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9 November 1789
Mallet, Philip, fl. 1763-1791
to Catherine Macaulay
sending a book, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, mentioning the French Revolution (positively)
GLC01794.42
12 November 1789
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Capel Lofft
Mentions her letters on education
GLC01794.43
Circa 1789
to Mr. Wilson
GLC01794.44
24 July 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander Hamilton
Later copy. Knox sent Hamilton the latest information on what is now known as the Huddy-Asgill Affair.
GLC02437.01499
9 October 1782
Caswell, Lamuel, fl. 1782
[Petition of prisoners of war]
Date added later in pencil. Petition asks that the undersigned prisoners of war, due to want of clothing for the approaching winter, be allowed to move to Albany to be with family and friends, and so they might more easily be exchanged to Canada....
GLC02437.01656
31 October 1782
Pray, John, 1753-1812
to Samuel Shaw
Captain John Pray, of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment, asks Shaw to provide an order to the bearer for supplies, including three powder horns, for the use of the armed guard boats. Also relates that the fleet sailed from New York the previous day.
GLC02437.01688
15 December 1782
Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de, 1756-1804
to Henry Knox
Writes to tell Knox he is sailing for France in a few days. Writes, "the last sentiments of a person near to death are sometimes precious nothing looks more like it than the imense separation of the sea." Comments that though he "will be soon...
GLC02437.01745
6 May 1782
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Lucy Knox
Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a...
GLC02437.01410
23 May 1782
Includes two letters, one addressed to Mrs. Lucy Knox, and one to her daughter, Miss Lucy Knox. In the first letter, to Mrs. Knox, he comments that he has tried to find out information about her family but was unable to; if he is able to visit...
GLC02437.01427
circa 1775-1783
Barry, John, 1745-1803
[Naval prize money document]
Printed document for certifying naval prize money with blank spaces to write in names and dates. This document has blank spaces for the date and name, but is signed by Captain Barry. Document dated from Barry's time as a captain in the Continental...
GLC03479.01
1 October 1781
Responds to his wife's letter dated 29 September 1781 (GLC02437.01200). Discusses investing Yorktown and General Cornwallis' evacuation of his outer works the day before writing this letter. Discusses the Continental Army's prospects to "impress our...
GLC02437.01203
19 October 1781
Announces that "a glorious moment for America" has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his...
GLC02437.01244
31 October 1781
Received Lucy's letter via Martha Washington and is glad to hear his daughter is in good spirits. Hopes to see her in ten days. He has to prepare to transport ordnance in the aftermath of the siege of Yorktown. Mentions that the French army will...
GLC02437.01277
22 March 1782
Explains that due to miscommunication with General Sir Henry Clinton, he is being detained in New Jersey. Had set out from Philadelphia toward Elizabeth, New Jersey, to attend a meeting of commissioners, but Clinton sent word to Philadelphia which...
GLC02437.01372
31 March 1782
Written from Elizabeth Town, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mentions that they have only just begun their meeting with the British commissioners. General [William] Dalrymple and Andrew Eliot, Esq. (likely Andrew Elliot) had arrived, as had Mr...
GLC02437.01376
11 April 1782
Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Had expected to leave for Philadelphia today but the commissioners for the enemy have not agreed on their propositions yet. Is unsure whether they will and hopes to find out today...
GLC02437.01384
18 November 1781
to Thomas Sim Lee
Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria....
GLC02437.01290
15 April 1782
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Asks Knox to facilitate the exchange of Lieutenant Haldane, an aide-de-camp of Lord Cornwallis. Believes that when General George Washington hears that he has personal reasons for...
GLC02437.01390
22 October 1782
to Joshua Loring
Orders Loring to pay 77 dollars to the Chevalier de Maudit du Plessis, and to charge it to Knox's account.
GLC02437.01676
14 November 1782
Writes that he has received Knox's letter from 22 October regarding payment to the Chevalier de Maudit du Plessis of seventy-seven dollars, and has made the payment to Mr. Thomas Halsey.
GLC02437.01713
8 October 1781
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit...
GLC02437.01213
12 August 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 7 August. Thanks him "for your opinion on the department of field Commisary of Military Stores." As Knox hinted, Lincoln said he has submitted it to Washington...
GLC02437.01524
30 April 1782
to Benjamin Lincoln
Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to inform him of the recent acquisition of ordnance from the enemy, obtained with the help of France. Explains that the articles obtained are in bad repair but are in high demand, so recommends a Mr...
GLC02437.01399
29 May 1782
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Arrived in Newburgh three days earlier. Was at West Point "with the officers of the Army and find them generally much discontented." Says the problems revolve around the issuing...
GLC02437.01432
10 August 1782
Marked "Private." Written by Lincoln as Secretary of War to Major General Knox. Says Congress has appointed a committee to create a catalog of books they need for themselves and various departments. Wants to know what he thinks will be the fall out...
GLC02437.01522
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