1814/11/18

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Charles F. Adams.

"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."

GLC07947

1778/07/17

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Greene

An apologetic yet firm letter to his wife, explaining the need for them to be separated during the war: "You must be assured that there must be something very uncommon to prevent my coming home." Greene then goes on to reassure his wife of the stability of their marriage and his love for her and his desire to soon be reunited with her and their children.

GLC07884.02

1757/09/30

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

GLC07858.01

1804/08/08

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: Rush's son, "Philosophy of Jesus"

Written in Monticello

GLC07840

8 June 1789

Washington, Martha, 1731-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances B. Washington.

Account of Washington's inauguration. Martha gives details of her journey as well as the reception she received on the way to Philadelphia. Also included in the letter are accounts of articles of clothing purchased and procured and of children and other family members on the journey.

GLC07908

[1775 ca.]

Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Vote.

Warren, as Committee of Safety Chairman, declares that it has been voted by the Massachusetts Comittee of Safety that imprisoned loyalists are to be received and protected in Boston, its surrounding towns, and in other colonies. Only those loyalists that have "principles inimical to their country" (i.e. intend to fight for the crown) are to remain imprisoned, and they only until they have "recanted their principles." Also, the wives and children of these loyalists are to be treated with respect and "tenderness."

GLC07913

10 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Refers to an earlier letter in which he asks to renew his acceptance of General [Henry] Jackson's drafts at the Bank of the United States. Will be staying in Thomaston longer than he planned because his son, Washington, is very ill, likely close to death. If the catastrophe happens, they will wait as long as is necessary, and then set out by land to Boston.

GLC02437.06880

6 September 1783

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will send all of Knox's letters to his brother, William Knox, by a passenger on a ship headed to the same place, most likely, London, England.

GLC02437.02474

3 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hobby

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests that he draw the money owed from Knox's friend General Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.03364

27 May 1792

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their recent correspondence, and mentions that he has recently declined a military appointment. Recounts conversations he and Knox have had about the possibility of his appointment, as well as about the appointment of General [John] Brooks and Brooks's decision not to accept. Also discusses family reasons for declining, particularly the illness of his father-in-law.

GLC02437.05480

18 January 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's application if the government decides to build frigates in New York. Wants Hoffman to check on his brother William who is "labouring under a depression of Spirits" in New York. Asks that William be sent on to Philadelphia. Wants Hoffman to send an update as well.

GLC02437.06028

8 July 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

25 July 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

2 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

30 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

6 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Holloway

Discusses Francis and Thomas Flucker's whereabouts and doings with British Rear Admiral Holloway. States Francis Flucker is serving as a midshipman on board of a ship of war for the United States in the West Indies. Says Thomas Flucker would make a great Navy officer in the British Navy.

GLC02437.07529

6 May 1801

Holloway, John, 1744-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

British Rear Admiral Holloway discusses Knox's nephews, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox they obtained a [cadetship] for Thomas Flucker and requests Knox to send Thomas Flucker to [England?] .

GLC02437.07530

8 July 1864

Tittle, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

References her letter of 21 June, which he received on his arrival to Dover from Cherbourg on 6 July. Will cross over the English Channel tonight to Boulogne, and if they stay there long enough he will buy her the gloves she requested. Reports that "At Cherbourg we were crowded with visitors, among them where Louis Napoleon and the Prince Consort - since our arrival here we have been completely overrun, everybody in England seems anxious to see the famous 'Kearsarge and her guns.'" Says as he is writing this there are two steamers together with a large number of yachts and rowboats, all…

GLC02828.18

13 August 1864

Allen, William, fl. 1834-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mayberry

Says heat is bad, but he feels better than he ever has except for loneliness. Says "I have not the least caus[e] to complain only some times when I am off of duty and get to thinking and studying I will get low spirited when thinking of home and friends and the time will get tedious but I have to throw it off[.] you Know my disposition as well as I do[.] I cant Help it sometimes." Received the photographs of Becky and Winfield. In reference to his family says "the longer I am from them the mor[e] I love them[.] I dont think I will be long from them[.] I dont know weithe[r] al men are alike…

GLC02829.15

26 August 1864

Allen, William, fl. 1834-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Will Allen

Writes to his brother Will. Says he got a letter from their other brother George, which says he is well. Is glad that Will is getting along so well "in the Lodge" -- the Masonic Lodge. Says there are many Masons; on the Potomac Flotilla with him and they all seem happier when they meet. Says if he joins the Navy he can get him a position as paymaster steward for the flotilla. Says the pay is 45 dollars/month. Advises him to think about it rather than be drafted. Says he loves children and misses his very much. Goes on to send greetings to other family members. Says their brother Frank has…

GLC02829.16

16 February 1862

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

No mail, sickness (fever). Includes a letter on the last page to his daughter Georgiana in which he encourages her to learn to read and write so she can send him a letter. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.

GLC04558.011

17 April 1862

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

Received portrait of family but glass is cracked. Expedition delayed. Written at Camp Dickinson.

GLC04558.019

2 June 1862

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

Home affairs: children, horses, business deals. Food: "We have plenty of salt pork, bacon, and beef there has been a lot of fat cattle brought here which they butcher so as to have fresh beef twice a week.... We get a kind of conglomerated vegitables [sic] composed of all sorts of boiled, mixed up together and dried vegitables for soup. It is considered very healthy and is middling good but since some of the boys found worms in their soup it dont go down so well." Describes bread so heavy that the soldiers fight with it.

GLC04558.026

28 June 1862

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

Shock at daughter Lucy's death, sick in hospital.

GLC04558.028

9 July 1862

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

Still in hospital, regiment to go to Richmond, concerned about haying season at the farm, worries over children's severe illness: "Save them if it costs the farm and all the rest.

GLC04558.030