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to Thomas Pierce

Brief account from Colonel Knox to Captain Pierce for money paid for blankets from February to April of 1776. Also notes cash received by Colonel William Burbeck and Major John Crane.

GLC02437.00277

to Horatio Gates

Reports information received from Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort and other officers returning from the siege of Quebec about the ordnance and stores available in American encampments near Quebec. There is none to speak of, with the exception of...

GLC02437.00278

[Invoice of pay for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment during the Revolutionary War]

The 26 April side lists partial pay for the months of February and March for six named captains in Knox's artillery regiment. The 9 May side is very brief and relates to artillery cost.

GLC02437.00279

An accou.tt of money paid to several named Captains In the Regiment of Artillery for the use of their Respective Companies

Lists money distributed to captains under Major John Crane in Knox's artillery regiment. Docket is in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00280

A Compleat Account of Money Re'd. of Cor'l. Henry Knox and Monney Paid Away To Officer and Men

Lists money received on four dates by Colonel Knox, Colonel William Burbeck, and Major John Crane, and consequently distributed to officers and soldiers in Knox's artillery regiment. Morton was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment. Docketed by...

GLC02437.00281

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill would like his mother to send a box from home as his appetite is very good. Mrs. Robins laments the suffering of the soldiers, and urges the end of the war. She wishes no mercy for the South for their part in this "terrible tragedy."

GLC03859.27

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is making strides in his recovery, and believes that if he could get a furlough he could make the journey home, despite the fact that he cannot walk due to the condition of his feet. Mrs. Robins has hope that Col. Geer, who accompanied...

GLC03859.28

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill requests that his Uncle Nelson come and escort him home. He expects to be well enough to get out of bed in a few days.

GLC03859.29

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is well enough to go outdoors, but is not yet completely recovered. He requests ten to fifteen dollars from his mother to last him the remainder of his stay in the hospital, and expects to receive his discharge soon.

GLC03859.30

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill chastises his mother for not writing, and reminds her to send the money he requested previously. It was announced in the newspaper that all who have suffered in Southern prisons should be discharged with three months extra pay, thus he and...

GLC03859.31

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill has still received no word from his mother, nor has he received any money from her. Mrs. Robins argues that the money is unnecessary, as he gets plenty to eat at the hospital. He is recovering rapidly and should be able to walk by the...

GLC03859.32

to: "Well Brothe."

Churchill's doctor has taken another bone out of his toe, thus his recovery has been slightly delayed. He seems bored and restless ("I can't find anything to do….I have nothing to write so I do this to amuse myself…"), and asks the recipient to send...

GLC03859.33

to Drazilla Churchill

Churchill has finally received the letter and money sent by his mother. He writes of a few boys leaving the hospital each day, though there is no sign yet of his own discharge. His health is generally good, although he is bothered by an itch in his...

GLC03859.34

to: Byron Churchill.

Bodge requests genealogical information concerning Churchill's immediate family. Bodge obtained Churchill's address through Isaac B. Churchill (Byron's uncle) of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

GLC03859.35

to: Sam Chapman

plans to travel east in September; view of President Cleveland and Democratic party; and opposition to coinage of silver: "If the people want cheap money give them old Confederate notes."

GLC03921.01

to: Sam Chapman

enclosed check to settle accounts; appointments by McKinley.

GLC03921.02

to William Chapman

News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it...

GLC03921.03

to: Sam Chapman

Chapman's fate pending army reorganization; McKinley's feelings towards Mosby.

GLC03921.04

to Sam Chapman

News of Chapman's appointment under Brown Allen; finding Lee's letter book over the Gettysburg Campaign.

GLC03921.12

to: Sam Chapman

invitation to speak at the Quill Club; progress on the group painting.

GLC03921.39

to: Sam Chapman

expectations to remain in hospital for several weeks; inquires after Willie.

GLC03921.55

Angstead, William.

Gurnsey imprint on verso. Ink signature of Angstead on verso, along with penciled inscription in another hand: "2nd Lieut. Co. M." Oval bust portrait in uniform. Written at B.H. Guernsey.

GLC04506.01

Barlow, Frank.

Gurnsey imprint and ink signature of Barlow on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.02

Beatty, William.

Ink signature of Barlow on verso: "Wm Beatty, Otterville, Cooper Co., Missouri." Penciled inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Native- Ohio." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.03

Carte de visite of Joseph Brady

Imprint of Hamilton and ink signature of Brady on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.04