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7 July 1781
An account of stores ordered to be sent from Philadelphia to the main army
Lists skins, leather, ladles, and writing paper, among other items.
GLC02437.01029
Richards, William, fl. 1781-1787
[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]
Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.
GLC02437.01030
10 July 1781
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
to Henry Knox
Colonel Swift informs Knox that his 2nd Connecticut Brigade "are destitute of a conductor of military stores and are much imbarrased [sic] for want of one..." Suggests Sergeant Amos Kellogg for the position. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide....
GLC02437.01031
11 July 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Captain Howe
Instructs Howe regarding the transport of stores and cannon from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York. Howe is to instruct the officers in charge of sending the stores in case they do not receive...
GLC02437.01034
[Pertains to boarding vessels] [incomplete]
Fragment. Knox anticipates receiving returns of stores. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
GLC02437.01035
to [Ebenezer] Stevens
Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist...
GLC02437.01036
to Sebastian Bauman
Knox writes to Major Bauman at West Point. Instructs Bauman to send one company of artillery from West Point to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Adds that the cannon must be put on board vessels and sent as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's...
GLC02437.01037
to [William] Price
Possibly to Lieutenant William Price. Asks Price to send a return of the articles he has obtained from the Quartermaster General. Reports that he has ordered laboratory stores from Philadelphia, and they are to be sent to Price at New Windsor....
GLC02437.01038
to John Crane
Gives Crane orders regarding the transport of cannon and stores sent from Springfield, Massachusetts through Claverack, New York to be sent to New Windsor, New York, where Crane will soon arrive. Gives instructions to be passed on to Captain Thomas...
GLC02437.01039
13 July 1781
Seward, Thomas, 1740-1800
[Invoice of military stores shipped from Claverack Landing]
Possibly written at Claverack, New York. Stores were shipped aboard the Nancy under the care of Captain Beckham. Also contains an "Invoice of sundry stores deliverd Lieut Wm Price by order of General Knox for the use of the Laboratory" at New...
GLC02437.01040
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Colonel Stevens plans to soon sail from his present location, bound for Kings Ferry, New York. Has endeavored to fulfill Knox's instructions in Knox's absence (Stevens possibly writes from New Windsor, New York). Notes that the arms available to...
GLC02437.01042
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes "I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the...
GLC02437.01043
30 June 1781
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
[Return]
Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type, and date issued.
GLC02437.10681
27 July 1781
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Colonel Carrington writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Due to the resignation of Colonel Proctor, Colonel Carrington assumes he is to take command of the Fourth Regiment. Has not received orders...
GLC02437.01093
08 November 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: John Mckinley
Appealing for provisions, including shoes . For troops soon to be at Valley Forge. (To the president of Delaware).
GLC08078
28 July 1781
Monthly return of the corps of artillery
Partially printed, with a handwritten second page listing sick or absent, on duty, and extra service. This return pertains to the regiments of Colonels John Crane and John Lamb.
GLC02437.01094
Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811
Bliss, commissary of military stores, encloses a return of ordnance stores (GLC02437.01097).
GLC02437.01095
to William Price and Thomas Patten
Consists of two separate letters. In the first, Knox gives instructions to Price regarding fuzes and wooden bottoms (for artillery). In the second letter, written the same day and presumably at Dobbs Ferry, Knox gives instructions to Captain...
GLC02437.01096
[Return of ordnance and stores at Springfield, in booklet form]
Bliss, commissary of stores at Springfield, sends Knox a neatly written return. Possibly accompanied by cover note (GLC02437.01095).
GLC02437.01097
29 July 1781
Baubert, V., fl. 1781
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Apparently written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Certificate to pay Wadsworth and Carter, Jeremiah Wadsworth being a commissary for the Count de Rochambeau's army. On verso, William Little signs, transferring the money to...
GLC02437.01098
to Asa Copeland
Orders Copeland, conductor of military stores, to procure 1500 muskets, 3 tons of lead, and all of the pistols at New Windsor. Gives further instructions pertaining to arms, ordering Copeland to transfer stores to Philadelphia. Apparently written...
GLC02437.01099
to Samuel Hodgdon
Discusses arms, stores, and other military matters with Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Compliments Hodgdon on his new appointment. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).
GLC02437.01100
30 July 1781
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
McDougall signs as "Brutus," a pseudonym often attributed to him related to his involvement in the Newburgh Conspiracy. Writes a cryptic and critical letter, questioning plans made for the Continental army and the authority of Congress. Expresses...
GLC02437.01101
31 July 1781
to Captain Morcourt
Apologizes for not being able to immediately fulfill Morcourt's request for shot. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).
GLC02437.01102
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...
GLC02437.01103
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