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20 May 1776
Whiteman, Henry, fl. 1776
to Jonathan Pollard
Receipt for equipment. Whiteman was a member of the Dutchess County Militia of New York. Pollard was the quartermaster in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00305
May 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Supply of clothing for Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Lists supplies for clothing and costs, including buttons and "scarlet cloth," and in some cases who the material was sent to. Directed to Jonathon Pollard, the quartermaster for Knox's artillery regiment. A memo written on page three by Samuel Shaw...
GLC02437.00309
23 May 1776
Shonnand, Fridrik, fl. 1776
to Henry Knox
Receipt for scarlet cloth and thread (uniform-related).
GLC02437.00312
25 May 1776
to Winthrop Sargent
Orders Sargent to accompany Earl Stirling (aka Lord Stirling and William Alexander) to ports on the Hudson River and to report back on the artillery there. Sargent was a captain lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00315
31 May 1776
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Pay Roll of Capt. Bauman's Company of Artillery in the Regiment whereof Henry Knox Esqr. is Colonel
Very detailed payroll for May, 1776. Gives names of Bauman's men, their position, when they enlisted and were last paid, how much time they were owed for and at what pay scale.
GLC02437.00319
Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848
[Pay Abstract for Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment for May, 1776]
Gives number of people at each position in Burbeck's company and their pay.
GLC02437.00323
2 May 1776
to Lucy Knox
Mentions having a difficult journey to New York. Discusses the strong military defenses in the city and New York's strategic importance to the war effort. Instructs her to prepare for her journey from Boston to New York, advising her to travel in...
GLC02437.00283
8 May 1776
Todd, William, fl. 1776
to William Knox
Places a new book order, mentions receiving several books and reminds Knox about others. Docket possibly in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.00286
11 May 1776
Morton, Dimond, 1743-1792
[Invoice for soldier payment and clothing purchases for men in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Actual title: "Collo. Henry Knox in Accott. with Capt. Dimond Morton." Records money distributed to pay members of the regiment and to purchase clothing. Docket possibly in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.00290
1 May 1776
An abstract of officers and soldiers, under the command of Lieut Henry Burbeck, in the regt. of artillery, commanded by Henry Knox Esqr. from the first of [February] to the first of May.
Includes names and pay of officers and soldiers.
GLC02437.10461
29 March 1776 and 26 April 1776
An accou.tt of money paid to several named Captains In the Regiment of Artillery for the use of their Respective Companies
Lists money distributed to captains under Major John Crane in Knox's artillery regiment. Docket is in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.00280
19 February 1776
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Praises Knox and congratulates him on his recent commission to colonel and his successful operation retrieving artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. Discusses his own ill health as well as his desire to get well and return to military service. Comments...
GLC02437.00252
24 April 1766
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Dismal Swamp Survey notes]
Including detailed references to specific plantations, mills, dams, and various other landmarks. With small map and image of George Washington adhered to a board.
GLC08386
15 June 1782
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place....
GLC02437.01453
circa September 1776
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Officers' petition to Henry Knox regarding inadequate wages]
Signed by Sargent, William Treadwell, Benjamin Frothingham, Jotham Horton, David Allen, John Johnston, Thomas Seward, and Benajah Carpenter. All sign as Captain Lieutenant, and present a moving request for livable wages. "...We the subscribers...
GLC02437.10008
17 November 1775
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Henry Knox's Congressional appointment as colonel of artillery in the Continental Army]
Congress represents the "United Colonies." Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.
GLC02437.10435
12 October 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[List]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including lectures, biographies, and poetry.
GLC02437.10368
10 April 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including cookbooks, novels, sermons and travel.
GLC02437.10373
18 July 1772
[Invoice]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sermons, dictionaries, the sciences, medicine and others. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.10376
10 March 1774
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including government, sermons, law and others. Date from docket.
GLC02437.10380
1 August 1776
Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to...
GLC02437.00408
circa August 1776
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
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
circa July 1776
Heath, William, 1737-1814
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...
GLC02437.00405
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
19 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
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
20 October 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses their correspondence and speculates that not all their letters reach each other. Discusses the recent British victories in taking Long Island and New York. Had hoped the victories would induce the British into an ill-planned and...
GLC02437.00476
6 November 1776
Discusses her poor health, explains why she did not write for three posts, and laments their separation. Seeks verification of a rumor that General William Howe met the same fate as General John Burgoyne. Letter dated below signature as 6 November...
GLC02437.00480
8 November 1776
Comments on their problems corresponding and reaffirms his love for her. Indicates that the British have stopped pursuing them and their intentions are unknown. Denounces British and Hessian plundering. Describes the Scottish (Highlanders) as the...
GLC02437.00484
23 November 1776
Pollard, Jonathan, fl. 1749-1786
[Account from Jonathan Pollard to Henry Knox]
Account for money owed Pollard for goods including flint, postage, and rum. Details of the account identical to GLC02437.00491.
GLC02437.00492
26 December 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
An Account of Clothing drawn out of the Continental Store in December 1775 for the recruits of the year 1776 for Coll Knox's Regt
Lists dates and value of clothing drawn out. Signed by Dana as an Artillery Captain. Docket reads: "Drawn out of the Stores by Lt Wm Stevens."
GLC02437.00496
6 September 1776
Lucinda, fl. 1776
Sent to Knox but for a man named Philander. Lucinda thanks Philander for lending her books, and although she was very late in returning them, hopes he will recommend and lend some others.
GLC02437.00439
18 September 1776
Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777
Informs Knox of the situation at Fort Schuyler. The men are afraid of remaining there for the winter because they have few shoes or stockings. Discusses enlistment and pay. Furnivall was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00446
23 September 1776
Congratulates his brother on his escape from New York. Notes that many in Boston are "much pleas'd" with the retreat. Tells the version of events in New York he has heard but eagerly awaits details from Henry. Notes hearing that Benedict Arnold...
GLC02437.00449
26 September 1776
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Thanks William for disabusing him of rumors from New York. Discusses the activities in New York, the war in general, and the cause of liberty. Praises the artillery at the Battle of Long Island. Notes that 1,000 troops from New Hampshire have set...
GLC02437.00457
1 October 1776
Stringer, Samuel, 1725-?
Signed Philocles. Because he is impatient, asks Knox to deliver a letter (not included). A post script notes that the woman to receive the letter is going to Salem, if she has left, Knox should deliver the letter upon her return.
GLC02437.00461
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1720-1793
Indicates that he is sending Knox ordnance and apologizes for the delay caused by wagon availability. Also explains his lack of manpower. If Knox sees General James Reed first, asks that he explain Cheever's inability to comply with a request to...
GLC02437.00464
October 1776
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Return of the Artillery Company of the State of New York commanded by Alexander Hamilton
Signed in text in the third person in the title ("Alexander Hamilton"). Lists numbers of men of various rank present in varying capacities.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.00468
circa May 1776
[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]
List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00327
3 June 1776
[Certification of payment of troops in Knox's artillery regiment]
Certifies that the men in Captain Edward Burbeck's (formerly Captain John Popkin's) company have been paid through January, 1776. Also notes that some members of Burbeck's previous company have only been paid through January as well.
GLC02437.00330
6 June 1776
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Writes the evening before sailing to York and responds to Knox's letter sent 3 June 1776. Inquires about the fortifications Knox was constructing to defend New York and again requests materials to learn about artillery works. Asks if Knox can send...
GLC02437.00333
12 June 1776
Schuyler, David, fl. 1776
[Clothing appraisal for Henry Knox's artillery regiment made by three tailors]
Signed by Schuyler and James Glean as witnesses to certify the valuation in May 1776. A note on the bottom by Thomas Moore indicates that Henry Knox gave his quartermaster, Jonathan Pollard, the amount listed and that Pollard paid Moore on 12 June...
GLC02437.00337
13 June 1776
Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...
GLC02437.00341
24 June 1776
Discusses business activities. Comments that most officers send money home to their families. Mentions that Mr. Jackson will read William his letter, possibly Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343)....
GLC02437.00345
26 June 1776
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
[Captain Jotham Drury's account for January, including December and April]
Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Drury was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00349
11 July 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Discusses Scottish (Highlanders) attempts to "purchase Conquer'd Lands." Describes Scottish prisoners as saucy because they call the country people rebels and say they will later be able to sieze their farms. Explains news that Colonel Archibald...
GLC02437.00370
14 July 1776 - 17 July 1776
[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Also signed by William Eustis, John Howard, Garret Van Wagner, Thomas Hanley, Isaiah Audebert, William Dana, David Briant, William Treadwell, Abiel Leonard, and John Crane. Notes supplies, money, and artillery received by officers from Jonathan...
GLC02437.00373
15 July 1776
Wants Knox to write more frequently to keep him updated on activities in New York. Remarks that "at Last the grand Question of Independence is determined and I hope every true American will support it with his Life and Fortune." Comments on...
GLC02437.00376
16 July 1776
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
Informs Knox that the British approach necessitates a change in location for casting brass cannons and indicates that an air furnace will be set up in Pennsylvania. Congress will still offer to employ Mr. Byers for the job if it can be done at a...
GLC02437.00379
24 July 1776 - 2 October 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Also signed by Fred Botticher, Florence Crowley, Samuel Sprague, Dimond Morton, Daniel Hodges, Daniel Preston, Jotham Horton, Samuel Shaw, and Jeremiah Freeman. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's...
GLC02437.00391
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