2 January 1777

Hall, Elihu, fl. 1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he put Lucy Knox and Mrs. Pollard up in his house when they could not find anywhere else to stay in New Haven. He did not know them, but had heard Knox himself was honourable, so let the women stay for a month while he was away. When the called him back to New Haven "to come & settle" he discovered that a number of things in his house had been broken. Someone had also drank "twenty five gallons Best west India Rum." Hall says he does not know for sure who drank the liquor or did the damage, but implies it was the women. Even if it was not he feels they were…

GLC02437.00510

1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Statement of the troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1776.

Lists numbers of both Continental Army soldiers and militia furnished by the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia for the year 1776. Also includes a conjectural estimate of militia employed in several states. Part of Knox's May 10, 1790 report to Congress. See also GLC02437.10586, .10466, .10468 and .10475.

GLC02437.10010

circa 1776-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Some observations with respect to exchange of prisoners

Examines prisoner exchange, based on rank, between the British and Americans. Includes a rough list of who may be exchanged, discusses "giving privates and officers of inferior rank for others of superior rank." Compares the price of commissions. Lists prices for ensigns, lieutenants, captain lieutenants, majors, and lieutenant colonels.

GLC02437.10464

1861-1877

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite [Unidentified]

White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Half length portrait of a woman with shawl and bonnet. Related to image #7.

GLC06391.01

circa 1850

Photograph

Title: [Garrison, William Lloyd.]

Half length seated portrait of Garrison facing proper left, probably ca. 1850.

GLC06391.05

1861

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Three quarter length seated portrait of a man in civilian dress. Photograph from sketch or painting.

GLC06391.06

1861

D. Appleton & Company, fl. 1861-1880

Photograph

Title: Agassiz, [Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe.]

Photograph by A.A. Turner. Three quarter length standing view of Prof. Agassiz at the chalkboard, facing proper left. White mount with gold border; Appleton imprint on verso.

GLC06391.13

1864

Photograph

Title: Truth, Sojourner.

Printed inscription on recto: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth." Blue two-cent tax stamp and pencil inscription "11902" on verso. Full length standing portrait with walking stick. White mount with gold border.

GLC06391.20

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Horace Greeley]

From negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Anthony imprint on verso. Three quarter length standing portrait of a bald, heavyset man in civilian dress. White mount with gold border

GLC06391.28

1864

Paxson, Chas., fl. 1863-1864

Photograph

Title: "Our Protection. Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans."

With printed identification on recto; imprint and copyright on verso.Portrait of three children wrapped in what appear to be flags. White mount

GLC06391.38

1863

Paxson, Chas., fl. 1863-1864

Photograph

Title: "Rebecca: A Slave Girl from New Orleans."

With printed identification on recto; imprint and copyright on verso. Vignette bust portrait of a young girl. White mount

GLC06391.39

October 22, 1865

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Document

Title: [Receipt of pardon]

Acknowledgement of "receipt of warrant of pardon" and "acceptance of the same and my acquiescence in all of its terms." Enclosed in GLC 1896.080.

GLC01896.081

6 September 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Continental Army War Council minutes]

Minutes of a council of war held by Washington with his generals on 6 September 1780 at Camp Bergen County. Discusses the effects of a blockade in Rhode Island Harbor by the British fleet on the amount of supplies and the issue of raising troops as the term for the men currently serving is due to expire. Bergen County, New Jersey.

GLC02437.00838

9 September 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: An opinion delivered to His Excellency General George Washington

Knox answers Washington's queries from his 6 September 1780 council of war (refer to GLC02437.00838). Discusses the siege of New York and how the lack of supplies and stores is affecting their campaign. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.00840

22 July 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Certification concerning 13 inch shells]

Certification for thirteen inch shells that have been proofed at Pompton Furnace. Written at Camp Pracaness. Signed by John Callender.

GLC02437.00828

23 July 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness

GLC02437.00829

24 July 1780

Manuscript document

Title: A Return of Shells, shot and powder in possession of the United States and the Quantities of each deficient for the Service of the present Campaign, for Sixty days firing

Lists shells by gun size along with the quantity and number deficient. Also includes total cost of the shells only. Written at the War and Ordinace Office.

GLC02437.00830

28 July 1780

Kennedy, J., fl. 1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Cox

Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.

GLC02437.00831

July 1780

Manuscript document

Title: Proof of Powder, tried on the Plan at West Point in June & July 1780, with a 5 ½ Inch Royal and a 24 Pound Ball

Lists amount of powder used and the range of the ball in feet and yards when shot.

GLC02437.00832

2 August 1780

Perry, Joseph, fl. 1780

Autograph note signed

Title: Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer

Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.

GLC02437.00833

4 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: to Ezekiel Cheever

Signed by Shaw for Knox. Details a list of artillery items to send to Fishkill, New York as soon as possible.

GLC02437.00834

18 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: Brig. Gen. Knox in account with the United States

Certified by George Olney. Lists account information of Henry Knox with the government by date. Noted that "Errors Excepted in behalf of General [Nathanael] Greene."

GLC02437.00835

29 August 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: List of continental officers killed, captured, wounded, and missing in the actions of the 16 &18 August 1780

Entirely in Shaw's hand, including the signatures of O. H. Williams and Horatio Gates. Lists names of Continental officers who have been killed, captured, wounded and missing.

GLC02437.00836

1780

Manuscript document

Title: Col. John Crane Dr. to the United States

Lists of accounts paid according to date, ranging from October 1775 to August 1780. Page from a ledger concerning bounties to the recruits and artillery units.

GLC02437.00837

6 September 1780

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has concluded some business settlement for him, perhaps including ordering a sword.

GLC02437.00839