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1 March 1918
Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928
to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy
Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.
GLC07810.062
10 May 1919
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...
GLC07810.075
18 April 1918
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918
to Kenneth S. Anderson
Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...
GLC07810.086
18 September 1776
Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox of the situation at Fort Schuyler. The men are afraid of remaining there for the winter because they have few shoes or stockings. Discusses enlistment and pay. Furnivall was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00446
2 August 1859
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Kelly
Describes the Mormon view of polygamy articulated by Orson Pratt and condemns polygamy. Asks why the national government permits "such a people to be not only tolerated but furnished with the means of growing rich beyond that of any portion of the...
GLC04194.21
19 August 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de, 1755-1829
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....
GLC02437.01142
7 October 1783
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses a petition in Congress "to postpone the sale of absentees estates till further orders of the court, and to enable agents to lease as heretofore," which would affect Knox's claim to the Waldo patent. Also discusses the issue of commutation...
GLC02437.02627
18 April 1788
Stoughton, Thomas, fl. 1788
Reports that Knox's servant, Maurice (or Morris) Kelly, recently solicited him for employment. Refused to accept Kelly's offer without an official discharge and a recommendation of character from Knox, "which [Kelly] assured me you was ready to give...
GLC02437.03845
26 July 1781
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...
GLC02437.01091
31 July 1781
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...
GLC02437.01103
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