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[Certificate of service for Major Job Sumner]

Certifies that Sumner served in the Massachusetts line "from the earliest period of and during the whole War... he has through all its exigencies and distresses sustained the reputation of a gallant, and intelligent officer and has retired to private...

GLC02437.03026

[Letters exchanged between William Hull and Frederick Haldimand]

Marked as a copy, but written in Hull's hand. Hull asks Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, "when each of the Posts within [United States] Territories now occupied by his Britanic Majesty's Forces will be delivered up agreeably to the...

GLC02437.03028

[Certification pertaining to Governor Trumbull]

Fitch attests that on 24 February 1778, he informed Governor Jonathan Trumbull (of Connecticut) of the release of Lieutenant Gove from captivity, and of Gove's "readiness to Enter into the Service in the Continental Army."

GLC02437.03035

to Benjamin Lincoln

States he received a letter from General Henry Knox asking "whose map of the River St. Croix was used as an authority by the ministers who negotiated the Peace." Knox asked that Jay send his answer to General Lincoln. Jay says that the map was one...

GLC02437.03043

[Result of negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Penobscot Indians]

Knox writes, "General Lincoln and myself were appointed to treat with the Penobscot indians, in order to induce them to relinquish the lands from the head of the tide 40 miles up the river- In our stretch Oreono, an old man half indian and half...

GLC02437.03046

The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784

Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the...

GLC02437.03048

[Speech delivered to the Penobscot Tribe]

Written at the Penobscot River, present-day Maine. Lincoln, a commissioner chosen to negotiate land boundaries with the Penobscot Tribe, praises the Penobscots' involvement in the Revolutionary War. Continues, "It is said that in your own Opinion...

GLC02437.03049

Monthly return of the corps of invalids commanded by Captain James McLean

Lists men fit for duty, sick present, sick absent, on command, absent with leave, and absent without leave.

GLC02437.03052

[Receipt for traveling expences]

The State of Massachusetts pays Mitchell for expenses incurred on his trip to Boston. Mitchell traveled to Boston to give evidence regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Henry Knox was recently appointed by the State of Massachusetts...

GLC02437.03056

to Nathaniel Tracy

Thanks Tracy, the financier from Newburyport, Massachusetts, for his "attention & politeness" during William's recent episode of mental illness. Relates his plans for sailing to America. Instructs Tracy to contact Edward Byrne if he travels to...

GLC02437.03069

to Egbert Benson

Knox introduces James Walker to Benson, a Continental Congressman. Of Walker, writes "He resided in Canada at the commencement of this War, and has suffered severely from his attachment to our cause- he hopes however to derive some consolation from...

GLC02437.03073

to Thomas Price

Knox writes to Price, Register of Deeds for Lincoln County (present-day Maine). Requests papers related to the Waldo Patent, expressing disappointment that his previous request went unanswered. Asks for certified duplicates of a deed between Samuel...

GLC02437.03079

[Extract from James Webber & Co. letter]

In the hand of Samuel Shaw, who served as Henry Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Discusses collecting payment on a bill.

GLC02437.03090

to Henry Knox

Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Transmits papers which were omitted from GLC02437.03092.

GLC02437.03093

to John Jay

Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, "I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at...

GLC02437.03095

to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...

GLC02437.03099

to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...

GLC02437.03100

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a possible dispute over a piece of property he is interested in, and the related financial situation. Signed by either S. Waldo or I. Waldo. Letter has no recipient, but was likely written to Knox, since the author states "Mrs. W...

GLC02437.09227

to Samuel Waldo [fragment]

Discussing financial transactions regarding properties in Maine that Knox and Waldo are involved with.

GLC02437.09228

[Judgement regarding land in Waldo patent]

Judgement regarding the ownership of lands within the Waldo patent. Pertains to a disagreement between Sarah Waldo and William Wetmore who are disputting the ownership of lands within the patent. The judgement divides the land between them. Docket...

GLC02437.09234

[Notice of the auction of the estate of Thomas Flucker]

Copy of a printed adverstisement stating the Thomas Flucker's estate is to be auctioned off. TheSupreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has ordered that the estate be auctioned off, and Knox, as the estate's agent, is promoting this auction.

GLC02437.09235

[Abstract of pay due to Captain Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June. Docketed 16 June 1776. Docket includes a note that the company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09528

[Abstract for Lieutenant Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Burbeck's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09530

[Pay abstract for Captain Dana's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Note on verso refers to a deduction taken for clothing. Docket indicates that Dana's company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09532

[Pay abstract for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Newell's company was paid 16 August 1776.

GLC02437.09533

[Pay abstract for Captain Thomas Pierce's Company of artillery in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Pierce's company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09534

[Ammunition return pertaining to Captain Crafts]

Lists pounders, cannon, paper cartridges, and canisters.

GLC02437.09536

[Return of Captain Stevens's company]

Lists numbers of officers presently fit for duty, sick in hospital, sick present, on command, and sick absent.

GLC02437.09539

[Return of men in Captain Ebenezer Stevens's Company]

Lists the names of men in Stevens's company. Indicates sergeants, corporals, bombardiers, and gunners.

GLC02437.09541

Return of Colonel John Durkee's Regiment in the action at Trentown Decem 26th 1776

Signed by Webb, adjutant. Lists numbers of officers and soldiers. Trentown refers to Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.09542

[Map of roads in the vicinity of Morristown, New Jersey]

Indicates roads, some natural features, landmarks ("court house," "Whites Tavern Genl Lees," bridge, landing, etc.), outlying towns, and distance between points on the map. Indicates the location of towns surrounding Morristown. Notes the position...

GLC02437.09543

The estate of the late Thomas Flucker Esqr to Henry Knox agent of said estate

A list of expenses for Thomas Flucker's estate, mostly regarding upkeep of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.10425

to Sister

Reports to his sister that his friend, Charlie Blackman, who recently visited with her, paid her many compliments, such as, "their is nobody like you." Discusses her desire to have him "use my influence with Father and Mother to get you a piano."...

GLC03523.08.57

to Sister

Writes from the Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia to his sister, mentioning that he has not heard from his friend Charlie Blackman for over six months. Comments, "the war will end 'sooner or later.' " Tells her that he has received his New York...

GLC03523.08.59

to Sister

Writes from the U.S. Army General Hospital to his sister, discussing news from home. Asks her to "use your influence with mother to send me 2 or 3 dollars by the return mail." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University...

GLC03523.08.60

to Father

States to father, "George B. McClellan is the only man that can manage the Army of the Potomac. And I think their wont be much done with that Army till he gets command of it." Writes small note to sister at bottom of the letter, "Do you know I think...

GLC03523.08.61

to Sister

Writes to his sister giving her brief update on the weather and his correspondence with people from home. Tells her "you can live in hope for that Piano If you dont live in anything else." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...

GLC03523.08.62

to Sister

Tells his sister not to be worried about Ben, possibly their brother, losing his leg. Writes "he wont lose it. Let him be out as much as he will. I reckon the Surgeons their want something to practice on." Asks his sister to tell Ben that he was very...

GLC03523.08.63

to Sister

Reports that he is sick with a fever and chills. Apologizes for not sending a picture of himself, but explains that he has been sick. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.64

to Sister

Informs his sister that he is still sick with a fever. Asks that she "tell Ben for me to Do. Die or never as that is his only hope now." Instructs his sister to tell Ben, possibly their brother, to apply for a discharge soon. Written on stationery...

GLC03523.08.65

to Sister

Relays that he is sorry to hear that Ben, possibly their brother, is in poor health. Assures his sister that "he will come all right in course of time." Reports that there is "no news a stirring in this city now." Written on stationery with "US Army...

GLC03523.08.66

to Sister

Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got...

GLC03523.08.67

to Sister

Tells his sister that he is sorry their father is sick, but is very pleased to hear that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Asks her what her thoughts are about the draft in Philadelphia. Reports that the Ninth Army Corps has been...

GLC03523.08.68

to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University, noting that he is glad that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Mentions using his influence to get his sister a piano, but requests a photo of a woman named Lizzie...

GLC03523.08.69

to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University. Tells her "I will say nothing about the Army as you know as much as I do about the moves. But [General Joseph] Hooker will not end the war." Reports that there was a "Negro Surgeon"...

GLC03523.08.70

to Sister

Reports to his sister, "your photograph came through safe and I am very much pleased with yours. But I know that if Lizzie is ugly she is not as ugly as that picture makes her out to be." Informs her that he was taken out of the Commissary department...

GLC03523.08.71

to Sister

Asks that his sister send another photograph of Lizzie, who is possibly a romantic prospect. Reports that the hospital only has 100 patients right now. Describes a recent parade put on by the Fire Department, noting that the mayor was there, as well...

GLC03523.08.72

to Father

Informs his father about the draft commencing in Baltimore on Monday, noting that the "Secessionist dont like it much." States that there have "been two Hospitals broken up in this city the last week or two," noting that his hospital now has 158...

GLC03523.08.73

to Father

Reports that 1200 prisoners passed through Baltimore from Vicksburg today and that The New York Seventh arrived yesterday. Tells his father that the hospital now has 185 patients and is filling up quickly as the "wonded are arriving in this city by...

GLC03523.08.74

to Sister

Describes the atmosphere in Baltimore, telling his sister that "the Military Authorities are throwing up Earthworks all around the city. Now seizing every Nigger they find on the streets and sending them out to work on the entrenchements." Informs...

GLC03523.08.75

to Sister

Reports that they are receiving patients "every five minutes" at the hospital, as the "city is flooded with wounded." Tells her there "was considerable excitement in the city...as some of the scouting parties of the rebels came within 7 miles of the...

GLC03523.08.76

to Sister

Relays to his sister in a short note that she should "telegraph immediately" if something changes with their father's poor health. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.78

to Father

Writes to his father about his sickness. States "it may be that you will never get over your sickness. And if the case should prove so, I would like you to have me some written instructions about your Business." Indicates he is worried about his...

GLC03523.08.79

to Sister

Reports to his sister from the U.S. Army General Hospital that they currently have a Conferderate major general, a brigadier, a captain, and a couple of lieutenants in the hospital. Tells her that "no news a stirring around the City."

GLC03523.08.80

to Mother and Sister

Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...

GLC03523.08.81

to Sister

Informs sister that he is still working at the hospital. Reports that he does not know where the rest of his company is, although notes that last he heard they were in Alexandria. Regarding their father's death, he states, "Mother must take things...

GLC03523.08.82

to Sister

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his status at the hospital, noting that a doctor has written the adjutant general so that he may stay working there and not go to Alexandria with the rest of his regiment. Details that there has been an...

GLC03523.08.83

to Sister

Relays to his sister that, a possible mutual friend, Dan Shern has died. States, "little did I think when I saw him on the 14 of October that he would be in the grave before one month roled over his head. Well it is a road we will all have to travel...

GLC03523.08.84

to Sister

Writes to his sister from U.S. Army General Hospital in Baltimore, reporting that the adjutant general ordered him to go back to his regiment. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.08.85

to Sister

Reports that he is now at his company headquarters in Alexandria, and speculates that they will be there all winter. Writes "when I serve these six months more out they will never see me in the Army again." Notes that there is talk of them being...

GLC03523.08.86

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Spring Hill, Virginia. Worries about her lack of letters and wonders if her health is compromised. Expresses desire to "...enjoy each others society again..." Mentions he will be exempt from any future drafts unlike "...

GLC03523.20.15

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports eight shells were fired into Petersburg last night. Expresses happiness at receiving three letters from her. Complains of the cold weather and sleeping outside. Comments on the...

GLC03523.20.17

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love for her and gratitude for her support of the war. Predicts success for the Union is imminent. Refers to Union control of the Weldon Railroad in Petersburg, Virginia...

GLC03523.20.18

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports receipt of her letters and the joy they bring him. Says he destroys her letters after reading them several times because "I do not wish anyone but myself to read them." Refers...

GLC03523.20.19

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Says her letters help the tediousness of war. Reports the city of Petersburg is plainly visible and "...I heard the church bells ringing from there, this morning, the same as if...

GLC03523.20.20

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love and longing for her. Comments how much he misses her kisses and dancing with her. Reports he has not seen a lady in six months except on the streets of Petersburg...

GLC03523.20.21

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports he has put out a "shingle" that reads "...shirts repaired wholesale and retailed,"and opened a shirt business. Says he repaired a neckband and a wristband and it took him three...

GLC03523.20.22

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Tells her not to send anymore shirts, he will buy government shirts and stockings even though they are not as good as hers. States there is plenty of good whiskey available to them for...

GLC03523.20.23

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Cairo, Illinois. Reports he is in good health and made Corporal. States his company is the left wing of the regiment. Mentions they have fifty to sixty prisoners. Says he has been loading canons onto boats to...

GLC03523.30.01

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Columbus, Kentucky. Reports they just received marching orders to board a transport and go down the Mississippi River with seven gun boats and twenty-five mortars. Anticipates a fight with two rebel gunboats...

GLC03523.30.02

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Farmington, three miles outside Corinth, Mississippi. Reports his line extends fifteen to twenty-five miles. States he is in Union General John Pope's division expecting a battle any moment, "... if we whip...

GLC03523.30.03

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from an unknown location. Refers to his recent illness and how he "... would like to be there vary much to have some bread and milk..." Comments he eats a lot of fruit, peaches, apples, watermelon and pears. Says he has...

GLC03523.30.04

[Certification concerning James Livingston]

Certifies that Livingston served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Lists Livingston's promotions, noting that he is now discharged at his own request by the commander in chief (George Washington).

GLC02437.09547

to Sister

Discusses his sister's trip to Washington, which is possibly to visit a suitor named Willie, noting that he himself may not be granted a pass to come up and see her. Details that they have been sleeping in Sibley tents, which are very good quarters...

GLC03523.08.88

to Sister

Communicates to his sister that he is disappointed that she and their mother did not come to Washington, and that Isaiah, possibly his sister's suitor, and his family were upset as well. Describes his Christmas dinner, detailing that they had turkey...

GLC03523.08.89

to Louisa B. Terry

Writes to his sister "Lou," telling her that "Washington's Birthday passed off just the same as any other day." Reports that there are a couple of men who decided to re-enlist, "but I do not feel inclined to follow in their footsteps..."

GLC03523.08.93

to Brother

Writes to his brother, "you must read this letter yourself. And dont let none of the girls read it to you. You say your are in the first division And if that the case you can read this letter for it is big enough for a blind man to read." Instructs...

GLC03523.08.97

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as "duplicate" in Knox's docket.

GLC02437.03106

to Samuel Holden Parsons

Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: "The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts...

GLC02437.03121

[Excerpt of a petition in which Knox and others attempt to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to sell uncultivated lands to officers and soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War]

Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution...

GLC02437.03124

[Receipt pertaining to Webber & Company]

Relates to details of a transaction between Webber & Co. and Mr. Goodeve.

GLC02437.03129

[Speech regarding the boundary line of the Creek Nation]

Docket indicates this to be a speech by McIntosh. "We wish to show you our Brothers & Country Men also, that all injuries are forgotten and gone away- and the Hatchet buryed deep between us and your Nation likewise [1]... if one nation or people...

GLC02437.03161

to William Knox

Consists of two letters. The first, sent 20 July 1785, is marked as a copy. In the letter, Killingley, Green, & Son congratulate William Knox on his restored health and his planned return to America. They express assurance that William will pay...

GLC02437.03166

to Henry Knox

Captain John Savage writes to ask for Knox's recommendation for a job. Savage explains that Colonel William Burbeck has recently died, and the berth is unoccupied. Plenty of people are applying for the position, including Savage, so he hopes that...

GLC02437.03177

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss business endeavors with Knox. Declares that as he has not had a response from Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris in four weeks, he has changed his plans. Instead of remaining in Boston and trying to sell Mr. Morris's teas, which he is...

GLC02437.03180

to Henry Knox

The firm of Broome & Platt, which owes Henry Knox money (see GLC02437.03182), explains its problems with various creditors and the ways in which they are in debt. According to the writer (perhaps Samuel Broome, as he refers to Mr. Platt in the...

GLC02437.03184

to Henry Knox

The writer, on behalf of the firm of Broome & Platt, encloses documents detailing the correspondence between the firm and its creditors in England, as requested. Outlines the firm's dealings with John Blackburn, of London, who until July 1783 was...

GLC02437.03185

[Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]

Duplicate of GLC02437.03193, in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Receipt of "sundry goods" received from the firm of Broome & Platt, "charged at their lowest cash price, amounting to seven hundred and ten pounds four shillings, sterling money of Great...

GLC02437.03192

[Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]

Copy of GLC02437.03192. Unsigned, but identical to GLC02437.03192 and written in the same hand, that of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.03193

[Deed for sale of land in the Waldo Patent]

Deed of sale for part of the Waldo patent from Oliver Smith to Henry Jackson. A deed certifying the sale of around 65,000 acres of land purchased by Smith at auction from the estate of Thomas Flucker. Describes in detail the specifics of the land...

GLC02437.09237

[Certification concerning Robert Walker]

Certifies that Walker served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Praises Walker's service. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.09548

[Certification concerning Ephraim Dayton]

Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, certifies that Dayton, from Fairfield, New Jersey, has served in the artillery since 8 February 1777. On verso, paymaster J. Hubbell certifies that Dayton has been paid up to 1 March 1780. Lists clothing Dayton...

GLC02437.09549

[Permission for John Thornton]

Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.09550

[Certificate concerning Ephraim Dayton]

Captain Reed certifies that Dayton was mustered in Captain [Drigg's?] company of artillery from 1777 through three years.

GLC02437.09551

[Certificate concerning William Hawes]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, his aide de camp. Knox certifies that Hawes, a saddle and harness maker from Boston, has served the United States since 1777 and is entitled to his pay.

GLC02437.09552

to Sister

Writes to his sister extensively about his clothing, remarking "I just laid my clothes loose in a box and told them to remain their till I could come and take them away again." Reports that he will not get a furlough, but "I dont care much about...

GLC03523.08.87

to Louisa B. Terry

Reports to his sister that there is "talk" of sending his regiment to Harper's Ferry. Informs her that there are currently many soldiers in the area, but speculates that they will be scarce again in about a month. Writes "no Four Hundred and Two (402...

GLC03523.08.90

to Louisa B. Terry

Writes to his sister, calling her "Lou," reporting that "the president has called for an extra two hundred thousand men by the 10 March making a total of five hundred thousand that are to come out in the spring. Congress has passed resolutions...

GLC03523.08.91

to Louisa B. Terry

Relays to his sister "Lou," that he is not fond of writing letters and that he makes them all "as short as possible. In fact we have no news that the world does not know and it is wasting both time and labor writing a whole rigamarole of nonsense."...

GLC03523.08.92

to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter to his sister "Lou," telling her that he thinks "Gen. [Ulysses S.] Grant deserves the extra Star for the service he has rendered the U.S. during the present Rebellion..." Also remarks that he would like to see General George Meade...

GLC03523.08.94