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14 October 1783
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
to Henry Knox
Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.
GLC02437.02653
2 July 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Smith, Son & Smith
Informs Smith, Son, & Smith, a merchant firm (possibly from Birmingham, England) that the wares they consigned to him have arrived. Notes that the goods are in the care of Henry Jackson, who will keep them until they can be sold without incurring a...
GLC02437.03164
21 October 1791
Found Knox's letter of 3 October waiting for him upon his return from Boston. Gave William Duer a message for Knox. Since that message was written things have changed with the arrival of a minister from Great Britain [George Hammond]. Tells Knox,...
GLC02437.05204
28 October 1791
to William Stephens Smith
Mentions the "subject" of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests "in any degree."
GLC02437.05213
3 December 1791
Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare...
GLC02437.05251
13 November 1793
Says "Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer." Asks...
GLC02437.05972
28 August 1787
to Thomas Russell
Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character....
GLC02437.03647
23 November 1789
to Edward Rutledge
Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of...
GLC02437.04420
11 May 1794-18 May 1794
Introduces Mr. William Meredith, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Russell. Explains who Meredith is and briefly discusses politics. There is a crossed out section on verso about nominees for a diplomatic position to France. Date of 11 May added...
GLC02437.06094
20 March 1777
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Mentions his plan to "enter the Service" once he raises a certain sum, which he is confident he will have soon. He has bought two hundred pounds worth of quills, paper, and similar articles from Newburry, and thinks they will be easy to turn a...
GLC02437.00555
23 March 1777
to William Knox
Says that since William's happiness is important to him, he will not prevent his brother from joining the army once William has completed certain essential family business. Arranges for William to pick up his baggage from various spots in New...
GLC02437.00556
12 March 1777
to Lucy Knox
Arrived last evening after a long trip. The roads past Hartford were so bad that "the Slay" and much of the baggage had to be abandoned. Has heard a report that at Spanktown, modern day Rahway, "our people" killed and wounded five hundred of the...
GLC02437.00549
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports "News Glorious News" that a French ship loaded with artillery and arms for the Americans landed at Portsmouth last week. Also carried French officers "well recommended by Doct. Franklin" and an account stating that a similar ship will soon...
GLC02437.00554
7 January 1777
Asks if she has received his previous letter (GLC02437.00511). Details the fighting from 2 January onward. Discusses the American retreat from Trenton, for which the artillery provided cover, Washington's decision to next attack Princeton where...
GLC02437.00514
28 December 1776
Expresses his love for Lucy, but says that the love of his country must keep them apart for now. Discusses the Battle of Trenton (26 December 1776) in depth. Starts by stating that Lucy must "have heard of our success on the morning of the 26th...
GLC02437.00497
[18 December] 1776
A plan for the establishment of a Corps of Continental Artillery, Magazines, Laboratories &c
Argues that "a well regulated...well disciplined" and well supplied artillery is the most important factor in modern war, and has recently proved decisive in Europe. The British rely on artillery, and feels America should copy them. States the most...
GLC02437.00505
3 January 1776-15 July 1778
[Timeline of Prisoner Exchange Activities]
Later copy. Listing dates on which important events occurred relating to prisoner exchanges between American and British forces. Entries detail various plans for prisoner exchange. Also specify who is authorized to exchange prisoners and the...
GLC02437.00508
1 April 1777
Received Knox's letter via Captain Shaw, and was pleased by Knox's good spirits. Hopes to defeat the British, but worries about the lack of manpower, hearing that Washington only has 4,000 men. "If this is the case you must expect a whipping very...
GLC02437.00561
25 March 1777
Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French...
GLC02437.00558
26 March 1777
Eveleigh, Nicholas, 1748-1791
Says his main purpose in writing is to ask Knox to forward an enclosed letter to Mr. Rose. Also states that he has been marching fifty miles a day and has no artillery captain. Discusses his desire to see his wife, a feeling he knows Knox shares....
GLC02437.00559
31 March 1777
Loves her and thinks of her constantly. Thinks America will soon rise and Britain fall. Sees the recent arrival of arms as a positive sign from above. Feels the war has lost all virtue. If not for her he think he would not have the will to live....
GLC02437.00560
13 April 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Hopes Henry is thinking of her. Says that she is being inoculated for smallpox, but that a rash on her arm has slowed the process and led the doctor to give her more mercury. Worries about her health but says their daughter is doing quite well....
GLC02437.00572
Expresses his love for her. Thinks Crane will soon have success in recruiting men. Feels "America trifles too much with the high matters in which she is engag'd - an infinity of happiness or misery depends upon the success or non-success of the...
GLC02437.00573
20 April 1777
Says that he always writes "by the post" and wishes she would do the same "as it is now conducted with some regularity." Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not "have too many or too few" pocks. Wishes Lucy could...
GLC02437.00576
The Americans "are getting strong" while "the enemy by all accounts...must be very imbecile." Hopes she is recovering from the smallpox inoculation, and sends his love to her and their daughter.
GLC02437.00577
24 April 1777
Gardner, Joseph, ?-1788
Dr. Gardner informs Knox that both his wife and daughter have been successfully inoculated against smallpox, and are feeling well again. Also a French ship has just arrived with 58 cannons, as well as shot, powder, clothing, blankets and tents....
GLC02437.00579
26 April 1777
Loves her and is glad she and their daughter are doing well after their inoculation. Longs to see her, but for her own safety and happiness denies her request to join him at Morristown. Believes the British "by no means as formidable as they were...
GLC02437.00580
30 April 1777
Isaacs, Ralph, 1741-1799
Writes that his health has improved, and his wife is recovering from smallpox. Details the Battle of Ridgefield (27 April 1777) and the British actions leading up to it. Says British troops landed near Norwalk, marched to Danbury, and there...
GLC02437.00581
10 January 1777
Has just received her letter and assures her "my heart is yours although my Country demands my poor pittance to endevor to rescue her from barbarity." Feels this barbarity, exemplified by Indians slaughtering innocents, enslaved people killing their...
GLC02437.00517
Reassures his brother of his affection for him. Has received a trunk for Henry from Jonathan Ingersol, and will write him. Informs Knox that he will try to obtain silk stockings for him and that George Washington's coat has been charged to his...
GLC02437.00563
3 April 1777
Says she and Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn have completed "the affair of the house" for 5,500 pounds. Says the transaction pains her, though is sure her father will approve once he knows the circumstances. Is worried, however, that others may see Henry...
GLC02437.00565
6 April 1777
Loves her and acknowledges her letter. Tries to assuage her fears about the war, smallpox, and his distance from her. Assures her that "General Howe is not driving us thro' the Jersies into Pennsylvania." Discusses the character and rank of the...
GLC02437.00566
20 May 1781
Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's...
GLC02437.00953
25 May 1781
Informs his brother William that the business of the meeting held in Wethersfield between Generals George Washington and Rochambeau did not finish until the morning of 25 May. Rochambeau left 24 May. Knox expects to arrive at New Windsor, New York...
GLC02437.00954
1900/08/10
Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899
to [Edward R. Archer]
Discusses pleasure at having read Edward [R. Archer's] letter to Annie [Archer], Annie taking Virginia to go visit with Maimie who is recovering well from her illness. She mentions that Edward Archer has behaved well and is easy to care for. She also...
GLC01896.137
August 13, 1900
[Envelope]
Envelope: "Wi[stm]inster Palace Hotel, London. Mr. E.R. Archer, Care Brown, Shipley & Co." Attached to the envelope is a forwarding slip reading: "Care of Messrs. Munroe & Co., [struck: Paris]" and marked as being received 1900/08/13. United States...
GLC01896.138
1861-1865
Galt, William Richard, fl. 1890-1900
to Annie Woodlief Jeffery
Genealogical history of the Jeffery family that traces the roots of the Jeffery clan from Devonshire England to America, including a fantastic story about one ancestor, Mr. Sylvester, who lived to "the age of one hundred and twenty." Galt mentions...
GLC01896.148
28 April 1781
[Certifies that Lewis Garanger entered the Army of the United States in late 1778 as a captain]
Appears to be a draft. Attests that Garanger was a Captain of the French Bombardiers before he joined the Continental Army. George Washington granted him permission to return to France when he could not obtain active service. "Captain Garanger has...
GLC02437.00943
1900/07/06
Jeffery, Annie, fl. 1890-1900
Discusses the current heat wave in Richmond, expresses desire to have been with Archer at Westminster Abbey, improving health of Aaron and Maimie Jeffery's baby boy, and news of the family and friends, including Mamie Lacy's successful surgery.
GLC01896.134
1900/07/19
[Menu]
"Banquet given by Messrs. Ludw. Loewe & Co. in honor of the American Mechanical and Civil Engineering Associations." The list of food and drinks being served at the Banquet is in French. Along with several colored engravings there is a small...
GLC01896.136
3 April 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. "Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles...
GLC02437.00934
24 April 1781
Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or...
GLC02437.00942
circa 1863
Mayall, John Jabez Edwin, 1810-1901
[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]
Edward R. Archer in Confederate States [Virginia] Volunteer Navy uniform, holding sword and cap. Full length portrait. Albumen print (London: Mayall Photo). Inscribed: on front "C. S. Navy" and on verso "Edward Richard Archer 'Uncle Ned' in...
GLC01896.179
circa 1867
Van Lint, fl. 1867
[Carte de visite of cathedral and leaning tower of Pisa]
Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa, carte de visite. Albumen print (Pisa, Italy: Van Lint)
GLC01896.182
1864/5/29
Disderi, Andre, 1819-1894
[Carte de visite of two unidentified women]
Domestic set piece, two unidentified women [one standing behind one sitting] with pastoral background studying books. Albumen print (Paris: Disderi, Photographe de S. M. L'Empereur"). Inscribed: "For M. Archer with our kind remembrance. London May...
GLC01896.185
[Carte de visites of Hotel Schreiber]
"Hotel Schreiber", carte de visite. Albumen print (Rigi: Kulm)
GLC01896.186.01
1861-1877
Kilburn, fl. 1850-1860
[Carte de visite of J.H. Warner, U. S. N]
J.H. Warner in frock coat, top hat and umbrella, full portrait. Albumen print (London: Mr. Kilburn).
GLC01896.188
1900/07
A trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works
Souvenir photograph album. Ludwig, Loewe & Co., Berlin, N. W. "Eine Fahrt von Berlin C. naen den Werken von Ludw. Loewe & Co. A-G. ['A Trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works']." Cover art includes "Ludw. Loew & Co." seal and an U.S. and German...
GLC01896.204
15 June 1781
[The account of Otis & Henly, to ascertain the amount of clothing supplied by them]
Lists clothing shipped on board Captain Hardie's ship, Olimpe, at Brest, France 15 June 1781. A separate list indicates artillery, ordnance, and camp equipage on board the Cybelle, ordnance stores on the ship Ruise, and medicines and instruments on...
GLC02437.00970
20 June 1781
Thomas, Joseph, 1755-1838
[Ordnance return for Captain Joseph Thomas's company]
Return of ordnance and ammunition annexed to Thomas's Company, 2nd regiment of artillery, 20 June 1781. Contains a chart listing ordnance and ammunition. Underneath chart, a note indicates that one six pounder was surrendered at Saratoga while...
GLC02437.00971
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