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to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes...

GLC02437.05427

to Henry Knox

Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox....

GLC02437.05440

to Henry Knox

The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.

GLC02437.05441

to John Brooks

Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers...

GLC02437.05442

to Henry Knox

The letter, in its entirety, reads: "The place we thought of is Mr Hamiltons Seat as I understand. A grove of Cedar Trees and some Statues behind it about a Mile Northwest from the City. I thought proper to mention it farther to prevent Mistakes....

GLC02437.05443

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about a demonstration of guns that he is planning. Asks Knox to order him several more guns and supplies and asks Knox about an appropriate time to stage the demonstration. Written from "Sign of the Lamb Market Street."

GLC02437.05446

[Receipt of funds from Henry Knox, partially in French]

Document includes an extract of a letter from Mr. [William] Duer written in French on 24 April. Also includes a receipt from Henry Knox of fifty dollars, dated 19 May. Lastly, letter includes a section in French apparently signed by a Mr. Bancel....

GLC02437.05469

[Certificate] [in German]

Partially printed with names written in by hand. Certifies that Carl Wilhelm de Schmidsfelden is employed in a certain regiment with a yearly wage of 1500 Spanish dollars which should be delivered to him should he leave the regiment, but is now to...

GLC02437.05502

to unknown

Carrington writes, "I have been acquainted with Colo. John Pope the bearer hereof, and do believe him to be a very honest man."

GLC02437.05506

to Joseph Anthony

Thanks Captain Anthony for endorsing two drafts, each for $1750, for Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall. Encloses the drafts (not included).

GLC02437.05507

to David Cobb, Henry Jackson, John Coffin Jones and Benjamin Hichborn

Discusses a proposed plan for a canal that connects the Connecticut River to Boston. Informs the other men that he has already engaged the services of a mutual acquaintance, Captain John Hills, to act as surveyor and supervisor for the business....

GLC02437.05510

to [Joseph] Brant and Clement Biddle

Contains two sections. The first section is directed to Captain [Joseph] Brant and informs him that he will have fifty guineas to defray his travel expenses to and from Philadelphia. In the second section, Knox asks Clement Biddle to deliver the...

GLC02437.05518

to William Kellock

States that this is a duplicate of a letter sent on the May packet. Transmits duplicates of "the surveyors certificate ascertaining loss of weight on the tea by damage on board Snow Nelly." Also includes duplicates of Captain Dawsons protest, two...

GLC02437.05534

[Journal entry on the survey for a canal]

Describes his journey to surrounding land to connect a canal with the upper part of the Connecticut River. Signed in text at top of first page. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.05726. See GLC02437.05578 for a shorter version of this manuscript sent...

GLC02437.05542

to Joseph Anthony

Discusses renewal of certain drafts of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall with Captain Anthony.

GLC02437.05548

to Edward Carrington

Informs Carrington that he has received his letters concerning appointments for young officers and that though they generally arrived too late, he will keep them in mind for future consideration. States that there were many more applications than...

GLC02437.05558

to William Bingham

Informs Bingham that he called when he was not at home. Wishes to speak with him on the "subject I mentioned to you yesterday."

GLC02437.05562

to Samuel Shaw

Discusses the sale of goods on Knox's behalf, as well as his attempts to acquire money owed to Knox.

GLC02437.05566

to Henry Knox

Discusses the situation of the family of the late General Nathanael Greene and believes that "[i]t is time a Bill was finally passed by a considerable majority for pecuniary restitution to the family;" Also writes concerning the status of the...

GLC02437.05571

to R. J. Vanden Brock

Asks Vanden Brock to send his respects to Henry Knox and expresses his hope that Knox will be able to finish business so he can spare the time to visit him. Adds, "I have reason to believe that we will find ways to arrange the business for the land...

GLC02437.05575

to Rebecca Bowes

Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.

GLC02437.05624

to Henry Knox

Writes concerning an agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine from William Duer. Mentions that Duer "hath told me that there was some private agreement between you and him by which he was at leisure to dispose of the sd Lands alone"...

GLC02437.05627

to Edward Carrington

Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...

GLC02437.05653

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Reed brought news from "the falls of the Ohio." On his way to Allison's location, Reed met with Mr. Irwin, who reported that "five or six hundred Indians in the beginning of this month had appeared on the Frontiers of...

GLC02437.05671

to Chevalier Boulogne

Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.

GLC02437.05705

to Henry Knox

Provides an extensive description of "French affairs" in relation to the French Revolution which he states is occupying all of Europe. "That their Republic seems so firmly established, they bid defiance to all the neighbouring powers to shake it...

GLC02437.05724

to William Bingham

Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."

GLC02437.05743

to William Bingham

Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.

GLC02437.05754

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

Memorandums for William Bingham

Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.05765

State of accounts with J. Buchannan & Co

Three parts. First part is an estimate of money from the J. Buchanan Co. Second part lists transactions between John Buchanan & Co. of Ostend in account with Shaw & [Thomas] Randall. Third part lists shipment of merchandise. Title and date from...

GLC02437.05766

to William Bingham

Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.

GLC02437.05780

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...

GLC02437.05781

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...

GLC02437.05789

to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.

GLC02437.05814

to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...

GLC02437.05831

to Henry Knox

Writes him in consequence of a letter he received from their mutual friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Hichborn reported that Colonel William Smith "would have occasion for some agent this way to Purchas some Quantity of provision &c &c and it...

GLC02437.05842

to Henry Knox

Called on Knox that evening but was told he was indisposed with an illness. Was going to ask for a reference for "a young Man who has for some time lived in the Capacity of Servant with you of the Name Philip Louvre." The servant showed up at his...

GLC02437.05859

to Henry Jackson

This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay...

GLC02437.05870

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, "but I will take Care to provide as you desire."

GLC02437.05886

to Henry Knox

Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of...

GLC02437.05900

[Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]

Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."

GLC02437.05909

to Henry Knox

Written by Barnes as a clerk in the War Department. Encloses Knox's three months pay. Would like to have it "adjusted by the 1st of next Mo[nth], it would be very Accceptable indeed; as I have a large paymt to make good that day."

GLC02437.05914

to Henry Knox

Written during the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia. Tells Knox that his children and domestics are in good health. Also says "nothing material has accured [sic] since you left us, as to the disorder in the City." Sends along an enclosed...

GLC02437.05927

to Henry Knox

References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I...

GLC02437.05932

A weekly report of the recruits at Middletown under the command of Ensign Daniel Bissell

Reports that there are 8 privates and 1 sergeant on duty at Middletown, Rhode Island.

GLC02437.05934

to William Bingham and William Duer

Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...

GLC02437.05937

to Henry Knox [in French]

Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.

GLC02437.05976

[Voucher for Henley's pay as a clerk in War Department]

Asks James Henry Langier, a clerk in the War Department, to give his pay to Burgess Allison. He is asking for pay for his services as clerk in the War Department from 1-5 July. The total is $7. It is signed at the bottom by Allison stating he...

GLC02437.06004

to Henry Knox

Writes about the impending war and declares that Knox should "give up any consideration for the common or public good of our country." Discusses the necessity of finding an "American" engineer to help prevent the "enemy" from learning the strengths...

GLC02437.06077

to Sebastian Bauman

Discusses Bauman's wish to be an engineer. Does not think this is a good career for him since the work would only be for "three or at most four months employ ... " and that he should not "relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty." Watermarked "J...

GLC02437.10296

to James Barnes

Augur, commander of the Department of Washington, Twenty-second Army Corps, writes to General Barnes, commander of the prisoner-of-war camp at Point Lookout, Maryland. Authorizes Barnes to allow a Major from the 28th Regiment, United States Colored...

GLC02465.01

to A. T. Goodman

Berdan, Colonel of the First Regiment United States Sharpshooters, informs Goodman that he is busy organizing companies already raised, and cannot issue any additional commissions. Writes "...I would be glad to have you confer with Mr. Milton P...

GLC02465.04

to John F. Cullum, Esq.

Cullum, Lieutenant Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to General Winfield Scott, writes "General Scott directs me to return his thanks for the valuable compilation of 'Naval Terms' presented to him by you."

GLC02465.06

to Gen. John T. Sprague re: an appointment

Sprague was Adjutant General.

GLC02465.15

to S. N. Burt re: investigating and commissioning soldiers

Regarding a case of fraud practiced on two officers, and querying re seniority of two captains. "Onderdonk has raised the Squadron...to a very efficient state, working as it for the last 5 months steadily...."

GLC02465.18

to Gen. E. E. Mausah re: paperwork

GLC02465.31

to Orville Nelson Hartshorn

Thankful for his election as a Trustee of Mount Union College, and promises to do a good job.

GLC02467.04

to A. C. French

Announces his intention to accept a seat in the United States Senate and presents his resignation from the House of Representatives from the 30th Congress.

GLC02467.13

to Ulysses S. Grant

Morton, a United States Senator from Indiana, writes to President Grant. Relates that Bryson Lilley, Esq., is an applicant for the position of Commissioner or Secretary to the Board of Commissioners under the new city government. Recommends Lilley...

GLC02467.18

to Hon. Robert J. Walker

Encloses a report Stanton printed in advance of its presentation to the House of Representatives. Requests Walker's suggestions regarding the report. Possibly to Robert Jarvis Cochran Walker, though he did not serve a term in the House of...

GLC02467.25

to Thurlow Weed

Senator Trumbull writes to Weed, a political figure from New York. Relates that he will soon travel to Washington, D.C. to look into publications issued by the Republican committee, "& when these shall need funds to meet liabilities which have been...

GLC02467.27

to Henry T. Kerr

Senator Wilmot discusses his recent failed attempts to call on President Lincoln and William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Notes that Seward had been dining with the French Minister when he called. Finally met with Lincoln and Seward in the...

GLC02467.29

Union generals born in NYS: 34 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02465.01-02465.35]

GLC02465

to L. J. Cist

Written in Grafton, possibly West Virginia. Brigadier General Averell replies to a note from Cist, collector of autographs for United States Sanitary Fairs. Recalls his Civil War service, including 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd U.S. Cavalry; Acting Assistant...

GLC02465.02

to Edwin Denison Morgan

Written before Yorktown. Barlow writes as Lieutenant Colonel, 61st Regiment, New York Volunteers. Informs Morgan, Governor of New York, that by an order of the War department, that the resignation of
Henry A. Gates, 2nd Lieutenant of Company G...

GLC02465.03

to Frederick Thomas Locke

Written during the Peninsula Campaign. Brigadier General Butterfield informs Captain Locke that verbal notice has been given for his command to move. Discusses the allocation of tents. Notes that his command has received Sibley tents. On the verso...

GLC02465.05

to the Adjutant General for the State of New York

Brigadier General Couch writes to New York's Adjutant General (possibly John Titcomb Sprague or Thomas Hillhouse). Recommends Captain James Walsh of the 36th Regiment New York Volunteers for the position of Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel to Sprague...

GLC02465.07

to whom it may concern

Brigadier General Doubleday, commander of the 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, recommends Lieutenant Benjamin J. Marten, Aide-de-Camp, for promotion in his regiment. Notes that Marten has been "with me in the Battles of Gainesville...

GLC02465.08

to Adjutant General Read

Duryee, Colonel of the 5th Regiment, New York Infantry, informs Adjutant General Read that he has appointed Dr. Gordon Winslow as chaplain on his staff. Requests a commission for Winslow (to be sent to Fort Schuyler). Possibly created at Fort...

GLC02465.09

[Receipt for 12 camp baskets]

Partially printed. Day of purchase is illegible; possibly 23 April. Colonel Ellsworth purchased the baskets from Baldwin & Johnston, successors to Picot & Shotwell. Written across printed text, Baldwin & Johnston note receipt of payment.

GLC02465.10

to Ancient-Asparow grass

Docket indicates that this letter was written in Culpepper, Virginia. Replies to a letter from recipient (Asparow grass is possibly an alias for Fred S. [Cozzens?] whom he calls "Sparrowgrass"). Gives Sparrowgrass detailed and somewhat secretive...

GLC02465.11

to Thomas Hillhouse

Colonel Gibbs commanding Fort Wayne, writes to Hillhouse, Adjutant General in Albany, New York. Reports, "Having received official information from the War Department that my exchange has been effected, and that I am free to go to duty, I... offer...

GLC02465.12

to General Hamilton

Informs Hamilton that General William S. Rosecrans is in Rienzi, and had hoped to see Hamilton at Jacinto, Mississippi earlier that day, but had urgent business which detained him. Writes, "He is very anxious to see you & requests you to come over...

GLC02465.13

to Major E. O. Braun re: orders

Says "Here you are deceived again, This is my orders you say or thought - I wrote you [freely?] yesterday about my situation, prospects & about seeing the horses...." Written at the Metropolitan Hotel.

GLC02465.14

to Col. Anderson re: a skirmish

Location name is illegible

GLC02465.16

to William Denison Whipple

Colonel Parkhurst describes the Battle of Brown's Mill (30-31 July 1864). Informs Union General Whipple that Colonel "James P. Brownlow has just come in here with a very few straggling cavalry entirely demoralized. Brownlow is barefooted. He...

GLC02465.17

to E. L. Crete? re: discharging a man, capturing supplies & home guard men

GLC02465.19

to Langdon Cheves Easton

General Schofield sends a message, at the direction of General Sherman's quarter master, Brevet Major General Langdon Cheves Easton (1814-1884). He requests "100,000 suits of clothing."

GLC02465.20

to Maj. Gen. McCook re: a military road

GLC02465.21

to unknown recipient re: recommending job for disabled soldier Edward Mumy

The soldier's name was Edward Mumy.

GLC02465.22

to Gov. Horatio Seymour, re: recommending award for Capt Darrow

GLC02465.23

to Gen. Thomas Hill Lowrie

Requesting Lowrie to act on the promotions of four officers of the 27th New York Volunteers, "having earned the promotions by service on the field."

GLC02465.24

to unknown

Stoneman sends a letter of recommendation for Lieut. Col. Hardee (James Allen Hardie) to be appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers.

GLC02465.25

to Brig. Gen. John W. Sprague re: promotion for several soldiers

Written at Head Quarters 121 N.Y. Vols.

GLC02465.26

to Capt. Harcall [?]

Brig. General Viele asks for horse teams that are "good," because the ones he has are not up to the standard required

GLC02465.27

to unknown "General"

Wadsworth writes to an unidentified general supporting the truth of a statement by Colonel Pintt[?] and advising that the local character of the troops should be perpetuated to preserve their "temper & spirit."

GLC02465.28

to Adjutant General of New York John T. Sprague. Headquarters, 2nd Brig

General Ward recommends promotion of Lieutenant Thomas J. Leigh of the 71st Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry to Lieutenant Colonel.

GLC02465.29

to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.

Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.

GLC02465.30

to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: troop movements

Informs Mansfield that he should keep the six companies of the 16th Massachusetts that are with him and that the rest of the regiment will be coming. He also requests the return of Colonel Weber's 20th New York Regiment

GLC02465.32

to Adjutant General of New York Thomas Hillhouse

Hillhouse was A.G. of NY

GLC02465.33

to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance

GLC02465.34

to unknown re: Grant, Mexican War

Doubleday writes a brief tribute to General Grant on the "Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter." Writes "...General Grant and myself were comrades during the Mexican War. Even at that early day he was distinguished for his soldierly qualities and...

GLC02465.35

Civil War naval officers: 17 letters & docs [decimalized .01-.17]

[decimalized 02466.01-02466.17]

GLC02466

to Montgomery Blair

Written by Captain Bailey to Postmaster General Montgomery Blair. Says he is the bearer of despatches from New Orleans, "which with its defences are ours." Says Lee (Samuel Phillips Lee), his relative serving on the "Oneida," is safe and well...

GLC02466.01

re: books

GLC02466.02

to Edward Bates

Written by Rear Admiral DuPont to U.S. Attorney General Bates. Says he perceives by a return made by the Navy Department to the House of Representatives on prizes that many cases have been appealed to the Supreme Court. Says many officers and himself...

GLC02466.03

to David G. Farragut

Written by Captain Engle as the governor of the naval asylum in Philadelphia to Admiral Farragut as commander of the blockading squadron off Mobile, Alabama. Congratulating Farragut for his victory at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Says "The world on...

GLC02466.04

re: dinner invitation

GLC02466.05

to George B. McClellan

Written on stationery of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Major General McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Letter most likely making...

GLC02466.06