24 June 1781

Autograph note

Title: [Certificate related to Captain Lieutenant Thomas Barr]

Certifies that Barr has served in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery from the beginning of 1777 - 1 January 1781. Docket written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.00980

26 June 1781

Peters, Richard, 1744-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.

GLC02437.00982

26 June 1781

Donnell, Nathaniel, 1766-1821

Autograph document signed

Title: [Discharge for Peter Delany]

Donnell signs as commander of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00984

27 June 1781

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain New York from the British . Reports on recent problems with digestion, headaches, and "weakness of Nerves." Sends his regards to his sister -in-law.

GLC02437.00985

27 June 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel] Cornell.

GLC02437.00986

13 June 1781

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of tools and other matterals [sic] found with Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh

Written at Fredericksburgh. Tharp notes, "Received the above Mentioned Articles of Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh... And they are Lodged with the Q. Master at Fish Kill Landing..." Also includes a return of articles left with Captain Post to be sent on to Fishkill.

GLC02437.10490

16 June 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Marquis de Lafayette.

Re: "Exterminating the Monster Aristocracy" of New England Federalists, Constitution, The Voice of the People, French Colonies, and to Compound (House in Secure Facilities) Slaves in St. Dominique (Haiti).

GLC08063

20 April 1815

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Benjamin Crowninshield.

Directing operations against Barbary Pirates.

GLC08064

07 December 1822

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Dr. Cutting.

Conveying views on paper currency as inflationary "Fictious Money."

GLC08065

15 March 1833

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: Condemning Nullification and Secession as a "Violation without cause, of a faith somnly pledged"; asserting supremacy of federal over state laws.

Condemning Nullification and Secession as a "Violation without cause, of a faith somnly pledged"; asserting supremacy of federal over state laws.

GLC08066.01

23 March 1812

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Dr. Charles Everett.

Re: Taking legal action against a nephew of Thomas Jefferson for mistreat ment of a slave-God "made the black people, and they ought not be treated with barbarity."

GLC08067

01 May 1836

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Morton Eddy.

Lambasting Daniel Webster: "His Constitutional doctrins are radically unsound."

GLC08068

January 7, 1855

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Robert Tyler.

Re: Recalling earliea era of "Political Romance," Jefferson's ideals, and role in nullification crisis: "History will not do me justice."

GLC08069

22 December 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

11 May 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter signed

Title: To: Ambrose Burnside.

Re: Ordering a "Vigorous attack against the enemy" at Spotsylvania.

GLC08071

2 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, "If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ... "

GLC02437.01006

6 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle additional stores that are to be forwarded to the area.

GLC02437.01021

10 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes..." Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

GLC02437.01032

11 July 1781

Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Cornell, on the Board of War and Ordnance, encloses a list of articles ordered to New Windsor, New York (list not included). Reports that George Washington informed the Board in a letter that none of the heavy stores are to be sent from Philadelphia until further notice. Awaits further direction as to when the heavy stores should be sent. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01033

13 July 1781

Mott, Gershom, 1744-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01041

15 July 1781

Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Tilghman, an aide for George Washington, writes "His Excellency approves of all but the order to land the Artillery & c at Kings ferry, He thinks it should be sent up to West point, as we have no Horses at kings ferry and few men to cover any thing there should the enemy land."

GLC02437.01046

30 June 1781

Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return of spare amunition with the brigades]

For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00997

30 June 1781

Strachan, William, 1752-1798

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Strachan encloses a return (GLC02437.00996).

GLC02437.00998

July 1781

Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the months of June & July 81

Lists amounts of damaged muskets, bayonets, etc. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00999

July 26, 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). "... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion." He bemoans the War: "...vile I call it because it is a War upon the affections of humanity. It has deprived us of the right enjoyment of six years, long years of our Life-- a period infinitely too long to be engrossed by other objects than the business of Love." Discusses a recent reconnaissance mission to assess the British force in New York City with optimism…

GLC02437.01000