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[Program]

Program for the "First Invitation Concert. Chickering Hall. Saturday Evening, March 6th, 1886, of the Amateur Orchestra of the Amicitia Society." A photograph of the orchestra is on the front cover. Enclosed inside the program is a 3 p. pamphlet re...

GLC01896.115

to John Hancock

Signed for Knox by Shaw. Henry Knox's retained copy. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. The text is in the hand of Henry Knox, but the...

GLC02437.00853

to John Hancock

Draft of GLC02437.00853. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. Noted that "Instead of the foregoing-the one drafted by Col. Pickering was sent...

GLC02437.00854

To The Honorable The Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled

Draft. States their support for the new Massachusetts Constitution. Offers suggestions and opinions on better governing practices, particularly in regards to military service. Suggests that "the number of men required from each State be...

GLC02437.00855

A draft to the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts

Title from docket, which is in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Requests better treatment of men in the military service and for their families. Content comprises Pickering's redrafting of those that have been struck form GLC02437.00855.

GLC02437.00856

to William Knox

Advises his brother William for supposed improper behavior on his arrival in Boston. Writes that Lucy is unhappy with the news about her family and mentions the dangerous conditions of the roads. Refers to an incident where mail was stolen and then...

GLC02437.00857

to William Knox

Congratulates William Knox on returning from Europe safely and allaying the fears of Henry and Lucy Knox. Relates the latest military affairs, such as the surrender of Charleston to the British. Mentions that Henry expects William to spend some...

GLC02437.00858

to William Knox

Welcomes his brother William home and makes plans to have him come for a visit. Also discusses the transportation of goods back home from overseas.

GLC02437.00859

Resolutions of Congress, making provision or allowance to wounded, supernumerary or other officers of the American Army, under various contingencies

Assorted resolutions providing for the livelihood of wounded soldiers, such as receiving a pension throughout his life upon losing a limb. Noted that this copy was written by Shaw.

GLC02437.00860

Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.

Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.

GLC02437.00861

to William Knox

Discusses setting up military headquarters at New Windsor. Notes which state troops are where, difficult conditions (troops "panicked with hunger") and that the army is forced to rely upon nature to provide material for shelter, clothing and...

GLC02437.00862

Certificate given to Capt. Jer. Freeman

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by him for Knox. Certificate verifying Jeremiah Freeman's service in the Continental Army as a Captain Lieutenant and that he has yet to receive "from any state whatever, the provision of pay, clothing, or allowance...

GLC02437.00863

[Pay order]

Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres...

GLC02437.00864

No. 3: Ordnance of Stores received during the Year 1780

Lists ordnance stores [muskets, bayonets, gunpowder, ect.] by date and indicates the source. Dates start on 7 February and end on 13 December. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.00865

[Details on British standards (flags) captured at Yorktown]

The "Standards" cited were the 18 German and 6 British regimental flags captured at Yorktown. Date inferred from content.

GLC02437.00866

No. 8: Articles Issued on the Year 1780

Lists military supplies and stores according to date and to whom the items were sent. Dates start on 7 January and end on 31 December.

GLC02437.00867

A Return of Ordinances & Stores in Garrison at Fort Schuyler Jany. 1st 1781

Lists ordnance by caliber and type of shot. Noted as being from the garrison at Fort Schuyler.

GLC02437.00869

to Henry Knox.

Informs Knox that the Board of War has created a new position, the Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores for the Southern Army. The Board wishes him to let a Mr. Thomas Jones know that they have appointed him to the position and to have Knox...

GLC02437.00872

[Pay order]

"At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Dudley Woodbridge Jun. or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by the...

GLC02437.00873

Return of Cannon & Carriages Mortars & Beds in different Places belonging to the Continent

Lists artillery by type, and source location. All seem to be from the Boston, Massachusetts area.

GLC02437.00874

Return of Ordnance Stores in the fort at Dorchester Heights belonging to the Continent

Lists military supplies and stores by fort and type. Written in Dorchester Heights, Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.00875

Return of Ordnance in the forts at Dorchester Heights belonging to the State of Massachusetts

Lists artillery by type.

GLC02437.00876

Return of Ordnance & Stores

Lists miltary stores and ammunition by type and quantity.

GLC02437.00877

to Henry Knox

General Lincoln discusses the issue of paying officers at half-pay for the rest of their lives at the close of the war. Instead, advocates giving them one lump sum at the end of the war.

GLC02437.00878

to Samuel Shaw

Lists the accounts of pay for Nathaniel Barber, John Adams, Samuel Lord and John Austin and asks Shaw to send a certificate so that they can "receive from this Common Wealth, the depreciation thereon."

GLC02437.00879

General Return of Ordnance and Stores now on hand in the Rhode Island Department

A detailed list of military stores and supplies by type and condition.

GLC02437.00880

A Return of Ordinance & Military Stores In Garrison at Fort Schuyler with ye. Alterations Since Last

A detailed list of supplies and stores according to caliber and type. Written at Fort Schuyler, Utica, New York.

GLC02437.00881

to William Knox

Discusses the mutinies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops, and the quelling of the latter by forces under General Robert Howe. References execution of two of the mutinies' leaders.

GLC02437.00882

[Certificate]

Certificate verifying the appointment of William Pennington as a Lieutenant of the Second regiment of Artillery. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00883

[Congressional Resolution]

Resolution stating that "the Officers & Men of the Regiment of Artillery Artificiers have the same pay from after the 1st of August, in Bill, of the new Emissions as was originally fixed in Bills of the then Emissions, by the Regulations of the...

GLC02437.00884

General Return of Ordnance and Stores Now onhand in the Rhode Island Department.

Lists artillery, ammuntion, supplies and stores by condition, type and number.

GLC02437.00885

to the Board of War

Discusses a situation with Pennsylvania soldiers concerning their term of service. See GLC02437.00899 for a letter written by Richard Peters, on behalf of the War Department, responding to Knox's letter. Possibly incomplete.

GLC02437.00887

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.

GLC02437.00888

to William Knox

Discusses a meeting with the French army and navy and General Daniel Morgan's victory over General Banastre Tarleton, "the Kill-Devil of Cornwallis's Army," at the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 17 January 1781.

GLC02437.00889

[Certificate sent to Nathaniel Barber]

Certificate verifying the rank of officers in the Department of Military Stores and that they are "entitled to the allowance for depreciation of their pay ... " Written and signed for Knox in the hand of his aide Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.00890

[Discharge recommendation]

Recommendation of discharge for William Ally.

GLC02437.00891

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on what has been happening in the Massachusetts Legislature and mentions the issue of soldier's pay. Continues with the majority of the letter, describing the events of the suicide of a young gentleman.

GLC02437.00892

to Henry Knox.

Writes a note to Henry Knox asking for approval concerning a discharge and encloses the discharge with the note (see GLC02437.00891). The discharge is written by Samuel Shaw on the second page, dated 16 February. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00893

Indent of Ordnance Stores Necessary at this Post in Addition to those at Present here in Case any Offensive Operations are Intended from this Place Against the Enemys Posts Westward

Lists artillery supplies and stores. Written at Fort Pitt, which is current day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.00894

"Estimate of stores necessary for the following pieces of ordnance, designed for the field, and contingences, for the campaign of 1780."

Estimates the ammunition needed for several weapons, citing what is on hand at six artillery storage parks. A note at the bottom of the page indicates that the stores at West Point, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania are not included in the estimates...

GLC02437.10015

[Related to the artillery of Rochambeau's army] [In French]

Signed by "d'Aboville," Colonel Francois Marie, comte de Aboville. Also signed by Gau as commissary of artillery and by Nadal as director of the artillery park. A third signature is illegible. Lists artillery equipment and munitions for a siege by...

GLC02437.10016

Account of the guns and principal artillery ammunitions compounding both equipage for the seige and field in the Rochambeau's Army at 28 January

Signed by "d'Aboville," Colonel Francois Marie, comte de Aboville. Also signed by Gau as commissary of artillery and by Nadal as director of the artillery park. A third signature is illegible. Docket, in Samuel Shaw's hand, indicates, "Ordnance...

GLC02437.10017

to Edward R. Archer Esq.

Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...

GLC01896.139

[Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member."
Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

GLC01896.146

[Certifies that Lewis Garanger entered the Army of the United States in late 1778 as a captain]

Appears to be a draft. Attests that Garanger was a Captain of the French Bombardiers before he joined the Continental Army. George Washington granted him permission to return to France when he could not obtain active service. "Captain Garanger has...

GLC02437.00943

to William Knox

Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's...

GLC02437.00953

to William Knox

Informs his brother William that the business of the meeting held in Wethersfield between Generals George Washington and Rochambeau did not finish until the morning of 25 May. Rochambeau left 24 May. Knox expects to arrive at New Windsor, New York...

GLC02437.00954

to the Board of War and Ordnance

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. "I have received instructions from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to make application to your honorable board for the Ordnance in operation against New York, agreeably to the estimate before...

GLC02437.00962

to Henry Knox

Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.

GLC02437.00964

to [Roberta Jeffery]

Telegram received reporting: " 'Father is breathing his last'_ I suppose ere this that the General is dead." Written on paper with "Tredegar Iron Works" heading. Reply by Aaron Jeffery is located on verso [written in pencil] expressing her sympathy...

GLC01896.126

to unknown

Letter regarding the condition of Aaron's one week old daughter, Virginia, and the improving condition of his wife, Maimie [Mary Frances] who suffered from a severe attack of mastitis shortly after giving birth. After hearing the opinions of "every...

GLC01896.127

to [Aaron Jeffery]

A four stanza poem asking for the return of the poet's beloved. "You ask me what - since we must part you should bring home to me. Bring back a pure and faithful heart As true as mine to thee...My love, bring back to me."

GLC01896.128

[Envelope]

"Interesting Letters & Reports Made by Dr. R. Archer Many years ago -- R.A." "Pa's Commission & other letters & e."

GLC01896.129

to whom it may concern

Header: "Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co." Re: letter certifying that Edwin T. Kerr and associates were sold "...a quantity of the punchings from the [metal] plates used in the construction of the U.S. Battleship 'Illinois.' " The...

GLC01896.130

to unknown

"We are sending you under separate cover a souvenir of the launching of the U.S.S Battleship "Illinois"..." The souvenirs were made from the small pieces punched out of the ship's thinner plates before they were riveted to the ship.

GLC01896.131

[Cancelled checks]

2 items. Re: two cancelled checks from the Citizens Exchange Bank of Richmond:
a. 10 May 1899. Twenty-Nine Dollars to T.A. Cary. Cancelled Red two-cent stamp.
b. 10 May 1899. Forty Dollars to Self (Robert W. Jeffrey). Cancelled Red two-cent stamp...

GLC01896.132

to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the health of Maimie and Aaron [Jeffery], and their baby boy--all of whom are recovering from illness. Also, family members going to Mrs. Morris' funeral, the death of Pem Crenshaw who died from "malarial fever" [malaria], Aaron's bout with...

GLC01896.133

to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the current heat wave in Richmond, expresses desire to have been with Archer at Westminster Abbey, improving health of Aaron and Maimie Jeffery's baby boy, and news of the family and friends, including Mamie Lacy's successful surgery.

GLC01896.134

to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses family members health and the house, and Edward's gift ["cuft buttons"] to Aaron Jeffery. Annie lets little Virginia Archer write some to Edward which shows up as messy scribbling on pages 2 and 3. That which is legible reads: "I love you...

GLC01896.135

[Menu]

"Banquet given by Messrs. Ludw. Loewe & Co. in honor of the American Mechanical and Civil Engineering Associations." The list of food and drinks being served at the Banquet is in French. Along with several colored engravings there is a small...

GLC01896.136

to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses pleasure at having read Edward [R. Archer's] letter to Annie [Archer], Annie taking Virginia to go visit with Maimie who is recovering well from her illness. She mentions that Edward Archer has behaved well and is easy to care for. She also...

GLC01896.137

[Envelope]

Envelope: "Wi[stm]inster Palace Hotel, London. Mr. E.R. Archer, Care Brown, Shipley & Co." Attached to the envelope is a forwarding slip reading: "Care of Messrs. Munroe & Co., [struck: Paris]" and marked as being received 1900/08/13. United States...

GLC01896.138

to Robert W. Jeffery

Archer recounts his acquaintance and satisfaction with Jeffery's good service at Tredegar Iron works and "in the various Depts for 10 years." He offers to vouch for Jeffery to help him get a job with the Proped Steel Car Co in Pittsburgh. Written on...

GLC01896.140

to whom it may concern

Letter of recommendation for Richard W. Jeffery from the treasurer of the Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. "It gives me great pleasure to state I have known Mr. Richard W. Jeffery for the past 15 years, and know him to be sober, intelligent and...

GLC01896.141

to Aaron Jeffery

Apologizes for not writing sooner but his loss of sight made writing very difficult and his life very miserable. He enquires about the well-being of his "dear Cousin," reports that Mag has been sick with "cold pains in all her limbs" [symptoms of...

GLC01896.142

[Envelope]

Envelope is addressed to "Mr. E.R. Archer, Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Va." Notation in pen and pencil reads: "Deed of Borjams Sale of Manchester Land Co. & 750.00. 5 lots 150 ft. [illegible]5 & 750 paid for in stock - I Put deed In pockit Book-...

GLC01896.143

Memorial service program for Robert Edward Lee

Program for Memorial Service of Robert Edward Lee at Saint Paul's Church on the centenniel of his birth [1807/01/19]. Contains mostly prayers and hymns.

GLC01896.144

to Edward R. Archer

Circular aimed at raising funds to support the restoration and renovation of the Bruton Parish Church. "Bruton Parish, restored, will be one of the most interesting historical monuments in America . . . [T]he general public has cordially co-operated...

GLC01896.145

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is looking for a Boston distributor for medicine made by a Mr. Norton, a surgeon from Golden Square, London. He proposes the same arrangements for medicine distribution Knox has with New York printer, James Rivington, who...

GLC02437.00158

Estimate of sundry expenses to carry on the works at Carlisle

Pertains to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Lists ordnance and other supplies. Page one contains an "Estimate of Sundry Expences to carry on the Works at Carlisle" comprising a list of artillery supplies, including quantities, cost and exchange rate....

GLC02437.00944

to William Knox

Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...

GLC02437.00945

A return of arms at New Windsor, West Point, and Fishkill, 8th May 1781

Lists good arms with and without bayonets. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00946

[Certifies that Thomas Randall commanded an independent company in the corps of artillery as captain from 1 January 1777 - 1 May 1779]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Randall, from Boston, Massachusetts, has not received "the provision of pay, clothing or allowance for the depreciation of pay, granted by the respective states to officers of equal...

GLC02437.00947

Return of mility. stores & ammunition on hand in the artillery park magazine

Scheinemann signs as commissary of military stores. Lists amounts of stores on hand. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00948

[Certificate of James Sutter's service]

Attests that Sutter served as an artillery artificer from 18 January 1778 - 29 January 1780, was honorably discharged, and is entitled to the depreciation of his pay, which he has not received. Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Possibly...

GLC02437.00949

[Certificate of Thomas Jones's pay]

Knox attests that Jones, from Sussex County, Virginia, was deputy field commissary of military stores. Discusses Jones's promotions and pay, asserting that he has not received the allowance for the depreciation of his pay.

GLC02437.00950

[Certificates pertaining to Baxter Howe]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Contains two certificates pertaining to the pay and service of Baxter Howe, from Massachusetts. Includes the copied signatures of Howe and Henry Knox. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's...

GLC02437.00951

[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]

Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...

GLC02437.00952

to Marquis de Lafayette

Captain Savage attests that Peter de [Lemay] of his detachment has served as a matross in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery for three years. Recommends him for discharge. This document apparently served as a register of provision orders; there are...

GLC02437.00955

Powder at different places contained in the general return from the board of war

Lists powder stores at Providence, Rhode Island; Springfield, Massachusetts; West Point, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; and Philadelphia and Lancaster, Pennsylvania among others. Although unsigned, appears to be written in the hand of Samuel Shaw...

GLC02437.00956

Return of ordnance & military stores in the district of the States of Maryland and Delaware by Colo. Donaldson Yeates Deputy Quarter Master May 31st 1781

Created at Head of Elk, present-day Elkton, Maryland. Lists balls, shells, powder, and items in need of repair. A note at the bottom of the page and completed on verso, in Henry Knox's hand, refers to powder, shot, and cannon at Frederickstown...

GLC02437.00957

Stores to be brought from Springfield

Pages 1-3 are written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Final page is written and signed twice by Brigadier General Knox. Docket notes "Articles order'd from Boston and Springfield 2 & 3 June 1781." Knox's notes pertain to the...

GLC02437.00958

[Recommendation for the transfer of Lieutenant Timothy Mix to the Corps of Invalids]

Mix hopes to be transferred to the Corps of Invalids or to the Laboratory at Springfield, Massachusetts "by reason of the Wound he received... " Directed to General Henry Knox. Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizes on behalf of Knox...

GLC02437.00959

Stores to be forwarded from Pennsylvania

Contains a detailed list of stores, including ordnance, turpentine, hammers, copper ladles, aprons, and wire, among other items. Docket, written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, notes creation at "Park of Artillery."

GLC02437.00960

[A rough estimate of the number of teams which will be wanting to transport cannon and stores]

Includes estimates for transport from: Providence, Rhode Island to Fishkill, New York; Boston, Massachusetts to [Claverack], New York; and from Springfield, Massachusetts to Claverack. Signed by Knox directed to Colonel Timothy Pickering.

GLC02437.00961

Ordnance & Stores to be brought from Pennsylvania- Springfield- Providence & Boston-

Title from docket. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00962.

GLC02437.00963

[Return of stores at Albany]

Return of small arms, accoutrements, etc. on hand at Albany as of last return of April 1781.

GLC02437.10021

[Chart of field artillery ammunition stores in six locations]

Lists numbers of various sizes of ammunition held at "Park," New Windsor, Fishkill, and West Point, New York; Succasunna, New Jersey; and Litchfield, Connecticut.

GLC02437.10022

A return of ordnance & military stores in garrison at Fort Schuyler, with the alterations since last return

Written at Fort Schuyler. Lists numbers of cannon and mortars, case shot, fuzes, shells, ladles, and handspikes, among other items. Moodie signs as Captain, Second Regiment of Artillery.

GLC02437.10486

A return of stores in the laboratory at Springfield

Lists numbers of cylinders, cartridges, hammers, case shot, and bullet molds, among other items.

GLC02437.10488

Return of ordnance & military stores in garrison at Fort Schuyler with ye alterations since last return

Written at Fort Schuyler. Signed by Moodie as Captain, Second Regiment of Artillery. Lists numbers of cannon and mortars, ladles, casks of powder, flints, and other items.

GLC02437.10489

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered as of 31 May 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10678

[Return]

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

GLC02437.10679

46 treaties between the United States and various Indian Nations

A collection of forty-six printed treaties between the United States and various Indian Nations, signed in type by the following presidents: Franklin Pierce (1), Andrew Jackson (15), Abraham Lincoln (6), Martin Van Buren (4), James K. Polk (3)...

GLC08055

[Philadelphia] Inquirer Extra.

Reports latest developments at Gettysburg per Meade's dispatches. They have "repulsed the enemy on every attack."

GLC08056

Conditions of Peace Required of the So-called Seceded States

Eight articles express severe pro-Union sentiments. First article calls for unconditional surrender. Second article calls for one hundred "arch traitors" to be delievered up and hung. Third article calls for record of names of traitors so they can be...

GLC08057

A Bill, to amend the act, intituled, "An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters"

Print broadsheet of a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives which would make it illegal to "conceal, harbour, and employ, or aid or abet in concealing or harbouring any fugitive from labour, escaping from one state into another, or to, or...

GLC08058.01

A Bill, to amend the act, intituled, "An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters"

Same bill as GLC08058.01, with several amendments. Settles the penalty for knowingly harboring escaped slaves at $500 and requires those employing black labor to see a manumission paper. Says can avoid the penalty if the employer advertises a general...

GLC08058.02

[Compilation of printed material pertaining to Sierra Leone]

Documents issued in Sierra Leone, many dealing with slavery. Bound by Colonial Office Library (possibly the Colonial Office Library of London). Contains a brief and incomplete handwritten table of contents. An exhaustive compilation of documents...

GLC08059.01

To: John Sinclair.

Praising French Revolution: "It would be unfortunate were it in the power of one man [the king] to defeat the issue of so beautiful a revolution. I hope... that for the good of suffering humanity all over the earth, that revolution will be...

GLC08060