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15 March 1783
Wills, E., fl. 1783
to John Doughty
Wills, captain commanding Invalids on Constitution Island, discusses furloughs for men in his company. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.02004
17 March 1783
Dellezenne, Joseph, fl. 1783
[Request for provisions]
Requests six days' provisions for a servant. Signed by Joseph C. [Dellezenne]. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Paul Barney on verso, signed with his mark.
GLC02437.02012
Copeland, Asa, fl. 1781-1783
to Mr. Forsyth
Countersigned by Henry Knox's aide, John Lillie. Request for ten days' worth of provisions for a man from the Invalid Corps. Includes a note on verso signed with Joseph Freeman's mark.
GLC02437.02013
Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
[Return of provisions]
Provision return for one mason. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw. Contains a note on verso signed by Jacob Gillet.
GLC02437.02014
circa March 24, 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company]
Return for rations of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artillery Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department. 65 sergeants and privates received 1 1/2 rations per day from 21 March to 24 March for a total of 407 rations delivered (this included...
GLC02437.02016
23 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Ephraim Fenno
Informs Captain Fenno that Captain George Fleming will be relieving him and his company from their post at Verplanck's Point.
GLC02437.02022
24 March 1783
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
Considerations on Military Punishments
Discusses his views on military punishment, which are quite moderate as well as how other countries maintain control and discipline in their own military. Also lists suggestions on proper punishments for offenses. The closing page is in Nicola's...
GLC02437.02027
25 March 1783
[Provision return for Captain Patten]
Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, with a note from George Groom.
GLC02437.02030
29 March 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Request for extra rations]
Request for three days' worth of provisions for two watermen. Creator signature illegible. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Robert Matthews. Place writ from note.
GLC02437.02038
30 March 1783
Andrews, Asa, fl. 1783
[Return for one army prisoner]
Countersigned by Captain David Judson and Samuel Shaw with a note on the verso from a Isaac Robert. Includes regiment and rations issued.
GLC02437.02041
Batten, Thomas, fl. 1783
[Provision return]
Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note on the verso from John Warner. Lists men by company with issued rations.
GLC02437.02042
12 November 1863
Goold, James, 1842-?
to Johny
Writes to his brother that part of his division has been engaged in a skirmish at Rappahannock station, and lost four men. Notes that "the second brigade of our division has the credit of helping take the forts near the river..." Informs his brother...
GLC03523.05.19
29 February 1864
to Abby Goold
Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th...
GLC03523.05.21
5 January 1862
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.
GLC03523.07.04
25 January 1862
to Angeline Henry
Henry write to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports they will move on to Manassas, Virginia, any day carrying tents and knapsacks. States the constant rain and mud affects their ability to drill.
GLC03523.07.05
1 February 1862
to Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas...
GLC03523.07.06
15 February 1862
Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Discusses illness among men, medical care, and the quality of the bread. Mentions a visit by Union General George McClellan and his comment "...that our reg was the best looking in the Division."
GLC03523.07.07
16 February 1862
Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Refers to a brigade drill for Union General John Brooke. Asks her not to show his letters to anyone and to burn them. Envelope has a poem by Helen A. Brown printed on it.
GLC03523.07.08
4 March 1862
Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports there are two to three drills a day. Comments there is no chance to get lonesome with so many men around. Requests she write often and report on local news.
GLC03523.07.09
29 March 1862
to George and Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother and brother from Fortress Monroe. Reports on many miles of marching. States they encountered rebel fire. Says that the peach trees are in bloom and the weather is hot. Comments he lost most of his belongings on a forced...
GLC03523.07.10
13 June 1862
In a letter to his mother, Henry discusses in detail the cost of food. Reports sending money to them and complains about backpay. States they are camped on a large field with calvary and artillery within view of the rebel's picket. Mentions killed...
GLC03523.07.11
27 July 1862
Henry writes to his parents from U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis. Reports his wounded arm is healing. Informs of heavy losses during the battle at Savages Station, Virginia. Comments on states offering bounty for recruits and how hard it is to be...
GLC03523.07.12
9 January 1863
Henry writes to his sister from a seminary. States the men are in one wing and 60 girls in another. Expresses pride at her becoming "...a school marm."
GLC03523.07.13
12 February 1863
Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Reports he was on picket duty for three days and has two drills a day. Mentions Union General Joseph Hooker is in command and they may be moving south soon. Discusses her desire to move west and...
GLC03523.07.14
18 March 1863
Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.
GLC03523.07.15
03/01/1863
Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865
to Mary M. Bogart
Reports to his wife from Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Virginia. Tells her that there will be no more furloughs given for a while, but that he will come home when the war is over. Asks her to write "all the news and some of the olds for I have got...
GLC03523.11.06
03/10/1863
Writes to his wife, noting that he received her letter a few days ago, and apologizes for being too lazy to answer it until now. He includes trinkets for the children in the letter, and tells her that "I should like to send you all a kiss if I could...
GLC03523.11.07
04/10/1863
Writes to his wife from Fairfax Seminary Hospital to let her know where he is. He reports that he could not move along with the rest of the regiment as he is "quite lame." He speculates that he will "get over it when warm weather comes" so "do not...
GLC03523.11.08
07/01/1863
to Mary M. Bogart and friend [incomplete]
Writes letter addressed to his wife and friend, which explains that he left Yorktown this morning and is on march with the army to Richmond. Reports that they "have a good general at our hand this time and a good supply of cannon..." Shares with them...
GLC03523.11.09
09/12/1863
Reports to his wife that his camp is quite sickly as the "measles have made their apearence." Writes that he has sent his pay, which is 25 dollars, minus "two and a few cents," which he kept for himself because "a man can't live here without some...
GLC03523.11.10
1783-1815
[List of letters written by Washington to Knox]
A record of the letters in this collection written by Washington to Knox, listed by date.
GLC02437.09352
12 September 1850
Quincy, Edmund, 1808-1877
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...
GLC08875.31
30 June 1782
Craig, Isaac, 1742-1826
Return of the detachment for the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery & a detachment of artillery artificers, commanded by Major Isaac Craig
Written from Fort Pitt, present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chart of numbers of soldiers in a detachment from the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery, sorted by rank as well as health and fitness for duty. See GLC02437.01470 for accompanying...
GLC02437.01471
1 July 1782
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
to John Ruddock
Writes, "General Knox desires me to inform you, that a Conductor, or Some person in your department who was lately at the Magazine near Head Quarters broke open the lock, & left the door tied with a string. He wishes you to have it secured without a...
GLC02437.01472
15 July 1782
Ordnance of stores received during the year
Authorship inferred from handwriting. Date added later in pencil. Ordnance items listed in two columns, with dates written at the top of each. Paragraph below columns reads, "The return to be continued in the aforegoing manner for the whole year -...
GLC02437.01486
17 July 1782
Peirce, John, 1750-1798
Return of sundry articles which are much wanted for the different posts on the Mohawk River
In the handwriting of Captain Peirce of the artillery, most likely John Peirce, son of Isaac Peirce and younger brother of Joseph. Chart for supplies wanted at different posts on the Mohawk River in New York. Divided into five columns: for 12 pounder...
GLC02437.01488
20 July 1782
Sands Livingston & Company, fl. 1782
Instructions to the issuing commissaries
Marked "copy." Writes, "All Issuing Commissaries are hereby directed to request the Commanding Officers of Regiments, Detachments, and Smaller Parties, to make regular Returns on clear paper, and large enough to take proper receipts thereon." Adds...
GLC02437.01496
24 July 1782
to Alexander Hamilton
Later copy. Knox sent Hamilton the latest information on what is now known as the Huddy-Asgill Affair.
GLC02437.01499
July 1782
Officers of the Massachusetts Line
to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court Assembled
In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Writes on behalf of the officers of the Massachusetts line that the Massachusetts state legislature has, following the direction of Congress, settled payment with the officers for the years 1779 and 1780, but have not yet...
GLC02437.01514
circa 1782
Articles issued in the year 1782
Possibly in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Year in title added later in pencil. A blank form describing military stores in two columns, organized by date, including flints and powder. A note below the chart reads, "The return to be continued in the...
GLC02437.01515
circa 1790
[Remarks on Treaty with the Creek Nation]
Discusses U.S. relations with the Creek Indians. States, "The treaty with the Creek nation of Indians is a new and honorable evidence of the vigilance and wisdom of the [executive] of the U.S." Mentions the Oconee River in Georgia and possibly...
GLC02437.09452
circa 1774-1788
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
Possibly by Hannah Flucker Urquhart to her sister, Lucy Knox. Discusses the death of her husband (possibly James Urquhart) writing, "Know your superior happiness in having a Dear and good husband to sympathize with you, you have still a comforter...
GLC02437.09453
[An inventory of Thomas Flucker's estate]
"1790" is written at the top of page one and struck. Mentions General Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent, a patent granting Waldo trade with Native Americans in present-day Maine. Flucker, who was married to Waldo's daughter Hannah, was granted 2/5 of...
GLC02437.09454
[Legal document pertaining to the estate of Hannah Waldo Flucker]
Grants full power of attorney to Thomas Longman of Paternoster Row, London, to recover a bond from Hannah Harwood, one of the executors of the late Hannah Waldo Flucker's estate. Indicates that the bond was given to Francis Waldo in March 1774 by...
GLC02437.09458
19 October 1861
Bope, Conrad, 1839-1917
to Eliza Jane Bope
Bope writes to his sister reporting that brother John is well. Complains about the continuous rain and states that one of their men was shot. Writes about the rebels destroying a bridge over Green River. Comments that they are waiting for artillery:...
GLC03523.03.01
20 December 1861
Bope, John, 1838-?
to John Bope Sr.
Bope writes to his father from Camp Wood. Reports on a battle with the Rebels and states that 19 men were killed and more wounded in his regiment. Comments that the Rebels have a camp four miles from him and he is sending his father ninety dollars...
GLC03523.03.02
1 January 1862
to Lydia Bope
Bope writes to his mother from Camp Wood. Expresses thanks for the candy she sent for Christmas. Letterhead has a drawing of a cannon and American flag with the phrase "OUR COMPROMISE" written underneath. Envelope has a humorous image and caption...
GLC03523.03.03
Conrad Bope writes to his sister. Comments it is the New Year and they have nothing to do. Brother John is well and in his tent as he writes. Reports he was on picket duty and once the bridge is rebuilt over the Green River, they will march to...
GLC03523.03.04
25 April 1862
to unknown
Bope writes to a friend from the Battlefield of Camp Shiloh. Reports he survived the bloody Battle of Shiloh (6-7 April 1862) unharmed. Discusses the battle strategy in depth and the horror he felt: "...we had to step over the daed [sic] and...
GLC03523.03.05
Bope writes to his father from the Battlefield of Shiloh, near Pittsburg Landing. Reports that "...some 20,000 men buried who fell in this great battle...", and they expect another attack. Mentions Easter, and notes that the cost of eggs is 30 cents...
GLC03523.03.06
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