June 2, 1798

Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and the settling of accounts for "the equipment of Eight field pieces." Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC03432.102

August 8, 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Colonel Crane asks Captain Bryant to sign a duplicate receipt for recruitment money Crane had given him in 1777, so he could settle his accounts. Crane had lost the original.

GLC03432.103

16 November 1784

McNiel, Alexander, fl. 1784-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Reports on his auction of military stores that Captain Bryant requested be done. Discusses the low prices they fetched and his fees for acting as the vender. The stores were from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.

GLC03432.104

3 August 1791

Ingersoll, George, 1754-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Indicates that he received Captain Bryant's letter, in which he mentioned that Bryant wrote to Henry Knox about Ingersoll (possibly regarding Ingersoll's pay), and expresses disappointment in learning that he will not receive any money while on furlough. Asks for money closing with an exhortation to "think of me as I am much in want of friend in which I can carry in my pocket."

GLC03432.105

4 September 1791

Turner, Edward D., fl. 1768-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lemuel Trescott

Informs major Trescott that he is sending six new recruits, two of which need to be examined by a doctor. Also discusses finding a person to "Stack [Major Trescott's] pistols." Trescott resigned his commission later that year and went on to found Trescott, Maine.

GLC03432.106

31 May 1793

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Stagg, a clerk in the War Department, has been directed by the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, to tell Captain Bryant that James Byers has been granted the "use of the Air Furnace belonging to the public, under your care."

GLC03432.107

8 April 1794

Frost, Joseph, fl. 1793-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of Joseph Frost for timber]

Receipt for $66 for "timber & planks furnished" on four dates: 2 November 1793, 14 February 1794, 5 March 1794, and 8 April 1794. Indicates that Captain Bryant will forward his receipts for the balance.

GLC03432.108

10 November 1797

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.109

13 March 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters (the sending of various receipts) related to settling accounts with Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.110

5 June 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.

GLC03432.111

13 August 1798

Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." A post script, signed and dated 27 August 1798, indicates that the letter was mistakenly sent to William Simmons, an accountant for the War Department in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Addresses to both Bryant and Simmons (crossed out) are on the address leaf. Stamped free with signature of Jonathan Jackson.

GLC03432.112

15 July 1787

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for July 1787 and discusses work and repairs being done at the armory.

GLC03432.113

30 November 1787

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for October 1787. Explains a discrepancy in the return for gun powder in detail.

GLC03432.114

November 1813

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Armstrong

Captain Bryant writes to Secretary of War Armstrong after being informed by the new superintendent that he will be dismissed from his position as Master of Ordinance and Assistant Military Storekeeper at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Notes that his usefulness has been reduced "by the infirmities of age," but in hopes of retaining his post, he recounts his service during the Revolution, which included losing his right arm at Fort Constitution in Fort Lee, New Jersey in 1776 and a long period as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the armory. Docketed by Bryant's son as being…

GLC03432.115

25 May 1814

Hatch, Solomon, 1784-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

This letter from Hatch to his brother in law, John Bryant, quotes a short letter, in full, from Secretary of War John Armstrong to Captain John Bryant (the recipient's father) indicating that he was being removed from his position as Master of Ordnance and Assistant Military Storekeeper at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts because the post was no longer "necessary to the public service." Hatch adds that "Father bears it apparently pretty well, altho' his health is not quite so good as usual." Captain Bryant had asked to keep his position (see GLC03432.115).

GLC03432.116

1781-1805

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Manuscript document

Title: [52 receipts and payroll documents from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts]

The receipts cover military stores and supplies, transportation, services, and general expenditures. Most receipts are countersigned on verso. Includes collateral information listing the names on the receipts.

GLC03432.117

12 September 1865

Sarsons, Eleazer L., 1836-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C.W. Foster

Writes to Colonel Foster, the assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, to request that he be allowed to remain in the service in a "colored organization." Recounts his history of service in the Union Army since 1861, which included a period as a prisoner of war in Andersonville Prison. A signed endorsement by Foster appears on the verso, paving the way for an "appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Colored Troops."

GLC03953.02

1862-1865

Heidder, G.H., fl. 1861-1865

Sketch

Title: [Drawing of Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos) in St. Augustine, Florida]

The drawing shows an east side view of Fort Marion, which was controlled by the Confederacy during the Civil War. On the back is a note describing the fort, it's building material (coquina) made from crushed shells and its construction by the Spanish, who completed it in 1756. The fort was originally named the Castillo de San Marcos (and renamed Fort Marion by the United States after it acquired Florida) and has served as a National Park Service site, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, since 1924. The note is addressed to Emeline and signed "your Absent Hewsband."

GLC03953.03

9 August 1861

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer private in the Civil War]

Sarsons joined Company F in the 1st Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers on 3 May 1861, under the command of Augustus S. Edgerly, and this partially printed form officially released him after a three month term of service. Describes Sarsons as a twenty five year old mechanic, 5'6" tall, with a florid complexion and hazel eyes.

GLC03953.04

25 September 1861

Whipple, Thomas J., 1816-1889

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointment of Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

Signed by Colonel Whipple and countersigned by Adjutant Henry W. Fuller. Partially printed document appointing Sarsons the third sergeant in Company C of the 4th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03953.05

16 September 1863

Drew, Jeremiah Dearborn, ?-1905

Printed document signed

Title: [Proof of an authorized furlough for Eleazer Sarsons]

Partially printed document documenting that Sarsons, the first sergeant in Company C of the 4th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, was granted a month-long furlough from his duties at Morris Island, South Carolina. A note signed by Major Drew on the verso certifies that Sarsons leave followed the pertinent regulations. There are other notations on the verso, along with printed material noting the furlough was "Approved" by Brigadier General Q.A. Gilmore in the Department of the South "for good conduct in the field." Stamped twice by the quartermaster's office.

GLC03953.06

28 February 1864

Richardson, M.V.B., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

A partially printed document attesting to Sarson's discharge from Company C in the 4th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, in which he served a three-year term. Describes Sarsons as a twenty seven year old farmer, 5'7" tall, with a light complexion and hazel eyes. A blank "Oath of Identity" form appears on the verso. Signed, but not filled in, by Lieutenant Richardson in blue ink.

GLC03953.07

14 July 1865

Cilley, Clinton A., 1837-1900

Printed document signed

Title: [Discharge by special order for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

Called "Special Orders No. 121." Honorably discharges Sarsons so he could "accept a commission then tendered to him by the Governor of New Hampshire." Issued "By Command of Brevet Major General Ruger." Partially printed document from the Headquarters of the Department of North Carolina, with two stamps from the auditors office, one from the treasury department, and some later notes and underlining in pink ink. Cilley was the assistant adjutant general.

GLC03953.08

18 July 1865

Roberts, John H., fl. 1861-1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Special Orders No. 36, sent to Captain Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Cosigned by Timothy W. Challis. The orders relieve 1st Lieutenant L.D. Huntress from duty in Company F of the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry and instruct him to turn over all relevant property to Sarsons. Marked "Extract."

GLC03953.10

31 August 1903

Sanborn, Abner S., 1833-1911

Printed document signed

Title: [Stock certificate for the Louis Bell Building Association]

Partially printed document signed by Abner as president, and cosigned by Piper as treasurer and Morgan as secretary. Certifies that Eleazer L. Sarsons owns one share in the Louis Bell Building Association, which was created "for the use and convenience of the veteran soldiers of Manchester and vicinity, who hold stock therein." Labeled "No. 473."

GLC03953.11