30 July 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Camp Harvey, which is five miles outside of the capital, located on a farm owned by a secessionist. Informs his father that when they took the oath in the army, there was contention from all the soldiers because they had not been paid, but they all took it regardless. Reports that there was one man, however, who refused to take the oath and was stripped naked and sent away. The army eventually sent for the man, brought him clothes, and paid for his fare to Philadelphia. Informs him that they are working under General George McClellan. Tells him the "best calvary of Rebels was…

GLC03523.08.10

1 August 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Reports from Camp Harvey that he is well, and is working under General George McClellan's division. Describes many of the various regiments they are encamped near, reporting that there are over 35,000 soldiers around Washington D.C. Writes to his father, "the talk up here is they are trying to Compromise the matter now. But the only way they can do that no is for the Rebels to throw down their Arms and swear allegiance to the United States and I guess the South would not be willing to do that now for they went to far to retract now. The only way for the U.S. to settle will be to exterminate…

GLC03523.08.11

7 August 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes from Georgetown Heights, reporting that they moved from Camp Harvey and are now stationed about four miles outside of Washington. Comments that they have all received a large peck of peaches, which he is very happy about. Informs her that a Seccession Army of 90,000 men were marching against Washington and they sent out 40,000 men to meet them. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.08.12

14 August 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Georgetown Heights, enclosing money, which he would like his father to keep at home for him. Reports that he has come off picket and they are fortifying the roads. Comments on how they are expecting an enemy attack in Washington, but "if they do come they will find us prepared to give them a warm reception." Written on stationery with image of the United States Capital on top.

GLC03523.08.13

18 August 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Reports from Georgetown Heights to his sister. Mentions that he received her letter. Comments that they are experiencing very poor weather, and are very busy preparing for an attack next week. States "we cant even get out now for water with out having a corporal with us. We are penned up here like prisoners. As the camp is a prison itself."

GLC03523.08.14

3 September 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Informs his sister that they are camped opposite the Big Falls of the Potomac River. Provides details about fighting, mentioning General Benjamin Franklin Butler's movements in North Carolina. Indicates they are ready "to show the South aint to be fooled by here." Reports that their next movement will be on Manassas Junction and Richmond, Virginia. Asks that his sister write to him at the address previously given to her in Washington. Written on red and blue bordered stationery with a small image of a woman and the words, "Union and Prosperity" in the top left corner.

GLC03523.08.15

11 September 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they received a dispatch from General Nathaniel Banks, but the Rebels did not cross the river again. Reports that he should be home for Christmas. Written on red and blue bordered stationery with a small image of a woman and the words, "Union and Prosperity" in the top left corner.

GLC03523.08.16

14-23 October 1783

Tearse, Peter Bailey, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court of Inquiry held at Albany concerning the trial of Lieutenant Wheaton]

First portion lists charges against Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton. Second portion is a transcript of Samuel Johnson's testimony, given before the court. Third part lists other witnesses who appeared before the court with a brief synopsis of their testimonies.

GLC02437.02652

15 October 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Autograph document signed

Title: [Report of the late Captain Thomas Patten]

Report of Patten of the Artillery Artificers. Noted on the verso as written "To the Fort Major."

GLC02437.02661

16 October 1783

Fogg, Jeremiah, 1749-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Garrison orders]

Reporting himself as "last Paymaster to the 2nd New Hamp: Regt - detained by His Excellency's orders for the Settlement of Accts - residing at Newburgh."

GLC02437.02664

16 October 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph document signed

Title: [Appointment for Lieutenant Storer as an agent]

Certifies that Storer [Ebenezer Storer], "late pay Master to the 2d regt. of Massachusetts has been appointed & still continues to the Duty of Agent for said Regiment."

GLC02437.02665

16 October 1783

Hinkley, Ichabod, 1735-1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Return of paymasters]

Return of the Connecticut Line Paymasters who are settling the accounts of their regiments. Countersigned by John Sherman, Charles Fanning and Nathan Beers, all Paymasters.

GLC02437.02667

17 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Recommendation for a furlough]

Three parts. First part is a request for a furlough on behalf of Ensign Lyman, and is signed by Caleb Gibbs. Second part gives permission for the furlough, and is signed by Henry Jackson. The last part, written and signed by Knox, confirms the leave of absence. Knox writes: "Ensign Lyman of the 2d Massachusetts regiment hereby has leave of absence for the recovery of his health which when reestablished he is to join his regiment. Given at West Point this 17th October 1783." Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.02672

17 October 1783

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Autograph document signed

Title: Weekly return of the Corps [of] Sappers and Miners

Lists men by status.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.02674

18 October 1783

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph document

Title: [Return of the paymaster & regimental agents]

Lists men whose regiments have been disbanded. Lists men by name, rank, office, regiment and place of residence. Docketed by Pickering on verso.

GLC02437.02675

19 October 1783

Boynton, Joseph, fl. 1776-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of the non commissioned officers and privates in the New Hampshire Battalion]

Lists men by rank and the month in which their terms of service will expire. Countersigned by George Reid.

GLC02437.02682

19 October 1783

Stafford, John R., ?-1812

Autograph document signed

Title: [Return of the non commissioned officers and privates]

Lists number of men by rank. Countersigned by H. Maxwell.

GLC02437.02683

19 October 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of the non commissioned officers and privates]

Lists number of men by rank.

GLC02437.02684

19 October 1783

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of men agreeable to the garrison order of the 18th October 1783

Mentions one man whose term of service expires in December of 1783.

GLC02437.02686

20 October 1783

Greenman, Jeremiah, 1758-1828

Autograph document signed

Title: [Extract from Lieutenant Wheaton's orders]

Discusses how poorly dressed the soldiers are in preparation for a parade. Marked as a "true Coppy."

GLC02437.02690

20 October 1783

Tearse, Peter Bailey, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Lists rations issued and the amount of days they are for. Noted as received on verso.

GLC02437.02694

24 October 1783

Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the unnecessary need for an inspector to come by and inspect the beef, since "this is a season in which there is very little or no bad Beef to be purchased in the Country; & Mr. [Oliver] Phelps, the Beef Contractor has determined to get none but good & merchantable Beef such as would pass inspection ... "

GLC02437.02707

26 October 1783

Tupper, Anselm, 1763-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: List of the names of the men discharged from the 20th Massachusetts Regiment

Lists names of men by rank.

GLC02437.02710

26 October 1783

Benson, Joshua, fl. 1775-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for provisions]

Request for one day's worth of provisions for four prisoners. Countersigned by John Lillie.

GLC02437.02711

27 October 1783

Alden, J., fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for five prisoners of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment.

GLC02437.02715