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1900-1929
Paulding, Hiram, 1797-1878
[Clipped signature of Hiram Paulding]
Clipped signature of Rear Admiral Paulding. The clipping is pasted to another sheet of paper. No date, but pencil note estimates the date as "1840s-1850s."
GLC03479.74
Morgan, C.W., fl. 1861-1865
to Mr. Niles
Morgan asks Niles to dine with him on Sunday if he has no previous engagements.
GLC03479.75
Wilkes, Mary H., ?
to Mrs. Willes
Says she just heard that Mrs. Willes's little boy was sick. Wants to help if she can. Dated 29 February with no year. Written on what appears to be Mary Wilkes's stationary, which has a large "W" on the first page.
GLC03479.76
21 March 1864
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Bell Wharton
Maitland writes to Bell from a camp outside Memphis. Reports he received a pass to go into Memphis and visited the Union Chapel for services. Complains there was a choir and no one else sang. Remarks the service was too stiff and formal for him....
GLC03523.10.117
27 March 1864
Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920
to Joseph M. Maitland
Maitland writes to his brother from home. Thanks him for a recent letter. Reports he went to church twice on Sunday and heard two very good sermons. Quotes several verses from the Bible. Says mother finds it hard to write at night and will write him...
GLC03523.10.118
19 [September] 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
[to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]
Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading...
GLC07460.049
17 September 1863
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
He is happy to hear news about home from a friend that has just returned to camp from Sycamore (Wheeler's hometown in Illinois). Writes that he has only been on picket once since leaving Murfreesboro and his duties have been very light. Wheeler and...
GLC07460.050
1 October 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn] and family
Reports on the continuous rainy weather. Comments on the quality of tents the soldiers are living in, stating that if they lived off what the government gave them it would be like lying on the ground with " two bed sheets over a ridge pole for a...
GLC07460.051
15 June 1788
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
to Henry Knox
Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me...
GLC02437.03898
19 October 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn]
Discusses the weather, particularly the muddy conditions. He states that the local rock is limestone and that the mud makes good mortar for building chimneys. Wheeler expects that they will stay in Nashville for some time, possibly through the...
GLC07460.056
27 February 1788
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Gorham comments on New Hampshire's progress toward ratifying the Constitution. Writes, "We have met with a small repulse at N Hampshire... I have the best reason to suppose they will approve at their next meeting- no question was taken upon the main...
GLC02437.03809
5 March 1788
Sargent, Winthrop (1753-1820)
At a meeting of the directors and agents of the Ohio Company, at Mr. Rice's Tavern, in Providence, State of Rhode-Island, Wednesday, March 5, 1788.
Discusses agents, shares, and other Ohio Company business. One resolve notes, "That the Directors be requested to pay as early attention as possible to the education of youth, and the promotion of public worship, among the first settlers."
GLC02437.03815
16 April 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Copy of a receipt related to pay warrants]
Knox, Secretary of War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the payment of troops.
GLC02437.03840
16 April 1788- 9 May 1789
[Copy of a receipt related to army warrants]
Knox's signature is struck. Knox, Secretary at War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the...
GLC02437.03842
19 April 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
[Account information related to Jeremiah Wadsworth]
First page pertains to warrants Wadsworth received from Knox drawn by the Board of Treasury on William Imlay, Receiver of Continental Taxes for Connecticut. Knox signs second page 15 July 1788, noting receipt of a sum. Wadsworth signs third page...
GLC02437.03847
[Account between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox]
Account between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox. Pertains to warrants drawn by the Board of Treasury on William Imlay, receiver of Continental Taxes for the State of Connecticut. Duplicate of GLC02437.03846.
GLC02437.03848
14 May 1788
[Certification regarding Livingston and Turnbull]
Marked as a copy. Certifies that in 1777, [Knox] "had opportunities of observing the attention and industry of Messrs. Livingston and Turnbull in furnishing clothing for the army generally, and that he experienced the greatest readiness and...
GLC02437.03871
1 June 1788
Introduces Pierpont Edwards, who is in New York to take his seat in Congress.
GLC02437.03883
10 June 1788
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
[Declaration of trust related to a land sale]
Countersigned by Isaac Stoughtenburgh at a June 1787 public auction at the Merchants Coffee House in New York City and Daniel McKinnen. Verifies the sale of ten townships of land on the southeast side of the St. Lawrence River. Macomb attests that...
GLC02437.03890
22 June 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution. Writes, "a few hours since an express arrived from the Town of Concord in the State of New Hamshire [sic] where the Convention of that State met for the consideration of the proposed General...
GLC02437.03910
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Swan writes from Brighthelmstone, possibly Brighton, England. Remarks, "There is a coldness and indifference - so far distant from your Letters when I was at home, that chills my heart & forces a discharge, very involuntary of the warmth with which...
GLC02437.03911
13 July 1788
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Extract from the diary of W. S.
The diarist gives news of a Chippewa or Ottawa Indian attack on General [Josiah] Harmar's regiment, which was "stationed up the Muskingum River." Both sides suffered casualties. Writes, "This most flagitious insult seems to have been conducted with...
GLC02437.03933
19 July 1788
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
[Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Zephaniah Webster]
Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.
GLC02437.03940
29 October 1800
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
[Certificate for land owned by Henry Knox rented to Jonathan Fletcher]
Certifying that Jonathan Fletcher leased from Ulmer "one hundred acres of Land at four shilllings per acre in interest from October 1788 - while I was agent for Henry Knox."
GLC02437.09269
circa 1800
Bartlet, Benjamin, fl. 1800-1801
[Petition of Benjamin Bartlet to the Massachusetts Legislature]
Petition on behalf of Bartlet to the Massachusetts legislature, requesting support to help pay for his land and support his family. On verso is the bottom of a printed act of the Massachusetts legislature. A later penciled docket on the first page...
GLC02437.09271
1801 circa
[Regarding an insurection on the Waldo patent]
States that Jacob Greeley took up arms in July 1801 to liberate prisoners, and that some of his fellow insurectionists now wish to nominate him so that he "may be made a justice." The docket is on a separate peice of paper.
GLC02437.09272
23 August 1801
to Waterman Thomas
Wishes help in settling disputes with those living on his lands in the Waldo patent. Also addresses to "Major Bracket and the reverend Thurston Whiting." Recent attacks on his surveyors have been made by neighbors worried he may encroach on their...
GLC02437.09275
30 March 1864
Taylor, A. O., fl. 1864
Addresses letter "Friend Joe" and thanks him for the recent letter. Reports on several parties he attended recently and comments he's "...having a grand time..." with all the women. Speculates on several relationships and whether they will marry...
GLC03523.10.119
18 April 1864
Writes to Bell from a camp near Memphis. Comments on a box of provisions he received, including cakes. Notes he sent a box by express with several pictures inside and asks her to take care of them. States he has not received any letters from her...
GLC03523.10.120
24 April 1864
Maitland, Ann, 1813-?
Mother Ann and brother Grier both write from home. Letter continues on 25 April. Ann reports Grier has been plowing the corn with a new horse. Expresses disappointment he can't come home yet. Questions "how it is that some get out of the service so...
GLC03523.10.121
5 May 1864
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Grier writes to "My Dear Brother" from home, likely Kingston, Ohio, informing him he gave his old blanket and overcoat to an enlisted man. Mentions the "Independent Companies" were called out and they made "a Respectable appearance about 700 on the...
GLC03523.10.122
22 May 1864
Grier writes to his brother informing him of their mother's poor health due to overwork and her concern for his safety. Reports on the successful corn crop. Comments that Bell is progressing well with her school work. Says no news of importance from...
GLC03523.10.123
12 June 1864
Cherry, Joseph M., 1840-1910
Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Reports on the movements of his regiment, the Ohio 46th Infantry. States they have been on the move for over a month since leaving camp in Scottsboro, Alabama. Discusses the battle at Dallas, Alabama in great detail...
GLC03523.10.124
15 June 1864
Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864
Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes about "...the young folks enjoying themselves..." at parties. Says he took Bell to a party. Informs him he bought a new buggy with no top. Comments he broke up with Maggie and is now a free man. Inquires if the...
GLC03523.10.125
22 June 1864
Addresses letter "My Dear Brother." Expresses relief that he survived "that terrible battle..." (probably the battle of Brice's Cross Roads fought on 10 June 1864 near Tupelo, Mississippi). Comments, "I think that it was rather a pity that Gen...
GLC03523.10.126
1 July 1864
Maitland writes to Bell from camp outside La Grange. Complains of very dry, hot weather and dusty roads. Writes, "I dont think I ever suffered as much in my life with the heat as I have within the past week." Expresses concern over her lack of...
GLC03523.10.127
10 July 1864
Deardorff, E.S., fl. 1864
Addresses letter "Dear Friend." Questions why he has not received any letters from him. Complains that the hills of Indiana do not agree with him, "it wearies me to climb these hills." Envelope has a map of Indiana on the back and a list of all...
GLC03523.10.128
11 July 1864
Addresses letter "My Dear Son." Place not listed, but based on prior letters likely written from Kingston, Ohio. Discusses the harvesting going on and compliments Grier on his hard work. Expects the grain to be cut by the end of the week. Comments...
GLC03523.10.129
14 July 1864
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
Addresses letter "Dear Cousin Joseph." Refers to the Battle of Brice's Crossroads and Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest's rout of the Union forces on June 10, 1864. Writes, "I am glad that you escaped so well in your chase after Forrest or rather...
GLC03523.10.130
17 July 1864
Addresses letter "My Dear Bro." Says he has been working very hard on the harvest for the last nine days. Anticipates four tons of hay from two acres and twenty bushels of wheat per acre. Remarks that school is opening next week and if he finishes...
GLC03523.10.131
5 October 1863
Wheeler is sorry to hear of Ella Lattin's death and writes that he was planning to send her a ring in a letter. Reports that part of General Ward's staff has gone to Murfreesboro. Writes that Colonel Dustan is in command of the 105th Illinois while...
GLC07460.052
9 October 1863
Thanks his family for the needle and thread they sent. Reports that General Ward is still in Murfreesboro. Writes that the 129th Ills has gone down to Columbia on the Franklin Road, but have not returned. Expresses his appreciation for the clothes...
GLC07460.053
11 October 1863
Reports that General Ward is back in Murfreesboro. Writes that he has sent his ambrotype with the letter (not included) and has framed his mother's likeness, commenting that he is always proud to show it off. Wheeler mentions that he has bought an...
GLC07460.054
16 October 1863
Reports on some of the activity going on including train guard and the arrival of trains loaded with men which he thinks may be ill or convalescents. Writes that Confederate General Wheeler has not frightened them with his raids. Writes that ten...
GLC07460.055
24 October 1863
to his sister Martha and family
Discusses activity regarding train guard. Writes that they would be able to drive the Rebels from Georgia without firing a gun, if they had Austrian rifles. Mentions that U.S. Grant is now their commander and reports that he passed through...
GLC07460.057
29 October 1863
Writes that some of the men from his regiment are out on train guard duty on a branch road leading out to Tullahoma, Tennessee. He asks that Thomas Albee's mother be told that Albee hasn't been able to write because he's been on train duty. Reports...
GLC07460.058
5 November 1863
Writes that he has just returned from performing the funeral services and burial of George H. Gould. Gould, who shared a tent with Wheeler, had been sick since June from diahrrea, and was transferred to the regimental hospital in August where he...
GLC07460.059
1918
Gustrine, Charles, fl. 1918
True Sons of Freedom
True Sons of Freedom broadside by Charles Gustrine, Chicago, Illinois. Depicts a regiment of African American soldiers gallantly assaulting a line of Germans with the spirit of Abraham Lincoln looking on approvingly.
GLC09121
3 October 1786
to Samuel Holden Parsons
Writes a brief note to General Parsons regarding the recent end of Shays' Rebellion and also the likelihood that the "Malcontents" might want to raid the stores at Springfield. Hopes that he can rely on the "late officers of the Continental Army"...
GLC02437.03307
10 October 1786
to Thomas Hutchins
Written from "Cox's Fort Ohio River." Marked "copy." Discusses the process of surveying land around the Ohio River. Mentions that some surveyors have said there is imminent danger in conducting the survey beyond the 4th range. He has adopted no...
GLC02437.03309
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