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29 October 1787
[Naturalization certificate]
Later copy. Certifies Barthélémy de Grégoire, and his wife, Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire, as naturalized citizens of the state of Massachusetts, along with their three children.
GLC02437.03685
2 November 1787
Gilbert, William, fl. 1787
[Receipt for stable service]
Receipt of payment from Henry Knox for 19 shillings. Apparently denotes payment of a tax on Mr. Livingston's stable, which Knox is using.
GLC02437.03694
10 November 1787
Joy, George Mills, fl. 18301-864
[Extract]
Discusses an accusation made against Samuel Shaw and the court proceedings. Reports that testimony depicted Shaw as a man of good character. Left before the end of proceedings, but believes that "nothing had then been said which I conceived could...
GLC02437.03697
15 November 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander Fullerton
Thanks him for the statement of the disposition of the jury in a court case involving Samuel Shaw. Discusses the case, which involved business between Samuel Shaw, Mr. Holker, Mr. Lewis, and others. Mentions the possibility of bringing the case to...
GLC02437.03704
22 November 1787
Principles to be fixed, and papers to be arranged preparatory to a settlement of Mr. Fluckers estate
Lists the goals in organizing the papers to reach a settlement regarding Mr. Flucker's estate. Includes items such as determining the value of all of the property and determining all of the debts incurred. Date added later in red.
GLC02437.03711
24 November 1787
Morgan, John, fl. 1787
[Receipt of John Morgan Jr.]
Morgan signs as receiving payment in full from Samuel Osgood and Henry Knox for his debt against Joshua Winslow of Boston. Clerical signature of William Knox as a witness. Body of document and docket appears to be written in the hand of Henry Knox...
GLC02437.03713
25 November 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Forwards Knox a portmanteau and asks him to keep it until he hears from him, "the least said on this subject the better." Marked "private."
GLC02437.03716
28 December 1787
Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818
to Lucy Knox
Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must...
GLC02437.03745
30 December 1789
Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821
Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton
A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...
GLC02437.03747
25 January 1788
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791
[Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]
Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson...
GLC02437.03772
GLC02437.03773
27 January 1788
Schuyler, Arent J., 1746-1803
to Nicholas Hoffman
Copy of a letter from Schuyler to Hoffman, written in Henry Knox's hand. First three pages consist of Schuyler's letter; final three pages contain Knox's remarks concerning this letter. Schuyler's original was written at Barbados Neck. He lists...
GLC02437.03775
30 January 1788
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be...
GLC02437.03777
5 February 1788
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Estimate for clothing a foot soldier
Copy of Piercy Brett's estimate in GLC02437.03786.
GLC02437.03787
10 February 1788
to Robert R. Livingston
Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in...
GLC02437.03790
20 July 1799
Davis, Thomas, fl. 1794-1799
[Assessment from Thomas Davis to Henry Knox]
Results of Thomas Davis' assessment of parts of the Waldo patent, awarded lands to Henry Knox. The Massachusetts Legislature had voted to award Knox extra lands within the patent to make up for lands never properly awarded to him, and had...
GLC02437.09268
25 September 1787
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States Congress assembled
Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.
GLC02437.10585
26 September 1887
Belknap, George Eugene, 1832-1903
to George B. Patrick
Written by Belknap as Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard at Mare Island, California. Tells Patrick his request was forwarded to him and that he will do whatever he can to assist with it. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office. Letter is...
GLC03479.54
24 October 1888
Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
to J. W. Weidemeyer
Written by retired Rear Admiral Walke to Weidemeyer as Secretary of Appleton & Co. Encloses a copy of a photograph that Weidemeyer requested. Says it "represents, (as it is generally the case) the beard and mustaches too white, instead of iron-gray."...
GLC03479.56
9 July 1889
Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902
to Rice
References Rice's letter of 7 July. Says he spoke to Admiral Greer on behalf of a person named Merrell. Despite that conversation, it seems that Admiral Walker is still inclined to send Merrell. Says the house will not be able to be kept. Says he...
GLC03479.57
13 March 1890
Braine, Daniel Lawrence, 1829-1898
to James Grant Wilson
Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and...
GLC03479.59
30 June 1890
Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890
to the Society of the Army of the Potomac
Written by Lieutenant Commander Bronson as commander of the USS "Petrel" accepting an invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held on 3 and 4 July. Written on the letterhead of the USS "Petrel."
GLC03479.60
11 June 1891
Erben, Henry, 1832-1909
to Horatio King
Written by Rear Admiral Erben to Colonel King. Says he has the invitation to the reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Buffalo. Regrets he will not be able to attend.
GLC03479.61
29 August 1892
Badger, Oscar Charles, 1823-1899
to the De Grimes Nelson Co.
Written by Commodore Badger to representatives of the Nelson Company. References their letter of 19 August in which they asked Badger for a photograph for an illustrated article they desire to print. Says he is away from home and cannot comply to...
GLC03479.62
3 June 1895
Belden, Samuel, 1837-?
to Horatio C. King
Belden was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. Sends a note to King accepting his invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac that will be held on 18 and 19 June 1895. Written on Belden's personal stationary that...
GLC03479.63
21 November 1898
to Stevenson Taylor
Written by Rear Admiral Erben. Says he went with Mr. Wilson, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, to visit the Webb Academy and came away impressed. Has a person in mind to attend the school and wants more information on requirements for entry.
GLC03479.64
November 21, 1898
Brumby, T.M., fl. 1898
to Mrs. Frank
Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he...
GLC03479.65
14 May 1900
to Mr. Lockwood
Written by an unknown U.S. Navy officer (signature illegible) to a Mr. Lockwood. Thanks him for the kind note that he read on his return from Massachusetts. Says he appreciates his feelings about the USS "Oregon." Written on League Island
GLC03479.66
6 November 1900
Luce, Stephen Bleeker, 1827-1917
Luce says he heard from Frederick P. Vinton that Taylor was the President of the Webb Institute. Is writing for a copy of the Prospectus of the Institute. Is particularly interested in knowing about a course on naval architecture and ship building...
GLC03479.67
25 June 1908
Woodward, E.F., fl. 1908
to unknown
Written by Commander Woodward to an unknown general. Says he has been away and just received his invite. Says he tried to get quarters at the hotel but failed. Says he has "made up my mind that as Gettysburgh was about the only battle that the Army...
GLC03479.68
5 October 1910
Schroeder, Seaton, 1849-1922
Written by Rear Admiral Schroeder to an unknown recipient. Replying to his note of the same day, Schroeder says he was appointed Commander in Chief of the Atlantic Fleet in March 1909 and has been in command since that time. Thanks him for inquiring...
GLC03479.69
9 December 1910
Schouler, John, fl. 1861-1910
to the United Cigar Co.
Retired Rear Admiral Schouler asks that the United Cigar Co. send him two half-pound boxes of fresh John Cotton's Smoking Tobacco, No. 1, mild quality, by registered mail. Sends a $3.30 check to cover the costs (not included).
GLC03479.70
24 May 1918
Chester, Colby Mitchell, 1844-1932
to Whitelaw Launders
Written by Rear Admiral Chester as Commandant of the Navy ROTC program at Yale University. Replies to a request for a written story of the Civil War. Says he doe not have time "to write a story of the Civil war, during this war." Typed on letterhead...
GLC03479.71
1877-1900
Sartorius, George Rose, fl. 1865
Letter has signature, but it is illegible. It appears to be a person with the last name Sartoruis and a note in pencil at the top of the document indicates the person was an admiral, although this could not be proven. Writes to offer melons from his...
GLC03479.72
1900-1929
Paulding, Hiram, 1797-1878
[Clipped signature of Hiram Paulding]
Clipped signature of Rear Admiral Paulding. The clipping is pasted to another sheet of paper. No date, but pencil note estimates the date as "1840s-1850s."
GLC03479.74
Morgan, C.W., fl. 1861-1865
to Mr. Niles
Morgan asks Niles to dine with him on Sunday if he has no previous engagements.
GLC03479.75
Wilkes, Mary H., ?
to Mrs. Willes
Says she just heard that Mrs. Willes's little boy was sick. Wants to help if she can. Dated 29 February with no year. Written on what appears to be Mary Wilkes's stationary, which has a large "W" on the first page.
GLC03479.76
21 March 1864
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Bell Wharton
Maitland writes to Bell from a camp outside Memphis. Reports he received a pass to go into Memphis and visited the Union Chapel for services. Complains there was a choir and no one else sang. Remarks the service was too stiff and formal for him....
GLC03523.10.117
27 March 1864
Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920
to Joseph M. Maitland
Maitland writes to his brother from home. Thanks him for a recent letter. Reports he went to church twice on Sunday and heard two very good sermons. Quotes several verses from the Bible. Says mother finds it hard to write at night and will write him...
GLC03523.10.118
19 [September] 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
[to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]
Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading...
GLC07460.049
17 September 1863
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
He is happy to hear news about home from a friend that has just returned to camp from Sycamore (Wheeler's hometown in Illinois). Writes that he has only been on picket once since leaving Murfreesboro and his duties have been very light. Wheeler and...
GLC07460.050
1 October 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn] and family
Reports on the continuous rainy weather. Comments on the quality of tents the soldiers are living in, stating that if they lived off what the government gave them it would be like lying on the ground with " two bed sheets over a ridge pole for a...
GLC07460.051
15 June 1788
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me...
GLC02437.03898
19 October 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn]
Discusses the weather, particularly the muddy conditions. He states that the local rock is limestone and that the mud makes good mortar for building chimneys. Wheeler expects that they will stay in Nashville for some time, possibly through the...
GLC07460.056
27 February 1788
Gorham comments on New Hampshire's progress toward ratifying the Constitution. Writes, "We have met with a small repulse at N Hampshire... I have the best reason to suppose they will approve at their next meeting- no question was taken upon the main...
GLC02437.03809
5 March 1788
Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820)
At a meeting of the directors and agents of the Ohio Company, at Mr. Rice's Tavern, in Providence, State of Rhode-Island, Wednesday, March 5, 1788.
Discusses agents, shares, and other Ohio Company business. One resolve notes, "That the Directors be requested to pay as early attention as possible to the education of youth, and the promotion of public worship, among the first settlers."
GLC02437.03815
16 April 1788
[Copy of a receipt related to pay warrants]
Knox, Secretary of War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the payment of troops.
GLC02437.03840
16 April 1788- 9 May 1789
[Copy of a receipt related to army warrants]
Knox's signature is struck. Knox, Secretary at War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the...
GLC02437.03842
19 April 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
[Account information related to Jeremiah Wadsworth]
First page pertains to warrants Wadsworth received from Knox drawn by the Board of Treasury on William Imlay, Receiver of Continental Taxes for Connecticut. Knox signs second page 15 July 1788, noting receipt of a sum. Wadsworth signs third page...
GLC02437.03847
[Account between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox]
Account between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox. Pertains to warrants drawn by the Board of Treasury on William Imlay, receiver of Continental Taxes for the State of Connecticut. Duplicate of GLC02437.03846.
GLC02437.03848
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