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9 August 1864
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to Louise Walbridge
Writing to let the family know he arrived safely [from a furlough]. The weather is very hot and there is a new chief Quartermaster.
GLC04663.45
16 August 1864
Failed attempt of the 2nd and 10th Corps to take Richmond. Has not received any letters from home since his return.
GLC04663.46
27 August 1864
Describes his new quarters, two tents and an open space over which is a "fly", with a diagram of the tents. Failed rebel attack at Bermuda Hundred, intercepted message from General Beauregard to General Pickett ordering the latter to destroy a...
GLC04663.47
3 June 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Edward Burbeck
Responds to Captain Edward Burbeck's letter regarding Lieutenant John Edes' plans to leave the Continental Army (see GLC02437.00301). Knox does not object but must wait for George Washington to return from Philadelphia before a discharge can be...
GLC02437.00331
22 June 1776
Mason, David, 1726-1794
to Henry Knox
Lieutenant Colonel Mason relates intelligence from a private in the General's Guard named Lara Fraga, who claims several men in Captain Alexander Hamilton's company have enlisted in the "minesterall troops," meaning the Ministerial or British army....
GLC02437.00344
circa 1864
Ulke, Henry, fl. 1864-1865
[Lieutenant Colonel George DePeyster Arden]
Vignette bust portrait showing Arden with mustache. Identifying inscription on verso states that Arden commanded the 10th New York Heavy Artillery regiment on 7 September 1864.
GLC05528.02
Addis, R.W., fl. 1864
[Major Charles C. Abell]
Vignette bust portrait with very full beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph. Identifying inscription on verso.
GLC05528.03
[Major James Campbell]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache, wearing a kepi hat with cross canon. Name inscribed on recto under photograph. Pencil identifying inscription on verso.
GLC05528.04
[Captain Elisha H. Tobey]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto.
GLC05528.06
[unknown captain in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache.
GLC05528.07
circa May 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]
List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00327
to William Knox
Notes that he received William's account of stock resulting from the plunder of British troops. Discusses notes that must be paid that pertain to personal business. Asks William to send him money to buy a carriage, so that Lucy Knox can leave New...
GLC02437.00328
[Receipt for military uniform pieces by Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Indicates that 100 regimental coats, thread, and "Makings for Collonel Masons; Man" received from David Schuyler.
GLC02437.00329
[Certification of payment of troops in Knox's artillery regiment]
Certifies that the men in Captain Edward Burbeck's (formerly Captain John Popkin's) company have been paid through January, 1776. Also notes that some members of Burbeck's previous company have only been paid through January as well.
GLC02437.00330
3 June 1776 - 8 June 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
[Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Also signed by Gershom Foster, William Treadwell, Thomas Dean, Fred Botticher, and Joseph Thomas. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00332
6 June 1776
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Writes the evening before sailing to York and responds to Knox's letter sent 3 June 1776. Inquires about the fortifications Knox was constructing to defend New York and again requests materials to learn about artillery works. Asks if Knox can send...
GLC02437.00333
6 June 1776 - 14 June 1776
Freeman, Jeremiah, fl. 1775-1789
Also signed by William Perkins, John Johnston, and Jotham Drury. Notes money received for rations by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00334
8 June 1776
Wylley, John, 1776-1805
[Receipt for uniform related expenses issued from Henry Knox to Captain Wylley]
Wylley confirms in a note on the bottom that the listed charges were paid in full.
GLC02437.00335
9 June 1776
Reiterates the request for money he made in his last letter (see GLC02437.00328). Mentions that Lucy is well, but their newborn is ill from teething. Discusses recent misfortunes from the invasion of Canada. Mentions the 8th Regiment quartered in...
GLC02437.00336
12 June 1776
Schuyler, David, fl. 1776
[Clothing appraisal for Henry Knox's artillery regiment made by three tailors]
Signed by Schuyler and James Glean as witnesses to certify the valuation in May 1776. A note on the bottom by Thomas Moore indicates that Henry Knox gave his quartermaster, Jonathan Pollard, the amount listed and that Pollard paid Moore on 12 June...
GLC02437.00337
[Promissory note for fifty-six pounds and promise to pay it to Thomas Moore]
The money was for the amount listed in clothing appraisal and was paid to Moore that day (see GLC02437.00337). Pollard was Knox's quartermaster. Signed by Jonathan Pollard, quartermaster.
GLC02437.00338
12 June 1776 - 1 July 1776
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Also signed by Isaiah Audebert, John Buchanan, John Chandler, John Hiwill, and Samuel Treat. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00339
14 June 1776
[Receipt for eighty pounds to purchase clothing for Knox's artillery regiment]
Signed by Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quartermaster.
GLC02437.00340
13 June 1776
Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...
GLC02437.00341
16 June 1776
Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777
[Receipt for money provided by Henry Knox to pay and clothe members of his artillery regiment]
Money received by Furnivall, who was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment. He also received money for Lieutenant Joseph Savage's company. A list of men paid and their position appears on the verso.
GLC02437.00342
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