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January 14, 1862
Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811
to Frank
Wants to renew friendship and tries to report latest activity of several people. Written on patriotic letterhead for Rockland Bank.
GLC00653.10.01
March 1, 1863
to his sister
Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.
GLC00653.10.05
1861-1865
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to James Kelly
Contains several fragments, probably from the same letter written to James Kelly.
GLC04195.55
27 October 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Landon Carter
Signed twice by Washington. Discusses his campaign, the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank and Saratoga, and the danger of being captured. "at the same time that I assure you, that, It is not my wish to avoid any danger which duty requires...
GLC07115.01
[Photograph of Benjamin F. Johnson]
Photograph showing Benjamin F. Thomas as an old man. Housed with diary GLC 01016.01.
GLC01016.02
31 October 1869
to Mary Moore Kelly
He has just returned from New York, where he was snowed in at Buffalo. Richmond is thriving during the state fair.
GLC04195.51
28 September1865
Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866
to John Moore
He describes his medical practice. He lost all his fine surgical instruments and two cases for amputations during the war. He requests money. He is exploring other job offers, including the superintendency of the Tuskaloosa State Lunatic Asylum.
GLC04195.59
27 October 1777 circa
Prisoners
List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists...
GLC07115.02
1778
Hopwood, James, fl. 1752-1819
[Engraving of George III]
Original hand tinted engraving by Hopwood. Possibly a reproduction from a much later period. Accompanied commission of Henry Clinton as collateral (see GLC07536.01).
GLC07536.02
19 February 1847
New Hampshire Legislature
Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.
GLC00267.119.02
03 March 1847
Massachusetts Legislature
Resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts, concerning slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 219. Resolves that the Massachusetts legislature is opposed to the existence of slavery and the extension of it into new territories.
GLC00267.119.03
6 June 1841
Carter, Henry L., fl. 1841
[Printed bill of sale for John, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by John P.B. Jones to James C. Pleasants dated June 6, 1841. Jones paid 670 dollars to enslave a man named John. The document was filled out and signed by Henry L. Carter, Pleasants' attorney.
GLC01445.01
29 December 1862
Cohen, Solomon, fl. 1862
[Printed bill of sale for Lee, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by William W. Jones to Solomon Cohen dated Richmond, December 29, 1862. Jones paid Cohen $1,500 to enslave Lee.
GLC01445.03
11 April 1840
Duley, Mary, 1811-?
to Enoch Duley and Mary Duley
Writes to her parents about her daughter, who had become sick with a fever three weeks earlier. On the verso is a letter signed by William Wood to "Dear Children," probably to Mary and her husband from his parents that discusses health, whooping...
GLC06377.02
24 March 1874
Vick, Arthur D., 1823-?
[Land survey in Livingston County, Kentucky for Enoch M. Duley]
Platt and certificate for a 250 acre tract. Includes a basic map and description of the land.
GLC06377.07
26 March 1891
Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914
[Kentucky land grant to Enoch M. Duley]
Partially printed document signed by Buckner as Kentucky Governor and countersigned by Grants Duley a tract of 3 acres in Livingston, Kentucky "in consideration of an order from the Livingston County Court." Outlines the location of the tract. An...
GLC06377.09
1785
Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War
Lists expenses during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1780 less a payment received from Congress in 1785. The total debt is $13,349,102. Accompanied by "Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia" (see GLC07114.02).
GLC07114.01
Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia
Accompanied "Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War" (see GLC07114.01). Details the eleven items listed on the account, which recorded a debt of $13,349...
GLC07114.02
14 August 1863
Many men are sick due to the poor climate, and he has sent many of the ill to northern hospitals. Local women have come into camp to ask for food. A Black man tells him about the marriage of their brother Robert, who had been there in Vicksburg two...
GLC04195.19
27 October 1863
New orders assign him to the Department of the Tennessee under Grant, who will command from Chattanooga. Grant's bold plan to break the Confederate siege of Chattanooga had gone into operation on the previous day. Moore looks forward to his new...
GLC04195.21
May 16, 1864
After three days of intense fighting in a rough area from Dalton to Resaca, they have subdued the rebels. Both Union and rebel wounded will remain there in field hospitals. He hopes the rebel forces will stand and fight. In the days preceding this...
GLC04195.25
24 December 1864
They arrived in Savannah ready for an assault but found the rebels had run away, leaving their artillery of a large number of guns. "The number of guns left is larger than we have ever found in any one place before; - it has not yet been ascertained...
GLC04195.28
28 April 1865
Dayton, Lewis M., 1807-1864
Official Field Order No. 68
Headquarters to be moved from New Berne to Alexandria, under the direction of Brig. Gen. J.D. Webster. Moore will join the new headquarters as medical director. By order of Sherman. Written on letterhead for Headquarters, Military Division of the...
GLC04195.32
11 August 1865
He plans to make a trip up to Chicago and will see them soon. He describes his social events. He has sent the history of Sherman's march to the sea, probably Sherman's Official Account published in 1865.
GLC04195.37
2 February 1866
He refers to the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi, killing 100 with many mutilated survivors, the third such accident this week. He comments on acquaintances in Bloomington.
GLC04195.40
10 March 1867
He will superintend recruits for the Army until the end of May, when he will return to Staten Island. He describes a social encounter with the Livingstones. He also describes his living arrangements. This letter was written at Gramercy Park House.
GLC04195.44
20 November 1868
He refers to a case seen by their brother Robert regarding child abuse.
GLC04195.48
Tidball, John C. (John Caldwell), 1825-1906
The Story of American Liberty as told by Ivan Ivanoff.
Contained in two parts. Part one, 68 pages in length, contains a preface by Tidball, in which he discusses Ivanoff's manuscript, which he claims was found after the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. Writes that the manuscript, originally...
GLC04041.01
10 March 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Reports that he has been absent from Boston, attending a meeting of the Ohio Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Is pleased to find Knox has several shares of Ohio Company land. Predicts that New Hampshire will ratify the Constitution and Rhode...
GLC02437.03819
6 April 1788
Thanks Knox for the information regarding Maryland's possible adoption of the Constitution. Writes, "I flatter myself that nine States will ratify it by June next- so as to set the wheels agoing by next winter." Has been assured by John Langdon and...
GLC02437.03833
13 April 1788
Discusses the possibility that New York will not ratify the Federal Constitution. Writes, "I hope the Lord will turn the hearts of the Antis in New York that they may see the necessity of adopting the proposed constitution Some of our Feds are...
GLC02437.03837
1725/07/03
to Barnardus Holthuysen re: profitable trade with the "far" Indians
The manuscript describes a profitable fur trade with the far Indians, which the writer thinks exceeds any profit made by the French in Canada. The first half of the document is written in Dutch. Address leaf and docket on verso.
GLC03107.04904
12 July 1789
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
12 December 1785
Writes on a variety of subjects. Reports that Governor [John] and Mrs. Hancock will set out in a week for New York, and that he dined with them last week at their mutual friend Ben Hichborn's. Showed Hichborn the letter he received from Knox...
GLC02437.03224
2 September 1787
Jackson is in charge of handling the sale of Knox's state securities, and he informs Knox several brokers have advised him to wait to sell them. Further discusses financial matters. Reports that the directors of the Ohio Company recently had a...
GLC02437.03653
28 October 1787
Informs Knox that his "affairs at the Eastward want your attention exceeding, I impressed this on the mind of your Brother when here, in the strongest manner that was in my power." Discusses the subdivision and selling off of Knox's lands, likely in...
GLC02437.03682
7 November 1787
Writes a letter of introduction for a Lieutenant John Lovell. Reports that Lovell has studied law and seems interested in pursuing a career in the artillery. Adds that any help Knox might offer Lovell would be greatly appreciated.
GLC02437.03696
28 November 1787
Encloses a letter (not present) for Knox to forward on to an unnamed party. Reports on Mrs. Thomas Russell's funeral. Says "tomorrow is Thanksgiving..."
GLC02437.03717
20 January 1788
Discusses the debt of Mr. Swan, possibly Colonel James Swan. Gives details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention, noting that "the printers are allow'd seats in the house for the purpose of taking down and publishing the debates from day to day...
GLC02437.03767
24 February 1788
Jackson writes, "we are perfectly quiet in this State with respect to the adoption of the New Constitution-Fed's & Anti's almost to a Man united and determined to give it every support..." Reports that New Hampshire has adjourned their ratification...
GLC02437.03807
28 June 1789
Discusses unrest and states that "nothing would quiet the People, and a revolution would certainly take place on the patent..." States that Thomas, Brown, and others wish "to be treated exactly as the State treats these Settlers - by giving them 100...
GLC02437.10220
16 August 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson [incomplete]
Knox writes that he and Lucy have lost their youngest daughter. Lucy's health is hurt by her grief but she is now better. Says he has been informed that Jackson has ignored Knox's warning and has not attended to his accounting with the "rigidness"...
GLC02437.03635
13 January 1788
to Henry Jackson
Reports that he seems to be recovering from a recent illness. Transmits a letter to Mrs. McNeill related to financial matters. Asks Jackson to "wait on Mrs. [Mary] McNeill and take duplicate receipts for the said certificate." Asks Jackson to write...
GLC02437.03759
15 September 1796
Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were "delighted with their tour to the Eastward."
GLC02437.10326
23 June 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Requests that Knox and "all the General Officers belonging to the Garrison" attend a meeting with General George Washington the next day and asks Knox to "notify those Gentlemen accordingly." Noted as written at Head Quarters and docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.02177
4 July 1783
to David Humphreys
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Humphreys, an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Kemper has been arrested "at the instance Colonel Crane for uttering expressions to his prejudice." Says the cause of the...
GLC02437.02234
25 September 1786
Colonel David Humphreys, who has been elected to the Connecticut Legislature, writes to Knox about his opinions about the state militia. Wants to obtain a copy of the report he wrote for Congress on the subject. Would like his opinions in order to...
GLC02437.03302
29 October 1781
to James Hunter
In response to a letter and bill for supplies from Hunter (see GLC02437.01216 and GLC02437.01246, respectively), Knox indicates that the account has been forwarded to Colonel Timothy Pickering, the quartermaster general. Pickering will see Hunter in...
GLC02437.01271
22 June 1783
Informs Knox that there "is an Error in the Arrangement of Officers in the Mass.tts. Corps of Artillery ... [and that] the Commander in Chief directs me to refer the matter to you .. in case there has been a mistake, it may be rectified; and that a...
GLC02437.02173
20 September 1785
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
Writes, "I am urged by the Officers of an Artillery Company in this Town, to sollicit you for a Couple of light field Pieces for their use, of which they promise to take the best care and be responsible for their good Condition & safe return whenever...
GLC02437.03198
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