circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Memorial regarding lands in Waldo patent]

Memorial to the government of Massachusetts, requesting that they deal with certain issues regarding lands within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09297

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Proposal to sell one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent]

Offers 100,000 acres for sale, and describes the positive characteristics of this tract of land.

GLC02437.09298

28 December 1773

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Henry Knox]

Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now trouble you with 6 Dozen of my almanack with a list of the whole American Army Subalterns included which never was done before & will be much demanded by the military..." Also transmits a parcel for D. Philips of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and some pills Rivington claims can cure a great number of [ailments?].

GLC02437.09999

23 August 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far is certain- that a skirmish has happened upon the island that a reinforcement from the main body have gone over..." Reports that General John Sullivan has replaced Nathanael Greene as commander of troops on Long Island, noting that Greene is dangerously ill. Mentions a violent storm that occurred over New York City, killing five men, four of whom…

GLC02437.10005

16 November 1781

Carthy, Daniel, fl. 1780-1782

Autograph document signed

Title: Report of wood and fireplaces & c.

Lists the amount of fireplaces and wood held by General "Patterson" (possibly John Paterson), Colonel Crane, Colonel Jackson (possibly John Crane and Michael Jackson), an artillery corps, and several regiments of infantry.

GLC02437.10028

May 1782

Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of recruites inlisted [sic] and sworn to serve for three years and during the War in the Second Regiment of Artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb

Lists the names of forty soldiers.

GLC02437.10035

22 October 1864

Lafferty, Samuel, fl. 1840-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania. States his company is getting so small they may consolidate with another company in the regiment. Hopes they will winter in Camp Reynolds. Expresses concern about small pox in his hometown. Mentions a letter from home stating, "they elected the Union ticket by a large majority and they intend to elect old Abe [Abraham Lincoln] by a large majority, bully for Ohio."

GLC03523.10.139

23 October 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Reports Grier is not feeling well and is very tired from all the field work he's doing. Informs him they all went to church and heard a good sermon. Says Bell looks well and will begin teaching soon. States the potato crop is the best ever with thirty-one bushels. Updates him on the neighbors. Letter continues the following morning. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.140

31 October 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: Joseph M. Maitland

Explains his delay in writing to him because of the comment in his last letter home that "you thought no one with a spank of loyalty in them could support General McClellan..." Responds "I think as much of my country as anyone." Reports the crops have been threshed resulting in 188 bushels of wheat and 147 bushels of oats. Says he won't sell the wheat yet because the price is one dollar fifty cents per bushel and he thinks it will go higher. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.141

3 November 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Says the boats from Cairo have not arrived in a week with mail. Expects to hear from her soon. Expects to remain as a court clerk through the winter. Remarks his health is good. Comments the weather is wet and disagreeable. Begs her to write often.

GLC03523.10.142

10 November 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Says "It rejoices my heart to hear you declare that I have the uppermost seat in your affections, and I sincerely hope your love for me may never grow cold." Reports on a visit from dear friend John Petty. States his division has been ordered to march with [General William T.] Sherman. Mentions he will never regret having served three years in the Army, "but ever since my dear Father died, I have thought my duty was more at home than any place else."

GLC03523.10.143

14 November 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes she is recovering from a cold and still has a cough. Gives updates on various neighbors and relatives. Says they sent him new boots last week. Comments on the [1864 Presidential] Election results and hopes the war will soon end. Reports the corn is being husked, but the winter wood is not cut yet. Thanks him for the money he sent for the new wagon they need. Prays for his safe return.

GLC03523.10.144

18 November 1864

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs him he has been husking corn. Says he is hurt John Petty did not stop by to see him while on his furlough. Mentions he intends to go to school for two or three years after the war is over and asks his opinion. Thanks him for the money for a new wagon. Remarks he received two pamphlets, "Copperhead Conspiracy" and "A Scathing Review of General McClellan's Military Career." Claims he read one and was unable to finish the other "but whether I profited any by them remains to be seen." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC03523.10.145

4 December 1864

Cherry, Lydia, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses the letter "Dear Cousin Jo's." Reports there are a few cases of small pox in the neighborhood. Replies to his inquiry about Bell, "I think she is a real good girl and knows how to do any kind of work, she will make a good wife..." Reports she expects to get married next May and wants him to attend the wedding, even if he needs to get a furlough. Letter is signed "Cousin Lydia." The last name of Cherry is assumed based on other cousins' last name, but not confirmed.

GLC03523.10.146

5 December 1864

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from the mouth of the White River, expressing his wish they were together, "but the fates have willed it otherwise, and we must rest content." Informs him of the consolidation of the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry with the 114th. States he is Adjutant of the new regiment which totals 946 men. Says he is sorry Grier took offense when he did not visit him on furlough and has written him a letter.

GLC03523.10.147

8 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana is now in command of his department in Memphis. Mentions snowy weather. Letter continues the next morning.

GLC03523.10.148

20 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Reports Union General James C. Veatch issued the order dissolving all court-martial and military commissions within the district of western Tennessee, and he is temporarily unemployed. Says once the courts are reorganized in a few days, he will be retained as clerk. Comments the news looks good as Confederate General John B. Hood "...has been completely used up at Nashville." Complains of constant rain and slushy streets. Wishes he could be home for the holidays. Begs her to write more frequently.

GLC03523.10.149

23 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Complains about the lack of letters from home, "...I thought I was forgotten by them at home and you too." Says he doesn't like the tone of her recent letter, "...your speaking of the love you had for me you said it in such a light way, that there might be a question as to whether you were sincere or not." Comments he is sorry to hear that small pox is still going around. States he is still uncertain of his employment as a clerk, but doesn't think he could survive "Field Service."

GLC03523.10.150

25 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Wishes Bell "A Happy Christmas." Shares his sadness at being away from home and all the changes that have taken place in one year, especially the death of his father. Remarks he had turkey at the boarding house, "...but it didn't seem like eating Christmas dinner up north." Adds, "Since last night every one has been on a big drunk, of course I except myself, I only drank a quart or two of egg-nog." Reports his court has been reorganized and he is still on duty as a clerk. Closes letter with,"Remember me in your prayers Bell, for I have many temptations that you know not of."

GLC03523.10.151

30 December 1864

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports in detail on the holiday parties in the neighborhood, including an oyster dinner for fifty people. States they sold the wheat for two-hundred and fifty-eight dollars. Says the prayer meeting begins tomorrow and wishes he could attend. Comments the draft "...is to come off again and the folks are very busy trying to raise the money to get the men from others places..." Expresses fear that Grier may be drafted. Letter continues the following morning.

GLC03523.10.152

20 November 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister and family

Comments on the rainy weather and muddy conditions. Reports that the troops were reviewed by General R.S. Granger. He writes that the men put their best appearance on for the general and made a very good impression. Wheeler remarks that he's glad that the Methodist Ministers have taken the oath "if for nothing else but to sift out the miserable copperheads" (referring to Illinoisian Democratic Methodist ministers that sympathized with the South). Wheeler writes that there is no prospect of leaving Nashville. He also writes that the men don't belong to any specific army corps or division,…

GLC07460.061

27 November 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that some of the men returning from the front were exposed to small pox on the train. Those who were not vaccinated have been taken to the hospital and given vaccinations. He writes that a tent was built to house all the men that came down with small pox. Informs his family that he attended Post Chapel no. 2 and comments on the platform speeches of the Army chaplains. He writes: "Army Chaplains are not afraid to talk politics if need be or state Slavery sentiments now that they have so good a chance in a slave state." Mentions a Sabbath school that has been set up at the Chapel…

GLC07460.062

December 11, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister and family

Reports that one of the soldiers, [Zod] Howe, almost died from small pox and another man is thought to have come down with it. Remarks that the men in camp seem very nonchalant about the small pox outbreak. He writes that the hospital building and all the clothes from infected soldiers will be burned. Recollects that one year ago he and Darius (his brother-in-law) were in South Tunnel. He writes, "we never think of that place with any very good feelings as there we lost a good many of our boys." There has been talk of moving to Gallatin but hopes that they don't have to leave Nashville…

GLC07460.064

15 June 1788

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most lively gratitude which however would not pain me if I had any other method of shewing you my feelings than by professions only. I am disgusted with professions: The world makes use of them, alas I know too well how fallaciously…"

GLC02437.03898

1 March 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote will be unanimous in his favor, and that Mr. [John] Adams will readily accept the call of his country as well. Reports that he sold Mr. [James] Swan's "Elegant Coach" to a Colonel Smith. Writes that the sitting of the Supreme Court has prevented him from paying Knox a visit as early as he intended to because "the…

GLC02437.04130