10 November 1779

Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Burgess Ball

Takes "one moment to say that we have miscarried in Georgia; a storm was attempted against Savannah; ... lost about two hundred men- among others the brave General Pulaski." Possibly referring to his fellow Continental Congressmen, states "my Constituents must have a curious Idea of the Virginia Importance in this union to neglect it so greatly at this important period."

GLC04377.05

February 5, 1891

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles F. Kimmel

Sherman informs Kimmel, possibly a former Civil War soldier from Ohio "I retain my usual good health and the love of Old Comrades." Declares "As to the sending a copy of my memoirs 2nd Ed. I am sure that you labor under the Common impression that the author owns the book. Not so, it is the publisher, a Copy of my own memoirs costs me within 50 cts the same as you or any purchaser." States that the price of the memoirs is $5, and provides publisher information for Kimmel in case he would like to order the memoirs directly from the publisher.

GLC05466.01

27 October 1777 circa

Manuscript document

Title: Prisoners

List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists killed, wounded and deserters too. General John Burgoyne's expedition from Canada was defeated on 17 October 1777 at the Battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne's surrender was the greatest victory for the Americans so far in the war, and an important turning point. Most likely written at or near Saratoga, where Burgoyne surrendered.

GLC07115.02

1778

Hopwood, James, fl. 1752-1819

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of George III]

Original hand tinted engraving by Hopwood. Possibly a reproduction from a much later period. Accompanied commission of Henry Clinton as collateral (see GLC07536.01).

GLC07536.02

February 22, 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He refers to the Sanitary Commission's pretentious movement, and complains about their nurses. Laments the fact that while he and the Army medical department do all the work, and the government pays all the costs, they receive all the criticism while the Sanitary Commission ends up with all the credit. "The world you see is very much given to humbuggery. Even benevolence sometimes assumes that shape. Allow me to say, however, that the people mean well and freely give their money – give it more freely than I ever knew the bogus chivalry of the south to do, with all their flings and sneers at…

GLC04195.03

18 April 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Lincoln and his wife have remained at the camp; they have gone riding, visited one of his hospitals, and reviewed the troops. They prepare to march soon. He was recently in Washington, where he had his photo taken. Written from the headquarters of the 5th Corps. Excerpt: "For five days last week we were all riding about with old Abe having reviews and all that kind of thing. Mrs. Lincoln was out every day also. He rested in one of my hospitals one day for a little while, and partook of cheese and crackers. While there 'he was reminded of a story he once heard,' whereupon he told a…

GLC04195.10

16 April 1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He describes the surrender of Raleigh and the request for protection from looters. "The men here with few exceptions are anxious to come back into the Union; but as usual the majority of the ladies are rebellious, of course." He is optimistic of Union triumph. He describes Sherman's meeting with Johnston, and Lincoln's assassination. A postscript announces Johnston's surrender and Davis's surrender of the entire Confederacy, while Sherman wants to ratify the sanction in Washington. "The telegram announcing the assassination of the President was recvd. …The soldiers of the Army were in…

GLC04195.31

circa May 1865

Document

Title: Banquet programme

Fragment of banquet program, probably for a celebration following the victory of the Civil War. Sherman presided. Poems, songs, and reports given for each army. Verso has illustration of Union flags with lists of victories. On May 24 a Grand Review parade displayed all troops in Washington, D.C.

GLC04195.33

11 May 1865

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwards Pierrepont

Desires "to prosecute Horace Greeley and the owner of the New York Tribune for the persistent effort of the last few weekes to incite assassins to murder me." Requests that J. B. Cutting and Mr. Brady find out who owns the Tribune.

GLC04452.01

24 November 1885

Brasure, John W., fl. 1885-1891

Printed document

Title: [Burial Card for John B. Stonehouse]

Burial card with advertisement for John W. Brasure, undertaker, on verso.

GLC00368.06.01

28 November 1885

Ford, S.T., fl. 1885

Newspaper clipping

Title: Interesting Biographical Sketch by Rev. S.T. Ford

Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John B. Stonehouse given by the Reverend S.T. Ford. Newspaper reprints words said at the funeral, "General, we shall be lonesome without you."

GLC00368.06.02

December 20, 1776

Mann, Sabin, fl. 1776-1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Marching orders for Asa Hamant]

Orders Asa Hamant to march to Warwick Neck Rhode Island "as a soldier."

GLC01450.162.01

16 May 1777

Baxter, John, 1746-1832

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Reciept for fine of Asa Hamant for refusing to serve]

States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service."

GLC01450.162.02

21 August 1778

Wheelock, Ephriam, 1733-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Reciept for fine of Charles Hamant for refusing to serve]

States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service, after being Duly Notified."

GLC01450.162.03

1763-1783

Print

Title: [Unidentified silhouette]

Accompanied a 1777 appointment of Nathaniel Dearing as a captain in the Massachusetts militia, signed by John Avery, Artemas Ward, and others (see GLC01450.520.01).

GLC01450.520.02

24 September 1722

Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment for Thomas Hollier from the reign of King George I]

Appoints Thomas Hollier as a swordcutter for the office of ordnance. Affixed with seal. Written from the office of ordnance. Sent to Charles Wills and the officers of ordnance. Also signed by Leonard Smelt.

GLC01450.546.01

24 September 1722

Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment for John Dukes from the reign of King George I]

Appoints John Dukes as one of the "Laborers in Ordinary" for the office of ordnance. Affixed with seal. Written from the office of ordnance. Sent to Charles Wills and the officers of ordnance. Also signed by Leonard Smelt.

GLC01450.546.02

January 25, 1779

Keyes, Amasa, 1744-?

Document signed

Title: Debit Report Capt. Amassa Keyes in [inscrutable] Jeremiah Wadsworth Esquire for his 1/16 of the cargo of the Sloop Liberty. Nathan Pettis Commander, Voyage from Connecticut River to Virginia, & back to Boston.

Includes account records signed in accordance with Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth for 1/16 of the Liberty's cargo for a voyage from the Connecticut River to Virginia and back to Boston commanded by Nathan Pettis. Also contains account records signed in accordance with Wadsworth for 1/24 of the Liberty's cargo on a voyage commanded by Pettis from Boston to South Carolina. Document verified in Hartford, Connecticut.

GLC01450.554.01

17 September 1780

Davis, John, 1754-1818

Document signed

Title: Inspection return of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Isaac Pope Esqr. Capt.

Signed by John Davis as lieutenant and adjutant. Docketed 16 September 1780 by E. Virront, Lieutenant Colonel commanding inspection. Docketed in a second location on verso with indecipherable signature. Created at Camp Steenrapie, which was a Revolutionary War era military camp located in what is now known as Bergen County, New Jersey.

GLC01450.554.02

1763-1783

Document

Title: [Sketched plan]

Includes measurements in feet. Indicates the position of four tiers. Contains a sketched gate and building. Possibly a military document. Added measurements on verso, no indication as to what these are for.

GLC01450.554.03

1742

Manuscript document

Title: Proposal for an establishment for the detachment in the island of Rattan upon major general Wentworth's memorial to the duke of Newcastle

Lists the expenses that would be entailed by a proposed regiment in the American colonies and says there is enough surplus in the American military budget to create this regiment.

GLC01450.556.01

26 April 1757

Ligonier, John, 1680-1770

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Pay order for numerous soldiers]

Orders Gashry to pay the debts owed to various military personel. Also signed by Signed by W.B. Earle and Charles Frederick. Written from the Office of Ordnance.

GLC01450.556.02

16 March 1765

Herbert, Paul, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for gold items bought from Nathaniel Jefferys]

Receipt for a snuff box, candlesticks, a frame and a necklace bought from Nathanael Jefferys by Captain Hervey. Signed by Paul Herbert stating he recieved the goods. Written on Jefferys stationary, which contains a stylized printed version of the queen's seal with lion and unicorn.

GLC01450.556.03

February 17, 1769

Grant, Robert, 1762-1843

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Manners, Marquis of Granby

Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.

GLC01450.556.04

February 5, 1778

Erskine, Robert, fl. 1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: A demand for a supply of gunners store for the use of his majesty's ship Canterbury

Lists the quantity needed of various artillery related items. Also signed by Charles Knowles.

GLC01450.556.05