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1863/6/5
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
The regiment is under marching orders, probably to Maryland or Pennsylvania. He hopes to hear good news from Vicksburg.
GLC04189.46
1863/7/19
to Family
He reports that Marylanders act more friendly toward the troops than the people in Pennsylvania. News concerning the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson.
GLC04189.50
8 August 1863
The regiment is once again on picket duty. He discusses losses to the regiment and the Battle of Gettysburg, "but I hope that we shall never get into another fight like that at Gettysburg Pa for it was awful beyond Discription I cannot discribe it...
GLC04189.52
1861-1865
Envelope without letter. Addressed to Stamp. Post mark has been removed.
GLC04189.59
1 August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
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
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...
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
to William Knox
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
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