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November 12 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
to Mary Hughes
Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.
GLC02166.110
June 1876
[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]
Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.
GLC02166.113
September 1807 ca.
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To Benjamin Rush
Scathing assessment of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Lafayette. "Washington had great advantages for obtaining Credence. He possessed a great Fortune, immense Lands, many Slaves, an excellent Consort, no Children."
GLC08023
March 29, 1864
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
He currently has charge of a lot of work on the fortifications. He oversees both white and black men.
GLC01014.114
April 16, 1864
He has had the ague but is feeling better this morning. The 95th is going up the river when they come back from the Red River expedition. He got a letter from Burt who is running for collector.
GLC01014.117
May 21, 1864
They have skirmished with the rebels nearly every day. When he gets his pay he will give it to his father to keep for him.
GLC01014.121
June 18, 1864
There is another expedition starting from here to try to drive the Rebels out of the country. Geroge and Bill are there. Fe have been killed or wounded.
GLC01014.125
July 1, 1864
They have a first rate camp and it is so warm they are not using tents. He goes over who has gotten better and who will be getting discharged soon due to injury or sickness.
GLC01014.128
July 21, 1864
He has not seen Bill Redfield since they went out. He got a photograph of Col. Humphrey which he is enclosing. George is very healthy and has charge of the cooking.
GLC01014.132
August 18, 1864
The health of the regiment is good...Extremely faded.
GLC01014.138
August 30, 1864
He loves her picture. He doesn't know where he is going yet but will let her know. Bill time is almost up and he will be going home. he says to let Phill live in the shop this winter.
GLC01014.140
September 17, 1864
They may send the Illinois boys home. He wants to give Lincoln another vote. There is no likelyhood of a draft in Boone County. He hopes Grant can do something with Richmond this fall.
GLC01014.144
November 6, 1864
They are waiting for the railroad cars to take them to Memphis. He was hoping he could see her sometime but it doesn't look like there will be any more furloughs this winter.
GLC01014.148
November 30, 1862
They lost a man when the cavalry came in contact with the rebels, but have not heard from them since. Bill is not far away but he is in a different division.
GLC01014.011
December 15, 1862
He is now working with Bill. He talks about what they should do with the old cow they own.
GLC01014.015
January 13, 1863
They have not been paid. Dick Emmonds died of the measles yesterday. He misses his family and hopes the war will end soon.
GLC01014.022
January 29, 1863
The had a hard time on the boat. The captain has been very sick but he has been getting better, Col. Church is still alive. He asks what the taxes are on their property. He hopes they will have Vixburg before long.
GLC01014.026
February 13, 1863
William Boyce is dead. George is sick. While the boys were out foraging, they were attacked by the rebels. The rebels took 17 prisoners.
GLC01014.030
February 22, 1863
They are doing mostly mechanical work now and their big task is to move the boat from the river to the lake. They are fighting at Vixburg now. The mortar boats are shelling them. He is sending sis a handkerchief and some seeds.
GLC01014.033
February 23, 1863
They have been having good luck with the boat they are moving. They will get extra pay for their work. Burt has the measles. He talks of sending various items home via other people.
GLC01014.036
March 5, 1863
They are going to sign the payrolls in the morning. They will get 2 more months than usual. Burt is doing better. They finally got the steam boat in the lake. He sent her some money.
GLC01014.040
5 May 1819
Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820
to Aaron Hobart
Judge Thomas asks Hobart to inform a widow that her hearing has been "postponed to the first Monday in June" because, according to Paul Perry, there was "no person appearing for the widow, at the March Court in Situate."
GLC06313.04.074
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
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
8 July 1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...
GLC02437.00773
26 July 1779
Greene, Joseph, 1712-1790
to [William Knox]
Recipient inferred based on content. Gives detailed instructions regarding bills and a shipment of tobacco. Notes, "any Commission business you may send this way, if agreable [sic] to you shall be done on our joint Acco ... " In a post script...
GLC02437.00777
8 August 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes "to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me...
GLC02437.00780
28 September 1779
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Expresses happiness in hearing of the British evacuation of South Carolina, which Knox attributes to Lincoln's attack on the British in the Battle of Stono Ferry, 20 June 1779, (there is evidence that the British had previous plans to...
GLC02437.00783
November 1779
Neufville, John de, fl. 1779-1789
to William Knox
De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], "we have no material news." Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including...
GLC02437.00787
22 January 1781
Gorham, S., fl. 1781
[Balance of Henry's Knox's account]
Account is dated 31 December 1779; Gorham certifies the account 22 January 1781. Pertains to the State of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00791
circa 1783
[Information pertaining to commissaries and military clothiers]
Appears to be collected information about clothiers and commissaries. Mentions James Wilkinson, Clothier General at Philadelphia in 1779 and Otis and Henley, clothiers in Boston. Notes, "About this time- shoes were provided for the army by...
GLC02437.00793
29 June 1778
Describes the Battle of Monmouth (28 June 1778) in detail. As the British marched away from Philadelphia toward Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Continental troops under General [Charles] Lee attacked the British rear. In the ensuing battle, "My brave Lads...
GLC02437.00713
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
28 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Reports that a large detachment of British troops sailed recently, and by all accounts are bound for the West Indies or Europe. Writes, "The Enemy in New York are still preparing for a further Embarkation, if it takes...
GLC02437.00735
25 November 1778
Reports that the army stationed at Fredericksburgh will leave 26 November for Pluckemin, New Jersey. Mentions Captain Stevens and the lands at Warren (possibly Warren, Maine). Discusses taxes on the sale of land. Written at Fredericksburg (present...
GLC02437.00738
4 January 1779 - 29 June 1779
No. 7: Articles Issued in the Year 1779
Lists articles issued to 240 men, including officers. Includes articles such as bayonets, cartridges, powder, muskets, and flints, among many others.
GLC02437.00742
13 January 1779
Address leaf has been cut out. Discusses the management of an estate, possibly his own, noting his satisfaction that William chose Joseph Peirce as agent. Requests William to procure black cloth from the State Store of Massachusetts to make coats...
GLC02437.00746
13 February 1779
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
20 March 1779
Smith, Hugh, fl. 1779
[Account of postage paid 20 March 1779]
Title from docket. Knox pays Hugh Smith postage from July 1777 through 20 March 1779. Smith confirms receipt of postage from Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00754
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