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to Alexander Irvine

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived in London from New York after a 30 day trip. He expected to have arrived sooner but wanted to wait for a safer ship. States that he will write again when he gets settled...

GLC01450.023.18

[Collection of two Bromfield family books] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.030

[Collection of items related to Jonathan Clarke] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01450.032

[Forged permission for marriage from John Hancock]

Addressed to any clergyman of the city or liberties of Philadelphia. States "Lawrence Wilson has applied to me for license to be joined to Jane Bevan in matrimony. I therefore authorize you to do the same according to the usual form." Wilson, a...

GLC01450.034.01

to John Hancock

Goevansson states that he received a forged letter which he believed was from Hancock last night authorizing him to join in matrimony Lawrence Wilson and Jane Bevan. He states he performed the act believing the note to be genuine. Asks what he should...

GLC01450.034.02

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is healthy, he misses her, and wants to come home soon. Mentions a fire at Penny Ferry [Massachusetts] last Sunday evening and states a small company of men guarded it. Expects to trench...

GLC01450.056.01

to Mary Noyes

Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He thinks something is going to happen soon because some prominent families are leaving town for England (possibly Loyalists). Discusses a rifleman that was taken to...

GLC01450.056.02

to Mary Noyes

Mary Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he wants to come home but he is not allowed because there is a general parade this week. He expects to see her soon though. Believes something favorable is brewing by accounts from Boston...

GLC01450.056.03

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. He hopes she will come visit him before the winter and states he will come meet her if she tells him when she is coming. States he has no other news...

GLC01450.056.04

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He has not been paid yet. States the troops were going to take Bunker's Hill but the ice was not strong enough to bear them. Noyes was a soldier in the...

GLC01450.056.05

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he misses her and wants to see her. Tells a story about a lieutenant in the regiment who courted a young lady using the name of their captain so that his wife would not hear about his...

GLC01450.056.06

to Mary Noyes

Letter written from Horn's Hook fort at Hells Gate, East River, New York to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States they are seven miles from the city. Reports that there are many Tories in the city. He describes the evils of the city and remarks...

GLC01450.056.07

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. He discusses battles or skirmishes in New York but it is not clear which ones because the letter is incomplete and not dated. He reports on how many wounded or killed on each side. States that...

GLC01450.056.09

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. He discusses soldiers taken prisoners who will probably be put to death. States he has sent five dollars, and sends his love to his family. First page or pages are missing and the bottom right...

GLC01450.056.10

to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States that 130 British vessels have landed at Staten Island and they have not more than 10,000 troops. Reports that the British are going up to Albany. Mentions the execution and jailing of...

GLC01450.056.11

[Collection of three items related to Richard Frothingham] [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01450.065

to Alfred Edmund Burr

Declines invitation to aid the Democratic Party in Connecticut.

GLC02925.25

[Box for Benjamin Rush's Bible].

Bible presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush (see GLC04998.01 and GLC04998.02). Cloth that surrounded the bible is in the box.

GLC04998.03

The story of the thirty-third N. Y. S. Vols: or two years campaigning in Virginia and Maryland.

Title page is missing. Published by Benton & Andrews. With illustrations from drawings by Lieutenant L. C. Mix.

GLC06889.05

to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to his brother that he cannot locate his division. Includes a plan to send location information through their correspondence. Discusses family news. Wishes his brother the best of luck and requests a quick reply. Written on Company C, 51st...

GLC07810.001

to Mrs. Barton

Writes to his mother that he received her letter of 11 January and remarks at the speedy delivery. Discusses the good price of corn and hopes his parents treat themselves to new furniture, a gesture he and his siblings should have extended before...

GLC07810.002

to Mrs. Stowe

Writes to the mother of a patron of the YMCA and reports that he is happy and healthy. Discusses the mission of her organization. Includes the importance of letters and mail from home. Adds a note that she is also from Wisconsin and is proud of...

GLC07810.004

to Mr. G.W. Bartlett

Replies to Bartlett's letter. Reports that there was little snow but has yet to see blossoms and apple trees, of which Benvenuto was told are in abundance. Mentions the 27th Division's parade and writes that he and his fellow soldiers are going to...

GLC07810.005

to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before...

GLC07810.006

to the Captain of Company H, 309th, Infantry, 78th Division

Requests leave for her son, Antonio Cartagua, so she may see him for the first time in eight years. Offers to search for him herself.

GLC07810.007

to Alice

Writes to his friend about his lack of mail since he arrived in France and that the weather has been overcast since he left the states. Describes the warm welcome the soldiers received upon landing in England. Tells Alice that the American girls...

GLC07810.008

to Joseph D. Coughlin

Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead...

GLC07810.009

to Ruth Backof

Discusses Walter Shuka, an army doctor, and his military experiences. Writes that she sent him a money order so he can travel and will send a care package. Reports on her health. Written on Serving America letterhead.

GLC07810.010

to Reverend Doctor Janes

Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.011

to Eva Mae Fike

Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.

GLC07810.012

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...

GLC07810.013

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...

GLC07810.014

to Susie Duane

Condolence letter to her aunt regarding the death of her cousin Alex who died in the service of his country. Promises to visit his grave in the north of France when she is granted leave. Includes information about Christmas gifts to be mailed home...

GLC07810.016

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the trip across the Atlantic. Describes the small French town in which he is stationed. Reports having received several letters from home. Requests a Christmas care package that includes a couple of pounds of maple sugar...

GLC07810.017

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Sends his mother a Christmas package coupon and reminds her to include two pounds of maple sugar. Includes his address and points out that he has been promoted to a first class private. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.

GLC07810.018

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland...

GLC07810.019

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is...

GLC07810.020

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...

GLC07810.021

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very...

GLC07810.022

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that...

GLC07810.023

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.024

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his general well-being. Inquires as to Harold's whereabouts. Includes a Christmas list and instructions for mailing care packages. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with...

GLC07810.025

[Collection of two items from James Madison] Decimalized

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GLC08066

[Docket reading "Mr. Madison, Mar. 15"]

GLC08066.02

[Reports on Creek Indians of Georgia]

Inside cover signed by William McLean. Bound copy of various texts. Included are: House Report No. 128 dated 5 February 1828 entitled "Citizens of Georgia - Claims on Creek Indians;" House Report No. 87 dated 18 February 1829 entitled "Remove...

GLC08279.02

Regulations for the Army of the United States

Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers. Signed by William Tecumseh Sherman in 1859. Sherman's copy used while superintendent of the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy. Includes detailed information on army policies, from...

GLC08398

to Andrew Caldwell

Caldwell remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. He would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his...

GLC01450.011.01

to Andrew Caldwell

Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...

GLC01450.011.03

to Andrew Caldwell

Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...

GLC01450.011.04

to Samuel Holten

Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Lovell praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause...

GLC01450.020.14

to Samuel Holten

Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south so...

GLC01450.020.17

[Collection of 2 items regarding Benjamin Butler] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00496.136

[Clipped signature of Andrew Johnson]

GLC00496.181.01

[Clipped signature of Andrew Johnson]

Taken from a document with "Governor" pre-printed after the signature.

GLC00496.181.02

[Clipped signature of Andrew Johnson]

GLC00496.181.03

The Colonel and the Quaker or the Return of the Forefathers

Fictional story of a colonel and a Quaker who return from colonial times to view the world as it was in the early 1900s. The colonel is Alexander Anderson and the book mentions his French and Indian War and Revolutionary War commissions (GLC01450...

GLC01450.007.04

to Joseph Clarke

Transmits through the Treasury Board the Continental Loan Office certificates. Hillegas gives amounts of each and instructions on numbering them. The total of all the certificates comes to $354,000. The Continental Loan Offices administered loans to...

GLC01450.008.02

[Interest on Loan Office Certificates]

Clerical copy made by Charles Thomson, Secretary. Resolution of Congress stating that the interest accrued after the date of this document on Loan Office Certificates already issued or issued before 1 March 1778, shall be paid annually at the...

GLC01450.008.03

to Joseph Clarke

Letter signed as Auditor General. Govett reports that the Committee on the Treasury has requested Clarke to pay strict attention to making monthly returns to the Treasury Board for monies received from the Continental Loan Office certificates. He...

GLC01450.008.04

to Joseph Clarke

Letter signed as Auditor General. Gibson informs Clarke of the Resolutions of Congress from December 29, 1777 and September 10, 1777 instructing how to correctly pay the interest accrued on Continental Loan Office certificates. States that interest...

GLC01450.008.05

to Joseph Clarke

Hillegas states that he is transmitting from the Treasury Board to Clarke Continental Loan Office certificates amounting to $521,000 escorted by Mr. Norton Brailsford and William Dodd. He reports that he sent $21,000 in certificates from Baltimore...

GLC01450.008.06

to Joseph Clarke

Letter signed John Gibson, Esq., Auditor General. Reports that he has received Clarke's letter from August 14, 1778 with the account of the loan office of Rhode Island. States that the Board of the Treasury expects that Rhode Island will receive...

GLC01450.008.07

to Joseph Clarke

Letter signed as Assistant Auditor General. Informs Clarke of a resolution of Congress passed on August 26, 1779 stating that the Board of Treasury must present to Congress on or before September 10, 1779 an account of the monies received by the...

GLC01450.008.08

to William Richardson

Letter written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Notifies Richardson to deliver by the order of General Andrew Pickens 100 pounds of powder, 100 muskets and bayonets, 1000 cartouche boxes, one ream of cartridge paper, and one...

GLC01450.009.02

to William Richardson

Letter written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Mentions that last April the governor of South Carolina, John Mathews, ordered Richardson to deliver to Colonel Hammond some arms and ammunition. States that he was informed only...

GLC01450.009.03

to William Richardson

Letter written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Requests Richardson to deliver one case of sugar out of the public stores by order of Brigadier General Isaac Huger. Note at bottom of p. 1 signed by Huger asking the sugar to be...

GLC01450.009.04

Commission and letter relating to Jonathan Humprys [Decimalized .01-.02]

There were multiple Jonathan Humphrys from Simsbury, Connecticut who served during the American Revolution. The Jonathan Humphry who died in 1778 is the author of the letter and the subject of the commission. He was a lawyer. The Jonathan Humphry...

GLC01450.010

to Andrew Caldwell

Explains a dispute over the demotion of a steward, Benjamin Davis, of the armed boat Dickenson. Argues that due to a trivial difference with Lieutenant Christie, Davis was unfairly and severely punished by being demoted to serve as a private on...

GLC01450.011.02

[Captain William Greenway's Orders on board the Sloop Congress]

Copy of original orders. States the privateer sloop Congress is ready for sea. Orders Greenway to make prizes of any British ships except those from the islands of Bermuda and Providence. Supplies information on where to cruise and advises Greenway...

GLC01450.011.05

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointment of Hartcup to Lieutenant Colonel in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Will Nettleshipp, a clerk, notes the document was entered into the Office of Ordnance 2 December 1793. Accompanied by a British revenue stamp. Features blue square paper...

GLC01450.012.05

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointing Hartcup to be a Colonel in the British army. Notes at bottom attest the appointment was entered with the Secretary of War, and the Commissioner General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamp. Features two paper seals, one dark...

GLC01450.012.06

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointment of Hartcup to Major General in British army. Notes at bottom attest the appointment was entered with the Secretary of War and the Commissary General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamps. Features two paper seals, one dark...

GLC01450.012.07

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointment of Hartcup to Lieutenant General in the British army. Notes at bottom of page state appointment was entered with the Secretary of War and the Commissary General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamps. Features two paper seals...

GLC01450.012.08

[Aaron White Jr.'s accounts with Samuel Johnston]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists costs for his funeral. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013....

GLC01450.013.03

[Rebecca White's share of the Estate of her brother, Aaron White, Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists goods and cash left to Rebecca White by her brother. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others...

GLC01450.013.04

[Phineas Kellogg receipt]

States "received of Phineas Kellogg one dollar in full of all demands from the beginning of the world to the present date." This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013...

GLC01450.013.06

[Samuel White's share of the estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists Samuel White's share of the estate, including clothing, cash, and a bayonet. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450...

GLC01450.013.07

[Account of rum, sugar, and money had by Aaron White Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. These are the papers of Gideon...

GLC01450.013.08

[Gideon Savage's share of estate of Aaron White, Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists Savage's share of estate including some clothing, cash, rum, and sugar. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02...

GLC01450.013.09

[Receipt of Lydia Cary]

Receipt stating Cary received $50 from Gideon Savage. This document originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013.

GLC01450.013.10

[David King's orders to pay Aaron White Jr.]

Receipt ordering payment of 2077 pounds of Carolina money to Aaron White Jr. This document originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. White was Savage's father-in-law. Not dated but...

GLC01450.013.11

[Lydia and Chloe White's share of estate of Aaron White Jr.] [incomplete]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. 1st page lists Chloe White's share of the estate. 2nd page lists Lydia White's share. Bottom half of 2nd page cut off. This document was originally housed in...

GLC01450.013.12

[Proverb and song sheet of Gideon Savage]

First side of sheet has a list of proverbs, each written about 5 or 6 times. "A great number does not always argue strength," "peace of mind being secured, we may smile at misfortune," etc. The back of the sheet has the lyrics to a popular ballad...

GLC01450.013.13

[Account of estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Accounts related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Possibly originally in an account book because page is folded into quarters and each quarter is written on and dated separately. This document originally housed...

GLC01450.013.14

[Account book of Gideon Savage]

Unbound account book. This item was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. Savage served as a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the...

GLC01450.013.15

[Hair samples of Gideon and Sarah Savage]

Two hair samples folded into a piece of paper on which is written, "My father's and my mother's hair, C. Leuty." This item was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. Sarah Savage...

GLC01450.013.16

[Hair sample of Catherine Hobby]

Folded into a piece of paper on which is written, "Catherine's Hobby hair." Catherine was a daughter of Gideon Savage, a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War....

GLC01450.013.17

[Hair sample of Nancy Hobby]

Folded into a piece of paper on which is written, "Nancy 's Hobby's hair." Nancy ws a daughter of Gideon Savage, a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. This...

GLC01450.013.18

[Hair sample of Elizabeth Leuty]

Folded into a piece of paper on which is written, "Elizabeth's Leuty's Hair, died in the Lord May 30th, 1858." This item was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013.

GLC01450.013.19

[Brown velour purse]

Small purse belonging to Savage, a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Has muslin lined interior, two inside sections, and a black tie closure. This item was...

GLC01450.013.20

[10th Massachusetts regiment orderly book]

Details daily orders for the troops and assigns field officers and major of the brigades for each day. Many entries deal with supplying and ordering clothing for the soldiers. Reports the results of many court martials, most trying soldiers for...

GLC01450.016.01

to James Lovell

Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell. States that his father received the earlier letter from Lovell and thanks him. Speaks of two emissions (of bank notes or money) on May 20, 1777 and...

GLC01450.020.01

to Samuel Holten

Recipient inferred from content and because collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman. Informs Lovell that he is one of the four delegates chosen to represent the town in the convention at Cambridge for forming a...

GLC01450.020.02

to James Lovell

Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Wadsworth, pastor of the First Church at Danvers, thanks Lovell for his last letter. Congratulates him...

GLC01450.020.03

to George Wiat

Docket indicates that this letter is a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Lovell regrets he could not write sooner. He indicates that...

GLC01450.020.04

to Isaac Foster

Marked as a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Lovell writes that he received Foster's letter, and discusses a request made for more...

GLC01450.020.05

to Samuel Holten

Shelden thanks Holten for everything he has done for him and states he will always esteem him as a friend, father, and benefactor. He regrets he did not become a master of his field of learning but knows that with Holten's assistance he will...

GLC01450.020.06

to Samuel Holten

Lovell states he received Holten's letter yesterday. Mentions he is sorry to hear about the poor health of someone named Sheldon (possibly Jeremiah Shelden). Mentions that Mr. Partridge lent him a scale of depreciation but that he cannot say if it is...

GLC01450.020.07

to Samuel Holten

Recipient inferred from content (also, handwriting on the docket matches that on other letters). Signed with initials. Lovell states that he received his letter. Remarks that he will not send him all the bad news that has come to him since the...

GLC01450.020.08

to Samuel Holten

Letter signed with initials. States that we have had no word from the eastern side of the Hudson River. Encloses a paper for Mr. Jay (possibly John Jay) and asks that he send it to the Navy Board. Remarks that he is mortified to find out from Mr...

GLC01450.020.09