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13 March 1865
Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882
to consul
Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.
GLC03479.37
9 November 1867
Patterson, Thomas H., 1820-?
to John L. Barnes
Written by Commander Patterson to Lieutenant Commander Barnes of the Naval Academy. As the newly elected treasurer of the Branch United Naval Association of the U.S. Navy Yard at Norfolk he is forwarding the names of members who have paid dues. Wants...
GLC03479.38
27 February 1872
Lanman, Joseph, 1811-1874
to J. W. A. Nicholson
Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Lanman to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Orders Nicholson to release John Carroll who was confined for smuggling liquor. He also directs that Carroll be taken from the crew of the...
GLC03479.42
24 June 1872
Taylor, William Rogers, 1811-1889
Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Taylor as Commander in Chief of the South Atlantic Fleet to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Tells Nicholson, and any other officers so entitled, to transfer themselves to the USS...
GLC03479.43
1 August 1874
Gherardi, Bancroft, fl. 1874
to William A. Hinds
Recommendation written in a secretarial hand and signed by Gherardi a commander in the U.S. Navy to Hind as a captain's clerk. Says that after a severing of their official relations for the past four years, he is happy to extend heartfelt wishes for...
GLC03479.44
30 April 1880
Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908
to unknown
Letter written by Balch as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to an unknown lawyer name the document. References recipients letter of 25 April, which asked for a reply to a 2 January note. Apologizes for neglecting the note and asks to be reminded...
GLC03479.45
5 February 1882
Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885
to Wetmore
Gorringe reports that he was out of town until 4 January and has not been able to leave his room since. Regrets not seeing Wetmore. Henry Honeychurch Gorringe was born in Barbados on August 11, 1841. His father served as rector to St. Michael's...
GLC03479.48
5 April 1883
to Jonathan William Poillon
Writes to say he has received no answer in relation to the note he sent about the return of coins he lent to the numismatic society. Wants to make sure they will be returned and to know when to expect them. Written on Gorringe's personal stationary...
GLC03479.49
14 February 1884
Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917
to Horatio C. King
Written by Commodore Upshur as Commandant of the New York Navy Yard to King as Judge Advocate General. King is invited to attend the official reception for the remains of Lieutenant Commander George W. De Long and his companions on 21 February.
GLC03479.50
15 January 1885
Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885
to H. W. Bryant
Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.
GLC03479.51
March 29, 1864
Wright, Jason D., fl. 1864
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Wright writes to his niece Mary Kellogg, congratulating her on her marriage to Mr. Kellogg. States he will send photographs of his family and extends an invitation for her and her new husband to visit. Claims Terra Haute is destined to be the leading...
GLC03523.31.25
1912-1927
Unknown
Newspaper Clippings
Three undated newspaper articles. Two obituaries for Mary Kellogg, who died in 1912, and one article mentioning her daughter Mrs. L. E. Dodson, probably written in 1927.
GLC03523.31.26
6 September 1862
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
[to his parents]
Reports that he has left Rienzi and will be going to either Cincinnati or Louisville, KY. Writes that Corinth is heavily fortified and is presently deserted. Would like to see his parents if he travels to Cincinnati.
GLC06728.021
15 May 1887
Worden, John Lorimen, 1818-1897
to O. H. Peck
Written by retired Rear Admiral Worden to Peck who asked for the addresses of Loyall Farragut, the son of Admiral David Farragut, and A.R.S. Foote, the son of Admiral Andrew Foote. Worden says that Loyall lives at 113 East 36th Street in New York...
GLC03479.55
7 January 1890
McCawley, Charles G., 1827-1891
to W. B. Franklin
Written by McCawley as Colonel Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps to General Franklin as the Commissioner General of the Paris Exposition. References Franklin's letter of 28 December 1889, but says he has not received a copy of his letter to "the...
GLC03479.58
1900-1929
Walker, J.E., ?
to Miss Auerbach
Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.
GLC03479.73
29 August 1787
Cutler, Manasseh, 1742-1823
[Report from a meeting of the directors and agents of the Ohio Company]
Discusses a contract stating the boundaries of a tract land in the Ohio valley region between the Board of Treasury and Manasseh Cutler. Also that another tract be reserved for a city and common land in the Ohio valley region. Noted that the...
GLC02437.03648
28 September 1787
Board of Treasury
[A report from the Board of Treasury regarding foreign and domestic debt]
Report presented to Congress by the Board of Treasury detailing foreign and domestic debt. Includes lists of amounts on requisition by state, year and purpose. Dated in print on page 7. Signed in print on page 10 by Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston...
GLC02437.03668
11 October 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
to Gouverneur Morris
Noted as a copy. Written in Henry Knox's hand, bearing his signature as "Genl. Knox" in the body. Discusses an unspecified business idea of Henry Knox's, which Ogden supports wholeheartedly. Writes, "the information in his possession will I believe...
GLC02437.03672
27 October 1787
Peirce, John, 1750-1798
to Henry Knox
Summarizes the proceedings of a committee of the Massachusetts House of Representatives called to consider ratification of the United States Constitution. Mentions proposals made by representatives to empower the committee to ratify the constitution...
GLC02437.03683
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
22 November 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
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
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
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