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1 June 1780-1789
Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;
Pay warrant to African American soldier
Jeffery Liberty for three pounds, twelve shillings, and seven pence. Signed in full "Jeffry Liberty."
GLC09132.05
12 February 1857
Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
to unknown
"I believe that there were never so many thinking upon the subject, never were thoughts more nearly right on the great question of Liberty. I do not disesteem the political & Commercial aspects of Slavery. Its evils in these regards are greater...
GLC09133
1781-1783
Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment [Decimalized .01- .04]
Manuscript clothing and payroll return documents listing many African American freemen who fought in this desegregated regiment during the Siege of Boston and at Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth, and guarded the Hudson Highlands. These...
GLC09134
1781-1782 circa
Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment
Recording deficiencies and surpluses.
GLC09134.01
1783 circa
"Account Clothing for the first Massachusetts Regiment for the Year 1783." Signed by Azariah Egleston, Paymaster and Agent.
GLC09134.02
"Account Charges to be made.. for the Year 1783."
GLC09134.03
"Account of the Public Securities Received by Azariah Egleston, Agent..., for and delivered to the Officers and Soldiers...being the Balance Due them, for arrears of pay, Subsistence, Clothing, the Quantity of the Men Engaged further and Commutation...
GLC09134.04
9 July 1863
Bradley, George, fl. 1863
[Appointment to mail carrier]
Written from Department of Pamlico, Quarter Masters Department. Appoints Heber Painter as mail carrier from Washington, NC to New Berne, NC.
GLC02016.101
Chesney, J.M.M., fl. 1863
Special orders
Orders for Major Henry Metcalf, commander of 58th Pennsylvania, to repost Heber Painter for mail carrier duties at the headquarters of the District of Pamplico.
GLC02016.102
21 May 1864
Dutton, A. H., fl. 1863
Special orders no. 14
Orders to detail Heber Painter to special duty as Brigade Post Master. Painter is to report to the headquarters of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 18th North Carolina.
GLC02016.103
31 October 1862 to 31 December 1862
Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863
Muster roll [58th Rgt. PA Infantry Company I]
Muster roll of Captain John Buyers for Company I, 58th Regiment of Permanent Volunteers in the Pennsylvania Infantry, stationed at Camp Suffolk, Virginia.
GLC02016.104
13 June 1865 to 31 August 1865
Jackson, Angello, fl. 1865
Muster roll of Captain Angello Jackson of I Company, 58th Regiment of Permanent Volunteers in the Pennsylvania Infantry, stationed at Staunton, Pennsylvania.
GLC02016.105
31 October 1865 to 31 December 1865
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
Muster roll [58th Rgt. PA Infantry, Company F]
Muster roll of Lieutenant Heber Painter of F Company, 58th Regiment of Permanent Volunteers in the Pennsylvania Infantry, stationed in Virginia.
GLC02016.106
Muster roll of Lieutenant Heber Painter of F Company, 58th Regiment of Permanent Volunteers in the Pennsylvania Infantry, stationed in Virginia
GLC02016.107
20 January 1866
Clay, Cecil, fl. 1842-1866
Receipt for issues
Receipt for ordnance property including rifles, bayonnet scabbards, cartridges, waist belts, and guns.
GLC02016.107.01
29 January 1866
Ramsay, George Douglas, 1802-1882
Receipt for supplies issued to Heber Painter. The supplies include three saddles and three bridles. Written at Camp Cadwalader
GLC02016.108
1 May 1865
Monthly return of clothing, camp and garrison equipage
Monthly return for April 1865. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond
GLC02016.109
1 June 1865
Monthly return for May 1865. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond
GLC02016.110
1 July 1865
Monthly return for June 1865. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond
GLC02016.111
31 August 1865
Monthly return for August 1865.
GLC02016.112
27 November 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Advertisement]
Broadside by Henry Knox warning the people that "No usurpation of his lands will be tolerated" in Maine.
GLC02437.10604
17 April 1802
to Henry Knox
Appears to pertain to land in Maine and the original proprietors. A note on the second page states General Henry Knox obliges J. Jackson to make inquires into persons' names for taxes.
GLC02437.10606
October 1804
Houston, Robert, 1765-1824
[Sketch of land]
A sketch of land surveyed by Robert Houston in the township of Knox lying in Hancock County, Maine.
GLC02437.10607
11 November 1806
Babson & Rust
Eastern repository. [Vol. IV, no. 21 (November 11, 1806)]
Contains the notice of Henry Knox's death and his eulogy. Describes Knox's burial and the military honors given. Along with discussing Knox's character, the eulogy addresses Knox's contribution to the Revolutionary War, his time as Secretary of War...
GLC02437.10608
circa 1795
Ceracchi, Giuseppe, 1751-1801
[Proposal for a monument]
"A DESCRIPTION OF A MONUMENT DESIGNED TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF AMERICAN LIBERTY." A portion of it states, "THE GODDESS is represented descending in a car drawn by four horses, darting through a volume of clouds, which conceals the summit of a...
GLC02437.10610
circa 1782
Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780
[Map of South Carolina]
A manuscript copy of a printed map of a portion of South Carolina. Shows lakes, rivers, streams, forest, towns, counties, and possibly roads. Noted, "Part of SOUTH CAROLINA copied by R. Erskine F. R. S. from A Map published in London 1771." Docket...
GLC02437.10611
30 June 1785
Smith & Loring, fl. 1785
[List]
Sales of sundry equipment on William Knox's account from October 1781 to July 1782. Includes prayer books, spelling books, hinges, brass knob locks, and various other items.
GLC02437.10615
[Statement]
Signed by Smith & Loring company. Statement of William Knox's account with Joshua Loring. Includes years 1782, 1783, and 1785.
GLC02437.10616
circa 1792
[Note]
Signature is not listed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be a note about account information involving Henry Knox and William Duer. Various numbers and notes are noted on docket page. Most likely a draft. Date was added later...
GLC02437.10618
circa 1796-1806
Account of Henry Knox's and the estate of the late Thomas Flucker. Includes a list of person names and pounds possibly owing through 1794 to 1795. 1806 noted on the docket.
GLC02437.10620
25 May 1795
[Financial agreement]
A financial transaction involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon. Lists drafts and orders accepted by Meade amounting in the sum of $31,136.32. Noted that the drafts and orders were drawn by Knox in favor of Hodgdon. Each party noted...
GLC02437.10622
25 May 1798
Account of orders drawn by John Gleason from 6 December 1797 to 25 May 1798. Various names and dollar amounts are listed. Document possibly has John Gleason's signature but is likely a docket. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.10626
2 May 1806
Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806
[Account]
Dr. Wales & Beale account with General Henry Knox. Lists dates, articles, times, interest, and amounts from 2 May 1806 to 31 July 1806.
GLC02437.10628
circa 1771-1806
[Booklist]
An inventory of books and pamphlets. Sorted by pamphlets, stationery, books printed in America, etc. Title and prices are also listed.
GLC02437.10629
22 November 1721
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
[Deed]
Signed by Jonathan and Hannah Waldo. Bartholomew Gedney and Edward Emerson signed as witnesses. Samuel [Chookley] signed as Justice of the Peace on 19 September 172[2]. A deed of gift from Jonathan Waldo to Samuel Waldo for several parcels of land...
GLC02437.10631
12 Decemer 1737
Phips, Spencer, 1685-1757
[Contract]
Signed by various parties on the last two pages. A long detailed indenture contract between Spencer Phipps, Elisha Cook, John and Sarah Phips, Dame Jane Cook (guardian of Mary Cook), Nathaniel Hubbard, Frances Brinley, Samuel Waldo, and various...
GLC02437.10633
31 October 1740
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to Samuel Waldo
Also signed by Jacob Willard [Secrty]. Appears to be an official document regarding raising troops in the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The troops are to be employed in an expedition for the...
GLC02437.10635
8 September 1747
Morris, Charles, 1711-1781
[Muster roll]
Cosigned by David White. List of "effectives" [soldiers] in Captain Morris's Company of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo's regiment of Foot raised in the Province of Massachusetts Bay for the reduction of Canada.
GLC02437.10636
25 March 1751
Flucker, James, fl. 1733-1754
A statement on Thomas Flucker's account from 11 September 1747 to 2 July 1750. James Flucker, Thomas Flucker's father, signed and noted that the account was settled on 25 March 1751.
GLC02437.10637
circa 15 November 1752
Signature is illegible. List of subscribers who have acknowledged receiving supplies from Isaac Winslow (Samuel Waldo's agent). List includes the number of bushels, value of bushels, and each subscriber's signatures. Date was added later in pencil.
GLC02437.10638
12 July 1766
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1723-1770
Signed by Samuel and Sarah Waldo, and co-signed by Frances Waldo, Isaac and Lucy Winslow, Thomas and Hannah Flucker (most of Hannah Flucker's signature is missing due to a tear in the document), Francis Bernard, and Thomas Goldthwait. John Commell...
GLC02437.10642
circa 22 June 1767
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
Appears to be a list of money received and paid by Thomas Flucker on the accounts of the late Brigadier [General] Samuel Waldo's estate. Date ranges from July 1759 to 22 June 1767. Docket notes Francis Waldo settled the account on 22 June 1767....
GLC02437.10643
circa 1771
Appears to be a list of debits and credits on accounts involving Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker. Dates range from October 1761 to September 1771. Document is partially torn in the middle of the page.
GLC02437.10644
30 March 1774
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Map of land]
A drawn map of land, likely located in Maine, deeded to Francis Waldo from Thomas and Hannah Flucker. Shows lakes, rivers, and boundary lines. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.10645
4 July 1781
Storers, Christian, fl. 1781
Charles Miller signed the docket on 2 November 1801. A sketch of Christian Storers' surveyed land lying in "Waldowborough" [Waldoborough, Maine]. Includes written information regarding boundary lines and a drawn compass showing cardinal directions...
GLC02437.10646
10 April 1788
Hodgdon, Alexander, fl. 1788
to the Sherriff of Lincoln County
Partially printed document with information written in by hand. A tax collection on the heirs of Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo in the amount of £94 and 15 shillings and 10 pence.
GLC02437.10647
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
A sketch of land surveyed by John Gleason. Cover 50,000 acres of land likely located in Maine. Shows a pond and various land marks in water colors and has a partially colored border.
GLC02437.10650
circa 1784-1806
A drawn map of lands near the Penobscot River in Maine. Land is noted as belonging to the heirs of Brigadier [General Samuel] Waldo. Lakes and rivers are noted in blue water color. Includes a drawn compass showing cardinal directions.
GLC02437.10652
circa 1790
Noted as a copy. Drawn sketch of a plan for the northwestern part of the Waldo Patent located in Maine. Depicts county lines and the northern and western boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Date was added later in pencil.
GLC02437.10666
circa 1782-1783
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Map of Forts Ontario and Oswego and surroundings]
Docketed as "A rough sketch of Oswego by Major Bauman." Shows Fort Ontario (captioned), Fort Oswego (uncaptioned) and surrounding features (possibly earthworks).
GLC02437.10667
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