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9 Feburary 1783
Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
[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
to Henry Knox
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
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 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
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[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
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
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
22 July 1863
Van Cleve, Horatio P., 1809-1891
[Van Cleve's General Orders No. 54]
Court martial document requiring Lieutenant Colonel Elhanan M. Mast to appear in court. Notes that the summons has been commanded by Major General Van Cleve and that the trial is for Colonel William C. Williams, 44th Indiana Volunteers. Signed by...
GLC03523.10.084
28 July 1863
Tells his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he recently received letters from his son, Joseph Maitland, dated 6 and 12 July. Joseph reported that he was near Jackson, Mississippi, where there were ongoing skirmishes (as part of Sherman's...
GLC03523.10.086
31 July 1863
Discusses life on the farm. Notes that the draft is not in place in his county, but hopes it will be implemented soon. Discusses Morgan's Raid, writing, "John Morgan with 28 of his Officers are confined in the Ohio Penitentiary. The authorities...
GLC03523.10.087
2 August 1863
Writes to his son, informing him of their daily life. Discusses church in great detail, noting their Sabbath School is doing quite well. Also mentions Republican Party nominations for county offices.
GLC03523.10.088
5 August 1863
Reports to his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received word from his son Joseph near in Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston evacuated Jackson 17 July. Writes, "I see it stated in the...
GLC03523.10.089
24 July 1861
Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Tremont outside St. Louis. Mentions cooking for the soldiers when he has nothing else to do even though there are five cooks for each company. Says they just received their uniforms and bayonets. Explains in...
GLC03523.31.08
22 August 1861
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Tremont outside St. Louis. Thanks her for the magazine she sent him. Reports Confederate General Gideon J. Pillow has a strong army in the state. Says St. Louis is under martial law and a very dangerous place...
GLC03523.31.09
10 November 1861
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a hospital in Mound City, Illinois. Reports he has been sick with fever for six weeks. Says the hospital is three stories high and capable of treating 6000 patients. Comments that war "...tries men's souls."...
GLC03523.31.10
25 December 1861
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Lyon in Illinois. Apologizes for using the word "love" in his letters to her. Responds to her inquiry about the hospital in Cairo, Illinois. Expresses doubt that the rumors of poor treatment for the soldiers...
GLC03523.31.11
5 February 1862
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Fort Henry, Tennessee. Mentions Union General Halbert E. Paine leaving with the sick soldiers and supplies. Reports on his trip to Cairo, Illinois by steamer on the Ohio River. Says the boat was so crowded they...
GLC03523.31.12
circa February 1862
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Reports his troops are pushing forward to Nashville, Tennessee. Refers to the battle and capture of Fort Henry, the first important Union victory in the Western Theater. Informs that...
GLC03523.31.13
April 21, 1862
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from the General Hospital in Savannah. Reports on the Battle of Shiloh, "...a day never to be forgotten by me." Says the battlefield was littered with dead and wounded. Informs his right arm was wounded on the...
GLC03523.31.14
1930 ca.
Underwood, John, fl. 1920-1930
[Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]
Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.
GLC07243.006.02
12 July 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Thanks his family for sending him the trunk of food and writes that it came at a good time because rations have been meager. Jokes that he will take his trunk with him now that he knows it can be carried and will give it furlough when it needs to...
GLC07460.039
26 July 1863
to his parents, brother, and sister
Writes that musicians have it the easiest in the regiment because they can always stay in camp and out of the weather. Mentions to Darius, his brother-in-law, that the musicians speak highly of him all the time. Writes that he is glad his mother...
GLC07460.040
Writes that the company is back in Lavergne and was able to return to the log buildings they had built there a month ago. Discusses General [William Thomas] Ward, his sixteen year commission, and his refusal to report to General Morgan. Writes that...
GLC07460.041
7 August 1863
to his sister Martha and family
He writes that it is his one year anniversary of enlistment and that he is glad he made the decision to enlist. Comments that the soldiers forage for most of their food, living "almost independent from Unkle [Uncle] Sam". Reports that Lieut. Culver...
GLC07460.042
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
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
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
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
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