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to Florence Umbach

One greeting card from Miss Addy, Creighton, Hicks, Webb and Crouch to Florence Umbach dated December 21, 1938.

GLC09952.004

to Louise Cantrell

One greeting card from Landrum E. Cantrell to Louise Cantrell dated December 11, 1943. Written at Camp Roberts.

GLC09952.008

Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society

Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb...

GLC02437.07989

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of three pairs of gloves from Penny and Harris in London.

GLC02437.08505

Receipt

Partially printed receipt indicating purchase of book muslin from Richard Seaman.

GLC02437.08508

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for two pairs of gloves purchased at Penny and Harris in London.

GLC02437.08509

Receipt

Receipt for women's black silk gloves from Henry Hamond "one of which for Mrs. Johannot."

GLC02437.08510

Receipt from haberdasher and glover

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of goods from Sainsbury and Sibley.

GLC02437.08511

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.240

to Sister Sophia

A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse...

GLC07205.046

to John H. Van Nuys

offers condolences on the loss of Van Nuys's son and brief news on the whereabouts of members of the family.

GLC07687.156

to Father

Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.

GLC07705.117

to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.

GLC07705.384

to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated December 21, 1862. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

GLC05195.035

Anne Russell, Countess of Bedford

One engraving of Anne Russell, Countess of Bedford dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1645

Thomas Bodley

One engraving of Thomas Bodley dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1677

to Florence Umbach

One letter from Manning J. Rubin to Florence Umbach dated December 31, 1944.

GLC09952.027

to Catherine Umbach Griffin

One letter from Catherine Webster to Catherine Umbach Griffin dated December 1, 1946

GLC09952.044

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 1, 1944.

GLC09996.267

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 1, 1943. Pertains to being stationed in California.

GLC09993.231

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 1, 1943. Pertains to being stationed in California.

GLC09993.233

to Daniel Landau

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated December 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life in Corsicana, Texas.

GLC09993.246

to Daniel Landau

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated December 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life in Corsicana, Texas.

GLC09993.248

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 11, 1943. Pertains to being stationed in California.

GLC09993.249

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 21, 1943. Pertains to being stationed in California.

GLC09993.267

to Daniel Landau

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy K. Landau dated December 21, 1943. Pertains to life in Corsicana, Texas.

GLC09993.268

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 21, 1943. Pertains to being stationed in California.

GLC09993.269

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy K. Landau from Daniel Landau dated December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed on a naval base. Mentions missing them.

GLC09993.293

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a desert sand storm to Estelle. Sidney speaks of how "trying" it is to have to constantly ensure that other men are doing their work. He then continues to describe his trip down to Texas.

GLC09120.142

to Marshall P. Wilder

Discusses the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox. Writes that he loaned them to the late Joseph Willard Esq. who was supposed to write a memoir of Knox. He is now having trouble getting them back from Willard's son but is working on the situation...

GLC02437.10734

Return of the levies from the State of New York draughted to serve 'till the 1st January 1783...

Title continues "... in the Regt of Artillery commanded by Colo. John Lamb. Lists mens' names, regiment they served, and the time engaged. 75 men listed. Date from docket. Sheet is folio size unfolded.

GLC02437.10501

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of New Hampshire foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10530

Order of exhibition of the fire-works, on Monday evening the first of December, 1783.

Program for a fireworks display, showing the order in which the different fireworks will be set off and prohibiting other illumination in the city on the night of the exhibition unless specially authorized. In the title, the word "first" has been...

GLC02437.10571

[Return]

Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment and corp, rank, and current status.

GLC02437.10577

[Return]

Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment, rank and current status.

GLC02437.10580

[Map of the Susquehanna River]

Drawn map of a portion of the Susquehanna River, with creeks, forts, and ferry landings noted. Also includes the distances to various points on the map. Noted as drawn above Canawago Falls, which is in Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.10583

[House Report on St. Clair's Expedition]

House inquiry, led, by Mr. [Thomas] FitzSimons concerning the failure of an expedition under General Arthur St. Clair. Gives a report on what happened that day and all of the circumstances that led to the failure of the expedition. Noted as an...

GLC02437.10590

[List]

Account of the distributions of provisions at "St. Georges", Maine between 1796-1799. Includes pork, beef, corn, rye, and various other provisions.

GLC02437.10601

[Advertisement]

Broadside by Henry Knox warning the people that "No usurpation of his lands will be tolerated" in Maine.

GLC02437.10604

[Statement]

Signed by Smith & Loring company. Statement of William Knox's account with Joshua Loring. Includes years 1782, 1783, and 1785.

GLC02437.10616

to Samuel Waldo

Also signed by Jacob Willard [Secrty]. Appears to be an official document regarding raising troops in the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The troops are to be employed in an expedition for the...

GLC02437.10635

[Map of land]

A drawn map of lands near the Penobscot River in Maine. Land is noted as belonging to the heirs of Brigadier [General Samuel] Waldo. Lakes and rivers are noted in blue water color. Includes a drawn compass showing cardinal directions.

GLC02437.10652

[Map of Forts Ontario and Oswego and surroundings]

Docketed as "A rough sketch of Oswego by Major Bauman." Shows Fort Ontario (captioned), Fort Oswego (uncaptioned) and surrounding features (possibly earthworks).

GLC02437.10667

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of August 1782 at West Point, New York. Items listed by type and weight.

GLC02437.10703

Henry Knox

Bust portrait of Henry Knox. Engraved by H.W. Smith from a painting by Edward Savage.

GLC02437.10731

[Montpelier, Henry Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine]

Drawing of Montpelier printed on glossy photograph paper. Signed in lower right corner, "W.E. Rivers."

GLC02437.10732

to Marshall P. Wilder

Transfers the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, of which Wilder is president. Stresses the importance of the collection and lists some conditions. Wants the papers to be "bound in a convenient...

GLC02437.10735

Monthly return of the 2nd regt of artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb with the alterations since last return

Lists captains from companies in Lamb's regiment. Notes numbers of those present and fit for duty, indicates numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers, and cites total strength of each company. Verso notes absentees and persons...

GLC02437.10500

Return of persons in actual service in the field commissary military stores department, 6th August 1782

Lists names of men, rank, and remarks.

GLC02437.10507