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13 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Clinton
Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.
GLC02437.02773
25 November 1783
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
to Henry Knox
Forwards a letter (most likely GLC02437.02798) from Sir Guy Carleton concerning "arrangements ... made for the British Officers' visiting your advanced guard." Noted as written at "Quarters."
GLC02437.02802
2 July 1783
Antill, Edward, 1742-1789
Requests that the bearer of the letter, Joseph Dyer, and two other men (John Lenen and James Kendall) be given enough provisions to return home on furlough. Explains that the men are from Boston and that Dyer is a man "distinguished with honor and...
GLC02437.02222
31 March 1787
[Certificate for Catherine Gardiner]
"This is to certify that in the year one thousand seven hundred, and seventy five the subscriber received by order of the provincial Congress of Massachusetts Bay certain articles of household furniture then late the property of Henry Barnes Esq - of...
GLC02437.03507
January 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
[Abstract of pay due for Captain Perkins's company in Colonel Henry Knox's regiment]
Lists the number of persons at specific positions in the regiment (one captain, three lieutenants, etc.).
GLC02437.09494
10 May 1776
[List of officers]
Marked as a copy. Lists officers and pay for an unspecified company for the month of March.
GLC02437.09522
10 April 1786
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
to Lord Sydney
Written by General Cornwallis, the leader of British forces at Yorktown, who had accepted the post of Governor General of India in February 1786 to Lord Sydney as Home Secretary in the Pitt government. Wants Lord Sydney to talk to King George about...
GLC02921
28 November 1780
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Alexander Hamilton
States that he arrived last night and will set out for Philadelphia. Writes about his recommendation to General George Washington that Hamilton should be made Adjutant General. Explains the reasons he gave in support of his recommendation. Assures...
GLC03323
1775/07/13
Germain, George Sackvile, Viscount Sackville, 1716-1785
to unknown re: evaluating British commanders in America; campaign
A remarkably outspoken letter written three months after Lexington. He evaluates commanders and vows that now further accommodations are now possible: "We will soon have very interesting news from Boston, as I never can believe that Howe will be...
GLC07129
1778/06/22
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
to Col. Henry Jackson re: British troops marching to Philadelphia
Arnold, who now commanded in Philadelphia, orders Jackson to harass the British who had just evacuated the city (18 June) and were marching across New Jersey. "You will march with the Troops under your command at three O'Clock tomorrow morning and...
GLC07122
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