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12 October 1783
Blake, Thomas, fl. 1776-1783
[Return of clothing wanting in the New Hampshire Battalion]
Lists clothing items by type, including coats, shorts, hose, and hats with amounts. Countersigned by Major James Carr.
GLC02437.02644
1795 circa
[Lands subscibed for in Warren 1788]
List includes deeds granted and the number of acres for various town in Maine ranging from 1788 to 1795. A number of the deeds were permitted to George Ulmer, Esq. Title take from the title of the document.
GLC02437.09211
August- December 1772
[Account information related to Thomas Flucker]
Lists payment made by Flucker to [?] Salisbury for items such as nails, stock, and hinges.
GLC02437.09472
September 1783
Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784
[Abstract]
Musters of the northern army for the month of September. Includes a chart of the soldiers listed according to regiment and corp, rank, and time of service.
GLC02437.10536
1783-1815
[Suggesting creation of more accurate maps for Waldo patent waterways]
Discusses the need for accurate maps of the waterways within the Waldo patent to accurately assess the patent.
GLC02437.09306
circa 27 November 1775
Quincy, Josiah, 1710-1784
[Diagram of a naval weapon]
Seems to describe a naval weapon. Accompanies GLC02437.00213, a letter from Josiah Quincy in which Quincy discusses benefits of establishing an American naval force. Notes indicate that three "tier" of the structure depicted by the diagram "would...
GLC02437.10000
1 September 1777
Woodruff, Lewis, 1754-1816
Muster roll of the late Captain Samuel Hugg's Company of Artillery under the command of Brigadier Genral Henry Knox taken from the time of inlistment to the first of September 1777.
Marked as "an Exact Copy." Signed by Woodruff 1 September 1777. Lists sergeants, corporals, matrosses, gunners, bombardiers, and drum and fifes. Includes comments, time of enlistment, and place of appointment. On verso, contains "Proof of...
GLC02437.10465
1 September 1780
Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783
[Account between Henry Knox and the Quartermaster General's Department for 1776]
Anspach signs, noting that he received from Samuel Hodgdon, field commissary of military stores, the amount due on Knox's account. Verso contains further account information.
GLC02437.10483
28 December [1863]
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his sister Martha
Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires...
GLC07460.067
20 August 1793
Anderson, John, 1726-1796
A short account of the Field Pieces presented by Mr Anderson Professor of Natural Philosophy, to Mr La Fayette, and the first National Assembly of France; together with two Extracts referred to in the Memorial to General Washington dated August 20th 1793
Originally included as an insert for a memorial to George Washington (GLC02437.10273 & .10274) advertising Anderson's inventions to improve field artillery. Writes he separated the French artillery into three classes, heavy, light, and the Volantes,...
GLC02437.10275
27 August-14 November 1792
Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798
[Four unrelated military documents from 1791-1792]
Four separate documents combined. First document lists month pay due to officers, listed by rank as of 4 November 1791. Dated 14 November 1791. Noted as B. No. 12 in the upper left corner. Second document discusses "Money received from W. Howell...
GLC02437.10240
November 16, 1792
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War in a/c current with the United States
Three parts. First part dated 16 November. Lists expenditures due to Indian treaties as well as expenses incurred through different departments. Total amounts to $51,464.36. Note stating "By a Statement of this Transaction mark't A it appears that...
GLC02437.10259
15 December 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Longman
Writes to express sympathy that Longman has been having "trouble with the Creditors of Mr. Fluckers estate." Mentions exchanging money for different currencies. Discusesses unspecified circumstances and expresses "gratitude for your forbearance and...
GLC02437.10289
to unknown [fragment]
Last page of a letter to an unknown recipient. Encloses bank bills (not included) for "window sashes."
GLC02437.10359
circa 1865-1870
Anderson & Co.
[Robert E. Lee]
Depicts Lee as an older man, seated, wearing a dark-colored suit. Creator listed at the bottom of carte as "Anderson, Richmond, Va." Verso contains a stamp from Selden & Co., Photograph Dealers, 814 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.
GLC01443.02
15 June 1776
[Account between Henry Knox and Thomas Mifflin, Quartermaster General]
Lists account information, possibly for artillery regiments, from 1775 and 1776, including "sundries" payments made to about 150 named soldiers. Lieutenant Freeman is listed a few times. Signed by P. [Peter] Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster...
GLC02437.10004
27 March 1783
to George Washington
Details the report of the general officers respecting court martials. Discusses rules, procedures, and duties respecting court martials, trials, the Judge Advocate's role, etc. Lists as members Brigadier Generals Ward, Huntington, Dayton and Putnam...
GLC02437.10517
19 November 1782
Tisdale, James, 1745-1832
[Grievances of the Third Massachusetts Regiment]
Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Address directed to Colonel [John] Greaton. Tisdale and J. Sumner present grievances such as a lack of future security in...
GLC02437.10055
Finley, Samuel, fl. 1778-1782
[Grievances of the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment]
To the committee chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Cosigned by Finley, a surgeon, Captain W. Mills, and Major Samuel Darby. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Written from camp near New Windsor.
GLC02437.10058
20 November 1782
Whitwell, Samuel, 1754-1791
[Grievances of the Light Infantry of the Massachusetts Line]
Directed to General Henry Knox and others chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress. Signed by Whitwell, B. River, and B. Bradford, of the Light Infantry. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Possibly created...
GLC02437.10061
30 December 1782
Frothingham, Benjamin, 1734-1809
[Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]
Lists numbers of brass and iron artillery at the West Point posts. Signed by Frothingham, Captain of Artillery.
GLC02437.10071
December 1782
Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784
A report of the work necessary to be done in order to put the post of West Point and its dependences in a proper state of defence
In Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes reports for Fort Clinton, Fort Putnam, Fort Webb, and other forts in the West Point vicinity. Docket states, "Major Villefranches observations of the [works] pieces and additions necessary to be performed at West...
GLC02437.10075
23 January 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provision return for twenty-two army prisoners]
Covers four days. Includes information for some regiments from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. Signed by Shaw as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, commander at West Point. Also signed by Sergeant Ebenezer Shelley, who confirms receipt...
GLC02437.10084
June 1782
Return of the levies from the State of New York draughted to serve 'till the 1st January 1783...
Title continues "... in the Regt of Artillery commanded by Colo. John Lamb. Lists mens' names, regiment they served, and the time engaged. 75 men listed. Date from docket. Sheet is folio size unfolded.
GLC02437.10501
circa 31 July 1782
[Return of ordnance and stores on hand from 1 January 1777 to 31 July 1782]
Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Note on verso states a form was sent to John Ruddock at Fishkill, P. Rensselaer at Albany and Thomas Frothingham at West Point.
GLC02437.10505
26 August 1782
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
[Monthly return of the 2nd New York Regiment of Artillery commaned by Colonel John Lamb]
Lists number of men by rank. Also absentees, on duty, on command, and on extra duty. Title from docket.
GLC02437.10509
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
List of Canadian refugees drawing provisions at Newburgh under the direction of Major Merlet by order of his Excellency Genl. Washington
Lists names and rank of 35 men and corresponding amounts of rations, men, women, and children (possibly with them). Contains some mathematical figures on docket page.
GLC02437.10152
22 February 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Return of coulours & oil wanting for the garrison at West Point
Patten signs as Captain of Artificers. Lists numbers of carriages, pounds of white lead, pounds of blacking ground in oil, pounds of "read" lead, and gallons of oil.
GLC02437.10099
9 March 1783
Provision return of Capt. Thomas Patten's company of artificers
Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley...
GLC02437.10103
15 July 1783
to Benjamin Lincoln
Knox, Commander of West Point, regrets that he could not comply with Lincoln's order to erect an arsenal due to lack of artificers present. Requests that Lincoln, Secretary at War, send "twelve good majors" for completion of the magazine. Transmits...
GLC02437.10124
18 November 1783
to Captain Dustan
Instructs Captain Dustan to bring all the cannon and stores from Kings Ferry to West Point based on the orders of General Knox. States that Dustan is required to assist Knox. Instructs him to leave men in each work "with strict orders to suffer no...
GLC02437.10190
11 June 1790
Freeman, Ezekiel, fl. 1790
Henry Knox, Secretary at War in account current with the United States
Accounts for General Knox as of 1789, most likely for his time thus far as Secretary of War. Includes "Accounts opened in Treasury Books for sundry warrants in his favor from the 26th May 1785 to Jan 1789..." deductions from the Ordnance Department...
GLC02437.10225
1 July 1791
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
[Articles of agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
Articles of agreement between Phillips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read for the state of Massachusetts and Henry Jackson and associates for the sale of two million acres "of unappropriated lands in the Eastern parts of [the] Commonwealth..." There are...
GLC02437.10230
17 October 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
[Report]
Report regarding the board of inspection which was appointed to examine the invalids in the army. Lists the names of the invalids, their regiment, ailments, age and others. Countersigned by Caleb Gibbs, James Carr, William Eustis and Samuel Adams...
GLC02437.10550
20 October 1783
Bailey, Francis, 1744-1817
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point, New York, commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F...
GLC02437.10555
25 December 1783
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Return for military stores. Countersigned by a D. Hunn, the first name is illegible aside from the first letter.
GLC02437.10573
3 September 1782
Frothingham, Thomas, 1755-1827
Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of August 1782 at West Point, New York. Items listed by type and weight.
GLC02437.10703
1 May 1782
to Joseph Peirce
Apologizes for not writing sooner but explains that he was held on "public business" in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Mentions a petition he gave to General Benjamin Lincoln. Focuses on matters of personal finance, such as his possible purchase of an...
GLC02437.01406
4 July 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Peirce, an associate in Boston who was handling some of his business affairs. References Peirce's letter of 16 June. Says he wants to purchase a farm where he can "live a decent oeconomy." Says if one cannot be found...
GLC02437.02237
3 July 1782
to John Lamb
Writes, "The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you."
GLC02437.01474
20 December 1782
to Henry Knox
Written by Colonel Lamb to Major General Knox. Is angry about complications with his leave of absence. Says he thought his friends would help him procure the proper documentation to prove his rank, but they disappointed him. Says he has since looked...
GLC02437.01753
25 July 1787
to Marquis de Lafayette
References Lafayette's letter of 5 May 1787. Says the letter gave information that was "truly important and evinces that the french nobility possess the true spirit of justice & liberality." Tells him that there are dangers and that he "must not...
GLC02437.03616
18 March 1788
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Expected to write this morning, but was interrupted by deputies of the "dutch patriots." While he was speaking to them he says he had a copy made of his letter to the General, possibly referring to George Washington, and has enclosed it (not included...
GLC02437.03825
14 August 1781
Written by Colonel Lamb to Brigadier General Knox. Accuses Colonel John Crane of defrauding solders under his command of their pay. Says many of the Crane's officers have accused him of these crimes. Says Lieutenant Colonel Stevens has publicly...
GLC02437.01132
18 August 1781
Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.01139
28 September 1781
Colonel Lamb asserts that Trebell's Landing is the best place to disembark the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown and requests men for the task. Reports that the return of stores Knox requested is impossible because Colonel Stevens (possibly...
GLC02437.01194
20 July 1782
Writes that has noted Knox's previous letter, which indicates that artificers are working hard on wagons and tumbrils. However, "At the same time, I am sorry to inform you, that, they will fall far short of your expectations, in this particular...
GLC02437.01495
9 October 1782
Writes, "Agreable to your request, I call'd on Mr. Billings to see what progress he had made in his work - I find that, he has prepared one of the Cannon, and has traced the device - as the border is to be Engraved, it requires much time to prepare...
GLC02437.01655
16 June 1783
References "several" letters he received from Lafayette. Says his brother William is indebted to Lafayette for all the kindness shown to him. William asked that it be acknowledged. Goes on to say "America is infinitely indebted to you for your...
GLC02437.02166
18 February 1787
Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Asks Knox for assistance in providing for his family as he had a debt in England and "all the merchandize [sic] I had from thence was taken from my place of depository by the British ... " Also asks if Knox has any open positions, as he needs the...
GLC02437.03461
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