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to Eben Whittemore

States that his town has now more than filled it's quota. Signed by Kenrick as "Chr Selectmen of Orleans."

GLC02175.21

to E. R. and C. A. McKinney

re: going back into the service

GLC02179.01.035

Positions of Batteries on Ninth Corps line

Possibly created in Virginia. Tidball signs as Brevet Brigadier General commanding artillery brigade, 9th corps, Army of the Potomac. Lists positions, number of guns, and commanding officers of several batteries and corps. Accompanied by a fragmented...

GLC02382.185

to Benjamin Lincoln

There is a small note at the top which says "(Copied from the Original) K's rough draft being faded out in parts." Knox writes that he is sorry General Lincoln seems so upset with him for not replying to his letters and emphasizes how much he prizes...

GLC02437.01754

[Return of troops to be continued in service after the new year]

Lists men by regiment and rank.

GLC02437.02824

[Weekly return of the corps of invalids]

Lists men fit for duty and by rank.

GLC02437.02846

to Samuel Ogden

Abraham Ogden writes his brother Samuel to show his surprise at "Mr. Hockton's Resignation" from an office he held. Abraham Ogden believes that maybe it was due to his desire to involve himself in New Jersey politics. Abraham Ogden declares that it...

GLC02437.04803

[Certificate regarding stipend on board ship bound for China]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Parker identifies himself as one of the proprietors of a ship voyaging to China, and an agent authorized to speak on the other proprietors's behalf. Confirms the sum of money placed on board a ship bound for...

GLC02437.05278

[Notes]

Later copy. Discusses financial and land dealings involving Henry Knox, William Duer, and William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.05747

to unknown

Discusses a note from William Bingham for $100.

GLC02437.06581

to James McHenry

Writes about a soldier who was wounded during the late war (likely Revolutionary War). Appears to be seeking pay (possibly disability pay) for the wounded soldier. Date was added later in pen.

GLC02437.07497

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for fine cotton, coarse cotton, calico, and interest for a total of £643. Page 2 notes that £300 was received from Knox on 23 March and that full payment was delivered by 30 March. Signed twice by Proctor.

GLC02437.08477

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for William Lee]

Captain Patten recommends Sergeant Lee for a twenty five day leave of absence to visit friends in East Haddon, Connecticut. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox (at West Point).

GLC02437.09584

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Strachan and Doctor Tenison]

Recommends Strachan for a two month leave of absence. Also recommends Doctor [Tenison?] for a forty day furlough. Notes that Tenison has a "mate" that will do his duties in Tenison's absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09585

to Henry Knox

Notes on the distances from the Wabash River and observations on its navigation. Includes notes of errors in Thomas Hutchinson's map. The dating inferred from dated copy in the Papers of James Madison at the Library of Congress. Turner was a judge...

GLC02437.09904

[Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]

Lists numbers of brass and iron artillery at the West Point posts. Signed by Frothingham, Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.10071

Provision return of Capt. Thomas Patten's company of artificers

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley...

GLC02437.10103

[Two letters from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox]

In the first letter, written 20 December, Jackson relates that he and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will meet Knox in Portland, Maine on 1 January 1800. In the second letter, written 22 December, Jackson reports that he forwarded a letter from Knox to...

GLC02437.10338

[Henry Knox's seven-year appointment as Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County]

Signed by Massachusetts Governor, Caleb Strong. Signed by John Avery as Massachusetts Secretary of State.

GLC02437.10342

to Sister

Written in a camp near Orange, Virginia

GLC02618.055

to Samuel C. Greenhow

Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.

GLC02711.21

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Martin Metcalf ended up dying. He was entrusted with carrying out his last request; mailing his bible to his family. Written in a camp near Falmouth

GLC02744.112

Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad to have gotten her photograph. writes that unless a different poilcy is adopted, either a long war or acknowledgemnt of the confederacy are inevitable. Doesn't believe fighting can bring peace. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.120

to Mary Mayberry

Written by Allen aboard the USS "Delaware." Says he has written to "all hands" and has not received any response. Says he will not write again if he does not get a response from her. Reports that "We had an engagement on a small scale which gave us...

GLC02829.05

to Celicia Paul

Paul thanks his wife for the carpet sack of food and clothing that she sent him. He tells her that he enjoyed her pudding, and thanks her for the undershirt and tobacco that she sent. He informs Celicia that he sent her fifteen dollars by way of...

GLC03058.04