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21 April 1863
Goold, James, 1842-?
to John S. Goold
Tells father that he has enclosed $50, and apologizes for not writing a longer letter. Notes that he and brother Theodore are both in good spirits. Written in graphite.
GLC03523.05.15
11 June 1863
Apologizes for not writing sooner. Details the Guard's march. Notes that his brother Theodore said he is going to be transferred into the New York Battalion when the 25th goes home, and discusses the potential for Theodore's promotion if this does...
GLC03523.05.16
21 July 1863
to John S. and Abby Goold
Mentions to his parents that he has been transferred and has a new captain, named Gibbs. Captain Gibbs is a son of Gibbs, the pattern maker in Albany. Reports that he lost his knapsack and that both he and his brother Theodore need clothing badly,...
GLC03523.05.17
27 September 1863
Goold, Theodore, 1844-?
Writes to his father that he and his brother James are in good health and spirits. Reports that they will both be shipped to the Penisula in less than a week. Describes the photograph that he had taken in case he is hurt in battle. "I think we will...
GLC03523.05.18
4 October 1861
Henry, William, fl. 1861
to George Henry
William writes to cousin George in Franklin Falls, New York. Inquires about George's crops and reports on his own. Comments he has not heard from Josiah Henry, his cousin. Reports that 45 boys from Westford, Vermont, enlisted. Discusses land in...
GLC03523.07.03
7 July 1783
Wells, Benjamin, fl. 1783
[Provision return for army rations issued]
Signed by Lieutenant Major B. Wells and countersigned by Fort Major of West Point Doughty. Provision return for four men from Captain Dustin's(?) Company of the New Hampshire line for one day. The unit had been "on command at Dobbs Ferry." A total of...
GLC02437.02248
8 July 1783
Blake, Edward, fl. 1753-1800
[Provision return]
Signed by Edward Blake, quarter master, and countersigned by Samuel Shaw as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox. Eight rations issued to one man to carry him to Boston from the first to the eighth of July 1783. A receipt note on the verso is signed by John...
GLC02437.02252
9 July 1783
Fairlie, James, 1757-1830
to Mr. Forsyth
Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox. Orders provisions for one sergeant and seven men belonging to General von Steuben's barge. A docket note regarding rations is signed by John Prescott.
GLC02437.02255
Heart, Jonathan, 1748-1791
Signed by Colonel Swift and countersigned by John Doughty. Provision returns for three men of the late First Connecticut Regiment. A docket note regarding rations is signed by Sergeant Cook.
GLC02437.02256
10 July 1783
Hillyer, David, fl. 1783
Provision returns for twenty non-commissioned men from the invalid Regiment, three women, and five children. A docket note regarding rations is signed by Hillyer. Countersigned by John Doughty.
GLC02437.02257
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
[Request for provisions for Indian tribe]
Request for provisions for four men in an Indian tribe. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, with a signed docket by Hendrick Solomon.
GLC02437.02258
Return for provisions for three men. Countersigned by John Doughty with a signed docket by Miles Jordan.
GLC02437.02259
Return for ten sets of rations for one man commencing the first and ending the tenth of July 1783. Countersigned by John Doughty with a signed docket by Cott Hone.
GLC02437.02260
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provision request]
Order to issue three days provisions to Northwich Evens, an invalid soldier. Signed by Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.02261
11 July 1783
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
[List of clothing articles]
In the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp but endorsed and signed by Assistant Clothier General David Brooks. A document certifying that General Knox has accounted for articles of clothing received for the Corps of Artillery from December 1776...
GLC02437.02264
GLC02437.02265
12 July 1783
Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
Countersigned by John Doughty, Fort Major. Provision return for Joseph Cheesman, Superintendent of Masons; employed in the forges. Cheesman is given twelve rations for eight days.
GLC02437.02267
13 July 1783
Wright, fl. 1783
Signed by Lieutenant Wright. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox. Provision returns for three men employed in the Ordinance Department and two women, for a total of 26 rations.
GLC02437.02270
14 July 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
[Order to supply rations to Edward Tobin]
Order of 25 rations to Edward Tobin, soldier in the Invalid Regiment discharged and on his way to Cherry Valley, New York. The order of 25 rations also includes Tobin's wife and child.
GLC02437.02272
[Order to supply rations to Peter McCoy]
Order of eleven rations for Peter McCoy, soldier in the Invalid Regiment discharged and on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, aide-de-Camp to General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.02273
[Orders to supply rations to John Brown]
Order of 22 rations for John Brown, soldier in the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. The order for 22 rations also includes Brown's wife.
GLC02437.02274
[Orders to supply rations to William Thomelson]
Order of sixteen rations for William Thomelson, Captain in the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Annapolis, Maryland.
GLC02437.02275
[Order to supply rations to Joseph Susan]
Order of sixteen rations for Joseph Susan, soldier in the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Geico Bay, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.02276
[Orders to supply rations to Barney Daughtry]
Order of sixteen rations for Barney Daughtry, of the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Annapolis, Maryland.
GLC02437.02277
[Orders to supply rations to Richard Patton]
Order of eleven rations for Richard Patton, soldier in the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.02278
[Orders to supply rations to John De la Guin]
Order of eleven rations to be supplied to John De la Guin, soldier in the Invalid Regiment discharged and on his way to Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.02279
[Orders to supply rations to John McGuin]
Order of eight rations for John McGuin, soldier in the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Countersigned by J. Lovely, Sergeant.
GLC02437.02280
[Orders for provisions to Robert Bancroft and Elbert Brown]
Order for five days provisions for Robert Bancroft and Elbert Brown of the Invalid Regiment, on their way to Springfield, [Massachusetts].
GLC02437.02281
[Orders to supply rations to David Hillyer]
Order of eight rations for David Hillyer of the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.02282
[Orders to supply rations to John Fulford]
Order of five rations for John Fulford of the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Hartford, Connecticut.
GLC02437.02283
[Orders to supply rations to Sgt. Smith]
Order of four rations for Sergeant Smith of the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Stratford, Connecticut.
GLC02437.02284
[Orders to supply rations to Robert Richardson]
Order of six rations for Robert Richardson of the Invalid Regiment, discharged and on his way to Albany, New York.
GLC02437.02285
[Orders to issue soap]
Orders to issue ten pounds of soap and fifteen pounds of tallow to the Quarter Master. The soap and tallow are to be used for boats in the garrison.
GLC02437.02287
15 July 1783
Provision return for one sergeant and eight privates belonging to General Steuben's barge.
GLC02437.02288
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
[Orders to issue provsions to John Torrey]
Orders to issue nine days provisions to John Torrey, a discharged soldier. Countersigned by John Doughty, Fort Major at West Point.
GLC02437.02289
circa 16 July 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the corps of sappers and miners from 13-16 July. A total of 68 rations were issued to 16 men over the four days. Signed by Captain Bushnell as commander of the engineering corps...
GLC02437.02294
17 July 1783
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
to Silas Talbot
This is a copy of a certificate sent to Captain Talbot by Major General Gates. Says when he was in command of the troops in the Eastern Department in 1779, there were many small British cruisers harrasing American shipping from Long Island to...
GLC02437.02297
Provision return for rations issued to three men from Colonel Antill's regiment. Lieutenant Wright's company in the ordinance department. Return also includes 2 women. The 5 people were issued 26 rations from 17-20 July. Signed by both Lieutenant...
GLC02437.02299
18 July 1783
[Provision return for men in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment]
A provision return for nine men belonging to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Eighty-one rations were issued to the men for a total of six days, commencing on 18 July 1783. The order is signed by Samuel Shaw, General Knox's aide-de-camp. The docket...
GLC02437.02303
19 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certificate of service for John Banks]
Certifies that John Banks of the state of New York, has served the United States as a Conductor of Stores from 12 April 1777 to 19 July 1783. Mr. Banks is therefore entitled to his pay and the depreciation of his pay during his period of service...
GLC02437.02306
20 July 1783
Provision return
Provision return for one sergeant and six privates from 21 July to 26 July 1783. The men were given a total of 63 rations for six days. A signed docket confirms receipt of the contractors in New York and New Jersey. The return is signed by an aide...
GLC02437.02307
Buchanan, John, fl. 1783
Provision return for four men belonging to the Connecticut regiment under Captain John Buchanan from 17 to 20 July 1783. A docket acknowledging receipt is signed by David Watteson. The return is also signed by Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to General...
GLC02437.02308
Issue of provisions
Orders to issue provisions to the "barge crew of the Commander in Chief" while he is absent. Includes the signature of Benjamin Walker, aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.02310
21 July 1783
Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the corps of sappers and miners from 21-24 July. Fifteen men received a total of 64 rations over the four days. Signed by Captain Bushnell as the commander of the engineering...
GLC02437.02311
Provision return for three men employed in the ordinance department from 21-24 July. Also includes two women who received rations. The three men served in Lieutenant Wright's company of artillery artificers. A total of 26 rations were issued over the...
GLC02437.02314
23 July 1783
[Army rations issued to Captain Vincent and his followers]
Major Shaw, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, ordered James Forsyth the Commissary of West Point to issue Captain Vincent and his "companions, friendly indians" 3 pints of rum "to drink the health of Congress." Also orders 3 pounds of soap to be given...
GLC02437.02321
24 July 1783 circa
[Provision return for army Rations issued]
Signed by Edward Blake, quartermaster of the Massachusetts Artillery, Captain Jonathan Crane of the artillery, and Major Shaw as an aide-de-camp to General Knox. Provision return for rations issued to two men discharged from the Massachusetts...
GLC02437.02322
25 July 1783
[Order for rations for Captain Vincent and his companions]
Order issued by Major Shaw, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, desiring James Forsyth, Commissary of West Point, to issue 12 rations to Captain Vincent and his companions, "friendly Indians."
GLC02437.02323
[Request for rations]
Order sent by General Knox's aide-de-camp Major Shaw to West Point Commissary James Forsyth requesting six rations for three men "late of the 23d British regiment." Docket signed by a Jonathan Hamilton that contractors delivered the rations.
GLC02437.02324
Order sent by General Knox's aide-de-camp Major Shaw to West Point Commissary James Forsyth requesting that 14 rations be issued to two men late of the British army on their way to Virginia. Docket signed by a John Griffin stating that contractors...
GLC02437.02325
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