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Act re: election of five commissioners to negotiate Indian treaties

Elected commissioners are George Rogers Clarke, Oliver Wolcott, Nathaniel [sic] Greene, Richard Butler, and Stephen Higgenson.

GLC07793

William T. Sherman

Half length seated cabinet card portrait, in uniform, with arms crossed. Imprint of Sarony, New York, on recto.

GLC07795

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Signed in ink on recto. Imprint of Barr and Young, Army Photographers, Vicksburg, Miss., on verso.

GLC07796

Carte de visite of Ambrose Everett Burnside

Three quarter length standing carte de visite portrait, in uniform. Signed in ink on recto. Imprint of J.W. Black, Boston, on verso.

GLC07797

Irwin McDowell

Half length seated carte de visite portrait Irwin McDowell, in uniform. Imprint of E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. Published from a negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery.

GLC07798

to Jefferson Davis re: payment of interest due to Choctaw tribe by Virginia

GLC07799

Framed bust portrait, in uniform

GLC07800

to Thomas C. Reynolds re: predicting victory

GLC07801

Albumen photograph of Union general Henry Chapman and staff

With tax stamp. Includes oval bust portrait of George M. Gilchrist.

GLC07802

[Carte de visite of J.A. Pratt]

Pratt was a sergeant in the 54th Mass. Black Regiment. Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait, in uniform. Imprint of H.F. Warren, Waltham, Mass., on verso.

GLC07803

Rep. of Texas passport to the U.S. issued to Robert A. Irion

GLC07804

Page of notes, probably for a speech: "Cast down your bucket where you are..."

GLC07805

Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana

GLC07807

Circular letter re: eliminating electioneering by civil servants

GLC07809

to James Hillhouse re: notifying Senators of special session

GLC07813

to Representatives re: reply to representatives of Michigan Territory

GLC07817

The Finding of Moses

Signed by Frederick Douglass.

GLC07821

to John Q. Adams re: thanks for Fourth of July oration

GLC07806

Collection of 47 images of Grant [decimalized]

GLC07808

Collection of World War I correspondence [decimalized .01-.107]

GLC07810

to Robert G. Harper re: court in Charleston

GLC07811

to Patrick Henry re: envoy to Madrid

GLC07812

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Photograph taken as Major General. Unknown imprint on verso.

GLC07814

to Matilda Mason

GLC07815

to his mother re: his position in the oil business

GLC07816

to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party

One letter from Theodore Roosevelt to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party date July 30, 1912. The letter is regarding woman's suffrage, with many handwritten corrections and notations.

GLC07818

to M.E. Ingalls re: stock in railroad companies and developing western land

GLC07819

to M.E. Ingalls re: reorganizing company, increasing stock value

GLC07820

to Robert P. Kennedy re: possible presidential candidacy

GLC07822

The Tea Tax Tempest... no. 227

GLC07823

An abstract of the evidence delivered before a select committee of the House...

GLC07824

to Gov. [?] re: Alabama's secession

GLC07825

Memoir of John A. Dahlgren

GLC07826

Lear family archive of 6 items during service as US Consul in Algiers [Decimalized .01- .06]

GLC07827

A View of Tripoli in Barbary

GLC07828

Necessity of an Equal Currency for All America

GLC07829

An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species.../by Thomas Clarkson

Copy is signed by John Hancock.

GLC07830

to Jeremiah Goodman re: marriage among his slaves

Written in Monticello

GLC07831

to Henry A.S. Dearborn re: ordering marble capitals for University of Virginia

GLC07832

Return of the whole number of persons... [census report]

GLC07833

to Daniel T. Patterson

Written at Fort St. Marks

GLC07838

The Virginia Cession of Territory Northwest of the Ohio

GLC07839.01

to Ebenezer Hazard re: transmitting Virginia Cession

GLC07839.02

re: proposal for printing his collection of papers

GLC07839.03

Subscription solicitation to Jeremiah Wadsworth for "State Papers;" with reply

GLC07839.04

to Ebenezer Hazard re: sending list of subscribers to "State Papers"

GLC07839.05

Contract for printing of "State Papers..."

GLC07839.06

Receipt to Ebenezer Hazard for copy of "State Papers"

GLC07839.07

to Benjamin Rush re: Rush's son, "Philosophy of Jesus"

Written in Monticello

GLC07840

to Henry Knox

Has heard Knox has replaced ordnance lost or damaged during the siege of Yorktown by the Regiment of Bourbons and inquires if the same can be done for the Régiment de Saintonge. Also requests flags for marching. A note on the back requests...

GLC02437.01256

to Henry Knox

Mentions he is aware that Congress has decided to "make good the depreciation of pay, to such officers as have not been under the patronage of any particular State, and have diverted the auditors to Liquidate their accounts, and give them a...

GLC02437.01310

to Henry Knox

Written from "Hospital Huts." Writes, "I have examined Jedediah Norton a soldier in Colo. [John] Lamb's Regiment and find him ruptured which disqualifies him for field duty; but as the complaint existed previous to his inlistment, there is every...

GLC02437.01717

to George Fleming

Discusses orders for Captain Fleming for posts at Verplanck's Point and Kings Ferry. Wishes Fleming to replace Captain Fenno, take stock of all of the ordnance and stores, and take their posts a half hour before daylight. States that "[a]lthough...

GLC02437.02021

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has now taken command of the posts from Captain [Ephraim] Fenno. Describes the condition of the arms, stores, guns and gunpowder in the magazine there. Notes that a number of the paper cartridges have been damaged and the...

GLC02437.02040

to George Fleming

Replying to an earlier letter from Captain George Fleming (see GLC02437.02040) about the bad condition of Kings Ferry's magazine. Asks Fleming to improve the state of the magazine if possible, and if not, remove the stored gunpowder and stores to...

GLC02437.02043

to Mrs. Flucker

Writes to a relative of his wife Lucy (possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) and tells her that Lucy and the children are all well. Discusses some of their plans for the coming year and wishes that Mrs. Flucker will write back.

GLC02437.02797

to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Informs Flucker, possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker, of the well-being of Lucy and the Knox children (the Fluckers were Loyalists and left America at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War). Expresses his wish for a reunion between Lucy and her family....

GLC02437.02951

to Thomas Flucker

Responds to a letter from Flucker in which Flucker expressed his desire to settle the terms of his deceased father's estate. Informs Flucker that in 1778 the Commonwealth (of Massachusetts) passed a law seizing properties without a formal trial. The...

GLC02437.02992

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Knox (GLC02437.02992) discussing the Waldo Estate, Flucker's inheritance. Instructs Knox to sell the portion that was not seized during the war as soon as possible. Notes that his Uncle Waldo recently died, bequeathing his...

GLC02437.03029

[Letters to Captain Thomas and Mrs. Flucker]

Consists of two letters, both written by Knox at Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, 3 August 1784. The first letter is from Knox to Mrs. Flucker and consists of pages one and two. Discusses matters pertaining to the Waldo estate (Waldo was...

GLC02437.03036

to Henry Knox

Knox's brother-in-law discusses the details of his inherited lands in America: "Your Ideas respecting what shou'd be done with my mothers property will have the greatest weight..." Sends his love to Lucy, Knox's wife.

GLC02437.03050

to Henry Knox

Knox's mother-in-law thanks Knox for his efforts to "secure as much as possible of my late Husband's Estate for the benefit of my family." Discusses details of the estate, land situated in the United States. Reports on her own happiness, living...

GLC02437.03051

to Henry Knox

Supports the establishment of an association based on military service, writing "In short there arise so many sources of mutual benefit in an association that I hope for it earnestly." Further details his interest in creating such an association: "...

GLC02437.03091

to Henry Knox

Docket reads, "from [sic, about] a negro woman formerly belonging to Mr Flucker." Writes that she heard from a Miss Cummings that Knox offered to receive her into his home as a cook or some other kind of servant upon the death of the Fluckers "as an...

GLC02437.03325

to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis, Vice President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Eustis had previously written regarding Knox's appointment by the State Society of Massachusetts to attend the general meeting, scheduled for May in Philadelphia....

GLC02437.03836

to William Eustis

Signed "H.K." Replies to a letter from Eustis pertaining to two sons of the "late amiable and gallant Genl [Joseph] Warren," noting he will attempt to persuade some of the members of Congress to extend the public bounty to Warren's youngest son.

GLC02437.03853

to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Wishes he could give her "a precise idea of the estate, of our late mother in this Country [Hannah Waldo Flucker] one half of which belongs to your children." Notes that the land is not yet divided and its boundaries have to be verified by the state...

GLC02437.03873

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence, and for being the caretaker of her children while they are in America. Discusses land in American inherited from her parents, Hannah and Thomas Flucker. Remarks that a great part of money from the...

GLC02437.03922

to Constant Freeman

Apologizes for not responding sooner to Freeman's most recent letter. Discusses the possibilities of civil employment for Freeman and comments on the amount of time it may take for Congress to make the necessary preparations.

GLC02437.04287

to Thomas FitzSimons

Writes that he received Mr. FitzSimons's letter regarding employment for Mr. Hall (see GLC02437.04297). Regrets to inform him that there are no vacancies in his office, so he cannot offer Mr. Hall a job, even though he would like to help Mr. Hall...

GLC02437.04302

to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further...

GLC02437.04392

to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman from Boston who is attempting to obtain the position of commissary of pensioners. Asks whether the appointment to that post is granted from the state or the Continent. Relates a request from the Marquis La Gallissonnière...

GLC02437.04414

to William Eustis

Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of...

GLC02437.04439

to Henry Knox

Discusses pensioners of the Revolution, especially the fact that he feels that "this State has judged her citizens so grudgingly & so exclusively that she has not her just number & those who are pensioned do not receive enough." Also states that...

GLC02437.04479

to Henry Knox

Discusses the pensioners and mentions: "...it is evident there are about one fifth of the pensioners of this Common Wealth who can receive no benefit from the years pay granted by Congress - their names are by some means not included in the return &...

GLC02437.04531

to Henry Knox

Says that [Jeremiah] Wadsworth informed Flint that Knox wished to erase his endorsement from a previous note given by William Duer. Encloses the note so that Knox can erase his name, and asks him to return it when he is finished. Docket states that...

GLC02437.04537

to Henry Knox

Discusses the excess amount of officers in the military, which means that many who hope for jobs with the new government will be disappointed. Remarks that he realizes that many men, especially on the frontiers, will be counting on Knox for...

GLC02437.04608

to Henry Knox

Has not been able to come up with a surgeon to recommend for the 2nd regiment, as Knox requested. Relates that he heard that a Dr. Hewins of Stoughton is the only person who expressed interest in the position. Claims "Young gentlemen, just emerged...

GLC02437.05154

to Henry Knox

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry]...

GLC02437.05385

to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William]...

GLC02437.05400

to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right...

GLC02437.05407

to Henry Knox

Writes about his concerns over the Eastern Lands in Maine. Writes that he refrained from contacting Knox in the hopes of having more to report regarding the Eastern Lands in Maine, but everything is still unresolved. Has done nothing to interfere...

GLC02437.05452

to Henry Knox

Flucker, sister-in-law to Lucy Knox, writes about her children's health and well-being. Discusses the importance of good education and mentions that she plans to take her two sons, along with Mrs. Knox and her son, Henry, to look at a school. Hopes...

GLC02437.05488

to Henry Knox

Mentions the surprise of the arrival of her son Francis, and declares that it shocked her nerves and caused her to be unable to write to Knox. Thanks him for his friendship. Explains how Major [Samuel] Shaw helped escort her sons on board a ship...

GLC02437.05499

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his friendship and care. States that her finances force her to move to a more inexpensive area, but wishes she could afford to continue living near the Knox family. Discusses her own family finances. Invites Knox and his family to...

GLC02437.05589

to Royal Flint

Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.

GLC02437.05611

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has another daughter and that his wife Lucy is doing well. Writes that "the little Stranger is truly the largest - and finest Child I ever saw - and is already much endeared to us all and the alarm she occasioned last night -...

GLC02437.05618

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that since Colonel Robert Troup was unable to make the trip to Albany, he made plans to go himself but has been delayed due to Judge [John] Jay's recent illness. Notes Judge Jay was in route to Virginia when he became ill and had to...

GLC02437.05629

to Constant Freeman

Notes he has received Col. [Robert] Troup's and Mr. Lewis's letters'. Asks that he contacts and obtains an answer from [William] Duer to Knox's letters. Date previously inferred, written in red. State not listed, however, based on another letter...

GLC02437.05641

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for letting her know that his wife and children arrived in New York safely. Looks forward to hearing "of your arrival at Philadelphia - again in the full enjoyment of Domestick [sic] Bliss." Discusses the weather and her recent travel...

GLC02437.05660

to Henry Knox

Mentions the eastern lands and states that he assumes William Duer has written him about the negotiations. Is sorry Knox's agreement with Mr. Green did not go through yet. Believes that Congress should enact a bankruptcy law and attempts to persuade...

GLC02437.05709

to Royal Flint

References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham....

GLC02437.05858

to Royal Flint

Has endeavored in vain to get William Bingham to change the bond into a note for Flint. Bingham would have been willing to accede to the request "had it been for your own [Flint's] accommodation but he knows to the contrary." Reports that Bingham...

GLC02437.05881

to Thomas FitzSimons

Later copy. Encloses estimates of expenses for building and equipping frigates (not included). First estimate was from 1790 and is the most perfect, although the wage rates were too low. The second estimate is accurate, but does not comprehend all...

GLC02437.06019

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

References receiving news of his victory in Fitzhugh's lottery for 3,000 acres of land in Kentucky. Asks for a deed and maps. Notices there are two tracts with similar descriptions and asks for clarification. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06031

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Discusses a prize of land for three [thousand] acres in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Requests the description and deeds to the land.

GLC02437.06122

to Henry Knox

Expresses her pleasure over their upcoming meeting. Mentions Thomas [Flucker?] has been in a great deal of pain from his accident (from falling into boiling water). Comments the wound proved far worst than everyone first thought. Notes he can now...

GLC02437.06148

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to gentleman from Livonia who is currently visiting the United States. Notes that a friend from England recommended the gentleman and Eustis was introduced to him in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06228

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town...

GLC02437.06292

to Henry Knox

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06352