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to Aaron Hobart
10 April 1815
Gordon, William, 1783-1851
In accordance with Mr. Litchfield's wishes, Dr. Gordon describes his situation. Litchfield was in a sick bed do to injuries sustained in a fight with his brother.
GLC06313.04.045
["Facsimiles" of five John Adams signatures, being of an engraved plate removed from a book]
1 September 1755 - 15 April 1815
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Four are associated with places and dates, the range of which appears as the date of this document.
GLC06313.04.046
24 July 1815
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Replies to Hobart's question concerning an unspecified legal matter.
GLC06313.04.047
12 August 1816
Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818
Informs his son that the case against Nathan E. Bennett and H. Loud is settled. Also, mentions that Mr. Hayden is very sick and has a short time to live.
GLC06313.04.048
6 July 1816
Whitman, Thomas, fl. 1816
In regard to a legal case, Whitman informs Hobart that they "have filed a motion in arrest of judgment."
GLC06313.04.049
17 September 1816
Cooper, Joab Goldsmith, ?-1832
Discusses business matters. Mentions he accidentally learned that Mr. Baruch Williams was the agent for Hobart's brother, Elihu Hobart. Tells Hobart that if he has not paid his order he may do so or wait till Cooper gets there. Also, requests an...
GLC06313.04.050
to Aaron Hobart and Aaron Hobart, Sr.
28 November 1816
A.H. Lawrence & Co., fl. 1816
Informs the Hobarts that Joab Cooper has sent them to collect money owed through a note dated 30 March 1816. Mentions that Cooper has deducted a certain amount from the note and expects to be paid the difference. Possibly related to the support of...
GLC06313.04.051
to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington
1861/12/26
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps...
GLC05601.003
to: Major General [George B.] McClellan, Washington.
1862/02/01
"Genl. [David S.] Stanley is not able to take the field on account of a broken leg. He is barely able to do duty on Courts martial &c."
GLC05601.019
to: Major General McClellan, Washington.
1862/02/15
"Can you give me Col. H[enry] J. Hunt as chief of Artillery? Lt. Col. Totten is appointed a Brig. Genl. of Mo. Militia, and is much wanted to organise that force.
GLC05601.044
to: Brigadier General [George H.] Thomas, Washington.
"I cannot send an ordinance officer to Genl. Buell from St. Louis arsenal. All but one are in the field where their services cannot be spared."
GLC05601.046
5 July 1813
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
Mentions he will send Aaron a copy of the Bill and informs Aaron of what is going on with such Bill. Mentions that the "Federalist do but little, & leave it with the Republicans to conduct the Bills thro' the details." Also, shares his opinion on...
GLC06313.04.029
20 July 1813
Informs Aaron Hobart that he is enclosing "Custie's Oration 2 Robert Goodloe Harper's Address at our Russian Celebration." Mentions a confidential message from the President which its effect "may be known in a few days."
GLC06313.04.030
1 January 1814
On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued...
GLC06313.04.031
February 28, 1814
Asks Hobart for recommendation letters "addressed to the President" and to "call on Judge Adams & get him to write." Mentions that he believes "Ch. Willis" has been nominated by the president to a (unspecified) post.
GLC06313.04.032
February 22, 1815
Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".
GLC06313.04.042
to Henry Knox
24 May 1773
Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801
Informs Knox that he received an order of magazines and will deliver them. His daughter will bring the payment, for which he requests a receipt. Emerson was a bookseller.
GLC02437.00066
25 May 1773
Harrod, Benjamin, 1741-1793
Humbly asks Knox for a loan of five or six dollars. Indicates that he will explain the circumstances that brought him to ask in a personal meeting.
GLC02437.00067
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Discusses the settling of a bill and a new order for books. Indicates that he has shipped four trunks of books to Boston. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00068
1 June 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...
GLC02437.00069
2 June 1773
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. The new publications Knox purchased are listed at the top of the letter. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00070
12 August 1773
Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 16 June 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00075), which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and the delay caused by a Captain Lyde, who would not be sailing when he told...
GLC02437.00074
16 June 1773
Discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and the delay caused by a Captain Lyde, who would not be sailing when he told Troutbeck he would. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00075
Miller, William, fl. 1773
Confirms the receipt of an order. Reiterates a question about the costs of bookbinding. Is pleased that Knox sent Town & Country Magazine, because Miller prefers it to the others periodicals he asked about (see GLC02437.00059).
GLC02437.00076
20 June 1773
Bradbury, Theophilus, 1739-1803
Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.
GLC02437.00077
24 June 1773
Hopkins, David, fl. 1773
Mentions hearing that Knox lost his pocketbook and a Mr. Mumford recovered it. Asks if Knox would like some Tenerife wine Hopkins has on hand. Seeks a recommendation for a young man to work as a bookbinder. Indicates that he will forward some...
GLC02437.00078
to William Smith
27 May 1795
Meade, George, 1741-1808
Writes a letter of introduction for Henry Knox in order to conduct business.
GLC02437.06428
To: Brigadier General John Pope
1861/12/13
"Application has been made for furlough of a man of Capt. Frisbees 37th Ills. to attend a corpse to Indiana. If you approve, give it."
GLC05601.001
To: D. B. Northop, Esq.
"Have copies of Laws of War been sent east, -- if so when, where & how many. [see # 104] Tell Capt. Johns that I can ascertain nothing about his appointment."
GLC05601.002
to: Major General Franz Sigel, Rolla, [Missouri]
"You can grant it on surgeon's certificate, not otherwise."
GLC05601.004
to: Brigadier General Schofield, St. Louis.
"A cavalry force has been ordered to Columbia & another to Fayete, but it is not known yet whether they can cross at Boonville & Jeff[erson] City. I have telegraphed to latter place to direct, if possible, Com[man]d[in]g officer at Fulton not to...
GLC05601.005
to J. Hundhousen
December 26, 1861
Near the beginning of the Civil War, Halleck writes to Lieutenant Colonel Hundhousen, briefly stating: "A small force should be sent to New Haven to guard the ferry boat & prevent the enemy from coming over. Gen. Schofield will be at Danville...
GLC05601.006
to: John B. Sanborn
"I known nothing of such order -- not received here."
GLC05601.007
to: Brigadier General Thomas McKean,Jeff[erson] City.
"We have large forces at Danville & probably at Wellsville with still larger forces between these places and Warrenton."
GLC05601.008
to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks
"Send third Iowa Cavalry to arsenal tomorrow morning for arms & equipment."
GLC05601.009
to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla, Mo.
1861/12/27
"Telegram this morning from Sedalia [Mo] says that information has just been received that main part of [Sterling] Price's army passed through Springfield on Monday last, in full retreat. Too late to reach him except by Cavalry. No Infantry...
GLC05601.010
to: Lt. Col. F. J. Herron. Comdg at Pacific.
"Iowa Regiment will not move till further orders from these Head Quarters."
GLC05601.011
to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.
"Send an Infantry Regiment to Arsenal tomorrow for Arms & equipment."
GLC05601.012
to: Brigadier General T[homas] J. McKean, Jeff City.
1861/12/28
"What of the troops sent to Fulton? Anything from other side of the river?
GLC05601.013
to: Brigadier General John Pope, Otterville.
"Send reinforcements to Fayette, say five hundred horse. Insurrection in the north increasing."
GLC05601.014
to: Col. [Franklin D.] Callender, Arsenal.
1862/01/06
"Major McKinstry's limits of arrest, if not so already, will be extended to the limits of the Arsenal and Arsenal grounds."
GLC05601.015
to: Col. K. B. Porter, Camp Harden.
1862/01/07
"Your Regiment is wanted here, as soon as it is ready for the field."
GLC05601.016
"How many officers & privates of 'Benton Cadets,' as mustered out."
GLC05601.017
to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla.
"I have seen your requisition for lumber for a hospital. Not approved. There are three hundred vacant beds here - send all sick for whom you have no hospital room to this City. Notify Medical Director."
GLC05601.018
to: Allen C. Fuller, Springfield.
1862/02/04
"I cannot at present spare the cavalry companies mentioned from duty in this Department. I will see what can be done in this matter hereafter."
GLC05601.020
1862/02/05
"Send them to Rolla as fast as they can be transported. Also send 43rd Ill. to Cairo."
GLC05601.021
to Com[mandin]g officer at Cape Girardeau.
"Has Col. Ross regt. left for Cairo? If not it should go as soon as transportation can be obtained."
GLC05601.022
to: Col. Burbank, Jeff. Barracks.
"At what time can [struck: you] your command take charge of the prisoners? Make all possible haste."
GLC05601.023
to: Governor Todd, Columbus, Ohio.
1862/02/07
"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."
GLC05601.024
to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.
1862/02/11
"What additional forces do you require to occupy Doniphan [Mo] & to capture Pocahontas [Arkansas]? When can you move. I have two regiments of Cavalry ready to send you if you say so. Col. Callender is preparing the light artillery you asked for....
GLC05601.025
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