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[Collection of Joseph Vose] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Archive of 8 letters to and by Colonel Joseph Vose, who commanded a regiment in Marquis de Lafayette's Light Division, and fragments of three muster rolls. Most pertain to the 1781 campaign.

GLC09338

to Joseph Vose

As Lafayette's Aide-de-Camp, to Colonel Joseph Vose, commanding a regiment in Lafayette's Light Division. "The Marquis De La Fayette requests that the troops if the wheather is not too severe when you receive this may move to Pompton Plains...

GLC09338.01

to Joseph Vose

As Lafayette's Aide-de-Camp, informing Col. Vose that British vessels may be near mouth of the Chesapeake intent on upsetting the plan of combined French and American operations in Virginia. "At present we do not apprehend any danger."

GLC09338.02

to Joseph Vose

Lafayette's Adjutant re the planned spring campaign. Unless French ships arrived and established naval supremacy in the Chesapeake it would be "impossible to move the troops to this place" but Vose should remain "in the most perfect readiness to move...

GLC09338.03

to Joseph Vose

Nearly exact copy of 9338.03. With Lafayette Free Frank.

GLC09338.04

to Henry Sims Lee

Copy of a letter from Vose to Governor Henry Sims Lee of Maryland asking for logistical assistance in his planned retreat to Head of Elk, Maryland, after the defeat of Admiral Destouches's fleet by the British on March 16. "Having received orders...

GLC09338.05

to Joseph Vose

Lafayette's Aide-de-Camp giving directions to Colonel Vose for his regiment's advance toward Richmond, Virginia. "Halt, till further orders at the Meadow Bridge."

GLC09338.07

to Joseph Vose

Invitation for Colonel Vose and any nine of his officers to dine with General Henry Knox.

GLC09338.08

[Muster roll fragment]

Muster roll for Colonel Vose's 1st Massachusetts Regiment for October 1782. "Proof of the Inspection and Muster...as compared with the regimental Insepction Return." Fragment, approx. top third of sheet.

GLC09338.09

[Slave sale]

Charleston slave sale by Louis D. De Saussure: "On Thursday…will be sold at Ryan's Mart, in Chalmers Street,…a prime gang of 25 Negroes, accustomed to the culture of Sea Island Cotton and Rice." Lists the enslaved people by with their names, ages and...

GLC09339

178 Sugar and Cotton Plantation Slaves!... [Slave sale catalogue from Waverly and Meredith plantations]

By J. A. Beard & May-…13th and 14th March, 1855… Will be Sold at Auction, at Banks Arcade, Magazine Street, in the City of New Orleans…" Catalogue of slaves, listed by families, individually described: "No. 1 field hand, fine axman, sawyer and hewer"...

GLC09340

[Broadside condemning Andrew Jackson]

"Why did the Irishmen of Philadelphia, oppose the reelection of Andrew Jackson?" Broadside quotes the opinion of Daniel O'Connell, a prominent Irish leader, regarding Jackson: "he did not believe…it was expedient to clothe military men with civil...

GLC09341

[Broadside supporting Know-Nothing party]

Supports the American, or Know-Nothing, Party in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Encourages all "who are in favor of 'Americans Ruling America!'" to send delegates to the Harrisburg Convention of September 1857.

GLC09342

[Platform of Know-Nothing party]

Platform of the American, or Know-Nothing, Party, adopted by the National Convention, June 15, 1855, calling for severe limits on immigration, stricter naturalization policies, and restricting political office and public school teachers to...

GLC09343

[List of slaves]

"A Schedule of the negro slaves, the separate property of Obedience Aurelia Runnels, wife of Hiram G. Runnels," lists 29 slaves by name, age, sex and complexion. This may have been produced in anticipation of an imminent duel between Hiram Runnels...

GLC09344

[Legal document transferring a slave woman's ownership]

Legal document from Nausau Island, New York, conveying a "Negro woman called…Candes thirty odd years of age" to Joseph Coles for 65 pounds, from Thomas Smith and John Butler, executors of the estate of Richard Butler.

GLC09345.01

[Memorandum]

Memorandum of a resolution of a dispute over an apple orchard between Hezekiah Cock and James and Deborah Cock after the death of their father.

GLC09345.02

Carrier's Address To the Patrons of the Boonsboro Odd Fellow.

"Carrier's Address To the Patrons of the Boonsboro Odd Fellow." Maryland pro-slavery broadside with two columns of text in verse, dealing with the political troubles of the day, including a section ridiculing abolitionist John Brown, who had been...

GLC09346

[Carte-de-visite of Jasper Maltby]

Signed as Brig Genl / U.S.V. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. After the fall of Vicksburg, on July 4, 1863, Maltby's 45th Illinois earned the honor of hoisting their colors over the city.

GLC09347

to Washington

He writes that the army has left Alton and are under marching orders to St. Charles, Missouri. The troops are ready to leave and waiting for the cars to arrive. The engineer was worried that the rebels had obstructed or damaged part of the train...

GLC03523.42.03

to Washington

Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. Writes that is he sorry that Franklin Fuller's army was so "knocked up." He states that he cannot complain because things have not been bad in Missouri. The officers refused to move until they had been paid and...

GLC03523.42.04

to Washington

Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. The scouting party has captured a secessionist who is now in the guard house. Thinks that the prisoner will be made to take an oath of loyalty to the Union then released. They may deal with him more harshly...

GLC03523.42.05

to Mary

He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great...

GLC03523.42.09

to W

Writes that by keeping in contact with home the soldiers and those they left at home feel better. Explains the anguish felt while waiting to hear from loved ones or friends after a battle. Hopes that General Ulysses S. Grant will "hurry affairs" in...

GLC03523.42.11

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

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...

GLC07460.120

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

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard...

GLC07460.121

to unknown

Writes that during the holidays he was very busy and had a lot of work to do around the farm. He has received a book from his class and an album with a photograph in it came to him in a "mysterious" way. He has also received several smaller presents...

GLC07460.122

Personal recollections of Mildred Goldberg, secretary to the theoretical group, SAM Laboratories, The Manhattan Project; 1943-1946

Goldberg, a secretary working in the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University, recalls the people and events that were part of her work experience. Mentions various scientists and other colleagues at the...

GLC03152.01

Preliminary statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists

Typed by Mildred Goldberg, who was working as a secretary for the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University. Goldberg notes that this manuscript was created "two or three days" after the atomic bomb was dropped on...

GLC03152.02

[Draft of the preliminary statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists]

Handwritten draft of GLC03152.02. Contains several inserted typed paragraphs. The remainder of the declaration is written in pencil.

GLC03152.03

[Newsletter for the Association of Manhattan Project scientists in the New York City area]

Written by Bonner, a Manhattan Project scientist and present-day professor emeritus of chemistry at the State University of New York. He writes as Secretary of the Executive Committee. Introductory note on first page indicates that the association...

GLC03152.05

[Bonner's notes related to a recent meeting of the Association of Manhattan Project scientists in the New York City area]

Written by Bonner, a Manhattan Project scientist and present-day professor emeritus of chemistry at the State University of New York. At the time this note was written, Bonner was Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Association of Manhattan...

GLC03152.06

to her brother

Written at Granby, with no state listed. She is happy to hear that he went sleigh riding with some girls. Answers him that Carrie has not said anything of him, though she saw Carrie at the Gaylords' and did not expect her to say anything in front of...

GLC03523.42.01

to his friend

Letter signed by "Henry." Written at Camp Pope. Writes that he is as mad as a "wet hen" because he was sitting in an uncomfortable position and when he stood up he knocked over his inkwell and it spilled all over the paper. He is glad to hear that...

GLC03523.42.02

to Wash

Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. He writes that he is in excellent health. General David Hunter has arrived to take command of the post. Many of the troops are sick and the healthy ones are constantly at work. He would like it if Franklin would...

GLC03523.42.06

to her brother

Written in Granby, with no state listed. She apologizes for not writing him in over three months. Just as she was making preparations to visit him their brother Milton arrived with his child and new wife. She was also glad to hear that Milton has...

GLC03523.42.07

to Wash

Suggests that when writing him that he should send two letters each by different cables so that one is sure to arrive. Writes that while he is still sick with a cold he has improved significantly. He was wounded in a recent battle but does not think...

GLC03523.42.08

to her brother

She is glad the war has taken so favorable a turn as it will keep her brother home. There is plenty of work to do at home and she would rather have him do that then take the lives of our "fellow beings." Writes that Milton's wife is sick. Describes...

GLC03523.42.10

to Mary

Does not like that he is so far away from her and that he cannot visit her whenever he pleases. Writes that is a cloudy, gloomy day. His thinks about her constantly and misses her greatly. He wonders if she loves him as he loves her. He writes that...

GLC03523.42.12

to Mary

Signed by Frederick. Written at camp near the Battle of Fair Oaks [Seven Pines] in Henrico County, Virginia. Writes that Mr. Foss is in the camp with him but he arrived after the battle. Explains that the rebels tried to shell them out of their...

GLC03523.42.13

to her brother

Written from Granby, with no state listed. She apologizes for not writing him more often knowing that he was looking forward to her letters. Writes that she is very troubled by the "dark" state of the country. She is very sorry that her brother must...

GLC03523.42.14

to Frank

Apologizes for not writing to him in such a long time. He has had a long journey and recounts his travels through Chicago, Illinois and many other towns. Writes of the many "eager applicants" he found at the draft office of Captain Christopher. Says...

GLC03523.42.15

to Mary

Written in Hospital No. 5. Writes that Leow had just arrived safely while he was finishing his letter to Laura. Thanks her and Sarah for the "goodies" she sent. Writes that Hayden has written to his mother. He still feels very weak and has not been...

GLC03523.42.16

to Mary

Written at the residence of the men on Bowling Green, Kentucky. He writes that he has been thinking about her and her family frequently. He is sorry for not having written to her more and he has tried to write as much as he could. It was difficult to...

GLC03523.42.17

to Mary

It is raining out so he cannot go for his usual walk. Writes that it is discouraging to be an "invalid" sometimes. He states that his appetite and strength are only a "little better." Writes that he is still having difficulty with his stomach but...

GLC03523.42.18

to Mary

Writes that Hayden is getting better and that his own health is improving daily. He is able to walk much better as well and thinks that he can start to march again soon. States that he will not leave Hayden until he is better or forced to do so. The...

GLC03523.42.19

to Mary

Written at camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He writes that while he was sewing a letter from her arrived and he was then ordered to go on picket duty. Thinks that her letter writing has improved and that she writes her letters "naturally" as if she...

GLC03523.42.20

to Mary

Written at camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He has enclosed five dollars in each of his last letters for her. He has also mailed her his "likeness" [picture] and a few pages from his diary. Writes that he is feeling well and that he understands why...

GLC03523.42.21

to Mary

Written at camp near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They have received orders to move out. Writes that he has finished Laura's letter and was working on a letter to her when the order came to fall in. The troops were issued seven days rations and left...

GLC03523.42.22

to Mary

Written "out on picket" near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The officers are becoming familiar with her hand writing. He is glad to receive letters as it makes him feel that everyone at home cares for and remembers him. Sergeant Potter was recently...

GLC03523.42.23

to Mary

Written at camp near Manchester, Tennessee. Writes that their most recent march was very bad because of the poor conditions of the roads. It rained so hard for two days that the men were completely soaked. Writes that the troops had to throw away...

GLC03523.42.24

to Mary

Written at camp near Winchester, Tennessee. He writes that he waited up rather late for her letter and that he received two papers from Henry Clark. The smell of the flower and cinnamon she enclosed in the letter reminded him of her. Writes that the...

GLC03523.42.25

to Mary

Written at camp near Winchester, Tennessee. He will try and send a letter home with a lieutenant who is trying to receive a furlough. Writes that he is surprised she is not getting some of his letters as he has received all of hers. He is very upset...

GLC03523.42.26

to W

Letter appears to be unsigned. Writes that Franklin's's friends are very grateful to hear from him. They are glad he is doing well and pray that God is watching over him while he is away. His friend writes that it is unfortunate that the youths must...

GLC03523.42.27

to Mary

Written at camp near Stevenson, Alabama. When the mail came he was busy cutting up some green corn-on-the-cob for dinner. He explains that he has been unable to write because of the constant marching and change of locations. Writes that they had to...

GLC03523.42.28

to Mary

Written at camp near Stephenson, Alabama. They again have marching orders and are liable to leave at any time. Writes that he has received some of the items Low's family had sent him. The boots and socks were most appreciated. He is very thankful for...

GLC03523.42.29

to Mary

Written at camp in Wills Valley, Alabama. He thanks her for remembering him in his "soldier life" and for writing him as much as she can. Explains that her letters arrive every four or five days while his take as long as two weeks to be delivered...

GLC03523.42.30

to her cousin

Written to him by his cousin Ella Murdoch. She writes that everyone at home is doing well. She does not have any news to report to him. She thinks it must be a hard life being a soldier. Write that she has not heard from Uncle Jason or Owen for some...

GLC03523.42.31

to her brother

Signed by Lydia. She has read in the newspaper of the terrible battle [Battle of Chickamauga] that he was involved in. She is very worried about him and asks if he is safe and hopes that he is alright. Asks that he write to her immediately to let her...

GLC03523.42.32

to W

Writes that they were very happy to receive his letter. They were worried that he would not receive their letter as he changes his position so often. Asks that he write to them again. His friends are glad that they enjoy their letters and are happy...

GLC03523.42.33

to his brother

Appears to be written and signed by Franklin's brother Milton. Writes that he is happy yet sad that he received Franklin's letter from Nashville, Tennessee. He is surprised to hear that Franklin has not received his last letter as he mailed it before...

GLC03523.42.34

to Mary

Writes that her letter was the first he received in four weeks since the regiment left here for Knoxville, Tennessee. He was upset that he was unable to write her as he knew she had written him. Most of the mail had gone to the regiment and the mail...

GLC03523.42.35

to her brother

Written and signed by his sister Lydia. Thinks that there are angels watching her children. Writes that Henry has gone to see his Aunt Phebe. She remembers the first time she held him, a few hours after he had been born. Writes of the many memories...

GLC03523.42.36

to her uncle

Written at Penfield by May Flower. States that her mother will not let her write because she does not write well enough yet. Asks if he has to "work" on Sunday. Writes that her mother has told her about his childhood. Tells him that sometimes her...

GLC03523.42.37

to their friend W.

Letter is signed by Herm and Cal [?]. Written at Lysander. They write that long ago they had written him a long letter and have since sent him papers but have received no reply from him. States that they have written him several times and have not...

GLC03523.42.38

to Mary

Sends her two small knitted "presents" as a small token of his love for her. They are also for all of the wonderful things she has done for him while he as been away. Asks her to wear them and to think of him when she does. Enclosed are two small...

GLC03523.42.39

to her brother

Letter is signed by his sister Lydia. Writes that they have had a very unpleasant winter. The roads were so muddy that they were nearly impassable and her family remained at home for most of the winter. The weather changed so suddenly and frequently...

GLC03523.42.40

to his uncle

Writes that this afternoon the family is going to the gallery to have their photographs taken. He states that the school is very good as is their principal, Mr French. He wishes that he could see him or be down there with him so he could "wear the...

GLC03523.42.41

to her brother

Written at Granby, with no state listed. She apologizes for not having written in so long. Writes that she has received his photograph. Tells him that he no longer looks like a boy but like a man. She is surprised at how many years have passed...

GLC03523.42.42

to his uncle

Writes that both he and Willie have received his letters. Writes about how he received the letter when it arrived at his home. States that both he and Willie were very excited to received their letter. Asks that his uncle write to him as often as he...

GLC03523.42.43

to her brother

Writes about the nice weather they are having and that the children are outside playing in the back yard while her husband plays the violin. Gives him a detailed description of her home. Draws a small floor plan of the house. She has been busy...

GLC03523.42.44

to her cousin

Written by his cousin Mary. She is very glad to hear from him. She apologizes for not having mailed a long letter she had written for him, she found it in her desk sealed. She hopes and prays that he will return home safely. She will write him a long...

GLC03523.42.45

to Mary

Signed by Sarah Le Van Valkenburgh [?]. Written at Council Bluffs, Iowa [?]. Writes that they are camping with some of the "local folks" and their children are playing as the author writes. The weather has been very dry since they have been on the...

GLC03523.42.46

to her brother

Written by his sister Laura. Writes how much she misses him and about the last time he spent the summer at her house. She prays that he is safe and that he will survive the war. Lousia is very happy that Henry has returned and she hopes that the two...

GLC03523.42.47

to Franklin

Written by Mary. Even though he is not home she is glad she is able to write and receive letters to and from him. She is looking forward to the day when she will not have to worry about writing or receiving letters and instead can talk to him. Writes...

GLC03523.42.48

to her brother

She is glad to learn that he has escaped unharmed and feels for the many brave soldiers who gave their lives in battle. Writes that she is visiting their sister Lydia. She thinks that the visit will do her good both "bodily and mentally." Likes the...

GLC03523.42.49

to his mother and relatives and Mary

A series of short diary-like entries for the past few days. There are also three pencil sketches: one of Buffalo Spring at Catoosa Springs, Georgia; another of a bridge at Catoosa Springs; the third is a drawing of a tree. There was no activity until...

GLC03523.42.50

to W

Letter is signed by "Mary & Cornell." They were very happy to have received his letter and it has been a long time since he had last written. They write that Uncle John and Aunt Lydia are feeling poorly. The other family friends are well. The new...

GLC03523.42.51

to his uncle

Writes that his family is doing well and apologizes for not writing for such a long time. States that his father is so busy he has not had time to have his picture taken. He did go down to the picture gallery and have his photograph taken. The...

GLC03523.42.52

to her brother

A letter signed by Hem [?] and Cal is included with 03523.42.53. Describes the day as very cold and rainy. Writes about what the animals are doing. She states that her family is doing well and that James has visited his uncle Nathan, who was sick and...

GLC03523.42.53

to head quartermaster 2nd Division 4th Alabama

Sergeant Fuller will proceed to Decatur, Alabama on business for Captain T.E. Tellotsaro [?]. After that he is to join their division.

GLC03523.42.54

to head quartermaster 2nd Division 4th Alabama

Franklin Fuller, Ordnance Sergeant, will proceed to Knoxville, Tennessee by rail.

GLC03523.42.55

to her brother

Writes that the day is cold. There was a funeral service at the old church for Lieutenant Border. Lieutenant Border's family was there as well and they were all very distraught. Writes that she has received his letter from Huntsville, Alabama but...

GLC03523.42.56

to Mary

Written on the ammunition train of the 2nd Division of the 4th Alabama, near Nashville, Tennessee. He thanks her for sending him money as they have not received any pay yet. There are rumors that they will be paid soon but he does not expect to be...

GLC03523.42.57

to her brother

Apologizes for not having written in such a long time. They hope that no harms comes to him during the what seems to be the last days of the war. She knows that he is looking forward to coming home. Hopes that there will be no more lives lost as it...

GLC03523.42.58

to unknown

Writes that General Ward is commander of their division. He is in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the 11th Army Corps. commanded by General Harvard [?] Harrison, who is a nephew of former United States President William Henry Harrison. Colonel...

GLC07460.123

to James Winchester

Account of a dispute that arose between the author and Warring. Signed by John Freeborn, Abraham Walter, James C. W. Osgood, and Washington Dennison. Written at Beauport

GLC06997.032

[Geneology of the Winchesters]

Includes all the descendants of WIlliam Winchester since his arrival in America in 1729.

GLC06997.080

Recipe for consumption

GLC01450.600.015

to unknown

Price of flour and bacon.

GLC01450.600.018

[Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]

Note about Jerry the horse.

GLC02744.038

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.039

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.040

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.041

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.042

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.043

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.044

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that there is too much complaining going on. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.045