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[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Taylor]

Major Smith recommends Taylor for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written at Camp Highlands. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09702

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tiffany]

Major Smith recommends Tiffany for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09703

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joshua Reynolds]

Lieutenant Jonathan [illegible] recommends Reynolds for a seventeen day leave of absence.

GLC02437.09705

[Certifies that Joseph Bliss has been unable to return to camp for two months]

Notes that Lieutenant Bliss serves in the Massachusetts Regiment of Artillery. Written in Concord; state inferred from content. Also signed by John Cummings.

GLC02437.09707

Provision return for one captain lieutenant and police officer for the garrison of West Point

Captain Lillie notes that the return covers three rations a day for fifteen days commencing 1 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who requests forty-five rations from the contractors for New York and New Jersey.

GLC02437.09708

Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of artificers

Signed on both pages by Patten. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who notes the receipt of provisions.

GLC02437.09709

Provision return for Captain Thomas Batten's Company

Serves as a record of rations issued for three days. Signed on both pages by Batten. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, noting receipt of rations. Contains water damage.

GLC02437.09711

[Naval prize money document]

Printed document for certifying naval prize money with blank spaces to write in names and dates. This document has blank spaces for the date and name, but is signed by Captain Barry. Document dated from Barry's time as a captain in the Continental...

GLC03479.01

to George Simpson

From the United States Loan Office. Acknowledges the receipt of Simpson's draft numbered 428 on Jonathan Burall Esqr. for $663.43.

GLC03479.02

[Letter of recommendation for Dr. Benjamin Kennedy]

McCormick, the surgeon on the USS "Hornet" in Charleston, South Carolina, wrote this letter to certify that Dr. Benjamin Kennedy was very attentive to his duties as surgeon's mate during his three months of service on the "Hornet." Kennedy showed...

GLC03479.03

to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son "Since the election has subsided to a considerable extent & the only thing that troubles the people is the coming draft tomorrow..." Mentions the defeat of General William Rosecrans (possibly referring to the Battle of Chickamauga...

GLC03523.10.108

to Grier Maitland

Reports from camp to his brother. Speaks of receiving a letter from an unknown woman. Writes he is very thankful that his health is good, as many of his fellow soldiers' health is not well. Remarks, "Our Co is getting very small one by one our...

GLC03523.10.109

to his brother

Writes to his brother, possibly Grier Maitland, reporting that he is still in good health, although he is very tired from picket duty.

GLC03523.10.110

to Grier Maitland

Reports to his brother from "Camp on Cowan's Plantation," telling him "A more beautiful morning never dawned in the state of Miss. than this..." Mentions they received marching orders but they do not know where they are heading. Continues the...

GLC03523.10.111

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son about the news from home, reporting that all is well. Provides details about the war, mentioning that "General [John] Sedgewick and [possibly Major General William] French made an attack jointly on a part of [General Robert E.] Lee...

GLC03523.10.112

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses a meeting that was held at their house concerning conscription, noting that he hoped to "stir up enough people to volunteer to prevent the draft...Our Township's apportionment is 25 if raised by volunteering but if raised by Draft 38 men....

GLC03523.10.113

to Joe

Signature is illegible. Letter is addressed, "Friend Joe," who is possibly Joseph Maitland. Writes he is sorry to hear of his family sickness, commenting "were it not for sickness we would not know how to appreciate health properly." Remarks that he...

GLC03523.10.114

to Bell Wharton

Possibly written by Joseph Maitland, based on content. Begins letter to Bell with a love poem, "Old Song." Tells her that he was thinking of her and the song came into his mind, especially because of the lines, "'never till life and memory perish...

GLC03523.10.115

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother and reports the weather has been snowy and windy. Informs him that the price of corn has dropped and the whiskey tax has risen. Comments he has sold forty bushels of corn at sixty-seven cents each. States he is considering...

GLC03523.10.116

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee, "...one of the most delightful cities I ever saw." Says the aristocracy of the south resides there. Mentions many slaves escaped to their lines and rewards of two-hundred dollars were being...

GLC03523.31.15

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from camp on the Hatchie River. Mentions the warm weather and his illness. Reports on the imminent arrival of 600,000 more troops. Anticipates the end of the rebellion soon. Comments on the Confiscation Act of 1862 and...

GLC03523.31.16

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Says things look gloomy for the Union, especially in the East. Reports on the victorious battle of Britton's Lane led by Union Colonel Elias S. Dennis. Informs the intense heat caused soldiers...

GLC03523.31.17

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Thanks her for the flowers she enclosed in her letter. Comments, " the flowers which grow here are very beautiful, I think their breath is not poisoned with the sentiment of treason..."...

GLC03523.31.18

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Carroll Station. Includes the words of a love song. Describes the "darkies" returning home from the cotton fields with baskets of cotton on their heads. Explains what a cotton gin does and says the cotton fields...

GLC03523.31.19

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. Reports on the lovely weather. Expresses pleasure she is attending school. States Union General Ulysses S. Grant is amassing troops outside Vicksburg, Mississippi and...

GLC03523.31.20

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp on Lake Providence. Refers to her letter of February fourteenth, and comments on the meaning of St. Valentines Day. Thanks her for the rose enclosed in the letter and says he "...will carry it on the bloody...

GLC03523.31.21

[Photographs of Neta Snook and unknown man]

Image of Neta Snook holding a bouquet of sunflowers accompanied by an unknown man.

GLC07243.006.05

Mother Curtiss

A black and white photocopy of a photograph containing an image of Neta Snook and an unknown man. Title from verso.

GLC07243.006.06

[Canuck/Curtiss hybrid airplane diagrams]

The diagrams depict the Canuck plane Nook operated between 1919 and 1922. Diagrams include specific characteristics of the plane such as performance, size, and original colors.

GLC07243.008

[to his family]

Wheeler advises his brother-in-law Darius not to return to the Army. He writes that the soldiers weren't able to draw soft bread because the baker had gotten drunk and later arrested. Reports that Captain Mason, who was replaced by Captain Culver...

GLC07460.043

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Discusses a dream in which he had gone home and realized that he had no furlough papers. Writes that his bottle of Radways Relief (most likely a stomach medicine) has broken and asks that he be sent one whenever possible. Wheeler mentions that the...

GLC07460.044

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...

GLC02437.01021

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...

GLC02437.01032

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...

GLC02437.01033

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...

GLC02437.01041

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...

GLC02437.01046

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Directed to Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens. Discusses military matters, complaining of "incessant applications." Mentions George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses the transport of supplies, ordering...

GLC02437.01066

to [Thomas] Patten

Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh...

GLC02437.01071

to Captain Mitchell

Instructs Mitchell, Deputy Quartermaster General at Newburgh, New York, to expect stores arriving from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Orders Mitchell to forward the stores by ship to West Point, allowing the ships containing powder to remain at anchor...

GLC02437.01017

to Thomas Patten

Gives Captain Patten orders regarding his company of artillery artificers, mortar beds, the artillery park, garrison carriages, and other details. Instructs that the artillery park should join the army. Post script, docket, and Knox's copied...

GLC02437.01018

to William Price

Knox gives orders to Lieutenant Price regarding stores that are to arrive from Pennsylvania (Price was in charge of the laboratory at West Point). "You will please to have every thing in the Laboratory prepared with the utmost dispatch..."

GLC02437.01019

[Certificate regarding Lieutenant John Tharp's pay]

Captain Patten certifies that Tharp, from Morris County, New Jersey, enlisted 27 November 1776. Lists Tharp's promotions. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.01020

Return of the necessary impliments to compleat a howitzer for the field

Lists items such as rasps, chisels, ladels, and funnels, among others.

GLC02437.01022

to Mr. Turner

Instructs Turner, wagon master, to transport horses and wagons to the nearby artillery park by way of Fishkill, New York.

GLC02437.01023

to Lieutenant Price

Orders Price to inspect stores arriving from Rhode Island. Also gives Price orders regarding ordnance and stores arriving from Springfield, Massachusetts. Mentions Captain Seward and John Ruddock.

GLC02437.01024

[List of items received from Major William Perkins]

Lists items such as powder, cartridges, and fuzes, among others received from William Perkins of the artillery. Lincoln was an ox team contractor.

GLC02437.01025

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance he gathered to be sent from Springfield to Claverack, New York. Notes that Captain Callendar, delivering this letter to Knox, will give Knox details of their march from Boston. Intends to depart for Claverack as soon as the...

GLC02437.01026

to Hugh Hughes

Informs Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General at Fishkill, that the artillery park will move from New Windsor the following day. Notes that Colonel Ebenezer Stevens "will be here to morrow, please to let me know on what we are to depend when we shall...

GLC02437.01027

to Henry Knox

Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General at Fishkill, responds to a letter from Knox regarding moving the artillery park (GLC02437.01027). Discusses the upcoming campaign Colonel Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General, and Henry Knox. Writes, "... my...

GLC02437.01028

An account of stores ordered to be sent from Philadelphia to the main army

Lists skins, leather, ladles, and writing paper, among other items.

GLC02437.01029

[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]

Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.

GLC02437.01030

to Henry Knox

Colonel Swift informs Knox that his 2nd Connecticut Brigade "are destitute of a conductor of military stores and are much imbarrased [sic] for want of one..." Suggests Sergeant Amos Kellogg for the position. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide....

GLC02437.01031

to Captain Howe

Instructs Howe regarding the transport of stores and cannon from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York. Howe is to instruct the officers in charge of sending the stores in case they do not receive...

GLC02437.01034

[Pertains to boarding vessels] [incomplete]

Fragment. Knox anticipates receiving returns of stores. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

GLC02437.01035

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist...

GLC02437.01036

to Sebastian Bauman

Knox writes to Major Bauman at West Point. Instructs Bauman to send one company of artillery from West Point to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Adds that the cannon must be put on board vessels and sent as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's...

GLC02437.01037

to [William] Price

Possibly to Lieutenant William Price. Asks Price to send a return of the articles he has obtained from the Quartermaster General. Reports that he has ordered laboratory stores from Philadelphia, and they are to be sent to Price at New Windsor....

GLC02437.01038

to John Crane

Gives Crane orders regarding the transport of cannon and stores sent from Springfield, Massachusetts through Claverack, New York to be sent to New Windsor, New York, where Crane will soon arrive. Gives instructions to be passed on to Captain Thomas...

GLC02437.01039

[Invoice of military stores shipped from Claverack Landing]

Possibly written at Claverack, New York. Stores were shipped aboard the Nancy under the care of Captain Beckham. Also contains an "Invoice of sundry stores deliverd Lieut Wm Price by order of General Knox for the use of the Laboratory" at New...

GLC02437.01040

to Henry Knox

Colonel Stevens plans to soon sail from his present location, bound for Kings Ferry, New York. Has endeavored to fulfill Knox's instructions in Knox's absence (Stevens possibly writes from New Windsor, New York). Notes that the arms available to...

GLC02437.01042

to Henry Knox

Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes "I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the...

GLC02437.01043

to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of stores he has received from various captains. Dicusses stores such as cartridges, harnesses, howitzers, and quick match, among others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01044

Orders given for stores

Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01045

Order to officer with cannon from West Point.

Title from docket. Instructs the officer regarding organization of cannon at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mentions Colonel Greaton (possibly John Greaton).

GLC02437.01047

to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20...

GLC02437.01048

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think...

GLC02437.01049

to Heman Swift

Knox writes to Colonel Heman Swift. Relates that he would quickly appoint the man Swift suggested as conductor, but cannot make such an appointment without the approval of the Board of War. Because the Board is without a conductor, agrees to...

GLC02437.01050

to Henry Knox

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

GLC02437.01051

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that the Jersey line have not yet arrived (at Phillipsburgh) but are encamped nearby. Complains of his inability to obtain sufficient numbers of horses. Written at Phillipsburgh, New York (present...

GLC02437.01052

to Timothy Pickering

Knox asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, when he will be able to deliver horses to the light artillery. Also requests "25 teams for the Waggons...' Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow). GLC02437.01052 appears to be...

GLC02437.01053

[Orders for Lieutenant Throop]

Marked as a copy. Title from docket. Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, provides instructions for Throop to take iron, wheels, and lumber to West Point. Mentions that Major [Sebastian] Bauman will assist Throop in procuring carriages from West Point....

GLC02437.01054

to John Ruddock

Knox informs Ruddock, Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, that Matthew Manchester will deliver stores and mortars to Ruddock. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01055

to Henry Knox

Written at the "Capes of Delaware." Franks explains that he is employed in a matter of public business by Robert Morris, superintendent of finance. Franks is on his way to Madrid, Spain then Paris, France (to bear dispatches to John Jay and...

GLC02437.01056

to Samuel Shaw

Pickering, Quartermaster General, discusses a delay in teams sent to transport cannon to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Informs Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, that Major Thomas Cogswell, wagonmaster, will conduct the teams to Dobbs Ferry to prevent...

GLC02437.01057

to Timothy Pickering

Asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, to send carts and oxen to an officer at Tarrytown, New York, for the transport of guns to Dobbs Ferry.

GLC02437.01058

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses weapons, supplies, and other details. Reports on the repair of muskets previously delivered to his post. Implores Knox to send pistols and muskets Hodgdon has been expecting as soon as...

GLC02437.01059

to Henry Knox

Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...

GLC02437.01060

[Orders for Sergeant Torrey]

Instructs Torrey to take carriages with spare wheels and lumber to West Point via either Kings Ferry (by land), or Peekskill (by water).

GLC02437.01061

to Henry Knox

Colonel Crane reports his arrival at New Windsor the previous evening with ordnance and stores. Discusses cannon, cartridges, powder, and other items.

GLC02437.01062

to Henry Knox

Colonel Harrison writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Gives Knox an outline of events in the South "since the memorable battle of Guilford ... " Reports that Lord Cornwallis and Nathanael Greene...

GLC02437.01063

to William Knox

Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing "I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this...

GLC02437.01064

to Lieutenant Throop

Directed to Lieutenant Throop, possibly Josiah Throop. Asks Throop to bring carriages to Dobbs Ferry if he has not yet loaded them onto boats. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01065

to the Board of War and Ordnance

Reports, "The uncertainty of obtaining a force adeq[uate] to the capital object in contemplation induced His Excellency the Commander in Chief to direct me to write to your honorable board on the 10th instant to suspend the transportat[ion] of the...

GLC02437.01067

to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores, reports that Wm. Pitkin, a proprietor of the powdermill at Glastonbury, Connecticut, has agreed to manufacture powder for Bliss. Continues to discusses powder and stores. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01068

to Thomas Seward

Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, to deliver the stores to Sebastian Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point. Thanks Seward for his trouble in transporting the stores. Written...

GLC02437.01069

to Sebastian Bauman

Directed to Major Bauman or the officer in charge of artillery at West Point. Instructs the recipient to receive stores from Captain Thomas Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded from Springfield, Massachusetts. Also...

GLC02437.01070

to Lieutenant [William] Price

Possibly to Lieutenant William Price. Instructs Price that no artillery officer should obtain stores unless by Knox's order. Discusses supplies. Thanks Price for the attention he has given in his work. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide....

GLC02437.01072

to Henry Knox

Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield Armory, discusses fuzes being made at the armory. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01073

Invoice of ordnance and military stores on board the Schooner Swallow

Lists shot, muskets, flints, boxes, barrels, and other items aboard the Swallow. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, who indicates this is "Frothingham's return." Contains various numerical figures on page two.

GLC02437.01074

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Price reports on items he has repaired and made since Knox's last letter. Discusses harnesses, mortars, and other items. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01075

to Henry Knox

Captain Patten reports that he took silver away from a man making [cups?] for Knox because the man could not finish, and "made such bad work." Mentions the numbers of mortar carriages, wagons, and other large artillery and transports pieces at his...

GLC02437.01076

to Henry Knox

Discusses a traveling forge with Knox, noting that he suggested the forge remain in the care of the commanding officer of artillery at Verplanck's Point. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01077

to Ebenezer Stevens

Directed to Lieutenant Colonel Stevens at "Kings Ferry, Westpoint, or New Windsor." Informs Stevens to suspend his movement to Kings Ferry if he is not already there, reporting that "Two twenty Gun ships, two sloops, and a galley belonging to the...

GLC02437.01078

to William Knox

John de Neufville and Son, a merchant firm in Amsterdam, reports that war with England has effected trade. Comments extensively on the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. Discusses business.

GLC02437.01079

to William Knox

Marked as a duplicate (of GLC02437.01079).

GLC02437.01080

to John Ruddock

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Initialized for Knox by Shaw. Contains two notes, the first informs Ruddock that Freeman Lincoln brought eight teams and military stores from Providence, Rhode Island. In the second note, Knox instructs Ruddock...

GLC02437.01081

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he recently forwarded Lucy Knox a letter from her brother, Thomas. Reports on ships that have arrived in Boston carrying news from Antigua, England, and Martinique. Comments on currency: "The New Money has experienced the fate of the...

GLC02437.01082

[Articles received shipped from Providence, Rhode Island to the State of Connecticut]

Lists items received by Ralph Pomeroy, Quartermaster for Connecticut, including harnesses, ropes, shot, and others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01083

A Return of Cannon, Mortar & Howitzers with their Ammunition & belonging to the Continent, which can be collected from the respective States, so as form part of a Train for a Siege.

Address to George Washington, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, Rochambeau, and D'Aboville. Lists guns and ammunitions by type supposing "New York the point of operation." Mostly in the hand of Samuel Shaw, who also signs for Knox; two...

GLC02437.00895

to the Board of War and Ordnance

In the hand of, and composed by, Henry Knox on behalf of George Washington. Discusses order to prepare a battering train in Philadelphia concerning a secret mission.

GLC02437.00898