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1861-1877
Hawkeye (fl. fl. 1862-)
Two Brothers Fallen
A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.
GLC02171.09
10 November 1862
Lewis, Thomas (fl. 1862)
to Eben Whittemore
States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."
GLC02175.11
January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
19 August 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....
GLC02437.01141
GLC02437.01142
Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as...
GLC02437.01143
20 September 1781
Knox, William (1756-1795)
to Henry Knox
Response to 4 September 1781 letter (GLC02437.01165). Discusses their financial situation, "which undoubtedly are in such a train as to require the strictest attention to Oeconomy." William has sold some goods to prepare for his business trip to...
GLC02437.01185
9 October 1781
Hunter, James (fl. 1781)
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01216. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements...
GLC02437.01217
12 October 1781
Wigglesworth, Edward (1732-1794)
At a meeting of the Corporation of Harvard College.
Copy of Harvard Corporation's vote of thanks to Granville Sharp of London for a donation of a six volume Polyglot Bible and seven copies of Sharp's "The Law of Retribution" to Harvard's library. The copy was sent by Wigglesworth to William Knox...
GLC02437.01220
16 October 1781
Stevens, Ebenezer (1751-1823)
Return of Stores expended on the 15th & 16th Oct, by Lt. Col. Stevens.
Lists quantities of stores used at various locations and under the command of various officers during the siege of Yorktown. Also enumerates soldiers who were wounded, killed, and taken prisoner. Explains that a British attack at day break resulted...
GLC02437.01229
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