21 September 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders the guards to parade at 8 A.M. and maneuver as usual until further orders are issued. A general court martial presided over by Major Winston will commence tomorrow and bring before it as many prisoners as possible. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.12

4 October 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Pardon of Thomas Youell, who had a death sentence. Remits corporal punishment issued against Joseph Cross, Ebenezer Walker, and Edward Saxton, and orders them to return to their companies. Orders Pay Masters to make returns for Hunting Shirts for detachments under marching orders. Specifies changes in commanders. Orders a general court martial convened tomorrow for as many prisoners as can be brought before it. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.13

18 October 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders building of chimneys and repair of houses. Specifies that officers should pay particular attention to seeing this through. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.14

23 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Reports that the Commander in Chief has pardoned Ephraim Barker, Archibald McDonald, and John Batuse from death sentences. John Wilky, Hugh Nagerty, and George Holland are also pardoned and will rejoin the companies and corps to which they belonged. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.19

29 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Orders that the troops are to be mustered to the 1st of December and an inspection done of their arms, ammunition, and clothing. Reports that Major Thomas Doyle of the 1st Sub Legion has been liberated from his arrest by the Commander in Chief. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.20

28 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Countersigned by John Mills, Adjutant General on p. 5. Report of the General Court Martial trial of Edwin L. Harris of the 1st Sub Legion held from 17-23 November 1795. Harris is charged with fraudulently obtaining money from the public. The orders list the specifications of the charges against him, including repeatedly charging and receiving money from the United States for his pay, rations, and subsistence as an Ensign in the Legion when he knew he was not entitled to it or had already received it. The court found him guilty of two of the charges, sentenced him to pay the government $64…

GLC04864.21

15 October 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Reports that the Commander in Chief has postponed the execution of three soldiers, Ephraim Barker, Archibald McDonald, and John Batuze until November 1st. Phineas Smith, a waggoner in the Quarter Master General's employ, is free to return to duty. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.22

20 December 1864

McCreary, Charles W., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. States that the company commanders will have the streets of the camp policed and inspected. Orders that the streets should be policed each morning and soldiers delinquent in their duties should be punished with extra duties. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was promoted to Adjutant 25 October 1864.

GLC08165.72

29 December 1864

McCreary, Charles W., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. Informing company commanders that two furloughs may be forwarded for approval. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was promoted to Adjutant 25 October 1864.

GLC08165.73

27 September 1864

Hamilton, Daniel H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Letter of recommendation for Hutson for one of the subaltern vacancies in the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery. Hamilton praises Hutson as "a gallant soldier," and "educated & accomplished gentleman, of high moral tone and great integrity of character." He remarks that as his former colonel he often regretted that Hutson had not gotten the promotion he so deserved. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.74

3 October 1864

Barnwell, John G., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Recommendation for Charles J. C. Hutson to new regiment]

Praises Hutson for his conduct as a soldier during the war both at camp and on the field. Regrets that he was unable to reward, "so thorough a gentleman for his virtues as a soldier." Remarks that the new regiment he is assigned to will benefit greatly. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. Barnwell signed as Captain, Company H, 1st South Carolina Volunteers.

GLC08165.75

6 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of his fiancee Emmeline Colcock, who was William F. Colcock's daughter. She died of typhoid fever two days later. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.76

7 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Document signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock, is critically ill. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever the next day. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.77

8 September 1865

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Document signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock died today. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.78

9 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he received yesterday's dispatch and to telegraph him in the morning. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.79

9 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he just received Colcock's dispatch and that he leaves at three. See GLC 8165.76-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.80

9 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1843-1916

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of Emmeline Colcock, his sister and recipient's daughter, and whether he should come home. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861.

GLC08165.81

circa 1850

Colcock, Emmeline, 1841-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Note to her father asking about her mother and little sister and remarking that she wants to see them. Asks what they will name the baby. Seems to be written by Emmeline as a young child. Dated April 21, but no year. William F. Colcock was married to Emmeline L. Huguenin. The baby mentioned could possibly be Emmeline's sister Theodora Colcock, who was born in 1849. Emmeline Colcock died of typhoid fever in 1861.

GLC08165.82

circa 1902

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Group of 6 newspaper clippings about death of Charles J. C. Hutson]

Obituaries, tributes, and eulogies. Charles J. C. Hutson died November 27, 1902. He was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. At the time of his death, he served as clerk of the United States District Court.

GLC08165.83

ca. 1840-1890

Webb, Maria, 1804-1873

Scrapbook

Title: [Scrapbook of Maria Webb]

Bound collection of letters from leading abolitionists of the period, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe, among others.

GLC08360

20 September 1776

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of Captain Thomas Pierce's company of artillery in Henry Knox's regiment]

Lists the numbers of officers and soldiers who were sick, absent, on command, etc. Written from Mount Washington, state unspecified. New York inferred as state from which written based on location of the American army at that date.

GLC02437.09537

January 21, 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter, "dear Lou", possibly his sister. Thanks her for her invitation to go to their Aunt Mary's, but states that he has already accepted invitations to visit Rochester, Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago for the summer. Written on blue stationery with image of a building at the top.

GLC03523.08.58

4 August 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Expresses sorrow that their father is in ill health. Reports that he may go down to Annapolis or Washington City tomorrow. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.77

4 September 1862

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before they can take Washington, D.C. and is confident that will not happen due to the determination of the men in his company. Refers to the conflict between Union Generals George B. McClellan and John Pope. Remarks that "the troops of Gen. Pope when they came in look more like a mob than disciplined soldiers." Expresses confidence in the superiority of…

GLC03523.20.06

6 January 1863

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union General William F. Barry cannot spare them from Washington D.C. Remarks the picture she sent of herself looks so sober, he hardly recognized her. Complains he hasn't been paid in almost seven months. Letter is dated 1862 in error.

GLC03523.20.07