.
13 April 1865 p. 739: "One of the...

GLC06846.05

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send a map of New England and the other provinces.

GLC02437.00116

to Henry Knox

Sends back a bible owned by Nathan Chase that Knox sent to Rogers by mistake. Requests the return of his bible, which Knox was binding for Rogers.

GLC02437.00117

to Henry Knox

Reverend Wheeler informs Knox that he will send his balance by the next post.

GLC02437.00118

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox obtain a blank manuscript book made by the bookbinder Mr. Berkley that Clarke would like to purchase. Asks it to sent to him by the bearer of this letter, Mr. Lyman. A post script urges Knox to get "it well bound, and neatly...

GLC02437.00119

to Henry Knox

Claims that he has no business relationship with Edes & Gill, and that he sent them none of the Keysey pills he sent to Knox. He leaves it to Knox "to take the proper methods of rendering them saleable." Orders books. States that he has placed an...

GLC02437.00120

to Henry Knox

Reverend Wheeler informs Knox that he sent his balance owed for books purchased and requests a receipt.

GLC02437.00121

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to advertise a book coming out in the Spring in the Boston-area newspapers. Also asks him to advertise Keysey Pills, which Rivington had made earlier arrangements for Knox to sell (see GLC02437.00062 and GLC02437.00120). Mentions that he...

GLC02437.00122

to Henry Knox

Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 21 February 1774 letter, which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and Longman's confidence that Knox will remit payment. The second part indicates that he has...

GLC02437.00123

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also...

GLC06313.04.103

to William Smallwood

Request for a recommendation to a "subaltine's appointment in the Maryland line." Informs Smallwood that he has served faithfully for two years, is well regarded by fellow officers, and hopes the General will recommend him for this promotion.

GLC06508.02

to William Smallwood

Discusses desertion and black recruits. Is unable to submit a list for men drafted for three years service because so many have left for Annapolis "without my knowledge." Due to these desertions the three year draft has been suspended. Names the...

GLC06508.03

to William Smallwood

Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...

GLC06508.04

to William Smallwood

Written near Bacon's Bridge, possibly near Dorchester, South Carolina. Major Roxburgh informs General Smallwood that his company remains near Bacon's Bridge in an inactive state. Reports that the British "continue in the same situation as when I...

GLC06508.05

to William Smallwood

Hopes to hear from Smallwood concerning an appointment he hopes to recieve. Has already waited for some time, at some expense, for an answer, and asks Smallwood to reply as quickly as possible.

GLC06508.06

to William Smallwood

Written at Camp Ashley Hill. Major Roxburgh updates General Smallwood on Anthony Wayne's success in evacuating in evacuating Savannah, Georgia of British troops: "The enemy have evacuated Savannah and are so distressed for shipping that the garrison...

GLC06508.07

to William Smallwood

Gives General Smallwood an "account of the present situation of the two armies in this [southern] quarter with their principal maneuvers since the capture of L'd Cornwallace." Provides a detailed description of activities by generals Nathanael...

GLC06508.08

to William Smallwood

Dated as "the 31st of 8 mo." Written by Mifflin as a Quaker abolitionist to Smallwood as Governor of Maryland. Says he remembers Smallwood's treatment toward him during the Revolution with esteem. Extensively explains his Christian anti-war stance...

GLC06508.09

to George M. Williams

Receipt for stay at the Exchange Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

GLC06582.01