25 March 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

Argues that a small group of artificers attached to the Park of Artillery have served since the beginning of the campaign of 1777 and "are duly entitled to have the depreciation of their pay made good... the very good character these troops sustain make it a matter of some regret that they are not better provided for..." Encloses a [report] on "the state of the drums and fifes..." (see GLC02437.00900.)

GLC02437.00928

31 March 1781

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: For Brigr. Genl. Knox in account with Samuel Hodgdon

Contains account information from 1780 and 1781. Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Contains a note written by Peter Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department. Anspach writes from Newburgh, New York, 15 May 1781 attesting that Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, made a payment on behalf of Knox. Docket notes that Hodgdon's account is settled, the balance paid to Colonel Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General.

GLC02437.00930

1 April 1781

Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certifies that Jedidiah Waterman served as conductor of military stores from 1 June 1779- 1 April 1781]

Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, attests that Waterman served with "fidelity." Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, signs a note on verso confirming that Waterman is entitled to his pay. Shaw signs 13 February 1783 at West Point on behalf of General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00931

2 April 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [To the Board of War and Ordnance]

Directed to "Gentlemen." Reports that Colonel Proctor's regiment is ordered to join the Pennsylvania line in the south, and requests extra artillery for Proctor. Suggests supplying extra stores to the infantry heading south. Knox's working draft.

GLC02437.00932

3 April 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. "Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles. If he had been successful, Lord Cornwallis at such a distance in the Country, without communication or resource, must have been ruined. Whereas a defeat on our part could only be partial. The discipline of the enemy decided the day but our people were in high spirits, and it was probable another action must soon take place." Comments that a…

GLC02437.00934

7 April 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: A return of arms and accoutrements at New Windsor, Fishkill and West Point, made from an actual survey.

Return listing muskets, bayonets, and arms with nota bene: "I have written to Albany at which place is an armory to know in what time the above can be repaired."

GLC02437.00935

16 April 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Certifies that Henry Waring has served in Colonel Lamb's regiment in the corps of artillery]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Waring served from the beginning of 1777 until the time this document was written and is "a firm friend to the rights of his country."

GLC02437.00936

April 17, 1781

Carleton, Joseph, 1754-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Carleton signs as Secretary of the Board of War. The Board has agreed to Knox's request to send artillery from the Marquis de Lafayette's detachment to the south. "...the Board are of opinion... all that can in the present situation of the Ordnance department, be conveniently spared for the Southern Service."

GLC02437.00938

24 April 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or hostile disposition of the people of No. Carolina." Was glad to hear from General Lincoln that the Massachusetts line may be filled. Discusses soldiers' demands to receive monetary compensation immediately, as they do not believe they will able to receive half pay [after their term of service]. Relates that a man at New Windsor, who was previously…

GLC02437.00942

May 1781

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of sundry expenses to carry on the works at Carlisle

Pertains to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Lists ordnance and other supplies. Page one contains an "Estimate of Sundry Expences to carry on the Works at Carlisle" comprising a list of artillery supplies, including quantities, cost and exchange rate. Pages two and three contain an "Estimate of ordnance and Ammunition necessary for the Intended Operations against New York, noting where the Cannon may be found and the sums necessary to procure the supplies wanting. Pages four and five contain an "Estimate of the Number and Value of Supplies necessary to complete an Army of Twenty five thousand Men…

GLC02437.00944

5 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month, and in lieu thereof to emit 500,000 currency of that state upon some certain funds." Instructs William, who handled many of his business affairs: "This state of the money will point out to you most forcibly the necessity of obtaining the sums due to me..."

GLC02437.00945

9 May 1781

Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819

Autograph document signed

Title: A return of arms at New Windsor, West Point, and Fishkill, 8th May 1781

Lists good arms with and without bayonets. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00946

26 March 1781

Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: A return of arms & accouutrements at New Windsor, Fish Kill, & West Point.

Lists numbers of muskets with bayonets, muskets without bayonets, damaged muskets, spare bayonets, cartridge boxes, and cartridge boxes needing repair. Pertains to New Windsor, Fish Kill, and West Point, New York. Addressed to "Brigadier General Henry Knox of Artillery."

GLC02437.10020

1 May 1781

Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Return of stores at Albany]

Return of small arms, accoutrements, etc. on hand at Albany as of last return of April 1781.

GLC02437.10021

31 March 1781

Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: A return of ordnance & military stores in garrison at Fort Schuyler with the alterations since last return

Written at Fort Schuyler. Signed by Moodie as Captain, Second Regiment of Artillery. Lists numbers of cannon and mortars, shells, ladles, trails spikes, and casks of powder, among other items.

GLC02437.10484

30 April 1781

Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787

Manuscript document signed

Title: A return of ordnance & military stores in garrison at Fort Schuyler, with the alterations since last return

Written at Fort Schuyler. Lists numbers of cannon and mortars, case shot, fuzes, shells, ladles, and handspikes, among other items. Moodie signs as Captain, Second Regiment of Artillery.

GLC02437.10486

5 May 1781

Bryant, John, 1742-1816

Manuscript document signed

Title: A return of stores in the laboratory at Springfield

Lists numbers of cylinders, cartridges, hammers, case shot, and bullet molds, among other items.

GLC02437.10488

31 March 1781

Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return]

Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type and current condition.

GLC02437.10676

3 November 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Working draft of Knox's Opinion delivered to his Excelency Genl. Washington]

Knox's opinions, analysis and recommendations on military strategy & tactics to Washington.

GLC02437.00850

August 1, 1866

Alfocord, E.B., fl. 1860-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Apologizes to her nephew, Aaron, for not writing sooner and wishes that Jeffery and her family had not left Petersburg to live in "...that distant country under existing circumstances." Wishes for Aaron and Roberta [Jeffery] to come visit and declares that she would be perfectly willing to share with them "...all that I have from a cup to the last pair of sheets that I have..." Also mentions the "shameful" behavior of the the Federal troops stationed in Norfolk, the administering of the Oath of Allegiance to the United States government, and her willingness to lend Aaron a small amount of…

GLC01896.085

October 24, 1866

Jeffery, Ann, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her granddaughter

News of letters received and written, family sicknesses, particularly of her cousin, Richard W. Jeffery, and herself. News of family fortunes in the post-war period, including the rental of a farm.

GLC01896.086

1867

Wilhelm, Daniel, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Archer Anderson

Wilhelm, a tax collector writes to Anderson about taxes on a parcel of land for the years of 1864, 1866, and 1867.

GLC01896.089

1867

Wilhelm, Daniel, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Archer Anderson

Wilhelm, a tax collector, writes to Anderson about overdue taxes on a parcel of land owned by Anderson and a ten percent penalty to be levied on sum as of 1867/12/01.

GLC01896.090

1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. William H. Harrison

Letter signed "An Assistant Surgeon of the Army". Protesting Harrison's disparaging comments made in front of the Senate during the Reorganization of the Medical Department of the Navy regarding the Army Surgical Corps, of which Jeffery was a member. Citing Harrison's contention that in the Army " 'there was a total deficiency of any sort of talent among the Surgeons'," Jeffery claims that Harrison has committed an "unmerited injustice" against the Army's Medical Department, undermining both himself as well as the very branch of service in which he served. He posits that Harrison is in no…

GLC01896.092

6 October 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: Estimate of Ordnance Stores for an Army of 30,000 men and for a siege of 60 days deliverence w/General Greene

Title from docket. Lists artillery by weight, number required, number available, number deficient and amount of powder needed.

GLC02437.00845