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[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Robertson]

Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Robertson for a leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09562

to unknown

Discusses renting out a farm at Mount Pleasant to [Henry] Knox. Edward Shippen and Tenth Coxe were noted in red pen at a later date.

GLC02437.09889

[Return of goods drawn from Continental Army stores from September 1775 to January 1776]

Lists the names of 40 men in Captain Craft's Company, with a numeric figure. Docketed in graphite.

GLC02437.10437

to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China

Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04497

to Walter Patterson re: naval assignments

Daniel describes his recent naval assignments. Docket on address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04498

to Mr. Patterson re: naval blockades

N.B. states that a British fleet has just sailed to France and established a naval blockade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04499

Court case for the charge of trespass brought against Richard Dodge

Walter Patterson served as the plaintiffs' attorney in the court case described in this document. The document states the charges brought against Richard Dodge, and how he is to repair for his act of trespass.

GLC03107.04500

to Walter Patterson re: receipt of naval honors

Daniel describes a recent occaision on which a dinner was given to honor his naval service. Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04501

to Mr. Patterson re: hope for a return to free trade

Skipwith writes that he hopes the British will cease their blockade of French ports so that free trade may resume. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04502

to Mr. Patterson re: ban on the exportation of arms

Jarvis asks Mr. Patterson for advice on how what to do with some weapons, since there it is prohibited to export arms from France. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04503

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson....

GLC03107.04504

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...

GLC03107.04505

Court case between Jacob Stout and Charles Bruce

Jacob Stout, plaintiff, and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the defendant Charles Bruce to the Mayor's Court for failing to pay a debt to Stout.

GLC03107.04506

to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron

Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.

GLC03107.04507

to Henry Knox

Encloses an ordnance return and a return of his detachment. Writes that since his arrival, "the whole Garrison have been Employed in puting the Fort in a better State of defence - my Detachment are Engaged in making new Platforms, Reparing Gun...

GLC02437.01470

to [Henry Knox]

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06154

to Margaret Craig

Informs Craig he received her letter and would be happy to find employment for the gentleman she spoke of. See GLC02437.06154 for Craig's request..

GLC02437.06156

[Land Agreement]

Robert Craig and Henry Knox both signed the document. Major Wheaton signed as a witness. A land agreement between Robert Craig and Henry Knox. Craig purchased a lot of land in Prospect, Maine that adjoins his current lot in Frankfort, Maine. The...

GLC02437.07741

Prospectus of an historical and allegorical picture, entitled the Siege of York

Title continues: "or, the British surrendering their arms to General Washington after their defeat at York-Town, in Virginia, in the month of October, 1781." States that John Francis Renault is the creator of the work. Contains a description of the...

GLC02437.10361

Shots & Shells expended by the Allied Army at the Siege of York in Virginia, from the 9th to the 17th of October inclusive.

Lists quantities of shot and shell used by the French and Americans during the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01235

to John Crane

Discusses Colonel John Crane's regiment, which is on its way to West Point to obtain clothing. Mentions that he will have to keep the regiment there to work in the laboratory repairing the ordnance. Describes various repairs that need to be made...

GLC02437.01333

to John Crane

Written from Baskenridge, likely present-day Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Comments that he expected to be at West Point by now, but was delayed at Elizabeth Town. Plans to be in West Point by 15 May at the latest. Asks that Crane save as much timber...

GLC02437.01392

to Henry Knox

Discusses the order that the Albany hospital is to be closed, which he was not aware of, and the lack of firewood for the patients. Also reports back to Knox about his preparation for closing the hospital. Young signs as hospital physician. Noted as...

GLC02437.02832

to Joseph Young

Discusses the sick patients that have to stay in Albany, New York for the winter. Also writes about provisioning the sick. Writes that Young "must know the state of the patients better than any other man, and a confidence in your candor induces me...

GLC02437.02860

to Henry Knox

Recommends his nephew Joseph Cranch for appointment by Knox, Secretary at War. Relates the details of Joseph's life, including the loss of both of his parents at an early age. Joseph sold his land in England and opened up a shop in Boston that was...

GLC02437.03134