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circa August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Disposition of Troops at New York
Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.
GLC02437.00415
15 August 1776
to Lucy Knox
Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family...
GLC02437.00419
1909/10/06
Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910
to Owen Horsfall
His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is...
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circa 1864
Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?
[Lieutenant Daniel Waite Burdick]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.
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[Lieutenant Lucian E. Carter]
Standing full portrait with painted camp scene backdrop, holding hat and sword. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.
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Addis, R.W., fl. 1864
[Lieutenant Silas Wright Frame]
Vignette bust portrait. Name and rank inscribed on recto of photograph, possibly Frame's signature.
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[Lieutenant Malcolm G. Cook]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Identifying inscription on verso.
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[Lieutenant Philander B. Grant]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard. Identifying inscription on verso.
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[Lieutenant Wallace R. Hill]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name and rank inscribed on recto below photograph.
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[Lieutenant Patrick H. Keenan]
Vignette bust portrait with beard. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.
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[Lieutenant James A. Taylor]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache.
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[Lieutenant Addison W. Wheelock]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto beneath photograph. Name and rank inscribed on verso.
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[unknown Lieutenant in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]
Vignette bust portrait with beard.
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20 September 1839
Grand Jury
The Grand Jury finds the following fact
Relates details pertaining to the sailing of the Amistad, the mutiny of the captives on board, and the ship's subsequent capture near the coast of New York. Mentions Lieutenant Thomas R. Gedney, commander of the brig Washington and other persons...
GLC05636.06
29 July 1776
to John Adams
Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then...
GLC02437.00403
circa July 1776
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Henry Knox
After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the canons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New...
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McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Gives a letter of introduction for John Robertson, who served under Colonel McDougall "in the sea service" and has experience manning canons. Thinks Robertson could be of use to Knox and seeks to have him put on the payroll. Dated "summer 1776."
GLC02437.00406
1 August 1776
to William Knox
Chastises his brother for not writing and complains of writing so much himself that his arm hurts. Gives some instructions for business.
GLC02437.00407
4 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities....
GLC02437.00409
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses his introduction to Mr. Livingston and Mr. King and their activities in the area. Comments on a rude letter from his brother, Henry Knox (see GLC02437.00398) and how he should respond. Notes that he will talk to the doctor about Lucy...
GLC02437.00410
5 August 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Captain Burbeck has heard that all the Continental regiments are heading to New York and seeks instructions on what to do with his company. Also discusses accounts and pay for his and Lieutenant John Edes' company. Burbeck and Edes were officers in...
GLC02437.00411
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Rebukes Knox for calling him a lazy scoundrel for not writing at every post. Discusses privateering news from a man named Captain White in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and provides an account of ships and cargo seized. Notes that the privateering has...
GLC02437.00412
8 August 1776
Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.
GLC02437.00414
13 August 1776
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00403) to tell him that he did not meet with the founder making the cannons Knox wrote about, but another member of the Continental Congress did. Reports that the congress is also making efforts to mine copper...
GLC02437.00416
12 August 1776
Directs his brother to pay Colonel David Mason sixty dollars. A note from Mason on the verso directs that the payment be made to Hannah Mason.
GLC02437.00417
Discusses his recent fever, treatment, and recovery. Comments on his duties and the upcoming conflict in New York, in sometimes florid prose. Discusses news from Ticonderoga concerning the attempted siege of Canada, and notes the arrival of a...
GLC02437.00418
19 August 1776
Fears potential British successes in New York and the consequences it would have on morale. Wants all available men in New England sent to defend New York so it is not lost for want of soldiers, as was the case with the invasion of Canada. Believes...
GLC02437.00420
Discusses corresponding with his wife. Discusses domestic issues like food, clothing, and money, and a sick servant. Asks Lucy to assist Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who is in need of money. Comments on firing on the Phoenix and other British vessels...
GLC02437.00421
Explains how a friend's illness and the difficult times brought on by the Revolutionary War have delayed her writing. Notes how expensive the war has made living and suggests William expand beyond just selling books. Looks toward the future when...
GLC02437.00422
1902/04/20
to: "my dear boys."
Describes the blizzard last night. Discusses his work building a suspension bridge across Nome River at the expense of about $5,000 but storms are delaying the construction. Afterwards, he expects to work for the North American Trading and...
GLC05245.15
1902/06/19
He is awaiting the arrival of books he requested and gives instructions as to how to send them. He caught a cold and has just finished working at the Military Post this morning. He is going to meet with Mr. Watson and tell Mr. Watson that he is "...
GLC05245.16
1902/10/28
to: "my dear children."
He has fallen behind in collecting the money he intended to send to them. He will start a job at a Road House tomorrow for $25 per month and lodging. A man is going to ask the government to either purchase his bridge or pay for using it. Laps and...
GLC05245.17
17 May 1903
to Mary
He asks his wife if she does not agree that he has been sufficiently punished. He wants to either resume their relationship or end it with a divorce. He is willing to pay for the divorce and some of the children's expenses but will do anything to...
GLC05245.18.01
1903/06/19
to Mary.
He has heard that Orson and Gaffer have died and Eddie has had an accident. He worries that his letters to her may be ignored or returned. He is amazed that "one so kind hearted could be so hard and unforgiving." He will continue to send money...
GLC05245.19
1903/08/16
He thanks Owen for the "nicest and newsiest letter" yet. He will send money to Owen for a vacation and to Aunt Annie for his parents' headstones. He advises Owen that diet is the key to perfect health. He wants the whole family to visit next...
GLC05245.20
1903/10/17
He is sending Owen and Eddie several gifts including watch chains and Eskimo trinkets. The river has seven inches of frozen ice and the skating is terrific. He recommends "a regular and judicious course of athletics and gymnastics" as health is...
GLC05245.21
1903/10/24
to boys
Mush ice is forming in the Bering Sea and "the great white silence" is coming. He would do anything to see them. He sent them the gifts and not money because he wants them "to be able to put on as good an appearance as anyone." He counsels Eddie...
GLC05245.22
1903/11/13
He wishes he could see the family and wishes them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Army company in Alaska will be relieved next year. "Nome has become quite metropolitan" and he will soon be a member of the "Arctic Brotherhood." They...
GLC05245.23
1904/04/16
Smith the mailman set a record with his dogteam averaging 100 miles per day. He explains the idea that glaciers or volcanoes left the gold nuggets and that Alaska was originally tropical. The Republicans are "between the devil and the deep sea"...
GLC05245.24
1904/01/12
Hopes to get a mail contractor's position as the pay is not bad. Will try to visit them next summer if possible. Telegraphic news told of "imminent" war between Russia and Japan, a Chicago theatre fire, and a railroad wreck. Wishes he were better...
GLC05245.25
1904/01/31
Writes that he is proud of Owen's studies and not surprised at Eddie "having a girl." Read that a captain is going to leave Port Clarence and try to reach the North Pole by the Northwest Passage. Mentions that anthracite was used as coal for the...
GLC05245.26
1904/09/07
Plans to go to the Koyukuks. States his chances of obtaining a mail position are "nil." Writes that he has "given [Mary] freedom through the court" and expects she will choose another man. He still respects her but feels that both she and the...
GLC05245.27
1905/03/15
to my dear children.
Reports that he quit his position at the Post because he did not want to work continuously for 12 hours. He bought a quarter interest in a mine nearby and is now "taking out a 'dump' which means that the pay streak is 30 feet under the ground and...
GLC05245.28
1905/06/19
Wishes he could have attended Owen's college Commencement. Thinks he should leave the area but keeps putting it off. There is a movement to "establish a 'Choo-Choo' line for passengers and freight between Nome and Solomon." Writte on YMCA Army...
GLC05245.29
1905/07/22
He would have met Owen in Portland had he known about Owen's trip earlier. He discusses what career Owen should pursue. He points out that Owen's strength in mathematics would serve him well as a Ph.D. or in the mechanical, electrical, civil and...
GLC05245.30
1906/02/17
to "my dear loved ones all"
The rolling of the ship makes it difficult for him to write and to sleep at night. The boat stopped at Sitka, home to the Executive Mansion, Juneau, Yakurat, and Kayak island. [continued on 2/20] He arrived in Valdez the day before and had "never...
GLC05245.31
1906/04/27
to "Owen and all"
Discusses working for three partners on building a waterwheel and piers at the junction of the Copper and Svlutiva rivers. States that the scarcity of horses has made moving supplies difficult and instead they have had to chop down logs in the...
GLC05245.32
1906/09/09
Discusses a trail cutting and bridge building job he got through a "dicker" with J.A. Crutteudeu. Wants Ed to choose a profession and find a position in it and advises Owen to take the Saltain[?] job rather than stay in the bakery. He is on the...
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1906/11/09
to my dear children
Reports there is no snow for sleds so he must use horses to carry the mail. Claims it is difficult to cross rivers with the horses because the ice is too thin to hold them. Rests in a "skookum" log cabin halfway through the six day round trip....
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