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2 September 1776
Parry, Edward, fl. 1776
to William Knox
Discusses plans to purchase books and other business. Mentions that the Army was in 3 divisions and describes the location of each division.
GLC02437.00434
10 January 1840
Holabird, William S., 1794-1855
[Antonio G. Vega's deposition given to United States District Attorney William S. Holabird]
Signed deposition read before the court stating "that the court of mixed commissions had no jurisdiction except in cases of capture... that newly imported African Negroes were constantly brought to the Island, & after landed, were bona fide...
GLC05636.09
January 1840
[Notes of Holabird, United States District Attorney for Connecticut]
Contains testimony of Dwight G. James (an abolitionist), Captain Green (who came into contact with Amistad Africans on shore, prior to their capture), N. Wilcox (Norris Wilcox, United States Marshal for the District of Connecticut), and E. Osborne...
GLC05636.10
November 1839
[Testimonies regarding the capture of the Amistad]
Created at Connecticut District Court in November 1839. At the top, states: "Schooner Amistad plea to jurisdictions & matter of it- Baldwin says most extraordinary objections & c Circuit Court said only that so long as the matter was pending before...
GLC05636.12
6 September 1776
Lucinda, fl. 1776
Sent to Knox but for a man named Philander. Lucinda thanks Philander for lending her books, and although she was very late in returning them, hopes he will recommend and lend some others.
GLC02437.00439
18 September 1776
Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox of the situation at Fort Schuyler. The men are afraid of remaining there for the winter because they have few shoes or stockings. Discusses enlistment and pay. Furnivall was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00446
23 September 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Congratulates his brother on his escape from New York. Notes that many in Boston are "much pleas'd" with the retreat. Tells the version of events in New York he has heard but eagerly awaits details from Henry. Notes hearing that Benedict Arnold...
GLC02437.00449
26 September 1776
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Thanks William for disabusing him of rumors from New York. Discusses the activities in New York, the war in general, and the cause of liberty. Praises the artillery at the Battle of Long Island. Notes that 1,000 troops from New Hampshire have set...
GLC02437.00457
1 October 1776
Stringer, Samuel, 1725-?
Signed Philocles. Because he is impatient, asks Knox to deliver a letter (not included). A post script notes that the woman to receive the letter is going to Salem, if she has left, Knox should deliver the letter upon her return.
GLC02437.00461
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1720-1793
Indicates that he is sending Knox ordnance and apologizes for the delay caused by wagon availability. Also explains his lack of manpower. If Knox sees General James Reed first, asks that he explain Cheever's inability to comply with a request to...
GLC02437.00464
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