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[Draft orders and instructions for building bridges]
April 27, 1863
Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884
Clerically written on "Headquarters Engineer Brigade" letterhead, near Falmouth, Virginia.
GLC00919.12
to Henry Jackson Hunt
October 23, 1862
Wainwright, Charles Sheils, 1826-1907
United States Military Telegram. He reports procuring artillery horses (preparation for Fredericksburg) and questions when the next lot of horses will arrive from Washington. Wainwright, Chief of Artillery for the 13th Corps, was later breveted...
GLC02382.006
to George Washington
October 23, 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Writes that he hopes to be able to visit General Washington at Mount Vernon soon. Is convinced of the General's affection for him and feels sure that his limited correspondence will not be misconstrued; is aware that responding to too many letters...
GLC02437.03319
[Speech to the Connecticut Legislature]
October 13, 1792
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
Addressed to "Gentlemen of the Council: Mr. Speaker; and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives." Begins by mentioning the tranquil state of public affairs in the state. Addresses the issue of improving manufacturing and agriculture. Briefly...
GLC00294
Manifesto and proclamation to the members of the Congress
October 3, 1778
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795
Double-column format. Issued by the British Peace Commissioners Lord Carlisle, Sir Henry Clinton and William Eden after the failure of their peace initiative. Offered a general amnesty and pardon with internal self-government and the repeal of...
GLC01032
[Ulysses S. Grant, Julia and Jesse Grant at City Point, Va.]
1865, 1940s?
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Original negative ca. April 1865, discovered in the 1890s by Meserve, 79 Leonard Street, NYC and published. This is a Meserve print. This was likely reprinted in the 1940s. Inscription on verso indicates the photo was taken when Lincoln visited, just...
GLC01260
to Quentin Roosevelt. With accompanying photograph. [Decimalized .01- .02]
October 3, 1907
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. Mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph
GLC01410.03
[Promissory note for John Dodge]
October 3, 1781
Dodge, Robert, fl. 1781
Certifies that he promises to pay John Dodge twenty dollars silver on behalf of the town each month until John is discharged. Note on reverse signed by John Dodge and dated 3 May 1782 states he received the amount in full.
GLC01450.095.02
[Notice to issue arms to Captain George Wanton]
October 23, 1740
Whipple, Joseph, 1687-1750
Sent to George Wanton, the general treasurer for Rhode Island.
GLC01450.281
to Thomas Richardson
October 3, 1755
Isaacks, Jacob Nichols, Jonathon, 1712-1757
Orders Jacob Isaacks be paid "Four hundred and forty eight pounds old Tenor, being for Linnen Checks, and Charge the same to the Colony." Signed by Jonathan Nichols, Thomas Cranston and Peter Bours as the Committee of War. Verso signed by Jacob...
GLC01450.517.02
[Clerical copy of the surety bond for William Findlay as Treasurer of the United States Mint]
October 3, 1830
Findlay, William, fl. 1830
Signed clerically by Findlay, Robert Smith, and Francis R. Shunk. The Mint Act of 1792 required employees of the Mint to furnish sureties. Findlay was the fifth Treasurer of the United States Mint, and served in that office from 1827 until 1841.
GLC01987
to his mother
April 27, 1864
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
The first page is overwritten. Mentions various engagements with Yankees including the Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina.
GLC02082.53
Map of Texas, Oregon and California [pocket atlas]
1846
Mitchell, Augustus S., fl. 1846
Full title: A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the Most Recent Authorities. First printing of this landmark map of the American West. Baughman, Kansas in Maps, p. 35. Graff 2841. Howes M685. Martin &...
GLC02130
The names of those in Captain Arnold's company which crossed the North River Dec 4th, 1776
December 4, 1776
A list of the men in Captain Arnold's company who crossed the North River on December 4, 1776.
GLC02150.04
to William Stephens Smith
October 23, 1815
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Thanks him for his letter, which included a letter from William Cobbett to Niles. He loves clergymen "because they are often sociable and sensible men," but "the priesthood seems to have something militant and belligerent in its nature." Remarks...
GLC02295
October 23, 1883
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Thanks Hunt for his recollections regarding Manassas. Mentions Generals John Fulton Reynolds, Robert Cumming Schenck, Irvin McDowell, John Alexander Logan, and John Pope, among others. Notes that another writer is tackling the topic of Manassas...
GLC02382.076
[Request for provisions]
October 3, 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Request for six days' worth of provisions.
GLC02437.02613
to Henry Knox
April 27, 1790
Châteaubourg, Camille Basset de, fl. 1790-1813
Discusses his invitation to join the Society of the Cincinnati that he received after the late War. Says in 1784 he was one of the French officers admitted into the Society, but at the time he could not procure himself the commission for his...
GLC02437.04590
to Francis Flucker
April 28, 1797
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Expresses his happiness on receiving Francis's letter and encourages him in his studies. Writes that Francis's mother, Sarah Lyons, and his sister Harriet are doing well and describes the weather in India. Sends his love to his other step-son...
GLC02437.06956
April 27, 1798
Bailie, William, fl. 1798
Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.
GLC02437.07121
October 3, 1799
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
Blagge asks Knox to put in a good word about him to President Adams. Blagge wants to be Surveyor of the Port of New York.
GLC02437.07314
October 3, 1800
Bradford, William, 1729-1808
Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself...
GLC02437.07466
April 28, 1802
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Discusses the pleasant weather they are having. Mentions there will be a meeting of the Justices of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine on Monday. Also mentions he would like some of Knox's peach trees.
GLC02437.07729
Columbia centinel. [No. 4179 (April 28 1824)]
April 28, 1824
Discusses the tariff, the disestablishment of religion in Massachusetts, and divorce.
GLC08725.03
October 23, 1783
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Writes, "The arrival of the Definitive Treaty and the evacuation of New York- have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace..." Has decided that the celebration will be deferred until...
GLC02437.09394
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