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to Samuel Archibald

Explaining reasons for his resignation to the Engineer in Chief of the U.S. Navy, and pride felt of serving in the Engineer Corps. "Since my return from the East Indies, in the "Powhatan", I have determined to pursue a private life with a view of...

GLC01896.041

to Aaron Jeffery

Expresses his disapproval of a possible appointment to office from Abraham Lincoln who has been elected president, the conflict between North and South, his advice to prepare for the worst and to hold above all else the fundamental principle of self...

GLC01896.045

to Aaron Jeffery

Expressing strong sympathies to Aaron for the death of Aaron's mother, Anne Woodlief Jeffery.

GLC01896.046

to George Eldridge

Regarding: Hardships and suffering of military life, poor mail delivery as he does not receive letters sent from home very often and vice versa, and an anecdote about a young boy originally a Yankee [from New Jersey] who joined the regiment after the...

GLC01896.048

to Aaron Jeffery

Has decided to leave Greensborough and go to Wilmington to "attend the sick" in that city, acknowledging that he is leaving his post without permission but rationalizes his behavior with the contention that his request must have "miscarried" in the...

GLC01896.049

to Fanny Timberlake

Roberta describes her family's nighttime escape from Norfolk to Petersburg, aboard a baggage car, and then there further traveling to Richmond, Lynchburg and Buchanan. Includes a description of accommodations and prices of goods in Petersburg and an...

GLC01896.050

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard reports on his arrival in the city of Charleston and finds it "...much more quiet than I supposed they would be." He asserts that the people believe that the Yankees will not attack the city and that they are going about "their ordinary...

GLC01896.051

to Aaron Jeffery

Concerning information about his unexpected transfer from Charleston to Savannah where "...my responsibilities are greater & the means of meeting them less..." Discusses the anti-climactic Union attack on Charleston including the unimpressive...

GLC01896.052

to Aaron Jeffery

Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible...

GLC01896.053

[Return of tools in the Ordinance Department at Fredricksburg]

Lists tools by type and number, including blacksmith, carpentry, wheelwright tools and "Work in Hands." Post signs as Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.00810

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Congratulates General Lincoln for field fortifications and sends his regrets in not being able to meet with him. Noted as "Directed to Lincoln at Philadelphia."

GLC02437.00812

to Lucy Knox

Updates Lucy on his arrival in Ramapaugh and states that the enemy is "in the vicinity of Phillips Manor and Kings-bridge ... " Reassures her that he loves her and sends his love to the rest of the family.

GLC02437.00813

[Return of Shells Shot & Powder in Possession of the Continents & the Places where they are deposited, composed with an Estimate of those presented to the Committee of Congress with the Army - 27th June 1780 for sixty Days Service. ]

Lists number of shells and powder requested and their deficiencies by size and place. Includes an explanation of the numbers in Knox's hand at the end. Noted as a copy, "one presented to the Commander in chief, and one transmitted to the board of...

GLC02437.00814

Certificate for Lieutenant John Thorp

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed by him for Henry Knox. Certificate given to Lieutenant John Thorp of the Artillery Artificers regarding his entitlement to the depreciation of his pay.

GLC02437.00815

to William Knox

Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.

GLC02437.00816

Stores Necessary for 2 Ten Inch Mortors with one hundred Shells Each

Lists items necessary for mortars and the number needed.

GLC02437.00817

Return of Stores Burnt & discharged on board the Sloop July 15

Lists goods damaged and their amounts. Signed for John Miles by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00818

Sundry Articles wanted for the operations of the Present Campaign

Lists items [howitzers, powder, shells, mortar, etc.] requested and their amounts. Knox's retained copy, docketed in Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.00819

Ordnance and stores requested on War from the State of Massachusetts

Title from docket. Lists cannon by pound and other artillery materials and number needed.

GLC02437.00820

[Detailed listing of articles in the Rhode Island department to be held in readiness for transportation by Major Perkins of the artillery - Selected for his return of stores dated Providence 12 March last]

Written in Shaw's hand. Lists guns and other artillery material by gun weight and includes numbers of each item.

GLC02437.00821

Estimate of Articles Necessary for a Field Laboratory

Lists items and quantities needed. Notations written in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.00822

Cannon & stores in Pennsylvania required of the Board of War

Lists the gun weight of cannons and the numbers needed along with other artillery materials. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00823

[List of values of slaves]

Listing values of enslaved people for an apparent exchange of property. Written for Dr. Wells.

GLC03434.24

to John Winn

Discussing personal affairs and business transactions, including the sale of an enslaved person for one hundred and fifty dollars. Greay signs with his mark. Winn's name is spelled Wynn.

GLC03434.25

[Account between John and George Winn]

A list of the figures in a settlement between John and George Winn.

GLC03434.26

to George Winn

Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....

GLC03434.27

[Account for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Listing bills and payments due to the estate of Thomas Winn, administered by John Winn. Entries range from 1829 to 1837. Court docketing dated 10 June 1837.

GLC03434.28

to John Winn

Negotiating the purchase of enslaved people from his brother. Wishes to buy the enslaved people his brother is selling, but only wishes to pay five hundred dollars for each, less than his brother desires. Believes he may still have enemies in...

GLC03434.29

Reciept and two slave lists [Decimalized .01-.03]

Receipt for payment for boarding an enslaved person in jail, and two lists with names and values of the enslaved people.

GLC03434.30

to John Winn

Recalling, at her brother Winn's request, a conversation she had with their father when Diley, an enslaved person, first came to live with her. The conversation was regarding ownership of Diley, whose name appears on later slave value and hire...

GLC03434.31

Hardware plantation book 1836

Account book for the Winn family's Hardware plantation. Lists debits and credits, sales and purchases of supplies, tools and produce. Lists sales of tobacco, prices of other crops, amount of tobacco produced by each enslaved person, and wages. The...

GLC03434.32

[Reciept for Thomas Winn]

Receipt from the "Administrator of Thomas Winn to Wills & Watkins."

GLC03434.33

Memorandum book

Shopping list including groceries, books, shoes, earthenware, hats, dry goods, medicines, hardware and other goods. The last few pages list money spent on various goods.

GLC03434.34

"Terms of hiring negroes belonging of T. Winn Est. & Drummond for 1833"

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.35

[Terms for hiring out slaves from the estates of Thomas Winn and Thomas Drummond]

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.36

[Receipt for belonging to John Winn for hired-labor of enslaved people]

One undated receipt belonging to John Winn acknowledging that the estate of Thomas Winn had paid one dollar and fifty cents for the transport of an enslaved person's belongings in 1830 and 1832.

GLC03434.37

[Receipt belonging to John Winn certifying the enslavement of Wanny and her two children]

One receipt dated January 12, 1831 belonging to John Winn. States the he paid $435.00 to enslave Wanny and her two children, John and Addison. Also signed by Jonathan B. Gilliam.

GLC03434.38

Hiring of Negroes

Advertising the terms under which his slaves may be hired out for the upcoming year. Some of the slaves belong to General J. H. Cocke, the others to the estate of Thomas Winn. Signed twice by John Winn. Docket lists the names and prices of the...

GLC03434.39

[Court copy of testimony regarding division of slaves among heirs]

Court testimony requesting a court of equity to divide the slaves of a deceased woman among many heirs. The slaves, who once belonged to Mary Barclay, now number almost two hundred. William Gilliam is among those mentioned. Testimony given by...

GLC03434.40

[Receipt belonging to George Winn]

Receipt stating George Winn, the administrator of Mildred Bradshaw's estate, had paid a seventy five dollar debt owed by the estate. An enslaved person from the estate was being held as collateral until the debt was paid. Creasy signs with his mark....

GLC03434.41

[Reciept for medical services performed on a slave]

Receipt for fourteen dollars "for medical services rendered negro woman Maria." The receipt is made out to George Winn, who acted as administrator for the estate of Mildred Bradshaw. Maria belonged to Bradshaw's estate, and had gotten sick while...

GLC03434.42

Account of sales and hiring negroes of Mildred Bradshaws estate, by J Winn for G Winn

Lists property sold and enslaved people outsourced for labor on Mildred Bradshaw's estate, for which George Winn is the agent. Also lists who the names of enslaved people who were sent out with the price paid for them, and the quality of their work...

GLC03434.43

[Account between John Winn and J. M. Wills]

An itemized account of payments by John Winn to J. M. Wills between 1820-1822. Listed are injuries of enslaved people, a marjority of which was bleeding, medicine purchases, and a court visit.

GLC03434.44

[Reciept for the sale of a slave]

Receipt for the sale of "one negro boy named Jack" from John B. Winn to Thomas Winn for two hundred and fifty dollars. Signed by Thomas Winn Jr. and Joseph Carter as witnesses.

GLC03434.45

[Advertisement of personal property, including slaves, for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Announcing the credit sale of enslaved people and other articles belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn. Besides the "several negroes," articles to be sold include corn, fodder, tools and furniture.

GLC03434.46

[Account figures for the hiring of slaves]

Lists enslaved people that were hired out by John Winn, and the prices paid for them.

GLC03434.47

[Reciept for "slave shoes"]

A receipt for shoes for enslaved people belonging to Thomas Winn, with two autograph notes signed, one on the front, and one on the verso. The receipt itself is for the purchase of shoes for enslaved people made by Thomas Winn from Stephen W. Seay...

GLC03434.48

[Accounts of John Winn, including rental of slaves]

Lists debits, credits and balances due for John Winn, for items including the rental and support of enslaved people.

GLC03434.49

[Account between John Winn and J. N. Wills]

Listing accounts due from Winn to Wills, with itemized costs. Some of the expenses are for the medical care of enslaved people.

GLC03434.50

[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]

States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn...

GLC03434.51

[Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]

Inventory lists the value of items belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn, including enslaved people, tools, livestock and foodstuffs. Also lists outstanding debts on Winn's estate. Among the enslaved people listed is "An old and superannuated...

GLC03434.53

[Terms for hiring slaves]

Lists the names and prices of enslaved people who have been lent out by John Winn, and to whom they have been lent. Terms specify the time payment is due, the return dates, provisions required to be given to the enslaved people, and forbidding their...

GLC03434.54

[Appointing Richard M. Segar sheriff for another year]

Partially printed document re-appointing Segar as Sheriff of Middlesex County for another year. Daniel signed as Lieutenant Governor.

GLC03434.55

[Account of the estate of J. Wills]

Account of the estate of J. Wills, consisting mostly of transactions between H. Wills and John Winn. Most of the items are for "hiring negroes."

GLC03434.56

[Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]

An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods.

GLC03434.57

[Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]

An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods. The second page lists claims against the Wills estate.

GLC03434.58

Terms of hiring negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn

Specifies the terms under which enslaved people belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn can be hired out for the year 1830. Agreement provides for enslaved people to be returned with blankets, shoes, and clothes, that they be "treated humanely," and...

GLC03434.59

Account of sales of the personal estate of Thomas Winn

Lists property sold by the estate of Thomas Winn, with name of purchaser and amount paid listed for each item. Property sold includes enslaved people, animals, tools, foodstuffs and furniture. John Winn and George Winn purchased several items from...

GLC03434.60

Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Thomas Winn deceased

Lists appraised value of items in the estate of Thomas Wood. Included in the list are enslaved people, cattle, and household goods.

GLC03434.61

Memo hiring negroes Tho Winn estate

A list of the enslaved people hired out from the estate of Thomas Winn. Lists names of the enslaved people and those who hired them, as well as dates and prices. Lists enslaved people hired out from 1825-1837. Notes that some of the accounts have...

GLC03434.62

to Richard H. Field

A copy of a report of Porter Cleveland and wife Frances Winn Cleveland, responding to a complaint of Edward C. Ancell and wife Ann Winn Ancell, against John Winn, and others, regarding the administration of the estate of Thomas Winn, the father of...

GLC03434.63

to Richard H. Field

Report of John Winn, acting as "ally for George Winn," in a complaint against George Winn. Report given in response to a claim by Edward C. Ancel and his wife Ann Winn Ancel, regarding the division of the estate of Thomas Winn. John Winn states...

GLC03434.64

to John Winn

Reporting on crops and the low prices of slaves. George quotes a previous letter from his brother regarding the purchase of slaves, and questions whether the price had already been agreed upon. Although they want to keep the slaves in the family...

GLC03434.65

to John Winn

Opposition to the federalists and the Subtreasury. Requesting that Winn volunteer for a position to canvas the county protesting issues related to an upcoming election. Shepherd says of Joe Watkins, a politician, that "his scheme of getting rid of...

GLC03434.66

to John Winn

Regarding dispute over the payment owed for slaves rented. Says S. B. Jones expects him to pay for medical treatment received by his slave Jinny while she was rented to Jones, but Wills refuses to pay. Wills gives examples of similar situations to...

GLC03434.67

[Indenture of Mary Gorms to John Smith]

Mary Gorms indentures herself "freely, volintarily, and of her own accord" to John Smith for five years. She had previously been in the service of Thomas Williams. Smith must provide her with food and lodging. Signed by Smith and Gorms, with her...

GLC03434.68

[Promissory note for five thousand pounds from Augustine Williamson to William Johnson]

Augustine Williamson promissory note owing "five thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable sweet sented Tobacco and Caffe" to William Johnson. Docket states that Johnson now owes four thousand pounds to John Somoes. Signed by John Vivion, John...

GLC03434.69

[Manumission of Phoebe Miller]

One document emancipating Phoebe Miller in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...

GLC03434.70

[Manumission of Robin Reeves]

One document emancipating Robin Reeves in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...

GLC03434.71

[Manumission of Reeves Murray]

One document emancipating Reeves Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...

GLC03434.72

[Manumission of Maria Muse]

One document emancipating Maria Muse in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as...

GLC03434.73

[Manumission of Beckey Murray]

One document emancipating Beckey Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...

GLC03434.74

[Manumission of Jacob Murray]

One document emancipating Jacob Murray in accordance with the will of Doctor George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas...

GLC03434.75

[Appointing Churchill Blakely as Escheator for Middlesex County]

Partially printed document appointing Churchill Blakey as Escheator for Middlesex County, Virginia. The escheator oversees the reversion of property to the state, often due to the absence of an heir.

GLC03434.76

[Promissory note from Samuel Ware to the estate of George Garrett]

Ware promises to sell off his property to repay a debt to George Garrett's estate, of which Benjamin Faulkner is a trustee. Ware will sell off ten slaves, who are named, a horse, cattle, and other goods, to be sold to "the highest bidder" to pay...

GLC03434.77

[Indenture for land from Charles Lee to George Garret]

Charles Lee selling land to George Garrett to repay a debt to Dabney A. Miller. Lee owes Miller forty-seven pounds, and is selling off a tract of land through this indenture in order to pay off the debt. Also signed by Thomas Street, John Chowning...

GLC03434.78

[Indenture for land from Thomas Hunton to John Mason]

Thomas Hunton and his wife Susan Hunton selling land to John Mason. Also signed by William Gibson, Elias Edmonds, and William Gibson Jr. Attached to the document is a partially printed form from the Commonwealth of Virginia accomplished by hand...

GLC03434.79

[An indenture for land from Ann Lee to Charles Lee]

Ann Lee giving land to her son Charles Lee "in consideration of the natural love and affection which she the said Ann has & bears to the said Charles Lee." Also signed by Philip Montague Jr. and Abraham Montague as witnesses. Docket signed twice by...

GLC03434.80

[An indenture for land from William S. Jones to James Healey]

William S. Jones and his wife Nancy selling land to James Healey, with a number of dockets and attached notes. Docket on verso of first page signed by James Hunter and James Ferguson as Justices of the Peace. Third page attesting to the credentials...

GLC03434.81

[Indenture for land from Thomas Mullins to William Jesse]

Thomas Mullins and his wife Lucy Mullins selling land to William Jesse. Also signed by Lucy Mullins. With autograph note signed by Benjamin Lectcher acknowledging the indenture and signed by Thomas Kennedy, justice of the peace. Docket signed by...

GLC03434.82

[Commission for Edward R. Archer as a Third Assistant Engineer in the U.S. Navy]

Commission appointing Archer as Third Assistant Engineer in the U.S. Navy as of June 26th 1856.

GLC01896.017

[Navy Department orders for Edward Archer]

Request for a signature on Archer's oath of office.

GLC01896.018

[Navy Department orders to report for duty]

Orders to proceed to Norfolk, Va. and report to Captain Dornin for duty onboard the U.S. Steam Frigate Roanoke.
Co-signed by Thomas A. Dornin on 1857/04/17 and by J.B. Montgomery [?] on 1857/05/04, certifying that Archer reported for duty.

GLC01896.019

to Edward R. Archer

Grants Archer a one week extension for a leave of absence.

GLC01896.020

[Navy Department orders to report for duty]

Orders to report for duty to the USFS Powhatan. Co-signed by Thomas A. Dornin on 1857/09/24, certifying that Archer reported for duty.

GLC01896.021

to Edward R. Archer

Advises Archer to contact "the purser on whose books [his] name is borne" regarding any funds deposited with him. Also states that the U.S. Steam Frigate "Roanoke's" purser has not yet transferred Archer's account.

GLC01896.022

[Knox's working draft of opinion delivered to his Excellency General Washington]

Knox answers the question of "the position that it will be proper for our Army to take, on the Question whether any and what offensive measures can with propriety be pursued at present, and of the line of Conduct necessary for us to pursue under the...

GLC02437.00778

to George Washington

Working draft of Knox's report to George Washington. Describes British fortifications at Stony Point and Verplanck, New York. Advises Washington regarding the feasibility of attacking British posts in the area. Docket reads, "Knox to Washington No...

GLC02437.00784

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses disagreements in Congress over his positions at a time when, in his capacity as congressman, he was opposing patronage policies and the proposed "Gag Rule." Comments that "It was unfortunate for Mr. [Daniel] Webster that in the position...

GLC06313.01

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for a letter and his approval of one of Webster's speeches. Comments: "If we cannot subdue, or restrain, this fanatical abolition Spirits, I know not how we shall get along, without great trouble, or be able to carry on the Govt."...

GLC06313.02

to Aaron Hobart

Briefly reports the passage of the Missouri Compromise: "The question, so long debated in Congress of excluding slavery from our territories is settled, by the passage of a bill...which excludes slavery forever, from the whole of the American...

GLC06313.03

to Edward R. Archer

Three separate entries [one written by Robert Archer, another by Frances Archer, and the third by an unidentified writer which is incomplete] to their son, Edward, all written on the same date. Mr. Archer writes of his son's arrival in Madina...

GLC01896.023

to Edward Archer

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love...

GLC01896.024

General Orders for the Engineers Department of the U.S.S. Sloop "Lancaster"

The General Orders includes 7 articles regarding duties assigned according to rank, 19 articles on day-to-day operations and procedures, and orders while "In Port," "At Sea - Steaming," "At Sea - Not Steaming," "Coming to," "Loading Ship," and orders...

GLC01896.025

to Edward R. Archer, Esqr.

Envelope is addressed to "E.R. Archer, 3rd Assit. Engineer, U.S.S. Steam Ship Powhatan, Hong Kong, China. / Care of [illegible] Speiden, Naval Store [illegible] / Answered Jan'y 14th/[18]59." Reverse: "Written 6th Octr. / Rcd. 29th December/[18]58...

GLC01896.026

to Aaron Jeffery

Expressing shock over Aaron's choice to become a student. She did not think he was "earnest enough to be willing to use the self denial that will be necessary in order to be a student," but says she will no longer oppose his decision. Offers Aaron...

GLC01896.027

Commissions received from the Board of War

Unsigned retained copy in Samuel Shaw's hand. A note states that the creator encloses a commission for Lieutenant Porter by order of Henry Knox. Relates that a Mr. Savage declined his commission, and will continue in the regiment to which he...

GLC02437.00779

to Lucy Knox

Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes "to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me...

GLC02437.00780

to William Knox

From Captain Isaac Sears, a founder of the Sons of Liberty. Has sent John De Neufville & Son bills of exchange, and has ordered Neufville to deliver the bills to Knox. Requests silk and gold to be made "into a negligee in the Newest Taste to a Hoop...

GLC02437.00781

[Knox's retained copy of a letter from John Jay to Lieutenant Colonel Silas Talbot]

Jay, President of Congress, writes "The Bravery & Spirit of enterprize you have on frequent occasions displayed in the service of your Country justly entitle you to the honour done you by the enclosed Act of Congress of the 17th Inst."

GLC02437.00782