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June 24, 1813
Langdon, John, 1741-1819
to Isaac Hull Butler
Deputy Commissary Langdon indicates that he will forward clothing to Captain Butler. Written during the War of 1812.
GLC01450.721.06
February 24, 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Recommends a Mr. Payton for work. Mentions Payton's "great distress owing to some peculiarly unhappy circumstances in his family," and suggests there might be an available post "within the Quartermaster or Commissary[']s line" under General Lincoln...
GLC01466
May 8, 1814
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to George Edward Mitchell
Major General Brown notes receiving Colonel Mitchell's letter reporting the British capture of Oswego, New York, at the Battle of Big Sandy during the War of 1812. Indicates that he is satisfied with Mitchell's actions against the superior...
GLC01469
April 16, 1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to James McHenry
Written as President to Secretary of War McHenry. Concerning Adams' interpretation of the Constitution concerning military appointments. Adams remarks "I never understood the Constitution. To suppose that the President has power to appoint Judges...
GLC01477
August 4, 1812
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to George Joy
Discusses some political pamphlets that dealt with the 1807 British naval attack by the ship Leopold against the Chesapeake, an American ship, and its consequences for the War of 1812. Adams was then the United States Ambassador to Russia. Joy, who...
GLC01540
May 12, 1783
Elmer, Ebenezer, 1752-1843
to Hannah Seeley
Speaks of his desire to return to a peaceful life now that the war is over. "As we have now happily terminated a war which has raged for eight full years with every species of Horror, I contemplate the speedy return to the peaceful paths of domestic...
GLC01450.165.02
October 26, 1787
Belneavis, Archibald, fl. 1776-1787
to Lieutenant General Cunningham
Written by Captain Lieutenant Belneavis to Lieutenant General Cunningham before both men were to depart for the West Indies. Says before he is to join the 45th Regiment of Foot, which is under Cunningham's command, he conceives it his duty to mention...
GLC01450.169.04
January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
GLC01450.600.013
1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
GLC01450.600.014
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