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1860/12/22
Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869
to D. F. Jamison
Written as Governor of South Carolina to Jamison, president of the Secession Convention.
GLC02269
1860/12/27
Duffus, James A., fl. 1860
Official copy of S.C. ordinance to allow Gov. to treat with foreigners
Signed by Duffus as Deputy Secretary of South Carolina.
GLC02270
10 March 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Refers to a letter he received from Colonel Francois Marie, comte de Aboville (see GLC02437.01365), who commands French artillery in Virginia. Aboville mentions 14 artillery cannon belonging to the State of Virginia which do not have carriages or...
GLC02437.01369
1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Rates of pay for 1777-1778]
Notes regarding changes in pay scale for military officers W. Barber, Samuel Lord, and John Austin passed by Congress in 1777 and 1778. Note at bottom reads: Mr. Shaw will be much obliged to Maj. [Platt] to fill up the above blanks with the...
GLC02437.01315
12 November 1783
Draft of an address from "the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson" in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end "of a long...
GLC02437.10186
21 February 1784
Knox reflects on the Revolutionary War: "Your calm retreat to Mount Vernon must be a source of ineffable delight to you. You can from there take a retrospective view of the critical exigencies of the War, and see a thousand ways by which the issue...
GLC02437.02960
4 August 1784
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to James Byers
Morris, Superintendent of Finance, discusses Byers's relinquishment of a contract with Congress to cast brass and ordnance (refer to GLC02437.03044). Writes, "I am sorry that your services have not been better rewarded, and lamented at the time that...
GLC02437.03037
16 August 1784
to Joseph Carleton
Informs Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the details of Major Job Sumner's difficulty in obtaining pay for his military service. Also discusses a letter from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, recently transmitted to...
GLC02437.03040
25 August 1784
Byers, James, fl. 1767-1784
to Henry Knox
Byers, who had a contract with Congress to cast brass ordnance during the Revolutionary War, complains of difficulty receiving pay for his services. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf, requesting a certificate from Knox attesting to his service....
GLC02437.03044
9 November 1783
to Guy Carleton
Discusses the evacuation of British troops from New York City. Suggests that American forces take over the city as soon as Sir Guy Carleton and his men leave to prevent disorder and damage to the city. Requests that Carleton give him 5-6 days...
GLC02437.02761
circa 1791
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Army expense/supply report and a copied letter written by Hodgdon]
Copy of a report written by Sargent as Adjutant General. Discusses Samuel Hodgdon's role as Quartermaster for the army raised for General Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition. Contains a letter from Hodgdon to Henry Knox, Secretary of War....
GLC02437.10356
21 December 1786
Writes, "The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to...
GLC02437.03385
14 January 1788
Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing...
GLC02437.03762
13 December 1786
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Bruce, apparently a merchant, writes to Knox to discuss a contract for supplying the troops in the Boston area. Has been working with General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, providing them with necessary supplies. Includes terms...
GLC02437.03374
4 March 1788
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Writes, "Inclosed I send you an Act of the Genl. Assembly of Rhode Island for submitting to the People at Large the New Constitution, this specious measure was warmly opposed by the Minority, but notwithstanding it was carried by a Majority of...
GLC02437.03813
16 April 1788
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Replies to Knox's letter from 14 April (GLC02437.03838). Says there is no prospect of any warrants being paid at the Pennsylvania Treasury. Further discusses pay warrants related to soldiers' compensation and rations. Marked "private" on the...
GLC02437.03841
13 April 1788
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
to [Henry Knox]
Expresses concern about the ratification of the Constitution and what it might mean for his future career. Describes his "native Ambition of serving [his] Country in Some...capacity..." Asks for help in obtaining a government position and mentions...
GLC02437.10212
25 May 1785
Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War, makes arrangements with Carleton, acting Secretary at War, to transmit pay and commissions to Major Wyllis (possibly John P. Wyllis) and his men.
GLC02437.03149
1 November 1785
Carleton, Joseph, 1754-1812
Apparently written from the War Office, which was possibly located in New York City at the time. Writes, "I called at the office this morning to take leave and to make you my grateful thanks for the many friendly and polite attentions which you have...
GLC02437.03209
29 November 1785
Thanks him for his recent correspondence and for the "western" contract Samuel Shaw sent him. Will be glad to know when a new contract is ready. Thanks him for attending to his accounts of rations that he furnished Captain [likely David] Zeigler...
GLC02437.03221
25 November 1786
to [John] Ashley
Thanks him for last month's letter. Asks him if he can provide any information from his quarter, and would be obliged by a letter from him when possible. Docket reads "To Mr Ashley Springfield -"
GLC02437.03348
8 August 1860
Stevens, Isaac Ingalls, 1818-1862
to Alexander R. Boteler
On committee letterhead, Stevens, as Chairman of the National Democratic Executive Committee writes to Boteler as Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Constitutional Union Party. Requests copies of campaign literature circulating....
GLC02455.12
31 August 1862
Mitchel, Ormsby MacKnight, 1809-1862
to Henry Wager Halleck
Written from the Willard Hotel. Mitchel writes to Halleck, commander in chief of the United States Army: "In obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War, I report to you for duty." Two bust engravings of Mitchel included as collateral.
GLC02456.19
1 January 1861
Pleasanton, Alfred J., 1824-1897
to the Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters of the Army, New York City
Captain Pleasanton submits his monthly report, and relates that he is in Washington, D.C. by direction of the Secretary of War. One bust engraving of Pleasanton included as collateral.
GLC02456.22
19 December 1849
Shields, James, 1806-1879
to James A. Bennett
Discussing military appointments. Two bust engravings of Shields included as collateral.
GLC02458.13
28 February 1861
Wigfall, Louis T., 1816-1874
to Reagan
Possibly to John Henninger Reagan, a former Texas Representative who served several posts in the Confederate Government. Relates that a Dr. [Work?] plans to leave Washington, D.C., for Montgomery, Alabama, and that he desires work in the confederate...
GLC02459.33
25 May 1874
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
to George Henry Williams
Senator Gordon transmits "a certified copy of the Record in the case of the unfortunate man Mallory" to Williams, United States Attorney General. Gordon had applied for Mallory's pardon several weeks before. Written on United States Senate Chamber...
GLC02460.06
21 February 1862
Lovejoy, Owen, 1811-1864
to Edwin D. Morgan
Lovejoy, a United States Representative from Illinois, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends J. H. Bolles for a position in the 53rd New York Regiment of D'Epineuil Zouaves. Notes that Bolles is a citizen of New York City, and is "a...
GLC02448.09
7 April 1862
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Owen Lovejoy
Sumner, a United States Senator, writes to Lovejoy, a Representative from Illinois. Writes, "Here is Senate Bill 230, which you desired. We shall send you the Freedom Bill, & trust to your good votes & Providence." In a post script, notes that...
GLC02448.15
12 December 1874
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Will the American people never cease to oppress and torture the helpless poor?
Begins with an excerpt from the New York "Tribune" indicating that thirty-five black children were ejected from public schools in Brazil, Indiana, by order of local trustees. Smith criticizes the children's ejection and urges the Republican Party to...
GLC02448.20
17 June 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Received Knox's previous letter on the eve of departure for Fredericksburg, to visit his mother. Doubts acceptance of the United States Constitution by the Virginia Convention for ratification. Accuses Anti-Federalists of creating jealousies and...
GLC02437.09418
1 April 1789
One of Washington's most famous letters, written shortly before going to New York for his inauguration. Washington writes about his apprehensions on assuming the presidency: "my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings...
GLC02437.09419
26 December 1791
Transmits a letter from Colonel Nicholas, who Washington describes as an "influential character in Kentucky." Sends Knox the letter without asking Nicholas's permission. Notes that the transmitted letter pertains to the lack of confidence the...
GLC02437.09423
14 June 1793
Marked "private" by George Washington at the top of page one. Addressed to The Secretary of War (Knox). Comments that a ship has arrived from New Orleans, carrying several Ohio residents. Asserts that the United States Government should be...
GLC02437.09427
2 March 1797
Thanks Knox for a letter recently received. Offers condolences to Knox for his recent losses (three of Knox's children died 1796-1797, including his seven year old son named after George Washington). Washington complains of those who lack...
GLC02437.09431
circa 1790
[Drafts of secret articles in a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation]
A working manuscript that has been corrected by Knox probably intended for George Washington. Consists of several secret articles pertaining to the proposed treaty; in each case, "secret" has been struck. One article grants trading rights in United...
GLC02437.09459
1 June 1786
Transmits a letter (not included) and asks Knox's advice regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Notes that all papers of the Society are in the care of the Society's Secretary General, thus he cannot answer Mr. Jefferson's questions (possibly...
GLC02437.09396
26 August 1790
[Proclamation regarding the violation of treaties made with the Choctaw and Chicksaw tribes]
President Washington warns citizens of the United States against violating certain treaties previously negotiated with Native American tribes. Instructs civil and military officers of the United States to govern themselves according to the treaties...
GLC02437.09397
20 February 1784
General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores...
GLC02437.09404
28 February 1785
Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...
GLC02437.09405
26 December 1786
Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...
GLC02437.09409
25 February 1787
Thanks Knox for several letters, which put his mind at ease regarding General Benjamin Lincoln's military operations (Lincoln led the Massachusetts state militia in Shays' Rebellion) and the dignity of Government. Congratulates Knox on the recent...
GLC02437.09411
2 April 1787
Relates reasons for not wanting to attend the Constitutional Convention, including the possibility that all states might not attend (rendering representation partial). Notes that if all Delegates attend with the power to address and cure the defects...
GLC02437.09412
19 August 1787
Discusses the Constitutional Convention, and cannot predict the result. Hopes Congress, the states' legislatures, and the community at large will adopt the government agreed upon in the Convention. Is convinced that such government is the best that...
GLC02437.09414
10 January 1788
Discusses which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success. Notes "The determination of New York, of all others, seems most problematical; and yet, I can hardly entertain an idea that she will be disposed to stand alone..."...
GLC02437.09415
31 May 1787
Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the begining of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
GLC02437.09315
30 December 1794
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for his valuable public service, as Knox is about to retire as Secretary of War. Copied from original 7 February 1854 according to note on first page.
GLC02437.09321
24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
Marked "duplicate." Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Writes, "The enclosed copy [not present] of the Petition which I have presented to His...
GLC02437.09014
June 14, 1763
to William Bollan
Unsigned, but author may be Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, or Thomas Flucker, as the letter is a response to a letter Bollan wrote to them (see GLC02437.09014). Thank him for going to all the trouble of submitting a petition to His...
GLC02437.09018
20 January 1843
Winthrop, Grenville Temple, 1807-1852
Free colored seamen - Majority and minority reports.
27th Congress, 3d session, House of Representatives document no. 80. Concerns South Carolina law jailing all free blacks in Charleston. Winthrop as senator from Massachusetts, protests on behalf of the citizens of Boston, against the jailing of free...
GLC00267.062
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