June 20, 1777

Elmer, Ebenezer, 1752-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Seeley

Discusses army life. Says he enjoys writing her in his spare time. Tells her that "The movements of a rambling army...exposed to the dangers of leaded weapons...slaughter & bloodshed affor nothing but maloncholy scenes...too shocking for matter o communication to ladies." If she really desires details she should ask Mr. Machey. Army life is hard and the only reason "that soldiers themselves are anyways pleased with the life" is "owing to the animating drum and fife." He himself "can see or feel but little solid satisfaction in this way of life but that of serving my country." He has heard…

GLC01450.165.01

May 12, 1783

Elmer, Ebenezer, 1752-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Seeley

Speaks of his desire to return to a peaceful life now that the war is over. "As we have now happily terminated a war which has raged for eight full years with every species of Horror, I contemplate the speedy return to the peaceful paths of domestic life with the greatet pleasure. To change the fatigues difficulties& dangers of a military life for the comfort & conveniences of peace must tast truly sweet to a [] susceptible of true satisfaction. Shall I be so fortunate as to exchange the wild banner of Mars for the mild bands of Hymen I may be blessed indeed." Speaks of his love for…

GLC01450.165.02

April 8, 1776

Hunt, Daniel, 1723-1807

Note signed

Title: to Simon Edgel

Note signed by twelve enlisted men asking Captain Edgel, spelled Edggall, to give all their pay to Lieutenant Ebenezer Hill. Signed by John Claflin, Daniel Hunt, Samuel Wheelock, Jesse Miller, Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Littlefield, John Fairbank, Ezra Bown, Joseph Mors, Eli Lealand, Joshua Hemenway, and Daniel Knowlton. All the men were privates, except Hunt who was a corporal, and Smith who was a fifer.

GLC01450.216.03

29 August 1776

Manuscript document

Title: [The account of the mens tool that are discharged in Capt Oliver Titcomb Company]

List of soldiers and the tools they have been given. All but one man listed given an ax, other tools include "spike gimblet," "adds," "chizel," and "caulking irons." Skenesborough, spelled Skeensborough in this document, is now Whitehall, New York. Titcomb was a lieutenant from Massachusetts.

GLC01450.229.01

16 April 1778

Gerrish, Jacob, 1739-1817

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Debt notice]

Informs the members of Oliver Titcomb's regiment that, while staying in Gerrish's regiment's barracks they caused six pounds sixteen schillings damage, and General Heath has ordered him to remove this money from their pay. Addressed to "Gentleman Soldiers," all the men belonging to Titcomb's regiment.

GLC01450.229.02

December 22, 1775

Parker, Jonas, ?-1775

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for Joseph Graves]

States that Graves is owed one pound sixteen ounces for "entertainement given to let Jonas Parker and his men in bringing prisoners" over his land. Signed by Parker as "Captain of the Gaurd." Verso dated 22 December 1775, but the document must have been written earlier since Parker died in April 1775. Verso also states that document was examined and signed by Abraham Mason, Thomas Durfee, Jon Webster, and Joseph Locke. Verso also bears a second signature from Parker. A later note signed "Everett" tells the story of Parker's death at the battle of Lexington.

GLC01450.237.01

April 24, 1778

Green, John, 1730-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene

John Green asks Nathanael Greene to "give an order to my Quarter Master" for a list of items which his regiment is "much wanting." The list, written below includes "35 kettles, 230 H. Sacks, 22 N. Sacks & 280 Lanterns," and is signed by William Blodget.

GLC01450.237.02

27 March 1777

Brownell, William, fl. 1776-1777

Document signed

Title: [Military receipt]

Brownell, (possibly a captain or sergeant in the Revolutionary Army), states that Captain Joseph Shimbell received money "for Timothy Hopkins," and another sum "for which I promise to account for if they wont pay said Shimbell and if paid this order Shall Be your DisCharge for two guns."

GLC01450.444.02.01

June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Levi Rounds]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Rounds.

GLC01450.444.02.02

June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Levi Rounds]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Rounds.

GLC01450.444.02.03

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Abner Hopkins]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Abner. On verso, Abner signs with his mark, attesting that Timothy paid him 28 October 1778.

GLC01450.444.02.04

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Stephen Whitman]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Whitman. On verso, Whitman signs, attesting that Hopkins paid him 28 October

GLC01450.444.02.05

5 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Robert Whitman]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Whitman. Whitman sign on verso, attesting that Hopkins paid him 28 October 1778.

GLC01450.444.02.06

6 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Samuel Knight]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Knight. A note dated 20 May 1779 on verso indicates the balance of interest. Also signed by Jonathan Hunn.

GLC01450.444.02.07

8 June 1778

Hopkins, Timothy, 1751-1816

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Bayes Manchester]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate committee organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Manchester.

GLC01450.444.02.08

22 August 1778

Smith, Jonathan, fl. 1778

Autograph document signed

Title: [Military pass for Timothy Hopkins]

Lieutenant Jonathan Smith authorizes Hopkins "to have a Pass of the Island to the Major gen[illegible] of the Day." On verso, a separate note permits the bearer to cross by ferry by order of Major General Hancock (possibly John Hancock). M. Bremmer signs verso. Smith's note is written in Camp Middletown.

GLC01450.444.02.09

1789

Hopkins, Jonathan, fl. 1781-1789

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for the United States Chronicle]

Hopkins acknowledges receipt of the Chronicle 15 March 1789-1 July 1789. Partially printed, and payable to Dr. Bennett Wheeler, a Providence, Rhode Island publisher and printer.

GLC01450.444.02.10

9 October 1807

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointement for James Elliot]

Appoints James Elliot as a major and aide de camp for Major General Simon Elliot. Signed by James Sullivan as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by Jonathan L. Austin as "Secretary." Docket on verso is signed by Simon Elliot and reads "James H. Elliot took and subscribed the oaths and declarations perscribed by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts previous to his entering upon the duties assigned him by the within Commission." Features paper seal.

GLC01450.448.01

1825

Russel, J., fl. 1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Perkins

Russel states that General Lafayette would like to see Perkins "after divine service this afternoon." Hopes that Perkins can persuade General Elliot to be there as well, since Lafayette would like to see him as well. Says Lafayette must be back in Boston by the evening. The letter is addressed to Perkins in "Brooklyn," which refers to Brookline, Massachusetts, where Perkins lived. Possibly written in 1825 when Lafayette visited Boston to help dedicate the Bunker Hill Monument, which Perkins contributed extensively towards.

GLC01450.448.02

December 13, 1786

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Document signed

Title: [Appointment for Simon Elliot as captain]

Appoints Elliot as an Adjutant in the militia with the rank of captain under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. This militia was being raised to put down Shay's rebellion. At the time it was actually an illegitimate militia put together by the upper classes in Massachusetts to put down the rebellion, but it later became legitimate. Also signed by James Austin as "Secretary." Massachusetts state seal is attached by a ribbon.

GLC01450.448.03

18 June 1796

Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointment for Simon Elliot as Major General]

Appoints Elliot to the rank of Major General in the first division of the Massachusetts Militia. Massachusetts state seal affixed. Signed by Samuel Adams as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by John Avery as "Secretary." Docket on verso attests that Elliot took "the oaths and declarations prescribed by the Constitution," and is signed by Samuel Cooper as Justice of the Peace.

GLC01450.448.04

January 10, 1799

Henry, James W., fl. 1799

Printed letter signed

Title: to Simon Elliot

McHenry informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Letter written from the War Department.

GLC01450.448.05

15 November 1800

Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointment of Simon Elliot as major general]

Appoints Simon Elliot as Major General in the Massachusetts Militia. Elliot had been appointed to the same rank in 1796, which the document mentions. Signed by Caleb Strong as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by John Avery as "Secretary." Massachusetts State seal affixed.

GLC01450.448.06

26 August 1776

Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Col Johnston's Orders]

Orders a party be formed to "lay the floor of the tents." The "Jr Mr Sejeant" should accompany the order to New York and obtain the needed tools. Letter dates Monday 26, 1776. The only times Monday fell on the 26th in 1776 were February and August. It is far more likely these would have occured on 26 August, when major fighting was taking place in and around New York.

GLC01450.457.02

circa 1778

Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Persifor Frazer

Johnston says he was detained last night and could not make it back to camp, "else I should have been nearer you." He is now at a boarding house, where he hopes Frazer can join him. If not, asks Frazer to take care of certain duties with his regiment.

GLC01450.457.03