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to his parents

Describes the Battle of Pea Ridge. Writes that the enemy lost about half its men with three thousand killed and wounded. Also writes that guns, muskets, and rifles are found stacked in the woods from soldiers that won't fight anymore and have gone...

GLC06728.014

to his parents

Writes that he has marched about one thousand miles since he left Rolla. He is expecting to move sometime soon, but does not know where. Verifies that there were about three thousand Indians at the battle (Pea Ridge), some of which were prisoners.

GLC06728.017

to Daniel Cady

Writes to his uncle about two merchants, Shepard and Wright, who owe him money. Believes that if they start legal action against Shepard, he will pay. With note and docket on verso by recipient.

GLC07483.16

to Susan A. Doughty

Sends his autograph in reply to a request. Ends with "May you see many Happy years!" On gold paper.

GLC07483.21

to Elbridge T. Gerry

Instructions on how to act properly as a young man. Advises his nephew to study, especially history, act with respect and be the protector of his family. Also gives advice on how to act towards girls and reports news of other family members....

GLC09099.06

[Facts pertaining to a land dispute between William Tudor and General Jackson]

Circa date is based on the year the dispute took place. Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson of Massachusetts) and Tudor, acting as agents for separate companies, made offers for the same parcel of land to the Eastern Committee for Lands. A competition...

GLC02437.09448

[Contract between the U.S. Treasury and Comfort, Richard, and Joshua Sands of New York for acquiring rations for West Point soldiers]

Agreement between Morris, acting as Superintendent of the Finances of the United States (appointed by Congress), and Comfort Sands, Richard Sands and Joshua Sands of New York that the Sandses will "furnish and deliver" to West Point and other nearby...

GLC02437.01301

[Promotion of Henry Knox to Major General]

Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, and labeled an "Extract from the Minutes." Resolution of the United States in Congress assembled to promote Brigadier General Henry Knox to the rank of Major General. See GLC02437.01371 for a...

GLC02437.01375

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports that he is building roads from his fort to another. States that the coats and guns have arrived and his regiment is learning to use the guns. He offers advice regarding...

GLC03523.06.04

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point, Virginia says the siege is progressing slowly. Informs that General William T. Sherman captured Savannah. Discusses his wife joining a sewing society to make clothing for the soldiers and he questions...

GLC03523.06.09