4 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Received his recent letter. Discusses the lime business. Mentions that articles Gleason asked Knox to order will soon be sent by the firm of Wales & Beale. Refers to a financial transaction, as well as to woodcutters who work for Knox's lime business, which Gleason manages.

GLC02437.08027

21 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes that the articles Gleason asked for have been shipped via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses the difficulties his lime business is facing, as well as his current economic difficulties.

GLC02437.08030

circa 1790

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of a debt. The "draft inclosed" is likely GLC02437.04526.

GLC02437.08109

circa 1789-1806

Gordon, Thomasin, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the care of his wife and family.

GLC02437.08128

circa 1784-1806

Gilkey, Thomas, fl. 1784-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about an issue with a surveyor of his land.

GLC02437.08139

circa 1789-1806

Gordon, Thomasin, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kindness.

GLC02437.09936

circa 1777-1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Glover and Benjamin Hichborn

Two letters, one to John Glover and another to Benjamin Hichborn. Writes to General John Glover discussing some kind of office. Writes to Benjamin Hichborn concerning the same matter about which he wrote to Glover. Circa date based on Glover's ranking as a general and his death date.

GLC02437.09955

13 July 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Major Gibbs writes from Germantown, outside of Philadelphia, to General Henry Knox, Commander of West Point Describes in detail the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania. On the way, they passed through Princeton, New Jersey, where Congress was stationed at that time. Describes saluting Congress, and comments on Elias Boudinot, President of Congress: "the Officers formed in the Center of their Respective Regts & were introduced to the President who asked a number to take Breakfast with him." Discusses the reaction of local residents to soldiers: "…

GLC02437.10121

24 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christopher Gore

Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz, "two gentlemen, of the greatest respectability, whom the troubles of France have constrained to quit their ... Country." Continues saying that "[t]hey are on a visit to New england where I flatter myself they will see as much genuine liberty regulated by order and law, as ever blessed any portion of Mankind." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10310

1757/10/22

Forbs, Elijha, fl. 1757

Manuscript document

Title: Deed of ore hill at Salisbury to Jedadiah Moore

GLC03107.04748

1758/04/11

Day, Thomas, fl. 1758

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of ore field at Salisbury to John Everts

GLC03107.04749

1759/05/08

Forbes, John, fl. 1759

Manuscript

Title: Last will and testament of John Forbes

The document is marked as a copy of the original.

GLC03107.04750

1759/07/12

Robbins, Samuel, fl. 1759

Manuscript

Title: Last will and testament of Samuel Robbins

Part of the will deals with the inheritance of Robbins' ore hill. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04751

1762/12/28

Douglas, Asa, fl. 1762-1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land to Benjamin Everts

GLC03107.04752

1765/10/14

Douglas, Asa, fl. 1762-1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to allow Robert Livingston to receive any and all profits from the farm leased to Benjamin Everts

Asa Douglas states that the farm he leased to Benjamin Everts belongs to Robert Livingston, and therefore grants Livingston the right to take any and all profits from Everts' farm.

GLC03107.04753

circa 1763-1783

Manuscript

Title: Notes on a court case concerning a land dispute [fragment]

GLC03107.04754

1768/02/17

Douglass, Asa, 1715-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisha Shelden re: request for financial assistance

GLC03107.04755

1768/02/20

Paine, Elisha, fl. 1768

Autograph document signed

Title: Testimony regarding Asa Douglas

Elisha Paine describes some past business dealings with Asa Douglas, and a dispute that erupted between Asa and his brother Benajah Douglas.

GLC03107.04756

1768/03/02

Carter, John Jr., fl. 1768

Autograph document signed

Title: Testimony regarding Asa Douglas

John Carter, Jr's testimony describes how a dispute arose between Asa Douglas, and his brother Benajah. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04757

1768/03/02

Carter, John Jr., fl. 1768

Autograph document signed

Title: Testimony concerning Asa Douglas

John Carter's testimony describes the relationship between Asa and Benajah Douglas, and how they managed their farms and other property. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04758

1768/03/03

Cary, John, fl. 1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony concerning Asa & Benajah Douglas

John Cary's testimony describes his financial and business dealings with the Douglas's.

GLC03107.04759

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: John Adolph Dahlgren. as admiral, standing full length portrait next to "Dahlgren" cannon

Graphite inscription on recto "John Adolph Dahlgren." Graphite inscription on verso "Dalgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington DC & Broadway & Tenth Street New York."

GLC05111.02.1434

circa 1861-1865

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with crossed arms and wearing hat

Sheridan appears to be waering a non-uniform hat. Graphite inscription on verso "76" "Gen. Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC and Broadway & Tenth St., NY"

GLC05111.02.1438

4 March 1861

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Inaugural address of the President of the United States, on the fourth of March, 1861.

Lincoln focuses on increasing his support in the North while attempting to not further alienate the South. He references four important documents: Henry Clay's 1850 Speech on compromise, Webster's reply to Hayne, Andrew Jackson's proclamation against nullification, and the U.S. Constitution. Marked Senate executive document No. 1, special session.

GLC05123

1861-1865 ca.

Header Record

Title: Stereocards, mostly Anthony War Views, O'Sullivan, etc. [decimalized]

271 stereocards primarily E. & H. T. Anthony's "War Views," and "Prominent Portraits." Other publishers include Timothy O'Sullivan, G.W. Pach and Taylor & Huntington. See separate database for a complete listing of images. Highlights include a "War Views" image entitled "Wounded Indians" (#1) "The Home Guard" (#2), Elmira Prison Camp (#3), "Colored Army Teamsters (#4), "Slave Pens at Alexandria" (#75-76), and various images from battles through-out the war. Portraits of various generals including U. S. Grant (#146-165, some Cold Harbor and presidential) and William T. Sherman (#135-…

GLC05137