12 August 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written in camp twenty miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Expresses his happiness that Lucy has spent time in Newburyport, Massachusetts: "The Gentlemen there with whom I am acquainted, are in my opinion some of the most virtuous public spirited, patriots on the Continent." Reports that British General William Howe might be sailing toward the Chesapeake Bay. Disbelieves the Chesapeake is Howe's target. Asserts instead that Howe intends to sail for the North River (the Hudson) or Philadelphia. Discusses Howe's movements and comments on the extremely hot weather. Referring to British…

GLC02437.00635

23 August 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes that she is recovering from a four day illness. Describes her daily life in detail as requested by Henry. Rises at eight a.m., has breakfast for an hour, then reads, writes, or works until her "solitary dinner" at 2 p.m. Misses Henry intensely, noting that even the company of their daughter, Lucy, reminds her of his absence. Describes her afternoon rides in her chaise, and her visits to several friends. Mentions the loss of her immediate family, who as Loyalists fled from Boston. Expresses her wish to be with Henry. Refers to the Hero, a ship, which will soon sail for France.…

GLC02437.00638

28 August 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reprimands Henry for not writing sooner. Notes that she sent a letter to Henry with Captain Randall. Asks Henry to intervene on behalf of Captain Bliss regarding an unspecified matter. Writes, "It is very strange that you mention nothing to me of a strange letter I sent you from the pretended Dutchess addressed to his excellency- I do not like to be treated so..." Notes that "your man Jacksons wife" is displeased by hearing nothing from him. Reports that she and their "little girl," Lucy, are doing well.

GLC02437.00642

28 August 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes that Captain Randall is not leaving as soon as she expected, thus she can add more lines to her letter, a continuation of GLC02437.00642. Writes, "I forgot to tell you how much I am mortified at having received an epistle from you wrote upon the second of this month wherein you take no notice of it being your Lucys birth day- such apparent trifles are not overlooked by persons who tenderly Love- but it was the hurry of business it was not it could not be want of affection." Gives an account of the celebration in Boston following "advantage gained at the Northward," possibly the Battle…

GLC02437.00643

February 1777- August 1777

Manuscript document

Title: [George Measam's invoice]

Lists accounts with several officers. Includes the account of a transaction with James Mease, Clothier General, located in Philadelphia. A note at the bottom of the page indicates that Measam removed to Springfield, Massachusetts in 1778. Top of document is missing.

GLC02437.00644

15 March 1781

Reed, Jacob Jr., 1755-1838

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of the men in Capt. Thomas T. Bliss's Company]

Lists men formerly belonging to the company of artillery commanded by the late Captain Hugg. Created at an artillery park, covering the period of the date of their enlistment to 1 September 1777, for the war. Signed by Captain Lieutenant Reed. Some of the men listed dispute their enlistment.

GLC02437.00645

1862/03/04

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He has not received any mail from home in a long time. The weather is still cold. He requests postage stamps and reports that they will go to Martinsburg by rail.

GLC04197.23

03/31/1862

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah

She has joined her husband at the hospital. He was wounded in the lower abdomen. The wound appears fatal and he seems resigned to die. She hopes to move him to a better hospital. She comments on her fate and "right hard trouble every spring." [The Kelly's lost a daughter two years ago in the spring and last spring their son died the night before James Kelly shipped out.] She also discusses other wounded. Date written "Monday 31."

GLC04197.25

1862/04/03

Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894

Document

Title: [By Command of Brig. General N. P. Banks]

Signed by R. Morris Copeland. "Special Order No. 3" granting James R. Kelly a sixty-day leave of absence for "wounds received at the Battle of Winchester."

GLC04197.26

1862/04/04

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

She describes the immense suffering in the hospital and the fact that nearly all amputees have died. She dislikes Miss Dix's nurses, and of the Quaker ladies, Mary has nothing but admiration.

GLC04197.27

1862/04/11

McPhutons, Joseph G., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Kelly

He is on leave and visited Kelley's house. He encourages his friend to keep his spirits up and to follow the surgeon's instructions.

GLC04197.28

1862/04/17

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie, Mother and Sisy

Mr. Kelly's condition has somewhat improved. He ate some fried oysters and oyster soup. She mentions wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing [Shiloh].

GLC04197.29

1862/04/22

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sisy

She sends gifts to her mother and her daughter. Her husband appears stronger but does not eat much and complains of pain in his left leg. The pain is much worse at night and he must take morphine. She suggests they hire someone to do the plowing. [Section addressed to Sue dated 4/24/1862] She received letters from Sue and Sisy. She asks Sue to make Sisy a couple of dresses.

GLC04197.30

1862/04/28

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue

Mr. Kelly still does not eat much. He has been away from his regiment without leave. Mr. Cherry has been most unhelpful to them while Mr. Khan has called three times, offered her money, and given her a bottle of wine, "so there's the difference between a christian and a jew."

GLC04197.31

1862/04/30

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue

Mr. Kelly wishes to see Sisy. She gives instructions for sending her daughter to Cincinnati.

GLC04197.32

1862/05/03

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue

She sent Alick to the train station, hoping that Sisy might be there. She again requests her daughter be sent to visit. Mr. Kelly's condition still has not improved.

GLC04197.33

1862/05/06

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sue

Since her mother is not feeling well, she tells them to find someone to help with the housework. Mr. Kelly does no better. She asks when Sisy will visit.

GLC04197.34

1862/05/16

Brown, Ann H., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Responds to a letter she received in April. She hopes Mr. Kelly's condition has improve since being moved from Winchester. Mentions the Sisters of Mercy. She thinks the patients who were moved from Union hospitals to Seminary hospitals do much better.

GLC04197.35

1861-1865

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Manuscript

Title: [Candlelight notes of Co K 14 Ind. Reg.]

Pages 1-13 glorifies the service of Civil War soldiers, contains a summary of the beginning of the war, tells the history of the organization of the 14th Indiana regiment, and contains copies of early letter's Captain Kelly's which are not included in the collection. Page 14 entitled: "The Cheat Mt. Campaign."

GLC04197.36

1861/06/05

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: [Commission of James R. Kelly]

Commission to "Captain of the Union Rifles" for a term of six years. Signed by Governor Oliver S. Morton on April 22, 1861. Also signed by Indiana Secretary of State William A. Peele and countersigned by Lew Wallace, the Adjutant General of the Indiana Militia. On verso is printed "An act to organize the militia, providing for the appointment, and prescribing the duties of certain officers thereof", which suggests a system for naming regiments as recommended by the Adjutant General. Signed at bottom and on verso by Joseph H. Blake of Vigo County, Indiana. Features engraved seal of the Court…

GLC04197.37

1868-1869

Photograph

Title: [Albumen print of young woman]

Possibly Mary (Moore) Kelly. Previously housed with 4197.41, 4197.42, 4197.43

GLC04197.38

1910-1915 ca.

Photograph

Title: Postcard of Mary Kelly

Inscription on verso reads "Probably Mary (Moore) Kelly, c 1910-15"

GLC04197.41

10 May 1862

Whitaker, Clement, 1825-1896

Newspaper

Title: Bloomington republican [Vol. 6, no. 35 (May 10, 1862)]

Contains the obituary of Captain James R. Kelly. Reports that he died of a wound recieved in battle near Winchester, VA on March 23. The report details the exploits and successes of the 14th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, of which Kelly was Captain, and describes him as "an honest, upright businessman... ever punctual in the discharge of his duties, and faithful to the interests of the Company." Other news articles include an announcement of emancipation in the District of Columbia and descriptions of battles and troop movements. Edited by Clement Whitaker and J.P. Walker and published by…

GLC04197.42

1865/05/04

Printed document

Title: [Confederate Parole]

A pledge taken by officers of the Confederate Army to cease from taking up arms or giving aid against the United States Government until exchanged as prisoners of war.

GLC04522.01

1865/05/04

Barnes, James, 1806-1869

Printed document signed

Title: [Travel pass]

"Paroled prisoner of the Army commanded by Gen. J.E. Johnston." A pass granting permission for Ivy to return home on parole, signed by A[sst?] Provost Marshal Major Barnes in New Orleans. Two endorsements on verso: 22 May 1865, Montgomery, Alabama, signed by [Charles Holt, Jr.?]; 27 May 1865, New Orleans, signed by P. L. Van Rensselaer. On "Headquarters U.S. Forces" letterhead. Partially printed.

GLC04522.02