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1781/03/12
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: William Greene.
Requests Greene to relocate cannons from Providence to Rochambeau's post.
GLC07915
1780/06/30
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
To: Jean B. Gouvion.
Lafayette informs Gouvion of "good news," Rodney has been defeated in two different engagements and six of his vessels have for some time been out of combat."
GLC07904
1847/05/16
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
To: Robert Wood
Taylor suggests that if he were to be nominated for the United States Presidency he would have to decline until after the Mexican War was over, and that it would have to be for the good of a nation and not that of a party. Taylor states that "There...
GLC07906
1863/10/27
Pegram, John, 1832-1865
Charges against a private for striking a superior officer.
GLC07909
1837/03/01
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
To: Capt. A. Neal.
Sam Houston ordering Neal to pay Mr. Robinson with cattle.
GLC07911
1829/07/02
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
To: Amos Kendall.
Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.
GLC07914
circa 1788
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature
Samuel Adam's instructions to the Massachusetts legislature instructing them to promote the radification of a Constitution of the United States of American. Adams claims that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states...
GLC07916
1782/06/03
To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."
John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.
GLC07918
1794/09/20
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
To: Thomas Mifflin.
Hamilton threatens to send militia to Pennsylvania to quell whiskey rebellion.
GLC07920
1862/11-1863/10
Chaffee, Samuel J., fl. 1862-1863
Diary of Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, Co. D, 49th Mass. Volunteers.
Seige of Port Hudson, battle descriptions, black soldiers, sketches, etc.
GLC07921
1835/09/04
to T. Grover et. al.
Jackson refuses to send a copy of a letter in which he describes his feelings of Pennsylvania Governor Wolf on the grounds that doing so would interfere with a state election, and thus goes against his personal beliefs.
GLC07902
[1817 ca.]
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Notes for an address]
Manuscript constituting a fragment of a draft of an untitled address by James Madison. Seemingly missing an initial page or pages; starts midway, discussing issues of national security, peace, and ensuring comfort to the nation's citizens. Beneath...
GLC07893
1824/07/12
Neale, Harry B., fl. 1824
Instructions on attack of Algiers. Entitled "Revenge off Algiers"
Rear Admiral Harry B. Neale gives in depth instructions to the ships under his command to form at distances of 120 fathoms from each other in order to attack Algiers. A Van (front), Center and Rear Division are established and orders are issued...
GLC07895
1859/11/25
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...
GLC07897
1802-1803
Wollsey, S., fl. 1802-1803
Extracts. No. 11
Extracts from midshipmans' journals of the United States Frigates Adams, Chesapeake, New York et. al.
GLC07898
Various
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Various
1. 3 pgs + docket. 25x19 cm. 27 January 1804. re: negotiating with Barbary pirates. Jefferson promises that he holds the friendship of the Prince Bey of Tunis in high regard and does not intend to be misunderstood, but regrets to be forced to...
GLC07903
29 March 1784
Hull, William, 1753-1825
to Henry Knox
Hull, commandant of West Point encloses returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids, and of the hospitals at West Point and Albany (returns not included).
GLC02437.02986
29 May 1784
Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).
GLC02437.03008
15 May 1787
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Forwards a draft for money (not included) and explains a discount.
GLC02437.03549
14 January 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Relays the information that George Washington consents to the absence of Lieutenant Colonel Johnson. Noted as written from Head Quarters.
GLC02437.01834
15 April 1783
Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel...
GLC02437.02091
28 February 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Hull
Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m...
GLC02437.10202
2 October 1781
to Mrs. Howe
Informs a bereaved wife of her husband's death on the James River on 20 September 1781 from a stomach ailment. Discusses the circumstances of his death and burial, offers condolence, and mentions who will gather and transport his belongings. The...
GLC02437.01206
5 March 1782
Howe, Mary, fl. 1782
Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she...
GLC02437.01362
29 August 1783
Discusses a mutual acquaintance who is thinking about selling a tract of land consisting of 350 acres.
GLC02437.02432
1 March 1784
Hull, commandant of West Point, encloses a monthly return of troops.
GLC02437.02967
18 February 1787
Ingraham, Nathaniel, fl. 1787
Writes, "I received last post a number of papers from our mutual friend James Swan Esq. relative to an acct with a Mr. Campbell who fled from N York to this place, & was persued [sic] by a [Colo] McGregor & confin'd in this Goal, but is now in your...
GLC02437.03457
21 August 1783
to [Robert] Howe
Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to...
GLC02437.10128
10 March 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports that he has been absent from Boston, attending a meeting of the Ohio Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Is pleased to find Knox has several shares of Ohio Company land. Predicts that New Hampshire will ratify the Constitution and Rhode...
GLC02437.03819
6 April 1788
Thanks Knox for the information regarding Maryland's possible adoption of the Constitution. Writes, "I flatter myself that nine States will ratify it by June next- so as to set the wheels agoing by next winter." Has been assured by John Langdon and...
GLC02437.03833
13 April 1788
Discusses the possibility that New York will not ratify the Federal Constitution. Writes, "I hope the Lord will turn the hearts of the Antis in New York that they may see the necessity of adopting the proposed constitution Some of our Feds are...
GLC02437.03837
1725/07/03
to Barnardus Holthuysen re: profitable trade with the "far" Indians
The manuscript describes a profitable fur trade with the far Indians, which the writer thinks exceeds any profit made by the French in Canada. The first half of the document is written in Dutch. Address leaf and docket on verso.
GLC03107.04904
12 July 1789
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
12 December 1785
Writes on a variety of subjects. Reports that Governor [John] and Mrs. Hancock will set out in a week for New York, and that he dined with them last week at their mutual friend Ben Hichborn's. Showed Hichborn the letter he received from Knox...
GLC02437.03224
2 September 1787
Jackson is in charge of handling the sale of Knox's state securities, and he informs Knox several brokers have advised him to wait to sell them. Further discusses financial matters. Reports that the directors of the Ohio Company recently had a...
GLC02437.03653
28 October 1787
Informs Knox that his "affairs at the Eastward want your attention exceeding, I impressed this on the mind of your Brother when here, in the strongest manner that was in my power." Discusses the subdivision and selling off of Knox's lands, likely in...
GLC02437.03682
7 November 1787
Writes a letter of introduction for a Lieutenant John Lovell. Reports that Lovell has studied law and seems interested in pursuing a career in the artillery. Adds that any help Knox might offer Lovell would be greatly appreciated.
GLC02437.03696
28 November 1787
Encloses a letter (not present) for Knox to forward on to an unnamed party. Reports on Mrs. Thomas Russell's funeral. Says "tomorrow is Thanksgiving..."
GLC02437.03717
20 January 1788
Discusses the debt of Mr. Swan, possibly Colonel James Swan. Gives details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention, noting that "the printers are allow'd seats in the house for the purpose of taking down and publishing the debates from day to day...
GLC02437.03767
24 February 1788
Jackson writes, "we are perfectly quiet in this State with respect to the adoption of the New Constitution-Fed's & Anti's almost to a Man united and determined to give it every support..." Reports that New Hampshire has adjourned their ratification...
GLC02437.03807
28 June 1789
Discusses unrest and states that "nothing would quiet the People, and a revolution would certainly take place on the patent..." States that Thomas, Brown, and others wish "to be treated exactly as the State treats these Settlers - by giving them 100...
GLC02437.10220
16 August 1787
to Henry Jackson [incomplete]
Knox writes that he and Lucy have lost their youngest daughter. Lucy's health is hurt by her grief but she is now better. Says he has been informed that Jackson has ignored Knox's warning and has not attended to his accounting with the "rigidness"...
GLC02437.03635
13 January 1788
to Henry Jackson
Reports that he seems to be recovering from a recent illness. Transmits a letter to Mrs. McNeill related to financial matters. Asks Jackson to "wait on Mrs. [Mary] McNeill and take duplicate receipts for the said certificate." Asks Jackson to write...
GLC02437.03759
15 September 1796
Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were "delighted with their tour to the Eastward."
GLC02437.10326
23 June 1783
Requests that Knox and "all the General Officers belonging to the Garrison" attend a meeting with General George Washington the next day and asks Knox to "notify those Gentlemen accordingly." Noted as written at Head Quarters and docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.02177
4 July 1783
to David Humphreys
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Humphreys, an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Kemper has been arrested "at the instance Colonel Crane for uttering expressions to his prejudice." Says the cause of the...
GLC02437.02234
25 September 1786
Colonel David Humphreys, who has been elected to the Connecticut Legislature, writes to Knox about his opinions about the state militia. Wants to obtain a copy of the report he wrote for Congress on the subject. Would like his opinions in order to...
GLC02437.03302
29 October 1781
to James Hunter
In response to a letter and bill for supplies from Hunter (see GLC02437.01216 and GLC02437.01246, respectively), Knox indicates that the account has been forwarded to Colonel Timothy Pickering, the quartermaster general. Pickering will see Hunter in...
GLC02437.01271
22 June 1783
Informs Knox that there "is an Error in the Arrangement of Officers in the Mass.tts. Corps of Artillery ... [and that] the Commander in Chief directs me to refer the matter to you .. in case there has been a mistake, it may be rectified; and that a...
GLC02437.02173
20 September 1785
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
Writes, "I am urged by the Officers of an Artillery Company in this Town, to sollicit you for a Couple of light field Pieces for their use, of which they promise to take the best care and be responsible for their good Condition & safe return whenever...
GLC02437.03198
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