17 October 1781

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Explains that he is sending a letter to a man named Mr. Storey, using Knox "to cover and convey the enclosed letter," which is described as having great personal importance to Dr. Eustis. Eustis was a surgeon for the Continental Army during the Revolution. The letter to Storey is not included.

GLC02437.01233

7 March 1782

Eayrs, Joseph, fl. 1782

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks if Knox will sign a warrant to allow him to petition for his wages. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon will present the petition as early as is necessary for Knox to sign it. Hopes that Knox's "signature to that Paper will put the matter out of all doubt wether I ever was or am Entitled to pay."

GLC02437.01363

6 September 1782

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Location listed as "Hospital Hut." Writes, "An officer from below has been here yesterday and taken away the guard & fatigue men - the consequence is, the sentry is removed from the spring which has been so low for a day or two past that we were obliged to restrict each ward to a certain quantity - we have no means of getting provision - nor labour to open & cover the necessary vaults or perform other services conducive to cleanliness & preventive of contagion. A guard of six, with six fatigue men are indispensably necessary - if they are to be sent from the point I hope they…

GLC02437.01585

30 September 1782

Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the "Garrisons at Kings ferry are much in want of repair's." Encloses a list of the ordnance on hand as well as the items they need (not included). Describes Captain [possibly Gershom] Mott's Company and declares that they are otherwise employed and cannot help him; asks for a "command of musquetry" to help. Mentions also that VerPlank (the camp at Verplank's Point) is in similar circumstances. Writes: "...which small number will not allow me a Centinel over the Cannon - nor be able to work the pieces should action Require - the Infantry are two [sic] weak to afford me…

GLC02437.01632

3 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Ephraim Fenno

Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "I have received your letter enclosing a return of stores now at Verplancks and Stony Points. The deficiencies, as far as will complete each piece of ordnance to one hundred rounds of ball and twenty of grape shot, shall be sent down as soon as possible - also the carpenters tools as far as they can be supplied. I shall take an opportunity of reporting to the commander in chief the situation of those posts with respect to the guards of infantry who do duty there."

GLC02437.01638

17 November 1782

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 reason to imagine he would (as many others have done) be sent out with the first levies next campaign in [case?] he was discharged, I can only recommend him as a proper subject to be transferred to the Corps of Invalids."

GLC02437.01717

22 November 1782

Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The one side of Fort Ver Plank was last Night levelled with the ground, the Effects of the storm would inform you the detachment is too weak for those Repairs Circumstances may require."

GLC02437.01722

22 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Crane

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Colonel Crane. Signed twice by Knox, once on page 9 and once on page 10. Handing over command of the artillery on the Hudson River to Crane as he is about to leave the theatre (for Yorktown.) Gives Crane a sense of his duties in the region, explains the importance of West Point, and provides information on the state of repair of artillery pieces and stores in the area. Says the sick soldiers of Colonel Lamb's regiment are to join him at West Point until further orders. Tells him to make sure General Heath is kept abreast of events. Samuel Shaw has added…

GLC02437.01151

January 10 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of artillery & ordnance stores

Estimate of artillery and ordnance stores for "the ensuing campaign," written from Fort Pitt. Campaign is not named.

GLC02437.01332

22 June 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of firearm stores Knox asked for (see GLC02437.01461). Specifies the amount without bayonets, but says they can be fitted with them if necessary, and likewise mentions that the damaged ones can be fixed.

GLC02437.01463

25 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Heath

Writes that Captain [Thomas] Seward has informed him of the "ruinous" state of brass items in the stores. Suggests "the propriety of replacing the cannon, giving them a proper supply of ammunition and sending 20,000 rounds for the infantry - Capt. Seward is pressing for a supply of ammunition as it is expected the enemy will visit the frontier of state soon with a pretty large body of troops." If Heath agrees, Knox asks him to issue an order for Captain Seward to bring to Colonel [John] Crane for items Captain Seward will "exhibit" to him. Also asks him to order from Mr. [John] Ruddock,…

GLC02437.01502

19 September 1775

Lee, Charles, 1731-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Written by Major General Lee during the Siege of Boston to Rush as a doctor in private practice and a chemistry professor at Philadelphia Medical College. References Battle of Bunker Hill. Gives his sentiments on the situation of the siege. Says "I think We might have attack'd 'em long before this and with success, were our Troops differently constituted." Would like a more pro-active campaign on the part of the Americans. Fears Rush's report of divisions in Congress. Says he agrees with Rush's opinion of the "barbarous dangerous custom of loading the servants of the people with the…

GLC05546

18 June 1780

Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses General Washington's need for reinforcements in case British general Henry Clinton returns to New York before the arrival of the French fleet. Under these circumstances, Reed believes that Washington would be pushed to the Delaware River or beyond. Mentions the creation of a subscription bank for the supply of the army and the need to recruit more troops.

GLC05547

26 August 1777

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Gates as newly installed commander of the Northern Department to Major General Lincoln, who was sent to New York in July 1777 by George Washington to reinforce Gates's army. Says he received enclosed letters from General Benedict Arnold, who was also sent northward by Washington, and Colonel Peter Gansevoort (letters not included). Mentions a British deserter who provided intelligence on the size of Burgoyne's army. Expects Arnold and a group of Indians to join General Enoch Poor in a few days. Says that Livingston and Cortlandt's regiments will join Poor today. Compliments…

GLC05563

28 August 1777

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Reports to Continental General Lincoln about receiving a letter from George Washington concerning his (untrue) opinion that British Commander William Howe had gone to South Carolina, and adds his own hopes that New York will soon be in American possession. Mentions British General John Burgoyne (not named) is losing Canadians and Indians. Expects that Benedict Arnold will join with his division and " ... a large number of Indians." Ends by stating, "The Sky clears all around us and the political clouds seem gathering all around Our Enemies; that providence may continue to Bless us with…

GLC05564

18 June 1780

André, John, 1751-1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Chew

Reports that Benedict Arnold, "the Rebel General," is to take command in Connecticut and that he is expected to leave from West Point to go to New Haven daily. Asks Chew to send spies to watch his travels. On verso is a note dated 19 June by Chew stating that he has sent two men in the direction given by Major Andre and details what they will be paid for the service.

GLC05533.01

18 December 1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Sim Lee

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern District to Maryland Governor Lee. Congratulates Lee on his reappointment to the governorship. Says Major General William Smallwood will be delivering this letter. Requests aid for his weak army from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Says the aid "can save it from ruin." Says he is willing to acknowledge the mistake if reinforcements are not needed, but would like to have them. Written at Camp Charlotte

GLC05539

1 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels "the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long." Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson du Coudray as commander of artillery, and asserts "no other person shall Supersede me the instant the Congress Confirms his appointment I shall leave the Service." Notes that other officers were making the same threats.

GLC05543

June 3, 1782

Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene

Kościuszko, a colonel and engineer in the Continental Army, discusses military preparations for the Yorktown campaign. Comments on his earthworks and the need for more troops to protect them. Letter written "at Colo. Mayens."

GLC05545

26 November 1779

Stark, John, 1728-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

General Stark requests as much flour and corn meal for his brigade as can be collected, provisions needed for the upcoming winter. Mentions that General Enoch Poor's brigade would be stationed there for the winter also.

GLC05548

24 September 1779

Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Whipple

Bartlett, a former Continental Congressman, writes to Whipple, a member of Congress. Mentions John Langdon, a Continental Congressman who, in 1776, became a naval agent for Continental prizes. Refers to the disastrous Penobscot Expedition (in the Penobscot Bay, present-day Maine) led by Commodore Dudley Saltonstall. States "The Misfortune at Penobscot has thrown the Sea Coasts this way into a Consternation ... The Sailors who returned from Penobscot make the most grevious complaints of the Conduct of Capt. Saltonstall ... I Believe the whole fleet and army were struck with an Universal…

GLC05579

1776

Book

Title: Journal of... Congress...1775 [with 4 other works on British view of Revolution]

London printing of the journals of Congress, bound with four more political works on the Revolution. Pagination: 200, 8, 256, 143, 71, 2 pp. (1) Journal of the proceedings of the Congress held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775. Published by order of the Congress. Philadelphia, Printed; London: Re-printed for J. Almon..., 1776. [2], 200 pp. plus 8pp. ads. Lacks half-title. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, leather label. Armorial bookplate. This journal records the transactions of Congress for the period from May 10 to August 1, 1775. Includes draft of the address of the Congress to…

GLC05704

8 May 1779

McHenry, James, 1753-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. Smith

Written by McHenry as a secretary to General George Washington to Colonel Smith. References Smith's previous letter. It appears that Smith is trying to decide if he should leave the army to deal with business affairs. McHenry says he is sure Smith wouldn't leave the army except reluctantly. McHenry then claims he is desirous to stay in the army because he doesn't hold riches to as high a regard as others do. Says "For my own part I shall be prouder in poverty should the war terminate in the happiness of the people, than in any wealth, which I might accumulate from the civil exercise of any…

GLC05715

1780

Wilkie, John, ?-1785

Book

Title: [Volume of five loyalist tracts relating to the American Revolution, titled Galloways Tracts]

The five works, in order: "The Examination of Joseph Galloway, Esq; Late Speaker of the House of Assembly of Pennsylvania, before the House of Commons, in a Committee on the American Papers" second edition; "Plain Truth: Or, A Letter to the Author of Dispassionate Thoughts on the American War. In Which the Principles and Arguments of That Author are Refuted, and the Necessity of Carrying On that War Clearly Demonstrated" ; "Historical and Political Reflections on the Rise and Progress of the American Rebellion. In Which the Causes of that Rebellion are Pointed Out" ; "Letters to a Nobleman,…

GLC05705

5 July 1777

Clift, Samuel, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Gallup

Reports "The enemy have all mov'd on Staten Island." Also "John Murry was executed here last Tuesday for deserting and Inlisting several times," and others are sentenced to die for the same crime. Hopes to be "making our fortunes, this year, as our living is so very cheap," and lists prices of certain items. Men in high spirits and good health, "I hear very little complaints among the soldiers." Signs himself "Upon the Highest Hill in America."

GLC05729