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April 1773
Murry, E., fl. 1773
[Account of payment made by Flucker to James Murry]
E. Murry (possibly Elizabeth) signs with her mark for her husband James, certifying that Flucker paid his balance in full.
GLC02437.09481
1773
[Information related to the estate of Samuel Waldo]
Docket notes that this document is from papers belonging to Thomas Flucker. Heading indicates, "The following Estates, belonging to the Estate of the Late Brigadier Samuel Waldo Esqr. remains undisposed of besides the Muscongus Patent so called & a...
GLC02437.09483
31 May 1774
[Account of payment made by Flucker to Samuel Dyer]
Contains account information 27 April 1773- 19 March 1774. Docket notes that Flucker paid in full for items such as "a coffin for a Negro man," shingles, a fence, a cubbard, and cedar posts.
GLC02437.09484
1774
[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]
Contains account information from September-November 1774. Flucker pays Dyer for "altering & mending coach house doors," "hanging doore at the Admirels," and boards, among other things.
GLC02437.09487
30 December 1775
Lucas, John, fl. 1775-1798
[Account between Henry Knox and Thomas Mifflin]
Contains account information from November and December 1775. Appears to be payments made by Knox to Mifflin, Quarter Master General of the Continental Army.
GLC02437.09489
24 March 1865
to Angeline Henry
Probably from a cousin in Keeseville. Signature on letter appears to be Elvira. Mentions a visit from Angie's brother George. Discusses Josiah's possible discharge, although his whereabouts are unknown. Speculates he may be in Washington. Encourages...
GLC03523.07.36
26 May 1865
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his parents from Washington D.C. Mentions he will not be discharged until the fall even though the war is over. Anticipates a furlough over the summer. Expects a Washington review of the corps soon. Both letter and envelope have a...
GLC03523.07.37
18 August 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
Reports from Georgetown Heights to his sister. Mentions that he received her letter. Comments that they are experiencing very poor weather, and are very busy preparing for an attack next week. States "we cant even get out now for water with out...
GLC03523.08.14
3 September 1861
Informs his sister that they are camped opposite the Big Falls of the Potomac River. Provides details about fighting, mentioning General Benjamin Franklin Butler's movements in North Carolina. Indicates they are ready "to show the South aint to be...
GLC03523.08.15
11 September 1861
Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they...
GLC03523.08.16
16 September 1861
Relays, "That account of the affair at big falls is all a big lie they put in anything to make the papers sell. Their was no musketry shot returned by our Regiment. The Artillery only answered them the next day and then they did not return the fire."...
GLC03523.08.17
20 September 1861
to Mother
Writes to his mother, discussing whether or not some men from home will be enlisting in the army. Confides, "As I know about a soldiers life. But the best thing he can do is stay at home and have a little more sense than I had." Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.08.18
25 September 1861
Informs sister that some of the "Baptor five Zouaves" came through his camp this morning. Reports that they were received by General George McClellan and their new Brigadier General, George Meade. Tells her that everything is quiet now. In a post...
GLC03523.08.19
17 December 1861
to Sister and Father
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Includes newspaper clippings, noting that they are in regards to General George McCall and his division, as well as some "poetry dedicated to the Ranger's which I knew you will like it...
GLC03523.08.24
18 August 1862
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Complains about her scarce letters and wonders if it is because she is sick. Expresses anger about nephew George F. Knox enlisting because so many men are dying daily. Recommends George tries to get...
GLC03523.20.05
October 1783
Abstract of extra issues
Lists number of rations and for what purpose they were issued.
GLC02437.02741
1 November 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Henry Knox
Discusses a travelling forge made at the Springfield armory in Massachusetts, which he will be sending to West Point. He is very impressed by how well made it is.
GLC02437.02744
9 November 1783
Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790
Describes a 1300 acre estate for sale near Newark, New Jersey. Discusses the quality of the farmland and the proposed price, 10,000 pounds New York currency. Believes the price is quite high but "the farm is certainly as valuable as any in this...
GLC02437.02768
21 November 1783
Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789
to Samuel Shaw
Discusses Knox's military accounts.
GLC02437.02792
24 November 1783
Bowles, Ralph H., 1757-1813
Return of the detachment commanded by brigadier general Henry Jackson
Countersigned by Henry Jackson. Lists men by rank and corps.
GLC02437.02799
November 1783
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
Provision return for the Canadian refugee drawing at West Point
Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.
GLC02437.02811
[List of Canadian refugees drawing provision at Newburgh and West Point]
Lists men by military denomination, number of men in each denomination and rations issued. Countersigned by John Lillie.
GLC02437.02812
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certificate for Richard Frothingham]
Certifies that Richard Frothingham served as the field commissary of military stores under Knox. Written and signed in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.02813
6 December 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
[Provision return for artificers in the 3rd Massachusetts regiment]
Lists men by company with issued rations.
GLC02437.02821
15 December 1783
Vose, Elijah, ?-1822
Agrees to a soldier's discharge.
GLC02437.02831
16 December 1783
Recommendation for a soldier to go on furlough.
GLC02437.02835
16 December 1783 - 2 June 1788
Holden, Aaron, fl. 1783
[Accounts for Aaron Holden]
Same as previous (GLC02437.02836). Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.
GLC02437.02837
18 December 1783
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Provision return of the 2nd & 3rd Massachusetts regiment]
Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Includes a note on the verso from Asa Day.
GLC02437.02844
25 December 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
[Request for provisions]
Request for five days' worth of provisions. Includes a note on the verso. Noted as written at Fort [Moyor ].
GLC02437.02859
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Informs Knox that "the number of Noncommissioned officers & soldiers Discharged the above Date is 104, - One hundred & four." See GLC02437.02858 for Knox's original order to Allen regarding the discharge of Rhode Island's regiment. Refer to GLC02437...
GLC02437.02863
27 December 1783
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
[Return for clothing and other items]
Lists items by regiment and type, such as coats, breeches, hose, and hats.
GLC02437.02864
28 December 1783
Wright, J., fl. 1783
[Provision return for artificers]
Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Doughty.
GLC02437.02869
31 December 1783
Townsend, David, 1753-1829
[Document regarding the organization of hospital staff at West Point]
Signed by Townsend and Samuel Adams, both hospital surgeons. Townsend and Adams assert that one hospital mate, one steward who also serves as ward master, and four orderlies will be sufficient staff for the hospital at West Point during the winter....
GLC02437.02879
1783
[State of the invalid officers]
Knox's working draft for an Inspection Board report on the Invalid Regiment. Lists thirteen invalid officers and their injuries, disabilities or illnesses. The report is for the following officers: Captain John McGowen, Captain John Riley, Captain...
GLC02437.02882
17 May 1789
[Queries regarding Waldo patent]
A list of questions regarding the Waldo patent, a large tract of land Knox inherited from his mother's father. The queries are written to Benjamin Hichborn. The questions regard his financial obligations and possible sale of the estate. An answer...
GLC02437.09220
January 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
[Pay abstract for Captain William Perkins company in Colonel Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Includes information for January 1776 and one matrosses pay for December.
GLC02437.09491
March 1776
[Order for James Warren, Paymaster, to pay Colonel Henry Knox]
Knox is to pay the noncommissioned officers and matrosses from his artillery regiment for January 1776. Verso contains a blank abstract of pay due to the noncommissioned officers.
GLC02437.09492
1775-1776
[Abstract of pay due to the company commanded by Henry Burbeck in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox]
Abstract of pay for Henry Burbeck's company of artillery for the months of December 1775 and January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment and monthly pay.
GLC02437.09495
[Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery regiment]
Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, including staff officers with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09496
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Abstract of pay for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment]
Includes the company's pay for January 1776 and one man's pay for December 1775.
GLC02437.09497
Pierce, Thomas, fl. 1775-1778
[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.
GLC02437.09499
[Abstract of pay for Captain Thomas Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.
GLC02437.09500
February 1776
[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]
Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.
GLC02437.09502
15 March 1776
[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery]
Abstract for six men in Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position, and amount of pay.
GLC02437.09504
8 March 1776
[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]
Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.
GLC02437.09506
February-March 1776
[Abstract for a detachment of men formerly commanded by Captain Edward Burbeck]
Abstract of men formerly of Edward Burbeck's company for the months of February and March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09509
[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09510
2 November 1783
Bailey, Francis, 1744-1817
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.
GLC02437.10565
[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]
Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10655
GLC02437.10656
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