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21 September 1865
Robinson, Thomas J., fl. 1865
[Muster out roll for George H. Greene, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.
GLC00267.228.05
[Muster out roll for Henry Krebs, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.06
[Muster out roll for Robert Creighton, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.07
26 September 1865
[Muster out roll for Holland H. Batcheller, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.08
March 3, 1773
Lothrop, Ellen, fl. 1773-1775
to Mercy Otis Warren
Written by Lothrop, a friend to the writer Warren. In 1773, Warren and her husband James were already well known in Revolutionary circles. Thanks Warren for her previous letter and says she is going to try very hard to make the trip to Plymouth...
GLC01189.02
2 August 1782
Salomon, Haym, 1740-1785
[Endorsement on verso of Robert Morris check note]
Salomon signed endorsement on the verso of a partially printed Robert Morris signed check note. The check is for two thousand four hundred livres to be paid to Salomon, and is written to Mr. Grand at the Bank of Paris. On verso Salomon writes that...
GLC01450.500.01
24 August 1886
French, Daniel C., 1850-1931
to John Sherman
Asks where he should send the cast of John Sherman's bust. States that the plaster casting is not as good as he hoped but that the marble finished copy will come out fine. Mentions John Sherman's wish to have him sculpt a bust of General William T...
GLC01802.02
1 September 1886
Expresses his willingness to delay his departure for Paris in order to accomodate General William T. Sherman wishes for scheduling sittings for the bust sculpture. States, "I would make much more of a sacrifice than this for the pleasure and honor...
GLC01802.03
23 April 1887
Asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.
GLC01802.04
15 July 1892
Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, 1848-1907
to Mr. Kennard
Saint-Gaudens, a noted Gilded Age sculptor, discusses an inscription with Kennard (possibly Martin P. Kennard, a Boston abolitionist and political reformer). States that the inscription, designated for a Boston monument honoring Robert Gould Shaw...
GLC02928.01
July 1892
Saint-Gaudens discusses his upcoming visit to Boston, Massachusetts with Kennard (possibly Martin P. Kennard, a Boston abolitionist and political reformer). States that any message Kennard leaves for him at the office of McKim, Mead, and White will...
GLC02928.02
8 August 1894
Saint-Gaudens discusses the inscription on a monument honoring Robert Gould Shaw with Kennard (possibly Martin P. Kennard, a Boston abolitionist and political reformer). Encloses a letter (not included) from Edward Atkinson, treasurer of the Shaw...
GLC02928.03
4 June 1897
Atkinson, Edward, 1827-1905
to the committee on the Shaw monument
Atkinson, treasurer of the Robert Gould Shaw monument committee, informs other members of the committee that he intends to depart for London, England, and St. Petersburg, Russia. States that he hopes to finish matters concerning the monument before...
GLC02928.04
circa 1897
[Draft of inscription intended for the Robert Gould Shaw monument]
Includes hand written corrections. Describes the Shaw monument as a tribute to the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, organized in Boston and reviewed by Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew 18 May 1863. Includes extracts from Andrew...
GLC02928.05
Includes hand written corrections by an unknown writer. Honors Robert Gould Shaw, who commanded the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry during the Civil War. Features excerpts from a speech delivered by Massachusetts Governor John Albion...
GLC02928.06
12 January 1774
Montefiore, Moses V., 1712-1789
[Promissory note from George Romney to Thomas Jenkins]
Promising Jenkins fifty pounds. Sent to Thomas Green at Gray's Inn in London. Signed by Romney and Jenkins. Signed on verso by Moses V. Montefiore to whom the money was eventually paid.
GLC03148.01
1863-1885 circa
Goldstein, Isaac, fl. 1863
A Song of praise to Moses Montefiore
In English and Hebrew. A song praising Montefiore for his work for the Jewish people. Also includes a quote from Proverbs. The song mentions Montefiore's travels to Morocco, which occurred in 1863, so the document could have been written any time...
GLC03148.02
7 September 1780
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to John Bryant
Informs Bryant as a consequence of a resolve of Congress that Colonel Mason is excused from duty. Says it is Congress's wish to place Bryant in charge of the Laboratory with the pay equal to that of a Captain's pay at other branches employed at the...
GLC03432.036
14 July 1791
Howe, B.A., fl. 1791
to unknown
Howe, a lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry, discusses efforts to recruit men, possibly for Captain John H. Buell (see GLC03432.050) who he mentions has not yet arrived in Middletown, Connecticut. Possibly written to Major Lemuel Trescott of the...
GLC03432.086
11 August 1791
to Lemuel Trescott
Howe, a lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry, reports on recruitment efforts to Major Trescott. Indicates that "our success is miserable only one Recruit since the party marched... hope after the harvest the prospect will be more favorable." Also...
GLC03432.087
30 April 1794
Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798
Memorandum for the Honorable Mr. Lyman
Requests that Captain John Bryant send him information regarding the pay and service of enlisted artillerymen and artificers. The Lyman referred to was the Massachusetts congressman William Lyman. Written from the "Accountants Office."
GLC03432.088
23 September 1794
The Paymaster General of the Army indicates that he has sent (not included) "some remarks on your Accounts for payment made in part to Joseph Frost for timber, which cannot pass to your Credit untill his account is paid in full & transmitted to me."...
GLC03432.089
24 October 1794
The Paymaster General of the Army notes his receipt of vouchers from Captain Bryant. Notes that Nathaniel Gorham has been directed to remit $2000 to Bryant for the "expenses of the ordnance department." Written from the "Accountants Office."
GLC03432.090
2 May 1794
Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808
Massachusetts congressman Ames writes to Captain Bryant to discuss the delay in the "adjustment of Robert Bancroft's claim" due to the lack of information from Bryant. Asks Bryant to quickly respond to the questions in an enclosed memorandum (see...
GLC03432.091
9 May 1794
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
to Fisher Ames
Captain Bryant notes that he received Massachusetts congressman Ames letter (see GLC03432.056) and memorandum and has complied with his request. Marked as a copy.
GLC03432.092
22 May 1795
Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.
GLC03432.093
6 June 1795
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.
GLC03432.094
26 September 1795
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to the payment of Bryant's salary. Notes that Nathaniel Gorham will pay Bryant the sum of $1200. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy...
GLC03432.095
17 May 1796
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by James McHenry (Secretary of War) and stamped "Free" on address...
GLC03432.096
8 September 1796
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to the account of "James Melvin late a Matross in Colo. [John] Crane's Regiment" who desired pay for his service while stationed under Bryant's command in 1782-1783. Written from the War...
GLC03432.097
9 February 1797
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address...
GLC03432.098
28 July 1797
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address leaf.
GLC03432.099
22 January 1798
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons and stamped "Free" on address leaf.
GLC03432.100
February 23, 1798
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to settling accounts for supplies received by the military stores department from Isaac Moore and Charles Sheldons. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank...
GLC03432.101
June 2, 1798
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and the settling of accounts for "the equipment of Eight field pieces." Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons...
GLC03432.102
August 8, 1783
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Colonel Crane asks Captain Bryant to sign a duplicate receipt for recruitment money Crane had given him in 1777, so he could settle his accounts. Crane had lost the original.
GLC03432.103
16 November 1784
McNiel, Alexander, fl. 1784-1790
Reports on his auction of military stores that Captain Bryant requested be done. Discusses the low prices they fetched and his fees for acting as the vender. The stores were from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
GLC03432.104
3 August 1791
Ingersoll, George, 1754-1805
Indicates that he received Captain Bryant's letter, in which he mentioned that Bryant wrote to Henry Knox about Ingersoll (possibly regarding Ingersoll's pay), and expresses disappointment in learning that he will not receive any money while on...
GLC03432.105
4 September 1791
Turner, Edward D., fl. 1768-1811
Informs major Trescott that he is sending six new recruits, two of which need to be examined by a doctor. Also discusses finding a person to "Stack [Major Trescott's] pistols." Trescott resigned his commission later that year and went on to found...
GLC03432.106
31 May 1793
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Stagg, a clerk in the War Department, has been directed by the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, to tell Captain Bryant that James Byers has been granted the "use of the Air Furnace belonging to the public, under your care."
GLC03432.107
8 April 1794
Frost, Joseph, fl. 1793-1794
[Receipt of Joseph Frost for timber]
Receipt for $66 for "timber & planks furnished" on four dates: 2 November 1793, 14 February 1794, 5 March 1794, and 8 April 1794. Indicates that Captain Bryant will forward his receipts for the balance.
GLC03432.108
10 November 1797
Jackson, Jonathon, 1743-1810
Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.
GLC03432.109
13 March 1798
Discusses administrative matters (the sending of various receipts) related to settling accounts with Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." Free frank signed by Jonathan Jackson on address leaf.
GLC03432.110
5 June 1798
GLC03432.111
13 August 1798
Discusses administrative matters related to remitting a payment to Captain Bryant. Written from the "Supervisor's Office." A post script, signed and dated 27 August 1798, indicates that the letter was mistakenly sent to William Simmons, an...
GLC03432.112
15 July 1787
to Henry Knox
Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for July 1787 and discusses work and repairs being done at the armory.
GLC03432.113
30 November 1787
Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for October 1787. Explains a discrepancy in the return for gun powder in detail.
GLC03432.114
November 1813
to John Armstrong
Captain Bryant writes to Secretary of War Armstrong after being informed by the new superintendent that he will be dismissed from his position as Master of Ordinance and Assistant Military Storekeeper at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts....
GLC03432.115
25 May 1814
Hatch, Solomon, 1784-1865
This letter from Hatch to his brother in law, John Bryant, quotes a short letter, in full, from Secretary of War John Armstrong to Captain John Bryant (the recipient's father) indicating that he was being removed from his position as Master of...
GLC03432.116
1781-1805
[52 receipts and payroll documents from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts]
The receipts cover military stores and supplies, transportation, services, and general expenditures. Most receipts are countersigned on verso. Includes collateral information listing the names on the receipts.
GLC03432.117
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