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21 May 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Provision return for two prisoners confined in the provost
Also signed by Captain Henry Ten Eyck. Contains a note on page two written by Noah [?], who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09735
22 May 1783
Provision return for two men of the Second Connecticut Regiment
Also signed by Captain [Betts]. A note written in a different hand at the bottom of the page confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09736
3 September 1825
Gregory, Francis H., 1780-1866
to Richard S. Coxe
Written aboard the USS Brandywine by Lieutenant Gregory two days after he relinquished command of the "Brandywine" to Judge Advocate General Coxe. Says he is transmitting to Coxe the interrogations and the answers to them that he got from the Navy...
GLC03479.05
22 August 1839
Kennon, Beverley, 1793-1844
to William B. Shubrick
Written by Captain Kennon to Commodore Shubrick as commander of the West Indies Squadron. Kennon says he is forwarding the proceedings of the court in the case of William Smith (not included). Written while aboard the USS "Macedonian"/
GLC03479.08
26 March 1840
Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876
to Jesse Hoyt
Written by Commander Stringham at the U.S. Navy Yard in New York to Hoyt as Collector of the Port of New York. Tells Hoyt an anchor landed in New York on the USS "Boston" in May 1839. It was picked up in Havana, Cuba by the "Boston."
GLC03479.09
13 January 1841
Lynch, W.F., fl. 1841
[Letter of recommendation for Engineer James Atkinson]
Letter written by Lieutenant Lynch gives notice that Atkinson served as an engineer for 9 months on the USS "Poinsett." Says Atkinson's "skill, society, cheerfulness and assiduity" earned his confidence.
GLC03479.10
19 April 1841
Cork, Hanisouth, fl. 1841
to J. D. Simms
References Simms's communication from 29 March and says that M. Coupland is in his 15th year, but that he does not know his exact age. Name of creator's signature is hard to read and the last name might be incorrect.
GLC03479.11
12 November 1841
Smith, Joseph, fl. 1841-1864
to Abel P. Upshur
Written by Captain Smith of the ship "Columbus" to Secretary of the Navy Upshur. Recommends Horace Watson, age 14 and a half, for the office of midshipman. Says his grandfather, Master Watson, played distinguished role in the Revolution, and that his...
GLC03479.12
28 May 1842
Morris, Charles, 1784-1856
to Robert B. Storer
Written by Morris as commander of the U.S. Squadron off Brazil to Acting Master Storer on the USS "Potomac." Tells Storer to report to Captain C.S. McCauley or the commanding officer of the USS "Delaware" on 1 June for duty on that ship. Written...
GLC03479.13
29 January 1847
Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858
to Frederic Oxman
Commodore Jones accedes to Oxman's request for an autograph. Written near Prospect Hill, Virginia.
GLC03479.15
10 April 1863
Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from camp on the Mississippi River. Mentions the levee was cut and submerged the whole country around it, sweeping away many homes and forcing people to flee to higher ground. Reports visits from Union Generals Lorenzo...
GLC03523.31.22
25 July 1863
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Vicksburg. Discusses in detail the fall of Vicksburg and the long siege. Claims "...70,000 men had received the death blow and fell into the hands of the invincible troops of U. S. Grant..." Reports the stars and...
GLC03523.31.23
29 August 1863
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in Vicksburg. Thanks her for copies of the newspaper "Independent." Reports they are not campaigning now and have much free time. Comments letters from the North are scarce and wonders if his friends have...
GLC03523.31.24
16 August 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Discusses a dream in which he had gone home and realized that he had no furlough papers. Writes that his bottle of Radways Relief (most likely a stomach medicine) has broken and asks that he be sent one whenever possible. Wheeler mentions that the...
GLC07460.044
20 August 1863
Describes an arduous seventeen mile march from Lavergne to Nashville. Writes that more ambulances are accompanying the men while marching, which allowes the soldiers to get passes to ride in the ambulance when they can't march any further. Wheeler...
GLC07460.045
24 August 1863
Comments that he is pleased that his family has received all of his letters and writes that he is fighting for their rights. Describes his journey to Stevenson, Alabama by train. Reports that during his trip he met an old friend, John Hegeman who...
GLC07460.046
2 April 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Report of General Knox's letter to Dr. Gordon]
Later copy. Apparently an excerpt of GLC02437.03257, outlining an incident between General George Washington, the Comte de Grasse, General Rochambeau, General Henry Knox, and Lord Cornwallis. Note at top of page reads, "Report of Genl Knox's letter...
GLC02437.03258
26 July 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Updates his son with news of Morgan's Raid: "The Morgan Raid has been the absorbing topic for the last two weeks and strong efforts have been made to capture him. Thus far about 3,000 of his men have been captured, and sent to different places for...
GLC03523.10.085
7 December 1785
to James Webber
Appears to be of very similar content to, though not an exact copy of, GLC02437.03232.
GLC02437.03233
19 January 1786
Francastel, Nicolas Jean, fl. 1784-1786
to Marquis de Lafayette [in French]
For an english translation of this french letter see GLC02437.03239. The translation is in a different hand. This letter was written by Parisian jeweler Nicolas Jean Francastel, who was one of the creators of the jeweled eagle insignia worn by some...
GLC02437.03238
to Marquis de Lafayette
An english translation of GLC02437.03238 in a different hand. This letter was written by Parisian jeweler Nicolas Jean Francastel, who was one of the creators of the jeweled eagle insignia worn by some members of the Society of the Cincinnati...
GLC02437.03239
12 March 1786
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
to Henry Knox
General Nathanael Greene writes, "I thank you for the public attention you are paying to my public Trophies; but I have been so embarrassed and perplexed in my private affairs for a long time past which originated in the progress of the War that I...
GLC02437.03251
28 March 1786
Duncan, David, fl. 1786
Extract of a letter from David Duncan to Tho Hutchins Esqr.
In this letter, David Duncan, a former Indian trader appointed to work at Fort McIntosh, writes to Thomas Hutchins, the Geographer of the United States. After a four-month tour of Detroit and the surrounding areas, Duncan reports to Hutchins about...
GLC02437.03254
11 October 1793
[Deed of sale for part of the Waldo Patent]
Deed of sale for the parts of the Waldo patent belonging to Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo and others to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09248
17 October 1793
Deed of sale for the parts of the Waldo patent belonging to Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo and others to Henry Knox. Similar but not identical to GLC02437.09249.
GLC02437.09249
18 February 1794
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
[Resolution regarding taxes on the Waldo patent]
Resolution by the Massachusetts State Senate regarding taxes paid on the Waldo patent. States that while Knox is only in possesion of about one third the land on the patent he is being assessed taxes for the entire property. Decrees that all taxes...
GLC02437.09251
16 August 1794
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
[Land transfer certificate]
Agreement relating to the transfer of 6,000 acres of land within the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09252
29 January 1783
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Vose]
Colonel Crane recommends Vose for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09624
4 February 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor John Noyes]
Colonel Butler recommends Noyes, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09626
3 February 1783
Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Dean]
Captain Nevin recommends Dean for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09627
5 February 1783
O'Reily, John, fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Elisha Munsel]
O'Reily, Captain of an Invalid Regiment, recommends Munsel, of Captain McGowan's Company, for a leave of absence due to the "distress of his Wife with a Cancer in her Breast." Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at...
GLC02437.09628
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Frothingham]
Major Wright recommends Frothingham, Quartermaster of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09629
7 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Adam Decker]
Captain Niven recommends [Decker?] for a twelve day furlough. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09631
9 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Porter]
Colonel Crane recommends Porter for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09632
9 Feburary 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]
Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09633
10 February 1783
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Betts]
Colonel Webb recommends Betts, captain of the regiment under his command, for a leave of absence until 10 February 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.
GLC02437.09635
11 February 1783
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
Colonel Swift recommends Ensign Rogers, of the 22nd Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 7th April 1783. Created at Camp Highlands. Informs Knox that Captain Richard has returned from furlough.
GLC02437.09637
12 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Jaques Harmon]
Major Wright recommends Harmon, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.
GLC02437.09638
13 February 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Reynolds]
Captain Patten recommends Reynolds for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09641
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Luman Frisbee]
Captain Patten recommends Frisbee for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09642
15 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Gorham]
Colonel Swift recommends Gorham, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Created at Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09646
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Burbeck]
Colonel Crane recommends Burbeck for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09648
16 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Smith]
Colonel Swift recommends Smith, from the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09650
28 June 1863
Informs his son that his friend John S. Petty recently left Vicksburg, after being taken by Confederates, then was released and paroled by his commander. Asks whether Joseph will rejoice if his colonel resigns after Vicksburg. Continues writing 29...
GLC03523.10.077
29 June 1863
to Elhanan M. Mast
Informs his brother that he has heard from his son Joseph, who is on picket and fatigue duty near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reports that John Petty, a family friend, is sick and is no longer on duty. Mentions that Petty was a Clerk under General John...
GLC03523.10.078
5 July 1863
Comments on a 4 July celebration at Urbana, Ohio: "the Orator of the day was Hon. West of Belfontaine. I heard part of the Oration, when a shower of rain coming up dispersed the assemblage for awhile. he was amplifying on the negro and beginning to...
GLC03523.10.079
17 July 1863
To Joseph M. Maitland
Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...
GLC03523.10.080
19 July 1863
S., Mattie, fl. 1863
A vibrant letter written to "brother Mast." Writes, "Good morning brother Mast! What are you doing this delightful sabbath sunday! The bells are ringing the birds are singing and every thing and every body seems to say 'God and gratitude' and you Mr...
GLC03523.10.081
Reports that the draft will begin in Kingston the following week. Discusses Morgan's Raid, noting "At last accounts Morgan and his men were still pursuing his course without much interruption." Complains that [Lieutenant Colonel] Benjamin P. Runkle...
GLC03523.10.082
21 July 1863
Informs his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received a letter from his son, Joseph. Joseph was not at Vicksburg when the surrender took place because he moved with Sherman's corps to a location near Black River to monitor the...
GLC03523.10.083
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