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[Request for goods]

Request for half a bushel of salt for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by John Rudemucker.

GLC02437.02498

[Request for provisions]

Request for provisions for men in a barge crew. Countersigned by Isaac Smith.

GLC02437.02500

[Request for rations]

Request for rations for two men of the New Hampshire corps, who have been discharged. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell and Mr. Forbes, with Bell's name struck. Docket signed by Josiah Eastman.

GLC02437.02501

[Request for rations]

Request for rations for a soldier discharged from a Massachusetts regiment in the army. Docket signed by Josiah Eastman.

GLC02437.02502

[Request for provisions]

Request for rations for Stephen Collins of the 4th Massachusetts regimen, who has discharged from the hospital. Countersigned by Mr. [Robert Bell] with the docket signed by Collins.

GLC02437.02503

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for a Mr. Darby from England, who is touring the country and would like to visit West Point.

GLC02437.02505

[Provision return]

Provision return for nine men returned from captivity in Canada. Signed by Captain Tearse of the 2nd Company of the New York State Battalion. Tearse was the commander at Albany. Notes that nine men recently returned from captivity in Canada and on...

GLC02437.02514

[Provision return]

Provision return for three men returned from captivity in Canada. Signed by Captain Tearse of the 2nd Company of the New York State Battalion. Tearse was the commander at Albany. Notes that three men recently released from captivity in Canada and on...

GLC02437.02515

[Account information related to Thomas Flucker and the Broad Bay settlement]

Lists supplies sold to various persons. Mentions Charles Leisner, possibly a magistrate at the Broad Bay settlement in Maine. It appears that Flucker supplied Leisner with goods, which Leisner then sold to Broad Bay residents.

GLC02437.09464

Supplies to Charles Leisner at Broadbay

Lists supplies sold to various persons by Leisner, possibly a magistrate at the Broad Bay settlement in Maine. It appears that Flucker supplied Leisner with goods, which Leisner then sold to Broad Bay residents.

GLC02437.09465

Sales of boards received between 1749-1753 on Samuel Waldo's account

Lists details of Waldo's account.

GLC02437.10431

[Details of Samuel Waldo's account]

Pertains to Waldo's son, Francis Waldo. Related to "Adventures to Halifax."

GLC02437.10432

to Albert Gillett

Letter introducing herself to Albert GIllett as a possible wife. Tells him "I am of an affectionate nature, a great lover of home. I like to keep a house nice. I would like to keep my husband clean & nice & to keep my own self clean & tidy...I like...

GLC03523.05.24

to Albert Gillett

Writes "is it true you can call me dear Etta & say from your inmost heart that you love me without ever beholding my face." Expresses that she would never marry him if his children were opposed to it. She continues on by stating though that children...

GLC03523.05.25

to Albert Gillett

Begins her letter, "Tis Sabbath pleasant & cool & all nature seems to rejoice, even the birds singing in the trees wafting their songs while I sit by my window trying to talk to you in this silent way, but I trust the near future holds something...

GLC03523.05.26

to Albert Gillett

Writes about her work schedule. Expresses concern about when he is coming and if they will get married or not. Tells him that "your picture is very nice it looks just as I dreamed you did all but the whiskers oh how much I like to see whiskers." Adds...

GLC03523.05.27

to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...

GLC03523.05.28

to Albert Gillett

Addresses him "dear sir" and writes that she was surprised to hear from him. Reports that she has many cares and apologizes that she has fallen into the habit of not responding to letters. Speaks of her deceased husband and tells him, "we are a happy...

GLC03523.05.29

to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

to Della Gillett

Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their...

GLC03523.05.31

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Expresses concern about his father's sprained ankle. States that he does expect to get paid soon. Comments that he does very little guard duty. Reports the weather is good...

GLC03523.07.29

to John, Sophia and Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his parents and sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Reports he has a fever and chills. States he is going to enlist for five years to fight the Indians on the frontier. Requests news from home. Mentions all the...

GLC03523.07.30

to Angeline Henry

Cousin Marrill writes to Angeline from Indiana. Reports her father is very ill and insane. Refers to cousin Josiah's war injury. Comments that rebels have attacked several places in Indiana "...but our own brave Indiana boys are enough for them."...

GLC03523.07.31

to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp on the Weldon Railroad. Reports brother George is in the hospital with bronchitis. Comments on the high number of deserters. Informs three will be hung. Anticipates being paid in four weeks and will send 90...

GLC03523.07.32

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from the hospital in Fredericksburg. Comments on a possible transfer and his hope to spend the winter in Vermont. Mentions the draft, but feels he is exempt now. Refers to a dream he had about a neighbor whose grave he dug...

GLC03523.07.33