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[Note]

Partially printed document with relevant information entered by hand. Signed by Henry Knox. Note to pay [illegible] $26.

GLC02437.09825

[Note]

Partially printed document with relevant information entered by hand. Signed by Henry Knox. Note to pay [Le] [illegible] $10.

GLC02437.09826

[Receipt]

A receipt for $2500 for an account of Francis Ingraham's or William Duer's.

GLC02437.09827

[Note]

Thanks Henry Knox for his attentions and informs him that "he will with the greatest pleasure stand Sponsor to [his] Son and attend the Ceremony to morrow [sic] Evening." Noted as written by the Minister of France, who at this time is most likely...

GLC02437.09953

[Invitation]

Invitation to Henry Knox, "late Secretary of War," to join a group of merchants for dinner at the City Tavern on Wednesday, the 18th of this month.

GLC02437.09954

[Agreement]

An agreement between Stephen Sayre, a Lady Anne Poellnitz and Henry Knox concerning Knox renting a house from Poellnitz.

GLC02437.09961

[Advice regarding promotion in first and second regiments]

Provides "facts and circumstances relative to the promotion shortly to take place in the first and second regiments, in order to enable you to make such determination as may best promote the public interest." Discusses the qualifications of Major...

GLC02437.10245

Memorandum of an account of Henry Knox

Lists transactions on Knox's account from 1 July to 30 November 1791. Total amount due is $3,672.97. Noted stating "The foregoing is Extracted from Auditors Report N. 1796." Evidently pulled from the Auditors Office, Treasury Department records....

GLC02437.10251

Henry Knox Esq. Secretary of War in account current with the United States

Lists amounts "[t]o a Warrant in [Knox's] favor .." by date. Also includes amounts due to the Indian Department, the War Office, and others. Total balance amounts to $15,517.46 ½ "due from Genl. Knox for which he is accountable and for which he...

GLC02437.10257

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Hills by date, starting from 16 June 1792 to 19 February 1793.

GLC02437.10393

[Account]

Lists the transactions between John Hills and Henry Knox by date from 20 February 1793 to 1 January 1794.

GLC02437.10445

To: Albany Committee of Safety.

Thanking Albany Committee of Safety for their congratulations on Schuyler's appointment as major general; criticizing British violation of American rights and hoping for peace.

GLC07970

to Yale Law school.

Offers to fund a black student's education to Yale Law School: "we have ground the manhood out of them & the shame is ours, not theirs."

GLC07971

Congressional Resolution.

Congressional Resolution to raise a corps of 700 troops from CT, NY, NJ, and PA for defense of frontiers against Indian hostilities.

GLC07972

To: Oliver Fiske

Supporting ratification of the Constitution: "any further opposition to it at present would be productive of much greater evils." (written as a young law student)

GLC07974

To: Charles Dumas

Paris Peace Negotiation: " The Great Points of Independence, The Fisheries, The Mississippi and the Boundaries are settled to our satisfaction."

GLC07975

To: Juan De Q. Y Barneuvo

Agreement to set up procedure for returning fugitive slaves seeking freedom in Florida in response to request by Queen of Spain. To the governor of East Florida.

GLC07976

To: Aaron Burr

Submitting 12th Amendment to Aaron Burr. Signed in third person with Burr's docketing.

GLC07977

To: James Monroe

Barbary piracy and its connection to Spain with respect to recently captured ships. With Monroe's docketing.

GLC07978

Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution:" Opposition no doubt will be made to it in this stage ... even if well founded, [it] will in my opinion be improper."

GLC07979

To: Thomas Miller

Fowarding copy of the Treaty of Ghent to the Northern front:
"Hostilities may immediately cease between our troops and those of Great Britian"

GLC07980

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain: The purchase of Florida, Seminole war, Andrew Jackson and execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister.

GLC07981

To: John Campbell

Endorsing Jackson and attacking John Q. Adams, who " would rejoice at the establishment of a throne on the ruins of our sacred constitution."

GLC07982

to Andrew Hynes

Battle at Fort Bowyer, Mobile Point [Ala.]: " A combined British and Spanish force, with 500 or 600 Indians made an attack by land and water on Fort Bowyer in Mobile Point, the battle was tremendous, and continued until about 12 OClock at night when...

GLC07983.01

to James Monroe

Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"

GLC07985

The March from Fredericksburg

The difficult march from Fredericksburg to Richmond vicinity, locating good fround for encampment, desertion in ranks. Written at the Head Quarters of Pickett's Division.

GLC08005

Revolutionary War Officer's Journal

Early battles, including the battles of Brooklyn, Long Island, White Plains, The Crossing of the Delaware, Brandywine, Gerrmantown, Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga, etc. Entries from 6/28//1776 to 10/17/1777 (45 pages) with several charts at the end (33...

GLC08007

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 16 (March 21, 1863)]

Raising of militias and militia rosters, editorials, ads, classifieds, soldiers letters, Ladies Hospital Association of Opelousas, etc. Gray, white, and red floral pattern.

GLC08009

To: Andre de Daschkoff [in French]

As newly appointed U.S. minister to Russia. Working on "Strenthening the already significant relationship between our two countries."

GLC08010

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord.

Following victory at Vicksburg: "Genl Grant evidently wants me to push after Johnston."

GLC08011

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Reconstruction of Arkansas and Mississippi. Seven ALS's and one Telegram.

GLC08012

To Beverly Tucker

The letter discusses Reconstruction and end of military occupation of Louisiana: "Louisiana is oncemore free!...we have now to repair the damage of 4 1/2 years war and 11 1/2 years of robbery & oppression such as no civilized people have ever yet had...

GLC08013.01

To: Beverly Tucker

Reconstruction: "...the enemy is taking slack rope enough to hang themselves."

GLC08013.02

To: Beverly Tucker

Return from his exile in England and meeting with General Lee.

GLC08013.03

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War. [Decimalized .01- .07]

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War.

GLC08014

To: [Stephen Williams]

The taking of Quebec, the arrival of the French flag of truce and two French deserters. "...wee here Quebeck is taken: which is rejoising to us: a flag of truce Came in here a few days ago: But would not own any such thing: they own wee are like to...

GLC08014.01

To: James Buchanan [Copy]

Copy of New Haven Memorial sent to Buchanan by electors of Connecticut regarding their grievances with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas. Includes the signatures of 43 electors. "...the people shall make their own...

GLC07992.01

Affix the seal to Lincoln's Proclamation

Affix the seal to Lincoln's Proclamation (to suspend Writ of Habeas Corpus).

GLC07993

Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent...

GLC07987

To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

to unknown

Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr...

GLC04360.002

To Miss Zielin

Inviting her to lunch at the White House. [see .016]

GLC04360.015

To Miss Zielin

Requesting her assistance in "receiving" guests after tomorrow's lunch. [see .015]

GLC04360.016

To: Paymaster General.

Inviting the Paymaster general and Mrs. Alvord to dinner at the White House.

GLC04360.017

To: Honorable and Mrs. Townsend

Engraved invitation. Inviting them to dinner at the White House

GLC04360.018

To: Spaulding

Mrs. Grant has received the jewelry Spaulding sent her. He writes that Grant said he thought the ornament might have been carved from "the wood of the tree under which Col. Babcock found Gen. Lee near the Appomattox C.H. when sent after Lee to come...

GLC04360.036

To: H. A. Spaulding

Parker modestly recounts his military career with General Grant for possible publication by Spaulding. "There is nothing particularly brilliant in my military history . . . ."

GLC04360.037

To: Col. Lubey

Requesting an additional ticket for the memorial services at Arlington. [Retired General John A. Logan, acting as Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, established Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, on May 29, 1868.]

GLC04360.040

to Mr. Grimanney & Co.

Also signed by Henry Knox. A bill of exchange for sterling. Requests that a sum of thirteen pounds, twelve shillings be paid to John Langdon. A note on the verso by Knox orders the payment be made. Like Knox, Langdon was a Boston bookseller.

GLC02437.00005

to Henry Knox

Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society...

GLC02437.00006

[Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. The second page has an autograph letter identical to GLC02437.00008. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00009

Deed

Copy of mortgage of the Waldo patent between Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, and Israel Thorndike.

GLC02437.07253

to Samuel Smith

Legal document stipulating an agreement that Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln agree to pay Samuel Smith $2,180 and $1,090 before October 23, 1800. Docket of the document recounts Knox's balances as of 1802.

GLC02437.07258

[Mortgage agreement]

Agreement between Henry Knox and John Peck for mortgage of Knox's land. Henry Jackson is also stipulated to guarantee "the said John Peck, his heirs and assigns...the aforesaid note and mortgage."
Docket notes "cancelled."

GLC02437.07266

[Letter of introduction for John Jeffrey]

Knox writes on behalf of John Jeffrey to "the Commanding officer of the Post of Niagara, and any other American posts which Mr. Jeffrey may visit" requesting that Jeffrey and his companions are received warmly and afforded protection.

GLC02437.07276

Deed

Ichabod and Susanna Frost sign over "a certain piece of Land lying in the Township of Warren, County of Lincoln." The land is likely to have been inherited by Susanna Frost who is now "relinquishing her right of dower." Document is partially...

GLC02437.07280

Deed

Legal document of sale of land from Henry Knox to Sarah Waldo for the unusually low price of two dollars. On the back of the document, there is sale between Sarah Waldo and Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln for one dollar.

GLC02437.07281

[Memorandum of an agreement]

Agreement made between "Henry Knox and the following settlers on Long Island." Agreement pertains to surveys of the land and the expenses involved. There are 17 signatures associated with the Long Island settlers.

GLC02437.07290

[Agreement with Abijah Cheever]

Agreement with Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever about notes and mortgages.

GLC02437.07303

[Land Deed]

Land deed between Robert Sergents and Henry Knox, granting Knox land in the Township of Prospect.

GLC02437.07306

[Account log]

Life Wilson's "account of all the Lumber sawed in all the Mills from December the 6th 1797 up to October the first 1799 and distribution of the Same."

GLC02437.07311

[Quit claim deed]

Partially printed document stating Flanders has released his claim of "a certain tract of land" to Henry Knox...in consideration of ten dollars."

GLC02437.07334

[Receipt]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Paul Revere listed by date for various metal objects, including a church bell. Signed by Revere once in text, and twice for receipt of payment. Payment receipt dates and notes are in a different hand....

GLC02437.08757

[Tax bill]

Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists governmental taxes to be paid by Henry Knox, including those for polls, real estate and personal estate. Noted as signed by a Benjamin [Jepson ?], the tax collector.

GLC02437.08759

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.

GLC02437.08760

[Taxes in Thomaston]

Document stating the amount of taxes Henry Knox collected for 1798.

GLC02437.08761

[Bond]

Bond listing interest and deductions by date, ranging from 23 April 1799 to 31 December 1801.

GLC02437.08794

[Land deed to Benjamin Parkman]

Deed affirming the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox and his associates to Benjamin Parkman. The portion of land sold was granted to Knox by a resolve of the Massachusetts legislature. Also signed by Thomas Jackson and Mary...

GLC02437.09267

[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln and Benjamin Pickman]

Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln are "firmly bound" to pay Pickman twelve thousand dollars. Contains details of their obligation. Partially printed. Docketed by Knox with the copied signatures of Lincoln and Jackson.

GLC02437.10334

[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Israel Thorndike]

Knox and Jackson promise to pay Thorndike six thousand dollars. Contains the details of their obligation.

GLC02437.10335

[Land deed to Israel Thorndike]

Deed for the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to Israel Thorndike. Also signed by Lucy Knox, Thomas Jackson, Mary Lincoln, and signed and witnessed by Samuel Cooper, Nathan Dane, Martin Lincoln and Gridley Thaxter. Next to the...

GLC02437.10649

To: M. Armstrong & Sons

Inquiring about the prices of cotton in February of 1863. He had sent 500 bales to New York to be sold and believes he was cheated. He thanks Armstrong for a "complimentary notice of my 'soldier boy.' But I often receive such letters."

GLC04360.003

To: General J. Grant Wilson.

Written on mourning stationery. Refusing an offer made by Wilson and thanking him for the interest he has shown in her behalf.

GLC04360.004

To: J.B. Chaffee

Western Union Telegram, received at Denver, Colorado. "Father died at Eight O'clock this morning."

GLC04360.005

To: James M. Snyder

Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant sends thanks for his resolutions

GLC04360.006

To: Mr. Childs.

Written on mourning stationery. Responding to the news that Dr. Douglas intends to raise funds as compensation for his assessing during the last stage of Ulysses Grant's illness. Julia Grant has been quite upset by letters sent by Dr. Douglas....

GLC04360.007

To: W.E. Mitchell.

Writing on behalf of Mrs. Grant. There are no Lincoln signatures in her possession from which the signature could be taken without destroying the value of the letter.

GLC04360.008

To Mr. Childs

Written on mourning stationery. Frederick asks for help in obtaining an appointment to China.

GLC04360.009

To: Mr. Childs

He read Child's book, "Recollections of General Grant." He believes his father did not have better friends than Mr. Childs and Mr. Drexel. Includes news about Ida and himself since their arrival in Vienna.

GLC04360.010

To: Genera Pawn [?]

Stamped by the US pension office. Enclosing the application of Mrs. Kielmaussegge [not included] to obtain her husband's pension.

GLC04360.011

To General Wilson

Thanking Wilson for "Life of General Lee" which he has not finished reading. Encloses a newspaper account of a speech he made in Cincinnati [not included].

GLC04360.012

To Genl. Wilson

He is unable to read his paper before the "Genealogical & Biographical Society" on 2/12. He already promised to attend a Lincoln Banquet, but suggests that someone else may read his paper.

GLC04360.013

To General Wilson

He is unable to forward a letter that is among his Mother's papers in Chicago. The letter, written by Ulysses S. Grant before his death, requested that Frederick's son Ulysses S. Grant III, be admitted to West Point. It was cosigned by William T...

GLC04360.014

To: Rowley

Card with pin-hole. Sending a copy of a letter [not included] Grant sent to the President.

GLC04360.019

to Mrs. Lattrers

Written by J.M. Cele for Mrs. Grant. Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant is unable to attend a reception to meet Miss. Lee. She has not attended receptions for eight years. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Grant may attend if they are in town. [With...

GLC04360.020

Invitation and Menu

Engraved invitation to Nellie Grant's wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the White House. "Menu" printed on silk, inserted loosely into the invitation.

GLC04360.021

To: "Judge" John F. Long.

Written on an envelope. Requesting that his horse, Butcher Boy, be sent to him. [This letter is quoted in William S. McFeely, "Grant A Biography" (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1981): 399]

GLC04360.022

Autograph card

Autograph card. Signed by "Hannah Grant Age 70" and "Jesse R. Grant Age 75"

GLC04360.023

Signature

Clipped signature on cloth: "U.S. Grant, General Retired"

GLC04360.024

Signature

Clipped signature "U.S. Grant, General"

GLC04360.025

Calling card

Calling card of Miss Nellie W. Grant

GLC04360.026

Calling card

Calling card of Mr. Algernon C.F. Sartoris [Nellie's husband]

GLC04360.027

Photograph "General Grant's Log Cabin"

On verso is a history of the cabin and an advertisment for "Theo. R. Appel Realty Co." Photograph copyright by Edward Joy, 1891.

GLC04360.028

Image of Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Grant and others

General Grant, Julia Grant and five others sitting on the verandah of his house in Long Branch [see # 30].

GLC04360.029

To: John H. Gundlach

[Written as Librarian of the St. Louis Public Library.] Photograph of General Grant, Julia Grant, Martin Wilkins and four others on the veranda of his Long Branch summer home. [The letter explains that the image formerly hung at St. Michael Rectory...

GLC04360.030

To: J. R. Grant

Recommending Mr. Hart for District Attorney for Northern District of Ohio. [Jesse Grant refused to make the recommendation, see # 2.]

GLC04360.031

to Dear Sir

Agrees to speak before a lyceum during late June on the subject "The True Woman." "My terms[ are] the same you pay the men lecturers of your course."

GLC04360.032

to Charles James Folger

Written by Anthony as Corresponding Secretary on stationery of the American Equal Rights Association. Folger was a delegate to a convention to consider amendments to the the New York State Constitution. Inquires how she might present to the...

GLC04360.033

to Charles James Folger

Written by Anthony as Corresponding Secretary on stationery of the American Equal Rights Association. Folger was a delegate to a convention in Albany that was amending the New York State Constitution. Tells him that Lucy Stone and others will come to...

GLC04360.034

[An address to President Ulysses S. Grant from the Republican women of Massachusetts on the occasion of inauguration for his second term].

Urges him to follow the dictates of the 14th resolution of the 1872 Republican Party Platform, which recognizes the importance of women, and so recommend women's suffrage to Congress in his inaugural address. Also asks him to prevent Congress from...

GLC04360.035