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1802-1803
Wollsey, S., fl. 1802-1803
Extracts. No. 11
Extracts from midshipmans' journals of the United States Frigates Adams, Chesapeake, New York et. al.
GLC07898
Various
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Various
1. 3 pgs + docket. 25x19 cm. 27 January 1804. re: negotiating with Barbary pirates. Jefferson promises that he holds the friendship of the Prince Bey of Tunis in high regard and does not intend to be misunderstood, but regrets to be forced to...
GLC07903
29 March 1784
Hull, William, 1753-1825
to Henry Knox
Hull, commandant of West Point encloses returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids, and of the hospitals at West Point and Albany (returns not included).
GLC02437.02986
29 May 1784
Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).
GLC02437.03008
15 May 1787
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Forwards a draft for money (not included) and explains a discount.
GLC02437.03549
14 January 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Relays the information that George Washington consents to the absence of Lieutenant Colonel Johnson. Noted as written from Head Quarters.
GLC02437.01834
15 April 1783
Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel...
GLC02437.02091
28 February 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Hull
Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m...
GLC02437.10202
2 October 1781
to Mrs. Howe
Informs a bereaved wife of her husband's death on the James River on 20 September 1781 from a stomach ailment. Discusses the circumstances of his death and burial, offers condolence, and mentions who will gather and transport his belongings. The...
GLC02437.01206
5 March 1782
Howe, Mary, fl. 1782
Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she...
GLC02437.01362
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