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[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01002

Cannon & mortars which could be drawn from West Point

Title from docket.

GLC02437.01003

to Timothy Pickering

Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses the transport of lead, pistols, and other items to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Refers to shot, shells, and other ordnance gathered at various posts (New Windsor and Fishkill, New...

GLC02437.01004

to Henry Knox

Written at Fort Herkimer. Captain Moodie updates Knox on general news at the fort. Reports that the gun powder for the fort is stored in the cellar of a house occupied by eight or nine families. Worries that no work will get done due to a lack of...

GLC02437.01005

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Certificate to pay Jonathan Winship. Appears to be signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], Major of the Squadron under Barras. On verso, Winship signs, transferring the money to Joseph Gowen. Gowen signs, transferring the money to William...

GLC02437.01007

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay Thomas Lloyd Halsey, a shipping merchant and French consular agent, for providing supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Halsey states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox...

GLC02437.01008

to [Thomas] Seward

Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded [from] Springfield, to secure powder and other stores under the decks of transport vessels (Seward was apparently on his way to Claverack, New York). The powder and...

GLC02437.01009

to Richard Frothingham

Knox writes to Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores. Provides a list of ordnance, ordering that it should be transported to Peekskill, New York.

GLC02437.01010

to John Crane

Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from...

GLC02437.01011

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Gives Lieutenant Colonel Stevens specific instructions for organizing and gathering men and weapons at New Windsor, Peekskill, and West Point, New York. "From the frequent communications to you of my intentions & desires, you will be able to execute...

GLC02437.01012

to John Ruddock

Gives Ruddock orders regarding stores and cannon being transported from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to New Windsor, New York. Instructs that all stores and cannon coming in must be sent to West Point. Post...

GLC02437.01013

to [William] Perkins

Knox writes to Major William Perkins, overseer of stores at Providence, Rhode Island. "All the cannon & stores from Providence under you are to be transported to Fish Kill landing & there embark'd on board of vessels... & proceed to West Point..."...

GLC02437.01014

to Henry Knox

Cornell writes on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox of the status of several supply orders, including spirits, paper, and linseed oil. Notes that [Samuel] Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, "has a fair prospect of being...

GLC02437.01015

to unknown

Informs the recipient: "I have information that a quantity of [struck: saltpetre] sulphur belonging to the United States has been deposited in the House in what you now live. This event happen'd either through the villany or carelessness of the...

GLC02437.01016

Weekly return of part of the corps of artillery doing duty in the park. [incomplete]

Lists numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers. Includes alterations. Lists numbers of those present fit for duty. Missing 11 columns.

GLC02437.10491

[Return]

Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type, and date issued.

GLC02437.10681

Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437 Part 2

[Collection of stereocards]

Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black...

GLC05139.03

[Fountain design mounted with crouching Native American with canoe below]

Small figure with sword [Washington?]. Graphite, black ink; tan tracing paper.

GLC06343.201

to Henry Knox

Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...

GLC02437.01103

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a certificate documenting the time he served as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores (19 May 1777- 2 July 1779).

GLC02437.01104

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01102). Asks Knox to send previously requested "boulets," (bullets) as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01105

[Boy leaning on stool]

With 3 action sketches on reverse side. Graphite; thick wove paper.

GLC06343.121

[Hunched male figure with bent leg]

Black ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.122

[Winged figure (sketched on both sides), seated male nude with small woman]

Graphite, tracing paper.

GLC06343.123

[Figures around old bearded man in coffin]

Black ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.124

[Seated female in Roman garb with hand covering face]

Graphite; textured wove paper.

GLC06343.125

[Winged figure from behind, small sketches of soldiers on reverse side]

Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.126

[Grided sculpture design of angel offering peace between a victorious warrior about to strike a vanquished warrior]

Black ink, graphite; thick wove pap

GLC06343.127

[Geometric designs: cube, cylinder, star-shaped design]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.128

[Flowers attached to stems]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.129

[Lotus blossoms]

Watercolor, graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.130

[Two sketches of flowers]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.131

[Seven floral designs]

One with acorns. Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.132

[Six floral designs]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.133

[Buffalo and rough figure on horse in Native American style, with heads on reverse]

Iron gall ink, graphite, lined wove paper.

GLC06343.134

[Japanese woman and various bird and plant sketches]

Both sides of paper. Graphite, black ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.135

[Sketches of heads [both sides], some with Japanese top-knot hairstyles]

Graphite; embossed "W"; textured wove paper with watermark.

GLC06343.136

[Flowers [dogwoods] graphite, with more flowers and birds on branch on reverse side]

Black ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.137

[Flying larks, with written itinerary; reverse side, bird-like creature with human head and bird on branch]

Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.138

[Boat on water with pine tree, and Japanese woman's head and fan sketches]

Sketches on both sides. Graphite, blue-black and iron gall inks; laid paper.

GLC06343.139

[Man wearing hat holding staff]

With extensive notations in [possibly] Native American language and poem. Seated boy reading on reverse side. Graphite; discolored wove paper.

GLC06343.140

[Seagulls and grasshopper]

Black ink wash; wove paper.

GLC06343.141

[Japanese banner and calligraphy characters "Great Niphon"]

Graphite, embossed "W"; textured wove paper, watermark.

GLC06343.142

[Storks or herons, with illegible text on reverse]

Graphite; wove paper with grid.

GLC06343.143

[Decorative scabbard designs]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.144

[Decorative designs including angels, birds, & arrows]

Graphite; tan wove paper.

GLC06343.145

[Martial decorative borders with shield, cannons, "Pluribus Unum"]

Reverse side, with decorative helmet. Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.146

[Martial decorative sword scabbard with small warrior figures]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.147

[Decorative sword scabbard with text: "Sword"]

Graphite; tracing paper

GLC06343.148

[Decorative sword scabbard design with inscription]

Inscribed, "Draw me not without reason, Nor sheath me without honor." Graphite; tan wove paper, 2 pieces overlapped and glued.

GLC06343.149

[Decorative scabbard sword with armored knight at top, small mounted knights & weapons]

Graphite; tan wove paper.

GLC06343.150

[Decorative sword scabbard]

Inscribed: "Vicksburg, July 4th, 1864." US seals. Graphite, black ink; tracing paper; brittle, fragmented.

GLC06343.151

[Decorative sword scabbard with armored knight at top]

Small mounted knights and angelic warriors. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.152

[Various sketches of hands and heads small statue]

Black ink; wove paper with printed ruling lines.

GLC06343.153

[Decorative designs with small soldiers, vines]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.154

[Sketches of medal designs for American Institue award, male and female figures surrounded by symbols]

Eagle seal on reverse side. Graphite.

GLC06343.155

[Front side of "American Institute" medal design with male and female figures]

Inscribed, "Awarded To." Iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.156

[Reverse side of "American Institute" medal design with eagle]

Inscribed, "Awarded To." Iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.157

[Decorative sword hilt with lion, warrior, & serpent]

Charcoal and chalk; wove paper.

GLC06343.158

[Suit of armor and maces; reverse side, gauntlets and bracelets]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.159

[Emblem inscribed, "Pater, Filius, Spir. Sanctus, Deus]

Means, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God." Graphite; wove paper; reverse side lined, "New York" printing.

GLC06343.160

[Man wearing hat and petticoat, sword hilt, leg]

Reverse side, two scenes with nude women and children. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.161

[Two pipe designs using seashells and seahorses with 3 more on reverse side]

Graphite; tan tracing paper.

GLC06343.162

[Numerous small sketches with winged horse, cherubs, women and designs on both sides]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.163

[Decorative circular frame]

Graphite, black ink; translucent laid paper.

GLC06343.164

[Decorative locks with garland on reverse side]

Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.165

[Partial floral border]

Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.166

[Pine boughs]

Possibly garland for frame. Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.167

[Decorative borders]

Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper fragment.

GLC06343.168

[Decorative borders]

Graphite; tracing paper fragment [triangular].

GLC06343.169

[Fireplace mantel designs]

Including cost estimates. Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.170

[Sconce or chandelier design]

Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.171

[Urn with two ornamental mourning angels]

Iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.172

[Two sketches of urns, one with two ornamental mourning angels]

Iron gall ink, graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.173

[Three sketches of urns, one with two ornamental mourning angels]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.174

[Decorative pipe design with (Burmese) lion/dragon's head]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.175

[Decorative pipe design with man wrestling ram]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.176

[Decorative border fragment]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.177

[Chair profile]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.178

[Cabinet or wardrobe with figures and furniture on reverse side]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.179

[Six pitcher designs]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.180

[Decorative urn with two ornamental figures]

Black ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.181

[Two sketches of a helmet, "Indian"]

Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.182

[Stanchion]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.183

[Four sketches of stanchions]

Graphite, iron gall ink; thick wove paper.

GLC06343.184

[Finial (?), decorative design]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.185

[Decorative sword hilt and scabbard "Arms of Illinois"]

Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.186

[Decorative border, "Of America"]

Graphite, black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.187

[Acanthus leaf (pipe design?)]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.188

[Decorative pipe design with sea shell and sea horse]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.189

[Decorative urns and Cat Tails]

Graphite, black ink; tracing paper

GLC06343.190

[Decorative urn with plants]

Both sides. Iron gall ink, graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.191

[Sculpture design of man on horse and stanchion]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.192

[Two portrait sketches]

Busts of William [illegible] and Sammuel Calamy. Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.193

[Vignette sketches of workmen]

On both sides. With letterhead "New York, 16 Oct. 1867." Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.194

[Man wearing top hat and carrying sack]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.195

[Tomb-like structure with figures]

With various sketches on reverse side. Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.196

[Blindfolded figure surrounded by other figures]

Pale graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.197

[Female nude standing with grapes]

Black ink with graphite grid; glassine paper.

GLC06343.198