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06 March 1812
Madison, James, 1751-1836
To Elbridge Gerry
War preparations, patriotism, and the "...progress of some of the most useful branches of manufacture..."
GLC08031
02 May 1800
United States. Congress
Correction to Slave Trade Amendment
Congressional Comittee on abolishment of Slave Trade. Corrections to be made to the abolishment of the slave trade. " 'An act in addition to the act intituled [entitled] 'An act to prohibit the carrying on the Slave Trade from the United States to...
GLC08034
November 22, 1864
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
A friend of his is discharged and he will send some items via him. They may leave their present location tonight.
GLC01014.152
December 5, 1864
He has sent everything and paid the freight. The Rebels are advancing on them and there is a good chance a fight might break out.
GLC01014.155
December 12, 1865
They are setting up winter quarters and they have a nice fire place. He hopes she got the box he sent since it was fifty dollars worth of stuff.
GLC01014.160
January 30, 1865
He may not have to carry a gun for the remainder of his time in the service. He is the tool master for the P. Corps. He has seven more months to serve and then he can finally come home.
GLC01014.163
February 10, 1865
He thinks the Pioneer Corps is just as safe being in the regiment, maybe even too safe. His friend Millers joined the ambulance corps. He tells her not to worry about him and to only look after herself.
GLC01014.166
March 5, 1865
They are six miles below new Orleans. George is well. They have nothing to do right now except eat hard tack and wait to see how long they will be there.
GLC01014.171
March 21, 1865
They left Dafin island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.
GLC01014.174
May 2, 1865
They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned.The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.
GLC01014.179
May 28, 1865
They had a division review. He is glad his sister is in school. He wants to get home soon and will keep her posted.
GLC01014.183
28 January 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...
GLC02437.01342
7 October 1783
Discusses a petition in Congress "to postpone the sale of absentees estates till further orders of the court, and to enable agents to lease as heretofore," which would affect Knox's claim to the Waldo patent. Also discusses the issue of commutation...
GLC02437.02627
8 September 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Wishes Knox could visit, with Lucy and the children, before Knox goes "to the Eastward." Notes that 150 acres of the land they had previously looked at is available for 2,000 Lbs. Hopes to take ten acres for 300 Lbs. Written at Delaware Works...
GLC02437.03657
22 October 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]
Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use "in the public service." Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that...
GLC02437.01677
19 November 1782
Mentions that he has received stores which were sent by Captain Leonard's company, including a brass mortar. Also discusses the prospects for the peace treaty currently in negotiations, as well as the way it is being considered in the newspapers.
GLC02437.01712
2 March 1787
to James Swan
Mentions some legal papers that he is trying to get an attorney assigned to. Discusses horse breeding and the recipient's recent trip through Connecticut.
GLC02437.03479
29 March 1788
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Refers to his attempts to meet with merchants and manufacturers in France. Writes, "The reason why the French in this Quarter, have not been able to sell their manufrs. as low as the English, I saw in a moment,- there is not that invention & care...
GLC02437.03830
18 April 1788
Stoughton, Thomas, fl. 1788
Reports that Knox's servant, Maurice (or Morris) Kelly, recently solicited him for employment. Refused to accept Kelly's offer without an official discharge and a recommendation of character from Knox, "which [Kelly] assured me you was ready to give...
GLC02437.03845
20 October 1782
to William Smallwood
Informs General Smallwood that Frederick [Egen?], the bearer of this note, has broken his arm and has been discharged by General George Washington. Requests that Smallwood help Egen obtain the certificates he needs regarding pay. Expresses...
GLC02437.10051
30 October 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Discusses his experience with Congress, in particular, making forced compromises in order to bring about a successful end to Knox's business. "I need not tell you how happy I am that this matter is at last brought to a close. Instead of one, it...
GLC02437.02726
10 August 1785
to William Shepard
Signature has been clipped. Informs Shepard that his endeavors to get payment for a note have been unsuccessful, as "Colonel Pickering informs that he has not any funds for the notes of the time and that it is uncertain when he shall have them." He...
GLC02437.03175
19 August 1782
Shepard, William, 1737-1817
Shepard, Colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, informs Knox that a board of officers (one from each regiment) will meet at Major General [William] Heath's headquarters the following Wednesday at 10 am. The officers will discuss "the several...
GLC02437.10039
10 September 1785
to [Samuel] Shaw
Discusses the financial problems of Broome and Platt. Notes his financial embarrassment after receiving Shaw's report about the state of Broome and Platt. Determines to take goods instead of payment from the company, but is unsure of what to do...
GLC02437.10206
8 August 1782
to William Snow
Written by Major General Knox to British POW Captain Snow. Informs Snow that Washington has consented to exchange him immediately. He is being exchanged for an American officer of equal rank.
GLC02437.01521
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