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31 October 1861
The Retirement of General Scott
Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.
GLC07687.179
22 October 1864
The Franklin Jeffersonian (Franklin, Johnson County, Ind.) 1852-1886
The Franklin Jeffersonian
Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.
GLC07687.183
22 May 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to parents
Received their letter last night. "It is hot enough to roast a nigger alive out here." Everyone has sat down under a row of pine or cedar trees for shade or has created improvised shade with tree branches. It looks "like the town hall when they have...
GLC09355.003
21 June 1863
Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Has not had time to write because "we have been on a continued move." Has been here for three days, but "expect to move every moment." It is impossible to know where they are going. Is now "a...
GLC09355.007
15 May 1863
Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given...
GLC09355.001
29 July 1863
Went and picked some berries for dinner on Sunday night. Regiment was then ordered to the top of a nearby hill to set up an encampment. "It now looks as though we shall have a good rest." Thinks they will stay there until the corps can be filled out...
GLC09355.013
4 October 1863
Is still under guard. Has waited for a letter from them for a week but has not heard from them. Met with the colonel who asked them a few questions including how long they had been locked up for. Not sure if he will receive a court martial at all....
GLC09355.021
1 June 1862-19 October 1862
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864
[diary]
daily life, troop movements, visits home.
GLC07687.161
11 May 1863-16 October 1863
daily life, troop movements, and news of the war. 5 July reads: "The enemys loss has been enormous. Our men also suffered severly--especially our artillery. [B]ehind one of our batteris were 30 dead horses. The stench is almost unbearable."
GLC07687.163
16 July 1798
Richardson, Jacob, fl. 1798
[Receipt]
Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account with Jacob Richardson from 4 May 1798 to 16 July 1798. Richardson and/or Ebenezer Pemberton signed he received payment at the bottom of the document on 31 August 1798.
GLC02437.09846
circa 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Ebenezer Pemberton
Appears to be a statement on Henry Knox's accounts for Thomas and Francis Flucker dated 5 September 1798 and 15 January 1799.
GLC02437.09852
2 February 1799
Hager, Martha, fl. 1799
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Writes a sad letter to Lucy Knox about the recent deaths in her family. Says her father and two brothers have died and her only remaining brother is sick. Writes she fears he will not make it and does not believe her mother will be around much...
GLC02437.09859
6 June 1799
Discusses the hard times her family is experiencing. Mentions her mother is still ill and is expected to die soon. Notes her brother's (the only remaining brother out of three) health is still precarious and all of her sisters have had fevers this...
GLC02437.09863
circa 1773
[Inventory]
Inventory of sundry tracts of land from the estate of Thomas Flucker in the counties of Cumberland and York, [Maine?]. Includes land that was released to Flucker from Frances Waldo along with other detailed listings. Document is signed by [S.W.]....
GLC02437.09884
circa 1790-1792
to the Senate and House of Representatives
Discusses Congress's resolution recommending several states provide payment for troops raised and for their services through 1780. Says the payment due date has expired and the states have not paid the notes. Further describes the terms which the...
GLC02437.09887
circa April 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Hannah Urquhart
Lucy writes to her sister Hannah, she mentions writing to her mother, Hannah Flucker, during the siege of Boston but never hearing back from her or her family. Begs her sister to write. Mentions she and Henry Knox had a baby girl. Says the...
GLC02437.09891
circa 1775-1776
Morton, Dimond, 1743-1792
[List]
Lists Captain Morton's men lodging and travel expenses before they joined their commissions. Circa date based on Morton's military service in the Artillery.
GLC02437.09907
circa 1791
Henri, Pierre, fl. 1760-1822
to Henry Knox
"Henri," an artist, sends samples of his work (not present) and asks for the addressee's patronage. He gives his address, and notes he can also do portraits in crayon. Location and date of creation inferred from dates of Henri's presence in...
GLC02437.09910
circa 1750-1820
[Accounts]
Lists transactions for a Mr. Flucker, most likely Thomas Flucker, and others.
GLC02437.09918
Lists names of people with ages, gender, date of death and freight payment. Appears to relate to early German settlers on the Waldo Patent, but it is not clear whether it is an early, original document or a late 18th century summary of information.
GLC02437.09922
1790
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
List of questions for Henry Knox, regarding financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09946
21 May 1865 - 22 May 1865
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister
Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...
GLC07460.120
26 May 1865
Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard...
GLC07460.121
circa 1861-1865
to unknown
Writes that during the holidays he was very busy and had a lot of work to do around the farm. He has received a book from his class and an album with a photograph in it came to him in a "mysterious" way. He has also received several smaller presents...
GLC07460.122
29 March 1865
Writes that he is very grateful for everyone at home for caring about him and worrying about his safety while he is at war. He feels bad for them because the letters they receive from him take so long to arrive so they are usually "in the dark" about...
GLC07460.117
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