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to: Sam Chapman

"correspondence & reports about burning & robbing cities in Vols.: 43 parts I & II- Shenandoah campaign". [Perhaps a reference to Official Records, published in 1908.]

GLC03921.28

to Sam Chapman

McDowell and an additional circuit court judge appointment for Virginia; misdated "Chambersburg letter" of Gen. Lee to Gen. Ewell.

GLC03921.29

to Sam Chapman

Defense of Stuart's absence at Gettysburg, prompted by a newspaper article; treason case against Jefferson Davis.

GLC03921.30

to Sam Chapman

Belief that Walter Taylor has prompted the recent articles about Gettysburg, in an attempt to clear his name at the expense of Lee; forwarding a letter from Allen Potts.

GLC03921.31

to: Sam Chapman

Assistant Attorney General, Jack Russell [his nephew].

GLC03921.32

to: Sam Chapman

free mail delivery; forthcoming article in the New York Herald: "It tells how Fitz Lee saved Pope's Army."

GLC03921.33

to: Sam Chapman

travels through various towns in Virginia.

GLC03921.34

to: Sam Chapman

new address and his reason for moving; letter written by Mr. Ron Tucker given to his son as a memento.

GLC03921.35

to Sam Chapman

Theodore Roosevelt's run on a third party ticket: "Teddy has knocked out Taft in one of the most surprising phenomena of history;"

GLC03921.36

to: Sam Chapman

intention to vote for Taft: "If Wilson is elected…the Bull Moose will be buried forever."

GLC03921.37

to: Sam Chapman

hopes to get out of the hospital in time to vote.

GLC03921.38

to: Sam Chapman

Free transportation to Gettysburg for Confederate veterans.

GLC03921.40

to: Sam Chapman

voted for Henry Stuart; ride in an automobile with Mrs. Julie Keith; plans to travel to Baltimore.

GLC03921.41

to: Sam Chapman

Lecture at a Toronto military institute; plans to spend time in New York.

GLC03921.42

to: Sam Chapman

Suggests Chapman visit Wilson over the Easter holiday; Mosby has completed his speech.

GLC03921.43

to: Sam Chapman

suggests Chapman try to obtain a post as chaplain in a regiment on the eve of war with Mexico.

GLC03921.44

to: Sam Chapman

speech well received; "royal" reception in Canada; receiving social invitations in New York.

GLC03921.45

to: Sam Chapman

letter of Colonel Williams concerning Osborne.

GLC03921.46

to: Sam Chapman

artist would like to paint a group portrait of Confederate officers, including Chapman.

GLC03921.47

to: Sam Chapman

traveling to Manassass to look over the battlefield; says Wilson will not stay in the White House longer than one term.

GLC03921.48

to: Sam Chapman

anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.

GLC03921.49

to: Sam Chapman

endorses an advertisement of a hotel with rooms for $1 per day.

GLC03921.50

to: Sam Chapman

requesting return of letter from Gov. Stuart; plans to travel to Berkeley for his health.

GLC03921.51

to: Sam Chapman

drinking water to help his bladder condition; encounters with Virginians who were Union soldiers before.

GLC03921.52

to Henry Knox

Notes that the men are supplied with small arms and requests carbines for the officers. Stevens had recently been appointed a captain in Knox's regiment of artillery. The British evacuated Boston the day after this letter was written.

GLC02437.00259

to Henry Knox

Arranges to have the bearer of the letter retrieve artillery from Framingham, Massachusetts. Tracy was a merchant who turned privateer during the Revolution.

GLC02437.00261

to Henry Knox

Instructs Knox to withhold four pounds from the pay of a matross in his regiment named Henry Irvington. The money had previously been advanced to Irvington. Putnam was one of the original major generals appointed by the Continental Congress.

GLC02437.00262

[Receipts for money disbursements from Henry Knox to Major John Crane and Captain Thomas Pierce]

Two receipt entries signed by Crane and Thomas Pierce for pay distributions, but in neither Pierce's or Crane's hand. Crane and Pierce were under Knox's command. This document is the "loose receipt" referenced on page 18 of GLC02437.00258.

GLC02437.00263

to Lucy Knox

Responds affectionately to a letter from Lucy asking what has become of him. Answers that he has not written because of how busy he has been (during the siege of Boston). Comments that the British are packing up and leaving Boston, and Knox expects...

GLC02437.00264

[Money lending receipts]

Two military receipt entries also signed by James Furnival for money borrowed from Henry Knox by Captain of Artillery Benjamin Frothingham and Lieutenant James Furnivall.

GLC02437.00265

[Receipt for Quarter Master David Bradley's pay from January to April 1776]

Certifies payment but does not mention the amount.

GLC02437.00266

to Henry Knox

Confirms receipt of an order to remove artillery from Dorchester Heights to the Roxbury Meeting House. Seeks advice to resolve a conflict with Captain John Popkins company over guard duty. Notes that the men need extra time to retrieve their...

GLC02437.00267

[A complete account of money received of Colonel Henry Knox and money paid to the men]

Payment ledger with docket noting that this was Colonel Burbeck's account.

GLC02437.00269

to Henry Knox

Stevens writes Knox to update him on activities during his march to Crown Point, New York. Reports difficulties in transporting ordnance and stores because of broken carts, the scarcity of food for the pack animals, and "Cattle very low in flesh."...

GLC02437.00270

to unknown

Orders an officer to proceed to Norwich, Connecticut with powder and ammunition. Notes that the officer has a warrant to impress teams of animals if necessary. A note on the verso records numerical quantities of unnamed items being transferred from...

GLC02437.00271

[An abstract of money paid by Captain Jotham Drury in Colonel Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery for the month of January 1776]

Lists amounts owed to fifty-five enlisted men in Knox's regiment and underneath Colonel William Burbeck's command.

GLC02437.00272

to Lucy Knox

Explains that he has remained in Newport, Rhode Island, where a recent British naval attack had been fended off, to fulfill orders to help protect the town from additional attacks. He will depart for Norwich later in the day, where he hopes to stay...

GLC02437.00273

to Lucy Knox

Comments on a fatiguing two day, sixty-four mile journey from Newport, Rhode Island, to Norwich, Connecticut. Indicates that he will stay in Norwich until all the stores are embarked for New York. Mentions that he will make a trip to New London...

GLC02437.00275

to Thomas Pierce

Brief account from Colonel Knox to Captain Pierce for money paid for blankets from February to April of 1776. Also notes cash received by Colonel William Burbeck and Major John Crane.

GLC02437.00277

to Horatio Gates

Reports information received from Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort and other officers returning from the siege of Quebec about the ordnance and stores available in American encampments near Quebec. There is none to speak of, with the exception of...

GLC02437.00278

[Invoice of pay for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment during the Revolutionary War]

The 26 April side lists partial pay for the months of February and March for six named captains in Knox's artillery regiment. The 9 May side is very brief and relates to artillery cost.

GLC02437.00279

An accou.tt of money paid to several named Captains In the Regiment of Artillery for the use of their Respective Companies

Lists money distributed to captains under Major John Crane in Knox's artillery regiment. Docket is in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00280

A Compleat Account of Money Re'd. of Cor'l. Henry Knox and Monney Paid Away To Officer and Men

Lists money received on four dates by Colonel Knox, Colonel William Burbeck, and Major John Crane, and consequently distributed to officers and soldiers in Knox's artillery regiment. Morton was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment. Docketed by...

GLC02437.00281

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill would like his mother to send a box from home as his appetite is very good. Mrs. Robins laments the suffering of the soldiers, and urges the end of the war. She wishes no mercy for the South for their part in this "terrible tragedy."

GLC03859.27

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is making strides in his recovery, and believes that if he could get a furlough he could make the journey home, despite the fact that he cannot walk due to the condition of his feet. Mrs. Robins has hope that Col. Geer, who accompanied...

GLC03859.28

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill requests that his Uncle Nelson come and escort him home. He expects to be well enough to get out of bed in a few days.

GLC03859.29

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is well enough to go outdoors, but is not yet completely recovered. He requests ten to fifteen dollars from his mother to last him the remainder of his stay in the hospital, and expects to receive his discharge soon.

GLC03859.30

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill chastises his mother for not writing, and reminds her to send the money he requested previously. It was announced in the newspaper that all who have suffered in Southern prisons should be discharged with three months extra pay, thus he and...

GLC03859.31

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill has still received no word from his mother, nor has he received any money from her. Mrs. Robins argues that the money is unnecessary, as he gets plenty to eat at the hospital. He is recovering rapidly and should be able to walk by the...

GLC03859.32

to: "Well Brothe."

Churchill's doctor has taken another bone out of his toe, thus his recovery has been slightly delayed. He seems bored and restless ("I can't find anything to do….I have nothing to write so I do this to amuse myself…"), and asks the recipient to send...

GLC03859.33

to Drazilla Churchill

Churchill has finally received the letter and money sent by his mother. He writes of a few boys leaving the hospital each day, though there is no sign yet of his own discharge. His health is generally good, although he is bothered by an itch in his...

GLC03859.34

to: Byron Churchill.

Bodge requests genealogical information concerning Churchill's immediate family. Bodge obtained Churchill's address through Isaac B. Churchill (Byron's uncle) of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

GLC03859.35

to: Sam Chapman

plans to travel east in September; view of President Cleveland and Democratic party; and opposition to coinage of silver: "If the people want cheap money give them old Confederate notes."

GLC03921.01

to: Sam Chapman

enclosed check to settle accounts; appointments by McKinley.

GLC03921.02

to William Chapman

News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it...

GLC03921.03

to: Sam Chapman

Chapman's fate pending army reorganization; McKinley's feelings towards Mosby.

GLC03921.04

to Sam Chapman

News of Chapman's appointment under Brown Allen; finding Lee's letter book over the Gettysburg Campaign.

GLC03921.12

to: Sam Chapman

invitation to speak at the Quill Club; progress on the group painting.

GLC03921.39

to William Knox

Places a new book order, mentions receiving several books and reminds Knox about others. Docket possibly in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00286

An Account of money Rec'd. and of whom Rec'd.

Lists money received by officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment and troops paid. Docket, in Knox's hand, identifies it as Captain Craft's account.

GLC02437.00287

[Invoice for soldier payment and artillery and supply purchases in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Records pay for members of the regiment and money spent on some supplies and ordnance associated with several officers.

GLC02437.00288

[State of the companies for which Henry Knox drew pay]

A small chart relating to the pay of soldiers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment. Lists several captains and other officers in the regiment.

GLC02437.00289

"Charlestoner Hof" and "No. 7, Charleston Hotel"

"Charlestoner Hof" and "No. 7, Charleston Hotel" inscribed on recto in pencil and pen, respectively. View across the front of the building taken from proper right.

GLC04509.04

"No. 8, Mill's Hotel."

Osborn stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "No. 8, Mill's Hotel." View across the front of the building taken from proper right.

GLC04509.05

[unidentified]

Osborn stamp on verso. View of an unidentified monument depicting a column wrapped with a garland and a snake.

GLC04509.06

"Die Markthalle, No. 5." Ink inscription on recto: "Market Hall."

Osborn imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Die Markthalle, No. 5." Ink inscription on recto: "Market Hall." View of the hall's main entrance.

GLC04509.07

"Ruine der Kathedrale, No. 3."

Osborn stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Ruine der Kathedrale, No. 3." Ink inscription on recto: "Ruins of Cathedral." View of damaged cathedral and surrounding buildings.

GLC04509.08

"Der Fleischmarkt, Gemüsemarkt, und Obstmarkt in der Feree[?], No. 6."

Osborn stamp on verso. Ink inscriptionon verso: "Der Fleischmarkt, Gemüsemarkt, und Obstmarkt in der Feree[?], No. 6." View of the length of the nearly empty market hall.

GLC04509.09

View of Fort Moultrie's northwestern angle.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of Fort Moultrie's northwestern angle.

GLC04509.10

View of the soldiers' barracks at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the soldiers' barracks at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.11

View of Fort Sumter's heavily damaged parade ground in front of the sally-port.

View of Fort Sumter's heavily damaged parade ground in front of the sally-port.

GLC04509.12

View of the harbor face of Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the harbor face of Fort Moultrie. The shot furnace is visible in the foreground, and Fort Sumter is visible in the distance to the right.

GLC04509.13

View of the soldiers' barracks at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the soldiers' barracks at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.14

View of the shot furnace at Fort Moultrie with the officers' quarters visible behind it.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the shot furnace at Fort Moultrie with the officers' quarters visible behind it.

GLC04509.15

View of the destruction at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the destruction at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.16

battery of guns from eastern angle of Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. Shows battery of guns from eastern angle of Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.17

View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie, which overlook the parade ground.

GLC04509.18

"Fort Sumter nach der Beschießung."

Osborn stamp on verso. Pencil inscription on verso: "Fort Sumter nach der Beschießung." View of Fort Sumter from across the water.

GLC04509.19

"Südseite von Fort Sumter vor der Beschießung."

Osborn stamp on verso. Pencil inscription on verso: "Südseite von Fort Sumter vor der Beschießung." View of the damage to the south side of Fort Sumter by Confederate guns firing from Cumming's Point.

GLC04509.20

View of the damaged sally-port

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the damaged sally-port, with officers' quarters visible at left.

GLC04509.21

Rear view of two guns from inside Fort Moultrie[?].

Osborn imprint on verso. Rear view of two guns from inside Fort Moultrie[?].

GLC04509.22

View of the powder magazine at Fort Sumter.

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the powder magazine at Fort Sumter.

GLC04509.23

View of the parapet at Fort Sumter.

View of the parapet at Fort Sumter. The guns on the parapet are trained on the Iron Clad Battery.

GLC04509.24

View of the cleanup of Fort Sumter.

Osborn imprint on verso. Shows two men clearing rubble with wheelbarrows while a group looks on.

GLC04509.25

View of the guns at Fort Sumter.

Osborn imprint on verso.

GLC04509.26

View of a group of Confederate dignitaries

Osborn stamp on verso. View of a group of Confederate dignitaries in front of the shot furnace on the parade ground at Fort Sumter. The group is gathered beside a large mounted cannon, and is purported to contain both Wade Hampton and Gov. Francis...

GLC04509.27

View of the southeast side of the parade at Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the southeast side of the parade at Fort Sumter, including the shot furnace and the soldiers' east barracks.

GLC04509.28

View of the southwest face of Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the southwest face of Fort Sumter showing damage from the guns of the Iron Clad Battery.

GLC04509.29

View of the cannons from inside Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the cannons from inside Fort Sumter, probably on the parapet.

GLC04509.30

[View of the destruction at Fort Sumter.]

Osborn stamp on verso. [View of the destruction at Fort Sumter.]

GLC04509.31

View of the southwest corner of Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the southwest corner of Fort Sumter showing damage from guns at Morris Island and the Floating Battery.

GLC04509.32

View of the makeshift flagstaff at Fort Sumter

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the makeshift flagstaff at Fort Sumter with the sally-port and damaged officers' quarters in the background.

GLC04509.33

View of the main sally-port into Fort Sumter.

Osborn stamp on verso. View of the main sally-port into Fort Sumter, taken from outside the fort.

GLC04509.34

View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie.

Osborn imprint on verso. View of the damage to the western barracks at Fort Moultrie.

GLC04509.35

View of Confederate soldiers posing with captured guns at Fort Sumter.

Osborn stamp on verso. View of Confederate soldiers posing with captured guns at Fort Sumter. Stair tower is visible in the background.

GLC04509.36

View of the shot furnace inside Fort Sumter, which sits below the flagstaff.

Oval pastoral scene of three girls pasted on verso. View of the shot furnace inside Fort Sumter, which sits below the flagstaff. The top of the flagstaff, where the Confederate flag now flies, has been cut off in this photograph.

GLC04509.37

interior of Fort Sumter's casemate .

Oval scene of a river valley pasted on verso. Purported to be the only known photograph of the interior of Fort Sumter's casemate, this view shows a row of guns mounted beneath brick archways.

GLC04509.38

View of damage on the interior of Fort Sumter .

Osborn imprint on verso. View of damage on the interior of Fort Sumter by the Iron Clad Battery.

GLC04509.39

View of five Confederate soldiers gathered in the sally-port of Fort Sumter.

Osborn stamp on verso. View of five Confederate soldiers gathered in the sally-port of Fort Sumter.

GLC04509.40

View of southwest side of Fort Sumter

Oval scene of a river valley pasted on verso. View of southwest side of Fort Sumter showing the now-demolished officers' quarters and a row of unmounted cannon barrels.

GLC04509.41