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1817/08/19
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to George Graham
"[T]his will ensure the removal of 19/20 of the whole Cherokee Nation." Docketed.
GLC07375
4 October 1830
MacKay, John, 1805-1849
to Eliza Anne Mackay
Mentions an upcoming camp meeting in Georgia and sending money to his tailor. Discusses protecting Cherokee lands from white intruders, mentioning the capture of "200 gold diggers." In reference to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, he speculates that...
GLC07376
1883
Crook, George, 1829-1890
Annual Report of Brigadier General George Cook, U.S. Army. Commanding Department of Arizona.
Signed by Crook's acting aide-de-camp S. Roberts. Reports on his expedition to the Sierra Madre Mountains to locate Geronimo and his warrior band. He faults the government for their unfair treatment of the Indians and the United States...
GLC07380.01
24 September 1863
Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
to Gouverneur Kemble Warren
General Hancock writes to Major General Warren to inform him that he has not been offended by Warren's actions "in reference to the number of aides." Describes his injury sustained at Gettysburg and his desire to return to the field. Writes that he...
GLC07339
1776/05/27
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
To: Col. Dayton.
Schuyler, in response to Caldwell's suggestion that Highlanders who didn't flee be allowed to stay on their land, says that this can only be done with restrictions, since the Highlanders trust Americans as much as "papists trust Protestants."
GLC07933
1836/04/04
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Solomon Lincoln Esq.
Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...
GLC07868
1839/09/04
Knight, F., fl. 1839
to clerk of Southampton, Va. re: possibility of blacks being sent to Liberia
GLC07773
10 December 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Houston
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his settlers land bonds. Says he has agreed with settlers on the plantations in Maine. Also instructs Houston to regulate the inhabitants on Knox's plantations in Maine. Notes...
GLC02437.07691
1680/05/24
James, Duke of York, fl. 1680
Appointment of John Levin to be the agent and servant in New York
James Duke of York appointed John Levin to be his agent and servant in New York, and to inquire about rents, profits, and other similar matters.
GLC03107.04858
21 March 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Drill, shooting guns, health problems of other men. "The inhabitants are a hard miserable looking set what I have seen of them and the contrabands say that most of them are rebels at heart for all they have taken the oath of allegiance." Rumors of...
GLC04558.014
23 November 1862
Rainy weather, rebels hold city, rebel pickets taunting about election, Bull Run and Antietam; Colonel courtmartialed twice for drunkenness but cleared, Colonel and regiment's surgeon trying to get regiment out of battle area, soldiers mutilating...
GLC04558.055
1 January 1863
Continued January 3 ["Dec."]. Written in pencil. Increasing strictness of the colonel for infractions, mentions that soldier mutilating himself (cutting off thumb) was court-martialed and sentenced to hard labor and half-pay for rest of service...
GLC04558.060
25 February 1861
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 305 (February 25, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Article on University of Louisiana. Description of the New Orleans celebration of George Washington's birthday takes up three quarters of the front page. Describes an "Imposing Military Display." Short item on arrival...
GLC05960.02.06
8 January 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...
GLC05960.02.05
6 July 1863
Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 799 (July 6, 1863)]
Raid in North Carolina, News from the West, the Occupation of Carlisle, The Northern Press on the Invasion, Liability of Alien Residents to Conscription in the Confederate Court.
GLC05959.43.16
22 October 1864
Companies H, C and I are consolidated, GWT is in command. New recruits arriving to replace those mustered out - mostly foreigners.
GLC04558.168
27 November 1864
Gohring, Henry L., fl. 1861-1898
To George Tillotson
From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.
GLC04558.177
10 August 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Requests more "light reading" and remarks on having read Uncle Tom's Cabin. Writes that he has received his new horse. Notes that 56 of the 100 recruits sent from New Haven have arrived and are about to begin training. Writes about the condition of...
GLC03603.308
1 October 1864
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
to Maria Damuth
Writes to his sister that he has been taking quinine to keep away "the ague." Thinks that the change of water has made the regiment sick, "when we were here a year a go last winter the water made a great many of the boys sick." The men are building...
GLC03523.14.70
11 November 1864
Writes to his sister. Two regiments from Damuth's brigade are moving to Devil's Bluff. Discusses the camp they will set up, like the one they built while staying in St. Charles. Does not anticipate much fighting, and thinks the regiment will only...
GLC03523.14.73
3 May 1853
Forrest, Ralston S., fl. 1853
To James M. Maitland
Addresses note "Dear Sir," and gives a brief synopsis of his life for the past four years. Details that in the winter of 1841 "at the obligation of my Father" he attended the "Howard Academy" in Rockville, and after making great scholastic progress...
GLC03523.10.003
16 November 1853
Morgan, M.E., fl. 1853
to Nephew
Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering...
GLC03523.10.020
21 November 1861
Petty, John S., 1838-?
to J.M. Maitland
Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.
GLC03523.10.039
8 October 1793
[Petition to the state of Massachusetts for rights to land within the Waldo patent]
All text and signatures secretarially written. Petition to the House and Senate of Massachusetts requesting that the petitioners be allowed to keep their lands in the Waldo patent, even though Henry Knox claims he owns the land. Argues that their...
GLC02437.09247
circa 21 September 1865
Marrill, fl. 1865
to Angeline Henry
Cousin Marrill writes to Angeline from Indiana. Reports her father is very ill and insane. Refers to cousin Josiah's war injury. Comments that rebels have attacked several places in Indiana "...but our own brave Indiana boys are enough for them."...
GLC03523.07.31
29 October 1783
[Certificate for Major Stephen Rochefontaine]
Certifies Major Stephen Rochefontaine as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Noted as a copy on the docket.
GLC02437.02721
30 October 1783
Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814
[Recommendation]
Recommends two men to General Henry Knox as they still have several more months of service left. Signed by Rochefontaine as Major of Engineers, bearing an approval countersignature of Villefranche, Lt. Col. of Engineers.
GLC02437.02729
1 October 1783
Brown, Zephaniah, 1739-1810
[Provision return]
Return of provisions for Baron von Steuben's steward. Lists items such as soap, salt and vinegar. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Sergeant Samuel Cranston.
GLC02437.02731
1788
List of subscribers to land in Warren 1788
Later description of previous document, GLC02437.09211.
GLC02437.09212
2 January 1789
Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801
[Petition to the Massachusetts legislature from the inhabitants of Waldoborough]
The citizens of Waldoborough petitioning for land they believe is owed them from thirty years earlier, due to an agreement with General Waldo when they first settled there. Also petitioning to not have to pay again for their current lands, due to...
GLC02437.09215
1795 circa
[Lands subscibed for in Warren 1788]
List includes deeds granted and the number of acres for various town in Maine ranging from 1788 to 1795. A number of the deeds were permitted to George Ulmer, Esq. Title take from the title of the document.
GLC02437.09211
19 June 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports "the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great...
GLC02437.05013
June 1791
Articles of agreement made and entered into this day of June one thousand seven hundred & ninety one
This is a copy of the legal agreement negotiated by Henry Jackson and Royal Flint as agents for Henry Knox and William Duer for two million acres of land in the District of Maine, sold by a committee of the Massachusetts General Court. The names of...
GLC02437.05043
10 July 1791
References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of...
GLC02437.05058
24 July 1791
Is disappointed that he has not heard from Royal Flint on the purchase of Mount Desert in Maine. Having authority to negotiate, he will make advances to Mr. Greigore tomorrow. Will receive the maps by Captain Chessman, who is on the Brig "Ceres" on...
GLC02437.05082
27 July 1791
Bruce, Phineas, 1762-1809
A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine
Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...
GLC02437.05087
1 August 1791
Tatham, William, 1752-1819
[A prospectus for "A Topographical analysis of the United States of America"]
Enclosed with a broadside with GLC02437.05093.01. Advertises the work to be published by Tatham. Says the analysis covers each state and "shewing the extent and relative Situation of the several Counties." It will be continued annually. Says three...
GLC02437.05093.02
31 July 1791
References Knox's joint letter with William Duer of 26 July. Is happy he was able to anticipate their desires by concluding the deal on Thursday (this was for the purchase of half of Mount Desert and various islands off the coast of Maine). Goes on...
GLC02437.05094
7 August 1791
Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for $200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his...
GLC02437.05106
References Knox's letter of 29 July. Besides the 100,000 acres mentioned as his payment earlier, Jackson wants another 100,000 acres more "as a subordinate purchaser, but I will leave it with you to determine exactly as is most agreeable to your...
GLC02437.05107
11 September 1791
References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since...
GLC02437.05153
18 September 1791
Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed...
GLC02437.05163
2 October 1791
Reports that Madame de la Val and her entourage arrived in Boston on Friday. Says they are leaving today with a "fine S.W. wind." Relates that he has drawn on Benjamin Walker for $550 to pay for their supplies, and asks Knox to tell Walker, since he...
GLC02437.05180
14 October 1791
to Nathan Jones
This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de...
GLC02437.05196
22 October 1791
Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792
to Henry Jackson
Marked "Copy." In Henry Jackson's hand. Page 1 contains a letter written by Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval to Jackson, which was forwarded to Knox. By virtue of the credit given to de la Roche and de Leval of the French Company of the Union...
GLC02437.05206
2 November 1791
[Receipt for goods and services purchased by the French Company of the Union]
Receipt for items purchased by Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche on behalf of the French Company of the Union. Receipt confirms an agreement the company made on 27 August 1791 with William Duer in New York, and on 3...
GLC02437.05220
6 November 1791
Apologizes for not writing immediately upon returning from "the Eastward" (the Waldo patent lands in Maine). Was busy procuring supplies and attending to "the Lady [perhaps Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval] and Mr De La Roche." Discusses the seaport...
GLC02437.05227
13 November 1791
Received his recent letter and was happy to hear that Knox and his family are well. Discusses a recent severe snowstorm. Refers to papers he recently sent Knox regarding the purchase of townships in Maine, and declares that the only thing causing...
GLC02437.05236
4 December 1791
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
to unknown
Addressed to "Gentlemen." Outlines an arrangement by which Madame de Leval's and Mr. Jean-Baptiste de la Roche's countrymen from France could settle Knox's lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Describes the steps they took in their negotiation, and...
GLC02437.05254
3 January 1792
Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by...
GLC02437.05286
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