21 August 1864

Burras, Eugene, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

The bearer, Mrs. Frances Wynn, refuses to join her deserter husband, who joined the "Yankee fleet," despite his severe threats. She and her child are destitute and "should be cared for for her faithful adherence to our cause." Burras knows her, and asks Wortham to assist her, as well as her child and her sister.

GLC02233.52

23 August 1864

Note

Title: to George Wortham

A list of fourteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their ranks and names listed. One is listed as a "Yankee deserter."

GLC02233.53

29 August 1864

Note

Title: to George Wortham

A list of sixteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their names, ranks and charges against them listed. Includes "Prisoners confined in jail & charges against them…."

GLC02233.54

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter regarding arrest of traders, and list of confiscated goods [Decimalized .01-.02]

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized and men captured.

GLC02233.55

1864

Edmundson, Jesse Wright, 1845-1917

Printed document signed

Title: [Blank permit to pass through picket lines]

A pass granting permission to cross the picket lines, but with no name filled in. Signed by Edmundson. Jesse Wright Edmundson was a Sergeant in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry, and was among the youngest to serve as an officer during the Civil War.

GLC02233.56

17 May 1777

Sweers, Cornelius, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Account of goods for Henry Knox by order of Captain Lieutenant Treat]

Signed by Sweers, commissary of military stores in Philadelphia, who notes that the contents were received in full from Treat. Lists water biscuits, green tea, and other items.

GLC02437.00594

20 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."

GLC02437.00595

20 May 1777

Manuscript document

Title: Arrangement and present strength [incomplete]

Lists Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, and colonels in New Jersey. Lists Major Generals Green (Nathanael Greene), John Sullivan, [Adam] Stephen, [Benjamin] Lincoln, and "Ld. Sterling," (William Alexander). May be incomplete. Possibly created by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00596

22 May 1777 - 2 July 1777

Document

Title: Instruments made for the artillery by Mr. John Lamb

Title from docket in Knox's hand. Mentions "callippors" (artillery calipers), quadrants, and scales.

GLC02437.00597

22 May 1777

French, Samuel, fl. 1777-1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt between Samuel Treat and Colonel Flowers]

"Received... of Samuel Treat one thousand dollars for which he gave Col Flowers a Receipt." Signed by French as Major and Commissary of Military Stores. Text in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00598

22 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses their recent exchange, noting that he had not received some of her letters due to the postman's mistake. Expresses how much he misses her, emphasizing that nothing but an obligation to his country could separate them. Mentions the threat posed by General John Burgoyne, stating that Lucy, in Boston, should "get a House in the Country as a Retreat." Can not assure Lucy regarding a possible visit due to the danger of the roads and the uncertainty of his location. In closing, notes "I shall always make it a rule to write you by the post, and expect the same from you."

GLC02437.00599

22 May 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Jackson writes to Brigadier General Knox in Morristown, New Jersey. Chides Knox for not writing to him through the last post. Comments that Boston will choose representatives the same day he writes. Expresses relief that Henry's wife, Lucy, and their child recovered from a recent bout of smallpox. In closing, requests Knox to procure an order "for the Cloth & Arms & other necessary's for my Regt- dont forget I shall be ambitious to make as good an appearance in field..." Relates that in future letters, he will sign as "your friend," due to the danger of correspondence…

GLC02437.00600

2 May 1863

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.A. Hammond

Informs General Hammond that he has sent "a brief narrative of the chief events of interest, medical & surgical, during the campaign of the Army of VA in the summer of 1862" (see GLC02649.01). Apologizes for its sloppy, non-technical presentation and discusses some of its shortcomings. The letter contains several edits.

GLC02649.02

10 August 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Manuscript letter

Title: to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent "by Rail Road immediately" to Alexandria, Virginia by authorization of Genl. Pope. An autograph note signed by McParlin on the bottom discusses the necessary paperwork and permissions being arranged. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of Virginia, "In the field beyond Culpepper." The Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862, resulted in over 1700 Federal casualties. GLC02649.10 is a draft in McParlin's hand.

GLC02649.07

11 August 1862

Clary, Robert E., 1805-1890

Letter

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Responds to McParlin's request to have wounded soldiers removed from Culpepper to Alexandria, Virginia (see GLC02649.07). Indicates that "Your note of yesterday relative to transportation for wounded did not reach me till after nine o'clock this morning. Orders have been given for forwarding the wounded and sick," for which he ordered thirty rail cars. Adds that twelve ambulances were received. With McParlin's signed endorsement that this is a "true copy."

GLC02649.08

July 1863

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Manuscript document

Title: List of names of Medical Officers of the Army of Virginia

Names two dozen Army of Virginia medical officers "whose efficiency or capacity was observed or reported to me." Also identifies their military units and positions. Apparently compiled by McParlin.

GLC02649.09

10 August 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent to Alexandria, Virginia. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of Virginia, "In the field beyond Culpepper." Written from the field following the August 9 Battle of Cedar Mountain. Original pencil draft of GLC02649.07.

GLC02649.10

4 March 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Brother

Sends news home. Comments on food including having a "porter house steak" for "Carnivale," weather conditions, and his schedule. Discusses supplies and surgeons for Wisconsin Regiments, with autograph letter signed on verso from Alida McParlin.

GLC02649.11

7 May 1863

Simpson, Josiah, 1815-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Dr. Simpson, Army surgeon and Medical Director, sends word from the Surgeon General (not included) appointing Dr. McParlin Director of Hospitals at Camp Parole in Annapolis, Maryland and at the Junction. Provides some relevant instructions. Surgeons Mulford and Pattimore will report to him.

GLC02649.12

17 March 1864

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William H. McParlin

Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of Chicago and the traffic on the river running through the city. Notes his plans to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Discusses financial matters including Congressional plans to cut his salary. Notes "Treasury notes is the best currency here except of course gold & silver. Bank notes are brought from Connecticut, N.Y., Massachusetts, Vermont & New…

GLC02649.13

2 September 1864

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida McParlin

A short letter to his wife, saying he will write more later. Indicates he will be going out to the 5th Corps in the morning. Notes his good health. On the verso is Dr. McParlin's title and office, indicating the stationery was for official business.

GLC02649.14

16 September 1864

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida McParlin

Acknowledges receiving his wife's letter. Comments on the return of the Naval Academy to Annapolis, and the government's ability to build hospitals. Discusses his department and military matters, taxes, and Alida's restlessness, and the brigadier general brevet of R.S. Satterlee. Says "I hear that the draft is ordered to proceed at once." Notes at the top of page one that he is "in excellent health."

GLC02649.15

1864

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida McParlin

McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.

GLC02649.16

1 September 1864

Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893

Letter

Title: to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of a letter written by Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department and hospital system under Dr. Thomas A. McParlin. The copy appears to have been prepared for McParlin. On Office of Chief Quartermaster stationery.

GLC02649.17

8 January 1864

Parker, George B., 1826-?

Document signed

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Parker, signing as President of the Medical Officers of the U.S. Army General Hospital at Annapolis, offers three resolutions officially congratulating McParlin on his promotion to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. George B. Parker (b. 1826?) enlisted as a Assistant Surgeon on 3 September 1862 and commissioned in Company S, 42nd Infantry Regiment New York; discharged on 12 August 1863.

GLC02649.19