28 August 1786

Inman, John, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Smith and Wyckoff

Writes to the firm of Smith and Wyckoff on behalf of himself and his brother, G.S. Inman of London. Writes, "As I apprehend I am of sound mind & memory, it becomes me on my return to this place (where I have formerly done business) to address you, and with due respect to ask for a state of the account between us." Is especially anxious of a speedy reply, as things have been done since 20 July to "distress my Person, Family, & Estate, as is usual in cases where the property may be supposd deficient, or the person exposed to the Resentment of mankind, from causes not necessary here to…

GLC02437.03297

18 February 1794

Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolution regarding taxes on the Waldo patent]

Resolution by the Massachusetts State Senate regarding taxes paid on the Waldo patent. States that while Knox is only in possesion of about one third the land on the patent he is being assessed taxes for the entire property. Decrees that all taxes be suspended until the next month when Treasurer and others can decide how taxes should best be assessed on the land. Signed by Adams, Edward H. Rollins, the Speaker of the Massachusetts Senate, and John Avery, the Junior Secretary of the State Senate.

GLC02437.09251

16 August 1794

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

Autograph document signed

Title: [Land transfer certificate]

Agreement relating to the transfer of 6,000 acres of land within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09252

February 11, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Swift recommends Ensign Rogers, of the 22nd Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 7th April 1783. Created at Camp Highlands. Informs Knox that Captain Richard has returned from furlough.

GLC02437.09637

February 12, 1783

Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Jaques Harmon]

Major Wright recommends Harmon, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.

GLC02437.09638

February 13, 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Reynolds]

Captain Patten recommends Reynolds for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09641

February 13, 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Luman Frisbee]

Captain Patten recommends Frisbee for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09642

February 15, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Gorham]

Colonel Swift recommends Gorham, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Created at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09646

February 15, 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Burbeck]

Colonel Crane recommends Burbeck for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09648

16 February 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Smith]

Colonel Swift recommends Smith, from the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09650

20 February 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Jackson]

Colonel Crane recommends Jackson for a leave of absence until 1 May 1783. In a post script, recommends Jackson for furlough until 15 April if 1 May is unacceptable. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09651

20 February 1783

Beatty, Reading, 1757-1831

Manuscript document

Title: [Documentation of Captain McElhattan's injury]

Beatty, surgeon for the Pennsylvania Artillery, attests that McElhattan "received a hurt on his lame shoulder some time ago, & has not been able to join his regiment before this time." Written at the barracks of Philadelphia.

GLC02437.09652

February 22, 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Lieutenant Freeman]

Colonel Crane recommends Freeman for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09653

February 21, 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Smith]

Colonel Stevens recommends Smith for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09654

February 24, 1783

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Goodell]

Colonel Butler recommends Goodell, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.

GLC02437.09656

February 22, 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Cunningham]

Colonel Butler recommends Cunningham, of the first Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09657

February 24, 1783

O'Reily, John, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Corporal John Heath]

Captain O'Reily recommends Heath for a leave of absence for twenty days. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09659

February 25, 1783

Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Keeler]

Major Wright recommends Keeler, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09660

February 25, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Simpson]

Colonel Swift recommends Simpson, surgeon of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09661

26 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Machin]

Recommends Machin for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09662

27 February 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Fanning]

Recommends Lieutenant Fanning, paymaster of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 10 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09663

28 February 1783

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for furloughs for Corporal Edward Bass and P. Gardner]

Captain Bushnell recommends Bass for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Recommends [P.?] Gardner for a leave of absence for twenty-five days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09665

2 March 1783

Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Bond]

Colonel Nicola indicates that one of his men, who left on furlough in 1782, has not returned, and was mustered as a deserter. Notes that the deserter's absence leaves an opening for another man to go on furlough, and recommends Bond.

GLC02437.09667

2 March 1783

Hills, E., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Ludlow]

Captain Hills recommends Ludlow, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence for fifteen days. Cosigned by Sergeant John Fulford. Hills directs his recommendation to Captain Reily (possibly Captain John O'Reily). Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09669

2 March 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Duffield]

Recommends Duffield for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09670