10 October 1776

Ogdon, Gabriel, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the transportation of ordnance to New York.

GLC02437.00473

10 October 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Laments the loss of Bergen Point, New Jersey, as well as any other easy victory by the British because it lifts their spirits and emboldens them. It also discourages the Americans. Wants there to be no more works built that cannot be properly defended. Discusses several prizes taken by privateers and the supplies seized. Also relates news from London papers that were aboard one of the ships. Discusses a ship his is outfitting and inquires again about the guns he requested from Knox. Mentions the marriage of Ebenezer Oliver to Sucky (Susanna) Johonnet.

GLC02437.00474

14 October 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

He is anxious for news, which has not come in twelve days. He is also worried about the upcoming December because there are rumors that few in the old army will reenlist. Discusses possible solutions. Mrs. Johnson, the wife of Captain Lieutenant John Johnson, who was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island, was glad to receive a letter from Knox. Thinks it wise for Lucy Knox to stay in Boston for the winter. Inquires about a Mr. Cheever (possibly Ezekiel Cheever), who was possibly wounded.

GLC02437.00475

28 October 1776

Stringer, Samuel, 1725-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Rants about not receiving any letters from Knox. Discusses in detail the "fatal Catastrophe of our Navy," commanded by Benedict Arnold, on Lake Champlain, as well as subsequent activities around Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga, including the actions of Indians fighting for the British. Describes the strong works at Fort George and Fort Ticonderoga. The letter continues on 3 November 1776 and discusses local military and naval activities since 28 October. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Enclosure cited is GLC02437.09538.

GLC02437.00477

1 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Mentions problems with the post. Explains why the Continental Army had retreated in the Battle of White Plains (28 October 1776). Notes that military intelligence gathered from British prisoners and deserters suggests the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. The Continental Army will try to avoid any general battle in which they lack "most advantageous terms."

GLC02437.00478

1 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mentions problems with the post. Discusses the Battle of White Plains. Notes his belief that the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. Thinks she should spend the winter in Boston and if she agrees he will send William Knox to escort her.

GLC02437.00479

6 November 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November. Year inferred from content.

GLC02437.00480

6 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Urges her to cheer up and look to the future: "Providence,...is [missing text] excellent rock to rest upon." Discusses overcoming recent ill health. Reiterates that he thinks she should spend the winter in Boston. Explains that the British army seems to be retiring, but it might be a feint. If the British head to New Jersey or Philadelphia, Knox must follow. Discusses the battle in White Plains. Mentions problems with the post.

GLC02437.00481

7 November 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox infrequent correspondence and attributes it to him being "in one of the most active Situations in the whole army." Is happy to hear Knox is getting over an illness. Mentions Knox becoming increasingly fat. Discusses the scarcity and inconsistency of news reaching Boston. He is especially disturbed by the effects of false, positive news. Fears that the British might attack when the current army's enlistment ends. Laments not enlisting last year and hopes for a solution to the manpower problem. Notes that a privateer has taken a prize bound for Halifax from London.

GLC02437.00482

8 November 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Comments on their problems corresponding and reaffirms his love for her. Indicates that the British have stopped pursuing them and their intentions are unknown. Denounces British and Hessian plundering. Describes the Scottish (Highlanders) as the most civil group in the enemy's army, perhaps because they see a commonality with the Americans. Affirms honor of the American efforts to be free. Lists the information about a brigade under General Alexander Leslie that was recently intercepted, including 152 dead.

GLC02437.00484

13 November 1776

Hastings, Jonathan, 1738-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Agrees that Boston men show "indifference" to joining the army. States his willingness to "resign my commission to the Post Master General" as long as he can join Knox as an "aid de Camp." Tells Knox "to be with you & share your Dangers is my sincere Desire." Congratulates Knox "on the capture of many prizes," especially the capture of a ship from Scotland to New York carrying "7,000 shirts ready made, 11,000 hair stockings, & 17,000 pairs shoes, besides many other articles in great demand for the army." The invoice on board the ship states the goods are worth "25,000 sterling."

GLC02437.00486

26 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Arne and Laca (the printed "D," signifying "Don," has been crossed out). Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja.

GLC05636.53

25 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Jose Valls. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja.

GLC05636.54

27 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Ramon [Berness?]. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja.

GLC05636.55

27 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Luis Cerruda. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja.

GLC05636.56

25 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don F. de Sandoval. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja. States "por [by] Carpineti Carranera" at the bottom of the page.

GLC05636.57

26 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Saturnio Carrias. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja. States "por [by] Carpineti Carranera" at the bottom of the page.

GLC05636.58

26 June 1839

Administracion general de rentas reales maritimas, fl. 1839

Document signed

Title: [Official document citing goods on board the Amistad] [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Ramon [Berness?]. Cites the Amistad's destination as Guanaja.

GLC05636.59

1839

West Point Military Academy

Pamphlet

Title: Military Pyrotechny, for the use of the Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point

Information on all the ingredients and processes used in creating military explosives. Plates depict steps in manufacturing bombs, rockets, grape shot, and other explosive projectiles. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.02-.07.

GLC05707.01

circa 1838

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Pamphlet signed

Title: Notes on Architecture

Survey of classical architecture, with plates depicting Greek and Roman columns. Signed by Henry W. Halleck in ink on the first page. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.02

October 1838

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Pamphlet signed

Title: Notes on the Attack and Defence of Permanent Works

Reviews techniques and procedures for the attack and defense of military works. Two of the three plates fold out to ledger size, and all three exhibit pencil annotations. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Signed by Henry W. Halleck on the first page and dated October 1838. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.03

circa 1838

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Pamphlet signed

Title: Notes on Mines

Contains directions on constructing mines for use in military attacks. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Signed by Halleck in ink on page 40. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.04

circa 1838

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Pamphlet signed

Title: General Remarks on the Motion of Machines

Manual on machines with equations and illustrations throughout. Handwritten notes throughout. Also one sheet of handwritten notes tipped in between pages 40 and 41. Signed by Halleck in pencil on pages 1 and 53. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.05

circa 1838

West Point Military Academy

Pamphlet

Title: Composition of Armies

Contains sections concerning strategy, marches, battle, position, convoys, castrametation, military reconnaissance, and "Indian warfare." Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07. Top half of pages 3 and 4 missing.

GLC05707.06

1838

Bailey, J.W., fl. 1838

Pamphlet

Title: Chemical Notes, on Gunpowder and its Materials

Bailey is listed on title page as Acting Professor of Chemistry. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.07