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17 October 1782
Loring, Joshua (1744-1789)
to Henry Knox
Writes that he has received Knox's letter of 10 October. Promises that when the "bill you mention for two hundred dollrs. comes to hand it shall be duly honour'd."
GLC02437.01669
18 October 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists the appointments to the department of military stores after it has been restructured by resolves of Congress of 3 September 1782. Writes: "In consequence of the...
GLC02437.01673
22 October 1782
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
25 October 1782
Gibbs, Samuel (fl. 1782)
to Lewis Nicola
Written from Fish Kill Landing, present-day Fishkill, New York. Writes, "I saw a Gentleman from Hartford yesterday who gave me a letter for Sergt Gerolds; and at the same time inform'd me that the Srgt's wife died, verry sudden in a fit, six or...
GLC02437.01682
circa October 1782
Darby, Samuel (1737-1807)
Date added later in pencil. Signed by Major Samuel Darby of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment and 28 other officers. Asks Henry Knox to consider the plight of a Mr. G. Smith, who had been a Sergeant in the 7th Massachusetts as well as the Quarter...
GLC02437.01687
2 November 1782
Return of the number, and state of the cartridges in the 7th regiment Massachusetts, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Comdt John Brooks
Return of the cartridges in the 7th Massachusetts. Created and signed by Lieutenant Luther Trowbridge; countersigned by Major Sam Darby.
GLC02437.01695
5 November 1782
Knox, William (1756-1795)
Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Fears that Henry is worried about him as he has not written since he was in Rochefort (William spells it Rochfort), France. While there he sent some linen, epaulets, sweetmeats, and some...
GLC02437.01701
10 November 1782
to Timothy Pickering
Writes that Sergeant [Moses] Dean will be transfered to Colonel Pickering's regiment from 5 November, as he requested (see GLC02437.01699). Mentions that Major Campbell will "make you acquainted with our difficulties respecting teams." Describes...
GLC02437.01705
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
17 November 1782
Eustis, William (1753-1825)
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Hospital." Writes to Shaw on behalf of the bearer, Thomas Parkman, a servant of Captain [Thomas] Patten whose brother recently died at the hospital. After Dr. Eustis had been treating the brother for a "very long and dangerous illness...
GLC02437.01715
22 November 1782
Fenno, Ephraim (fl. 1776-1784)
Writes, "The one side of Fort Ver Plank was last Night levelled with the ground, the Effects of the storm would inform you the detachment is too weak for those Repairs Circumstances may require."
GLC02437.01722
10 December 1782
to Moses Hazen
Writes, "I received your favor respecting any supernumerary ensigns who might [turn?] the Massachusetts & Connecticut lines - I have made enquiry upon the subject, and find that instead of having an excess of Ensigns, each regiment upon an average is...
GLC02437.01736
14 December 1782
Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...
GLC02437.01744
17 December 1782
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
to John Miles
Written to Captain Lieutenant [likely John] Miles of the Office of Police. At the top of the page, Shaw writes a note to Miles granting a license to a Mr. Reynolds to be a sutler at the West Point garrison. Asks Miles to keep a register of the...
GLC02437.01749
13 February 1777
Treat, Samuel (d. 1777)
to Ezekiel Cheever
Asks Cheever to deliver "twenty five yards of that White Duffle you have in your possession & two or three coats" to Lieutenant James Hall. Docket, signed by Hall, states that he received thirty yards of "Duffle," five coats, and "one Laced Hatt"
GLC02437.00533
26 February 1777
Hill, Stephen (fl. 1777)
[Receipts for coats and duffle]
States that Murphy received a coat and two and a half yards white duffle for ordnance, and that Hill received a coat and four yards white duffle. Each has signed their name next to the goods they received. Murphy's name is spelled Murffey, and he...
GLC02437.00537
1 March 1777
Construction of a carriage for cannon which have their trunnions broken off [incomplete]
Drawing of a special carriage for a cannon, with the comment "A carriage for a Cannon if the trunnions be broken off. Many Cannon are mounted upon this construction at Boston." Trunnions are the knobs on both sides of a cannon that form the axis on...
GLC02437.00541
25 March 1777
Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French...
GLC02437.00558
1 April 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824)
Thanks him for his letter, which Samuel Shaw delivered. When she had not heard from him for two posts she began to worry. She loves him more than ever, and will send the goods he requested in his previous letter. Details her plans to be inoculated...
GLC02437.00562
6 April 1777
to Lucy Knox
Loves her and acknowledges her letter. Tries to assuage her fears about the war, smallpox, and his distance from her. Assures her that "General Howe is not driving us thro' the Jersies into Pennsylvania." Discusses the character and rank of the...
GLC02437.00566
10 April 1777
Hopes Henry will write more often. Captain William Dana cannot buy the two horses, but will take care of them until they are sold. William thinks they will earn one hundred pounds. Asks what would be the best way to travel to camp to join Henry....
GLC02437.00570
14 April 1777
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Says he has received orders "from the Council of this State to march my Independent Company Immediately to Providence." Rhode Island needs these men for defense until 2,000 militiamen can be raised, and Jackson worries that without him his men would...
GLC02437.00574
24 April 1777
Expects Henry will disapprove the most recent actions of the unit he is serving in. Says he did not wish to participate himself, but did so when his colonel said that not to would forever sully his name. Is living "in the stile of soldiers, lodging...
GLC02437.00578
circa 1 May 1777
Misses Henry, her husband. Gives details of her recent bout with smallpox, noting "I have more than two hundred of them- twenty in my face..." Notes that their daughter, Lucy, has one pox. Discusses the difficulty of hiring men and boys for...
GLC02437.00582
5 May 1777
to Nicholas Eveleigh
Reports that ships loaded with arms have arrived from France. Notes that Lord Cornwallis nearly captured General Benjamin Lincoln, but Lincoln's party escaped. Mentions the capture of Captain Flahaven on 20 April (Knox writes "Flahaen"). Comments...
GLC02437.00587
20 May 1777
to William Knox
To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."
GLC02437.00595
22 May 1777
French, Samuel (fl. 1777-1779)
[Receipt between Samuel Treat and Colonel Flowers]
"Received... of Samuel Treat one thousand dollars for which he gave Col Flowers a Receipt." Signed by French as Major and Commissary of Military Stores. Text in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.00598
27 May 1777
Writes to Henry, his brother. Discusses unfounded accusations that he, William, [stole?] a pair of pistols from Edmund Randolph. Writes, "Now to come to the matter which ingrosses all my tho'ts, that of entring the army..." Discusses raising funds...
GLC02437.00605
12 June 1777
Replies to his brother's "very affectionate but too short Epistle..." Has sold most of the stock of Henry's bookstore, which he operated in Henry's absence. Writes, "I would not justify your keeping the Store open longer than the time I mention if...
GLC02437.00611
19 June 1777
Discusses the possibly appointment of French officer Philippe Tronson du Coudray in charge of artillery (Knox's post). Writes "...I think the circumstance of having a foreign officer, who neither speaks our language nor can possibly be acquainted...
GLC02437.00615
29 June 1777
Written at Camp Middlebrook. Knox writes, "Pity it is that lovers so exceedingly attached to each other as we are should be separated by the horrors of War." Discusses Lord Sterling's movement at Amboy (Perth Amboy, New Jersey) and Westfield, New...
GLC02437.00618
17 July 1777
Knox's wife Lucy writes, "... I am resolved nothing shall prevent my coming to you early in September but your positive refusal, in which case, I will try to be as indifferent as I shall then think you are." Reports that Knox's brother William is on...
GLC02437.00625
26 July 1777
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
Continental Congressman Lovell writes to Knox: "I suppose you among others have been led, from my being Chairman of the Committee on foreign applications, to dub me Patron of the whole Rank-mad Tribes. I am so far from thinking it proper to disavow...
GLC02437.00629
23 August 1777
Notes that she is recovering from a four day illness. Describes her daily life in detail as requested by Henry. Rises at eight a.m., has breakfast for an hour, then reads, writes, or works until her "solitary dinner" at 2 p.m. Misses Henry...
GLC02437.00638
15 March 1781
Reed, Jacob Jr. (1755-1838)
[Return of the men in Capt. Thomas T. Bliss's Company]
Lists men formerly belonging to the company of artillery commanded by the late Captain Hugg. Created at an artillery park, covering the period of the date of their enlistment to 1 September 1777, for the war. Signed by Captain Lieutenant Reed. Some...
GLC02437.00645
15 September 1777
Would have written to Knox sooner, but was obliged to attend the execution of a man who had deserted from his regiment. Writes, "...he was Shot at the Bottom of the Common, it is supprise'g how the people minds are alter'd about this matter from...
GLC02437.00649
24 September 1777
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
Reports that in a previous letter to Lucy, he gave an account of the Battle of Brandywine. Relates that his army came in sight of the enemy, when a pouring rain ruined their cartridges. Describes how his army followed the British from across the...
GLC02437.00652
7 November 1777
Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, "The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully...
GLC02437.00663
2 December 1777
Writes, "In short my Lucy no man on earth seperated [sic] from All that he holds Dear on earth has ever suffer'd more than I have suffer'd in being absent from you whom I hold dearer than every other object..." Defends his love for her, because "in...
GLC02437.00670
17 December 1777
Franks, David Salisbury (ca. 1740-1793)
Franks, aide-de-camp for General Benedict Arnold, replies on behalf of Arnold to a letter from Lucy Knox. Notes that Arnold's indisposition prevented him from answering Lucy Knox's "Billet," and comments on Arnold's recovery (Arnold suffered from a...
GLC02437.00673
31 December 1777
Unknown
[Receipt for provisions issued]
Covers provisions issued from July-December 1777 in the Middle Department, "from Wilmington on the Delaware to Newark in Jersey." Also notes receipt of provisions from January 1778- August 1778 for the Middle Department.
GLC02437.00677
no date
[Biographical sketch of Samuel B. Webb]
Later copy. Initialed [H.P.J.] Pertains to GLC02437.00682.
GLC02437.00681
circa January 1779
Articles issued in the Year 1778
Lists items such as muskets, cartridges, quills, broad swords, and bayonets, among others. Indicates the names of some 600 men receiving the articles, including officers. Marked "No. 6" at the top of page one.
GLC02437.00685
10 March 1778
Pollard, Jonathan (fl. 1749-1786)
[Account of expenses and payments between Henry Knox and Jonathan Pollard]
Receipt signed by Pollard, possibly a quartermaster. Including pay for Dr. Nesbit and washer woman.
GLC02437.00695
28 April 1778
[Receipt for four hundred dollars received from Samuel Shaw]
Receipt to Charles Knowles, and signed by him. Pertains to General Henry Knox's account.
GLC02437.00699
circa 1777-1778
Nicola, Lewis (1717-1807)
[Observations regarding the firing of artillery] [in French]
"Observations sur les causes qui derangement les portees des bombes, & sur les attentions qu'il faut avoir pour les tirer avec succes."
GLC02437.00705
10 June 1778
Reports that British Commissioners William Eden, First Baron Auckland, Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, and Governor George Johnstone are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss conciliation with America. Declares, "Any offers they may make but of...
GLC02437.00709
18 July 1778
Palfrey, William (1741-1780)
[Receipt for rations]
Also signed by John Kelley Smith, Adjutant in Colonel Edward Wigglesworth's Regiment. Palfrey signs on 18 July, verifying the issue of rations. Kelley signs 20 August 1778 approving a payment made to Thomas Smart.
GLC02437.00716
24 August 1778
Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near...
GLC02437.00720
5 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments on the arrival of (the privateer) General Arnold's prize. Thinks the British will leave the United States to secure their possessions elsewhere, noting that an attempt to capture the French fleet at Boston rests...
GLC02437.00728
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