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March 10, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.
GLC01014.172
March 17, 1865
They are on the island at the entrance of Mobile Bay. He has been troubled with rheumatism. Geroge was sick and left behind at New Orleans.
GLC01014.173
March 29, 1865
They have been fighting for three days. They have the Rebels surrounded on all sides except the bay. They have been building fortifications. Many have been wounded but few have been killed.
GLC01014.175
April 3, 1865
He describes the fort and where their gun boats are situated.George is in the hospital and he hopes George will stay there until the seige is over.
GLC01014.176
April 9, 1865
They took the Spanish fort last night. He wishes she could get someone to stay with her until he gets back since Monty is not coming to stay with her this summer.
GLC01014.177
April 25, 1865
He's been doing well since he left the Spanish fort. They traveled 200 miles since then and during that time no fighting has occurred.
GLC01014.178
May 5, 1865
The Rebels are coming in in large numbers and they say that they are actually going home since the war is played out. He hasn't been receiving his mail regularly.
GLC01014.180
May 14, 1865
They received notice that all the Rebels East of the Mississippi have laid down their arms. Even though the fighting is over it might take a while to get out of the service.
GLC01014.181
May 22, 1865
He explains how much trouble it is to muster everyone out and transport everyone home. But it is only a matter of time. They have not been paid for 7 months
GLC01014.182
28 June 1773
Hall, William, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Writes to tell Knox that he met a gentleman who found Knox's lost pocketbook. Hall has arranged for the man to return it and expects he will want a fee for his trouble.
GLC02437.00079
1 January 1820
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
to Aaron Hobart
Mentions the route to take for the mail to be delivered and explains why this route is less expensive. Asks Hobart to mention the two routes to the Post Master General and concludes by saying "We depend on you, to render all the assistance in every...
GLC06313.04.087
24 March 1782
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To Francois Barbede Marbois
The delay in transmitting to Marbois letters containing his notes on the State of Virginia. Jefferson states that he: "...was obliged by the movements of the enemy to retire from my house at the same time, to which I did not return till the month of...
GLC08029
19 August 1809
Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809
To Frederick Bates
Testimony on behalf of Judge James Flauherty
GLC08030
29 September 1787
The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no. 1239 (September 29, 1787)]
GLC08033
22 November 1781
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Had wanted to write earlier but was afraid a letter might not reach him. Informs Knox that his brother William left for France on the 20th. Before he left, Knox's brother William left Peirce various papers and "empower'd me to transact his affairs...
GLC02437.01295
4 March 1782
Written by Peirce to Brigadier General Knox. Peirce seems to be sending along information on lands that Knox has an interest in in Massachusetts (including Maine). Says he could not get "ye petition" brought forward this session. Says the Committee...
GLC02437.01361
31 July 1783
References several of Knox's letters, the last one from 4 July 1783 which had pamphlets to distribute. Says they have been printed, along with General Washington's letter, and distributed. Says Washington's letter has been in some of the newspapers...
GLC02437.02351
12 August 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Instructions for Lieutenant Price, Captain Patten, John Ruddock, and Thomas Frothingham]
Shaw, aide for Henry Knox, transmits orders for Knox. All orders are issued 12 August. Orders Lieutenant [William] Price, at the New Windsor laboratory, to deliver tin to Captain Bushnell; orders Captain [Thomas] Patten, at New Windsor, to obtain...
GLC02437.01128
1 April 1782
Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at...
GLC02437.01380
23 May 1782
Mentions a letter he received from Knox via a Mr. Allen, which he delivered to the Governor [John Hancock, possibly GLC02437.01408] but has not yet heard anything back. Adds that according to those he spoke to, a Mr. W [possibly Isaac Winslow; see...
GLC02437.01428
24 June 1782
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 12 June. Says he did not take care of the business with Mr. Hurd until this morning and that he received from him an 80 dollar note of Mr. [Robert?] Morris. Says that Knox can now...
GLC02437.01465
18 July 1782
Writes, "I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line." Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother...
GLC02437.01494
9 October 1782
Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his...
GLC02437.01654
24 October 1782
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 8 October. Consoles Knox on the death of his boy. Says "Alas Deaths Shafts fly thick. no less than five of my little ones have fallen by his relentless hand." Mentions a small box...
GLC02437.01678
9 December 1782
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
Written from "Camp." Writes that agreeable to the wishes of the Committee, he has been trying to get "Capt. Pemberton to transcribe our address." Captain Pemberton has been too busy with his own work, so he has asked Colonel Cortlandt, and though...
GLC02437.01734
13 December 1782
Writes that he has received his most recent letter accompanying the address to Congress, and will comply with Knox's request to have it signed by the committee members and then pass it on to Colonel [John] Brooks, who will be leaving for West Point...
GLC02437.01741
6 January 1783
Discusses sending a box to General Knox, a farm Knox may wish to purchase, and the need for raising money to pay the Army.
GLC02437.01805
15 January 1783
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. It seems that Knox was making inquiries for property involving his Loyalist in-law's confiscated estates. Says he has seen Mr. Imman and Mr. Rowe and that the former said he would take 3,000 pounds for his...
GLC02437.01835
15 February 1783
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 31 January. This is a follow up on Peirce's letter at GLC02437.01835. Says Mr Rowe has finally given a price of £3600 for the Belcher farm - one third due up front, one third in six...
GLC02437.01921
20 April 1783
A letter commenting on Knox's personal finances, especially the disposition of government notes. Peirce references Knox's letter of 3 April. Mentions consolidating old notes and registering new ones. Says his brother William did not consign any goods...
GLC02437.02106
29 April - 20 May 1783
Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811
Peirce notes that his son, Hardy Peirce, "Lost his Life at Fort Lee while you Sir was Colo. of the Regiment viz Novr 5th 1776." Requests Knox for help in obtaining his late son's pay and rations. Knox's reply on verso, dated 20 May 1783, is written...
GLC02437.02117
16 June 1783
Discusses the purchase of a house in Brookline, Massachusetts and mentions a Mr. Flucker, possibly in conjuction to the Waldo Patent, a tract of land that is in present day Maine.
GLC02437.02167
22 June 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Paterson
Reply to a request made by General John Paterson for the use of an area of land by West Point. States that that particular space is at his disposal, though General John Greaton will also be arriving, and in that case, both generals should agree on...
GLC02437.02172
25 June 1783
Written by General Knox to General Paterson. Says he received a letter from headquarters that stated the need for the troops to press on. Hopes Paterson will reach Ringwood, New Jersey tomorrow night. Sent this note so that he would not "retard your...
GLC02437.02184
26 June 1783
Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Informs General Paterson that Knox has sent him three hundred pairs of shoes for his troops. Writes that other companies have been instructed to follow Paterson as soon as they arrive...
GLC02437.02191
13 August 1783
Asks for his decision regarding a house in Dorchester and forwards a letter for Lucy Knox from a Mrs. Howard of London, the daughter of a Sheriff Stephen Greenleaf, and a letter for Knox from his brother. Mentions that he heard from a Mr. Samuel...
GLC02437.02385
28 August 1783
Thanks Knox for helping his son. Complains about a Major [William?] Perkins and his rude behavior. States whenever he tries speaking with Mr. Perkins all he gets is "old damd scoundel and Coars useage as I have not been used to..." Also discusses...
GLC02437.02429
4 September 1783
Peirce references Knox's letter of 27 August. Says he has signed an agreement for a house for Knox "for one quarter certain to commence the 15th of this month at £45." Reports the farm can be rented with the house next year.
GLC02437.02469
17 September 1783
Discusses obtaining information regarding certain unspecified business matters dealing with the Flucker estate.
GLC02437.02530
20 October 1783
Informs Knox that Congress has voted to "discharge the National Debt," and that one party had wanted to insert a clause to "exclude the Commutation & confirm it solely to discharge the foreign debt," though this clause did not pass.
GLC02437.02691
23 October 1783
Asks General Paterson to "assemble, the commanding Officers of the four massachusetts regiments, and direct them that they draw lots, to decide which regiment shall occupy the Connecticut huts, on the other side of the river - for winter quarters....
GLC02437.02701
16 August 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Says he and Mrs. Ogden share in Knox's and Mrs. Knox affliction over their recent misfortune (Ogden is likely referring to the recent loss of Knox's youngest daughter, see GLC02437.03635). Invites Mrs. Knox to bring her children for a visit as "[o]ur...
GLC02437.03634
11 October 1787
Writes that he has given much thought about a plan of Knox's and believes it to be a very [favorable] idea. Forwards a letter (refer to GLC02437.03672) to Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris. Notes he left the letter open for Knox to read. Written at Delaware...
GLC02437.03671
10 May 1788
Discusses money due on Mr. Webber's goods and the depreciation of currency (possibly referring to James Webber, a London merchant). Writes, "The political State of this Country I hope and trust is very much altering as to monied transactions, so...
GLC02437.03868
19 June 1788
Imparts his wishes for Eli Hayden to hire Nicholas Hoffman & Son as agents for the sale of his tea to resolve a complicated business transaction (refer to GLC02437.03902 and GLC02437.03903). Transmits his wife's regards to Lucy Knox and the family....
GLC02437.03904
8 September 1788
Relates the opinion of the British Lord Chancellor on a legal case. Apparently, the Lord Chancellor will grant a perpetual injunction against any suit brought to court in England against an American whose estate was confiscated to pay his debts....
GLC02437.03984
3 December 1788
Introduces Mr. Barclay, the bearer of this letter, noting that Barclay hopes to solicit an office in the new government. Asks Knox to make Barclay "known to the Eastern Senators." Docketed by Knox: "from S. Ogden Esqr. respecting Mr Barclay also...
GLC02437.04043
27 January 1789
Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy...
GLC02437.04101
23 March 1789
Writes to discuss bounty lands due to him for being an officer of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Discusses the death of his two sons, Hardy and Isaac Peirce, in the service. As executor of his son Isaac's estate, would like to...
GLC02437.04152
31 January 1790
Forwards a letter for his brother and thanks Knox for the information about his brother since he had not heard from him since his absence. Asks Knox if he received Pierce's father's letter regarding being the heir to "county land due to my late...
GLC02437.04487
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