15 August 1877

Phleager, H.D., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Apologizes for not having written and tells her the news from the area.

GLC02715.129

6 September 1879

Alelay, Harriet C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Epperly

Sends her condolences over her Aunt's death. Writes that she hopes one day to see her mother and four children in heaven. Says that she is homesick for the county she grew up in.

GLC02715.130

1861-1865

Senous

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

[See # 135.] Apologizes for not going somewhere last Monday night. Thanks Mathe for taking care of "No. 6."

GLC02715.131

1861-1865

Epperly, Sarah, fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christian Epperly

Writes that she will help find spouses for Christian and his sisters.

GLC02715.132

18 August 1865

Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Lillie

Wishes to escort Miss Lillie to the institute. Note on verso wishes to escort Miss Lena to and from Church. Includes a biblical quote. The name Louola Martin is written several times on both sides of the paper.

GLC02715.133

16 August 1880

Smith, S. A., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Josiah Smith

Discusses a debt owed.

GLC02715.134

4 May 1882

Martin, Victorie A., fl. 1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nisenous E. Epperly

Comments that she is ill. Asks who Senous's sweetheart is. Discusses friends who may visit.

GLC02715.135

7 May 1890

Dorian, fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Asks if all the cases of Roanoke Fever in Floyd have proven fatal. Says that he hopes she will come to visit.

GLC02715.136

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.001

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress.

GLC04185.002

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress.

GLC04185.003

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress with hat.

GLC04185.004

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.005

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress with hat.

GLC04185.006

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.007

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.008

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.009

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.010

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Unidentified]

"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04185.011

18 June 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to George Washington

Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, "...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we might lose every advantage which a three years war, combined with many fortunate circumstances, have given to America." Suggests the Continental Army remain at Valley Forge until the British completely evacuate Philadelphia. Does not advise a detachment to be sent to reinforce Continental troops in New Jersey. Gives advice for securing the…

GLC02437.00711

29 June 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy Knox

Describes the Battle of Monmouth (28 June 1778) in detail. As the British marched away from Philadelphia toward Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Continental troops under General [Charles] Lee attacked the British rear. In the ensuing battle, "My brave Lads behaved with their usual intrepidity & the Army give the Corps of Artillery their full proportion of the Glory of the day. Indeed upon the whole it is very splendid- the Capital Army of Britain defeated, and oblig'd to retreat before the Americans who they despise so much." Estimates the number of British casualties to be three times the…

GLC02437.00713

3 July 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Relates that the British are moving toward Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Reports the details of the Battle of Monmouth, mentioning Generals Charles Lee and George Washington. Writes, "The Corps of Artillery have their full proportion of the Glory of the day. His Excellency the General has done them & me the honor to notice us in General orders in very pointed & flattering terms.- Indeed I was highly delighted with their coolness, bravery, and good Conduct." Estimates the British have lost a thousand men between the Battle of Monmouth and other skirmishes.

GLC02437.00714

5 July 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Informs his brother that he wrote a previous letter discussing the Battle of Monmouth (refer to GLC02437.00714). Writes, "I had particular reasons for not writing you a circumstantial [account] as General Lee who commanded the advanced parties has been accus'd of disobedience of orders in not attacking the Enemy and for retreating from before them- he is now on his trial upon the charges." Encloses a duplicate account of what he previously wrote on the battle and asks William not to publish it, noting that George Washington's letter to Congress will carry the "most true and just account."…

GLC02437.00715

2 September 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Henry Knox's responses to questions posed by George Washington]

Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are captured. Suggests leaving a force in the Hudson River Highlands comparable to the size of the British force in New York. Advises against an attack on New York. Remarks that obtaining bread will be difficult for the troops moving east.

GLC02437.00722

2 September 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Henry Knox's replies to questions posed by George Washington]

In Shaw's hand, and signed for Knox by Shaw. Knox replies in detail to Washington's question, whether an eastward movement of the greater part of the Continental Army would be feasible. Knox writes, "I cannot see the propriety of such a measure at present, or that it would be warranted from the state of information which your Excellency gave to the Council last evening." Discusses the factors involved, including the strength of the French and British fleets near Newport, Rhode Island, and the status of American General John Sullivan's operation in Rhode Island. Considers the likelihood of…

GLC02437.00723