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[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Colonel Johnson]

Recommends Johnson, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 9 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09688

[Approval for Lieutenant Johnson's furlough]

Major General Knox informs Colonel Heman Swift he has no objection to Colonel Johnson's request for a leave of absence. Marked as a copy.

GLC02437.09689

[Return]

Return of ordnance and military stores from Richmond, Manchester, Yorktown and Williamsburg, all in Virginia. Lists items by type, weight, and ammunition. Noted as signed on behalf of Thomas Jones.

GLC02437.10693

to Elias Boudinot

Adams introduces Joshua Grigby, Jr. to President of Congress Boudinot. Adams describes Grigby as the wealthy son of a Suffolk gentleman, who "wishes to settle and be happy in America." Adams notes that Grigby will be able to tell Boudinot about...

GLC02449

to Daniel Ruggles

General Pillow instructs General Ruggles to furnish transportation to take Captain Huddleston's Company from Corinth, Mississippi to Decatur, to join Colonel [Green's?] company. Also instructs Ruggles to furnish transportation for Captain Holland's...

GLC02460.11

to Gales and Seaton

Requests copies from Gales and Seaton, government printers, of some documents of the last session of the House. Informs that he is anxious to see the report of the Secretary of War [Joel Roberts Poinsett] "in answer to a call for information from...

GLC02467.03

to R. H. Gibbons

Hoe, inventor of the Hoe Rotary Press, writes to Gibbons regarding property at 516 Broadway in New York City available for lease after 1 May 1869.

GLC02480.12

to Eliza Cook

Writes that he has been sicker than he has ever been in his life. Mostly camp news and general interest news. Cook hopes to visit and writes, "Will you be ready for me? Are you still the great fat girl you were writing to me about two or three...

GLC02570.20

to William H. Dana

Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the...

GLC02680.23

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the quality and quantity of rations.

GLC02715.086

to Sarah Phleagar

Writes that he hopes that she is feeling better.

GLC02715.121

to Nancy E. Jones

They have marching orders but he hopes they will stay. There are so many dead Confederates in the river that "our men crossed on them dry shod."

GLC02739.041

to Sister Rosetta

He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.

GLC02751.25

[Berlin] [German]

GLC02766.059

Copy of a legal document [in Spanish]

GLC03545.24.05

to his family

Reports that they have orders to move to Deep Creek the next day and set up a new camp. They have not been called out to fight because so many of the recruits are unarmed. Writes more about how he finds Goddard "awkward." Arranges for his family to...

GLC03603.258

to Weir

References Weir's poor health. Says "The only difference between the blockade here now, and last year is, that if possible it is more inefficient than it was. It seems to me that the slowest ships and the thickest headed commanding officers are...

GLC03836.44

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs Varnum that he will make a deposit (of an undisclosed amount) on his behalf to the State Bank regarding a business transaction. Responds to query regarding the outcome of General Austin: "...all officers return their commands in the Corps...

GLC03845.11

Bill dated 3/12 between Miss Capeland and Miss Payne

The docket is dated 19 August 1776.

GLC03902.318

To his wife

Fleet leaving for Newbern, drawing half-rations. "Yes, we are getting to be sober and steady, if we dont it is our own fault, for we have preaching almost every night..." Mentions that the official chaplain is lazy in providing mail and preaching...

GLC04558.013

to Peter B. Rathbone

Admits that he feels a little down, complains about the draft and is upset by the idea that so many men are succumbing to illness, never having a chance to fight in battle. Speculates that the regiment will be sent to Texas once Vicksburg...

GLC04703.06

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (March 12, 1864)]

Johnston's attempt to relieve Vicksburg, Correspondence between General Johnston & Jeff Davis, Correspondence between Grant & Sherman, The discontent in North Carolina, Synopsis of the Rebel Tax Bill, Reports from Florida, The Situation at Mobile...

GLC05959.50.12

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 308 (March 12, 1864)]

Message from the Governor of Georgia.

GLC05959.72.065

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (March 12, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General James L. Kemper.

GLC05959.76.56

to his wife

Notes that he is happy to receive mail from Mary, his wife. Includes opinions on the Confederates. Explains a dream he had.

GLC05981.20