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to Nancy E. Jones

He has the opportunity to change his terms of service by being mustered out and then sworn in again but awaits her opinion. The new terms would offer him a furlough and a change in pay and length of service.

GLC02739.063

to Nancy E. Jones

Mentions that he has atteneded prayer meetings led by Black church members. Refers to the educational disaparity between Black and White children. Writes, "if they had the schooling and chance that we have they could take care of their selves and be...

GLC02739.064

to Nancy E. Jones

He describes the march from Tullahoma, Tennessee through the mountains. They may follow Bragg to Georgia.

GLC02739.065

to Henry Knox

"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...

GLC02437.00759

to Edward R. Archer

Response to Archer's letter explaining reasons for his resignation from the U.S. Navy, expressing sadness over Archer's resignation and wishing him good luck.

GLC01896.042

to Isaac Toucey

Archer's formal resignation request. Marked "copy" in upper left corner.

GLC01896.043

to Edward R. Archer

Acceptance of Archer's resignation from the U.S. Navy.

GLC01896.044

to Robert W. Jeffery

Duplicate of Gideon Welles' letter acknowledging Jeffery's resignation as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy.

GLC01896.047

An Opinion delivered 23rd May 1780 to His Excellency General Washington.

Title from docket. Details his opinions and analysis on military strategy and tactics in response to George Washington's questions. First discusses provisions, stating they "are the main savings of an army, and unless they are in perfect order...

GLC02437.00809

to Roberta Jeffery

Written by Roberta's sister. Regarding the death of Roberta's baby and the ordeal she had to undego as a result. "...[A]nother of our band of dear little ones is foreve safe from the trials, dangers & temptations of this wicked world!...[You] must...

GLC01896.039

to Isaac Toucey

Notification of having received from Toucey orders to report for duty in Philadelphia, and decision to decline promotion in order to resign from service. "...I respectfully decline it, having determined to engage in private business, I therefore...

GLC01896.040

to Samuel Archibald

Explaining reasons for his resignation to the Engineer in Chief of the U.S. Navy, and pride felt of serving in the Engineer Corps. "Since my return from the East Indies, in the "Powhatan", I have determined to pursue a private life with a view of...

GLC01896.041

to Aaron Jeffery

Expresses his disapproval of a possible appointment to office from Abraham Lincoln who has been elected president, the conflict between North and South, his advice to prepare for the worst and to hold above all else the fundamental principle of self...

GLC01896.045

to Aaron Jeffery

Expressing strong sympathies to Aaron for the death of Aaron's mother, Anne Woodlief Jeffery.

GLC01896.046

to George Eldridge

Regarding: Hardships and suffering of military life, poor mail delivery as he does not receive letters sent from home very often and vice versa, and an anecdote about a young boy originally a Yankee [from New Jersey] who joined the regiment after the...

GLC01896.048

to Aaron Jeffery

Has decided to leave Greensborough and go to Wilmington to "attend the sick" in that city, acknowledging that he is leaving his post without permission but rationalizes his behavior with the contention that his request must have "miscarried" in the...

GLC01896.049

to Fanny Timberlake

Roberta describes her family's nighttime escape from Norfolk to Petersburg, aboard a baggage car, and then there further traveling to Richmond, Lynchburg and Buchanan. Includes a description of accommodations and prices of goods in Petersburg and an...

GLC01896.050

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard reports on his arrival in the city of Charleston and finds it "...much more quiet than I supposed they would be." He asserts that the people believe that the Yankees will not attack the city and that they are going about "their ordinary...

GLC01896.051

to Aaron Jeffery

Concerning information about his unexpected transfer from Charleston to Savannah where "...my responsibilities are greater & the means of meeting them less..." Discusses the anti-climactic Union attack on Charleston including the unimpressive...

GLC01896.052

to Aaron Jeffery

Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible...

GLC01896.053

to William Knox

Discusses an upcoming visit from William Knox and gives thanks for an offer to take care of some business. Writes concerning further business ventures. Author of the letter possibly Leendert de Neufville, most likely related to the de Neufvilles of...

GLC02437.00807

[Receipt of money paid]

Receipt of money paid for the services of a servant (likely a black servant) of General Henry Knox. Witnessed by Nabby Crocker and signed with Cato Beal's mark. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.00808

[Return of tools in the Ordinance Department at Fredricksburg]

Lists tools by type and number, including blacksmith, carpentry, wheelwright tools and "Work in Hands." Post signs as Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.00810

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Congratulates General Lincoln for field fortifications and sends his regrets in not being able to meet with him. Noted as "Directed to Lincoln at Philadelphia."

GLC02437.00812

to Lucy Knox

Updates Lucy on his arrival in Ramapaugh and states that the enemy is "in the vicinity of Phillips Manor and Kings-bridge ... " Reassures her that he loves her and sends his love to the rest of the family.

GLC02437.00813

[Return of Shells Shot & Powder in Possession of the Continents & the Places where they are deposited, composed with an Estimate of those presented to the Committee of Congress with the Army - 27th June 1780 for sixty Days Service. ]

Lists number of shells and powder requested and their deficiencies by size and place. Includes an explanation of the numbers in Knox's hand at the end. Noted as a copy, "one presented to the Commander in chief, and one transmitted to the board of...

GLC02437.00814

Certificate for Lieutenant John Thorp

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed by him for Henry Knox. Certificate given to Lieutenant John Thorp of the Artillery Artificers regarding his entitlement to the depreciation of his pay.

GLC02437.00815

to William Knox

Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.

GLC02437.00816

Stores Necessary for 2 Ten Inch Mortors with one hundred Shells Each

Lists items necessary for mortars and the number needed.

GLC02437.00817

Return of Stores Burnt & discharged on board the Sloop July 15

Lists goods damaged and their amounts. Signed for John Miles by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00818

Sundry Articles wanted for the operations of the Present Campaign

Lists items [howitzers, powder, shells, mortar, etc.] requested and their amounts. Knox's retained copy, docketed in Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.00819

Ordnance and stores requested on War from the State of Massachusetts

Title from docket. Lists cannon by pound and other artillery materials and number needed.

GLC02437.00820

[Detailed listing of articles in the Rhode Island department to be held in readiness for transportation by Major Perkins of the artillery - Selected for his return of stores dated Providence 12 March last]

Written in Shaw's hand. Lists guns and other artillery material by gun weight and includes numbers of each item.

GLC02437.00821

Estimate of Articles Necessary for a Field Laboratory

Lists items and quantities needed. Notations written in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.00822

Cannon & stores in Pennsylvania required of the Board of War

Lists the gun weight of cannons and the numbers needed along with other artillery materials. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00823

[Reciept relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.]

A receipt for one hundred and fifty pounds, relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.

GLC03434.15

[Acknowledging account due for leather purchases]

Pursell acknowledging account due for leather purchases.

GLC03434.16

[Account of debts]

Account of debts that appear to be owed to Pursell.

GLC03434.17

[Promissory note to John Lymmes]

A promissory note for a debt of one pond with John Lymmes.

GLC03434.18

[Will of Thomas O'Neal]

The will of Thomas O'Neal. Lists how his possessions, including a feather bed, fish plate, looking glass, tankard, great chest, smoothing iron, etc., should be divided between his daughters, Sarah O'Neal and Mary Atwood.

GLC03434.19

[Inventory of the estate of John Bullman]

An inventory listing the possessions of the deceased John Bullman. Also signed James Williamson and Richard Sloobons

GLC03434.20

[Promissory note of William Downing]

Downing agrees to pay a debt of twelve hundred and sixty pounds in 1694. Court clerk Edwin Thacker certifies that "the above bill was proved to be the Act and deed of Wm Downing by the oaths of the evidences." Also signed by Robert Williams and...

GLC03434.21

[Last will and testament of Henry W. Tabb]

Last will of Henry W. Tabb, making provisions for his lands, children and enslaved people. Provides two hundred dollars per year for the education of each younger child. Wants his main plantation maintained, "for the support and education of my...

GLC03434.22

Apraisment of negros

Listing the values of nine enslaved people, all worth between ten and sixty dollars. Title from docket.

GLC03434.23

[List of values of slaves]

Listing values of enslaved people for an apparent exchange of property. Written for Dr. Wells.

GLC03434.24

to John Winn

Discussing personal affairs and business transactions, including the sale of an enslaved person for one hundred and fifty dollars. Greay signs with his mark. Winn's name is spelled Wynn.

GLC03434.25

[Account between John and George Winn]

A list of the figures in a settlement between John and George Winn.

GLC03434.26

to George Winn

Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....

GLC03434.27

[Account for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Listing bills and payments due to the estate of Thomas Winn, administered by John Winn. Entries range from 1829 to 1837. Court docketing dated 10 June 1837.

GLC03434.28

to John Winn

Negotiating the purchase of enslaved people from his brother. Wishes to buy the enslaved people his brother is selling, but only wishes to pay five hundred dollars for each, less than his brother desires. Believes he may still have enemies in...

GLC03434.29