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5 April 1783
Sears, Peter, fl. 1783
[Army Rations issued to Artificers]
Countersigned by John Lillie with a note on verso by Dudley Mercer. Lists men by company with issued rations.
GLC02437.02065
1 April 1783
Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
[Army Rations issued to the Artificers and Engineer's Department]
Countersigned by John Lillie with a note on verso from Jacob Wight. Lists men by regiment with issued rations. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.02069
9 April 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Provision return for Artificers]
Lists men by regiment with issued rations. Countersigned by John Lillie with a note from Dudley Mercer.
GLC02437.02076
Denniston, George J., fl. 1782
[Request for Army rations]
Request for sixteen rations for William Bigelow. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Bigelow.
GLC02437.02097
April 17, 1783 circa
[Army Rations issued to artificier]
Return for rations for one member of the engineering department beginning 9 April and ending 17 April. It appears that the person came from the 8 Massachusetts Regiment. A total of 12 rations were issued over the eight days. Signed by Superintendent...
GLC02437.02099
18 April 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provisions return]
Lists men by rank with rations issued.
GLC02437.02113
25 April 1783
Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Dudley Mercer.
GLC02437.02115
6 June 1783
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
[Army rations issued to George Finlayson]
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. issues provisions for Finlayson of the Maryland line who has been recently discharged from service. Includes a note on the verso from Finlayson stating his receipt of the provisions.
GLC02437.02149
1 June 1783
[Army rations issued to the Engineer Department]
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Lillie with a note from Jacob Wight.
GLC02437.02155
5 February 1784
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
to William Hull
Major Bauman, commanding the artillery at West Point, writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Refuses to comply with orders issued by Hull requiring artillery to engage in "the common duty of the Garrison" under the adjutant. Anticipates his...
GLC02437.02943
6 February 1784
Major Bauman, commanding the artillery at West Point, writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. In response to Hull's orders requiring artillery to perform common garrison duties under direction of the adjutant, Bauman had previously requested...
GLC02437.02944
7 February 1784
Hull, William, 1753-1825
to Sebastian Bauman
Hull, commandant at West Point, complies with Bauman's request for a suspension (Bauman was commander of artillery at West Point and objected to Hull's orders placing artillery on regular garrison duty under direction of the commandant). Bauman's...
GLC02437.02945
24 October 1812
Bentley, William, ?-1848
to Lucy Knox
Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...
GLC02437.08065
May 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Payments made to the Society of the Cincinnati]
Lists payments made to the Society of the Cincinnati by the state societies "in consequence of the requisition of the General meeting" in May 1787. Includes an additional docket dated in 1791 listing individuals to whom "an eagle" was sold (a...
GLC02437.03560
1 July 1785
Avery, John, 1739-1806
to Henry Knox
Avery, Secretary of the State of Massachusetts, informs Knox that Governor Thomas Cushing has requested that several cannon at West Point be returned to Massachusetts.
GLC02437.03162
14 May 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Provision return for rations issued to two men]
Also signed by a captain whose name is illegible due to ink. Signed at the bottom of the page by [W. Forsyth?]. Contains a note on page two written by Cooper Green, who confirms receipt of stores.
GLC02437.09718
1814 - 1815
Treaty of Ghent pamphlet set [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC00381
September 9, 1799
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Gov. Edward Rutledge SC
GLC00122
1783/05/20
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for flour for the army
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03757
1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Preliminary articles of peace... [between England and France]
Small quarto. Printed by T. Harrison and S. Brooke. A tentative settlement of the French and English peace, releasing the United States to go ahead with a final settlement. Signed on 20 January 1783.
GLC03985.08
1814/09/19
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Simon Snyder
Secretary of State Monroe indicates that, in response to the British leaving Baltimore after the Battle of Baltimore, the orders for the Pennsylvania militia were being revised. They are now ordered to protect Philadelphia against a potential attack...
GLC04044
1813/10/31
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
to Robert Brent
Pleas with Brent to pay his troops. Explains the troops' destitute situation and his fears that they may be left without pay throughout the winter. Also discusses the location and plans of various army regiments. Brent was the Army's Paymaster...
GLC03925
29 November 1786
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Written from "Charles Town," possibly Charlestown, Massachusetts, where Gorham was born. Asks Knox to deliver a letter he has enclosed to his daughter. Relates information on preparations Massachusetts has made to confront the insurgents associated...
GLC02437.03355
22 September 1783
Barker, Ananias, fl. 1783
[Testimony]
Testimony concerning a lieutenant Wheaton. States that Wheaton "directed me to sell the same [rum] by retail at a cheaper rate than any person in of about the place, (which I did) ... "
GLC02437.02556
23 February 1788
to John Coudray
Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, "as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely...
GLC02437.03805
Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823
[State of John Doughty's company]
Lists men by station and rank.
GLC02437.02057
31 December 1783
to John Elderkin
Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large...
GLC02437.02876
25 November 1786
to Thomas Dwight
Writes that he would have responded immediately to Dwight's last letter but was concerned that writing by the post might be injurious to Dwight. Discusses whether letters sent to him would arrive safely. Mentions the importance of news about the...
GLC02437.03350
circa 1783
An account of clothing, Corryels Ferry July 1777, that was received of the depy clothier
Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Marked as a copy. Date of creation based on a previously inferred date written in pencil near the top of the page.
GLC02437.02885
18 August 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports that the bank scripts have been forwarded. Believes he took advantage of the high prices they were bringing and sold them. Says he "made prospects this day for the purchase of the other million, but I think they will not sell, or will ask...
GLC02437.05125
September 1783
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
7 October 1783
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Return of the principal articles of clothing in the magazine at Newburgh
List of clothing at the magazine in Newburgh, New York. Includes 300 coats, 500 woolen breeches, 350 shirts, 6000 pairs of shoes (noted as both good and bad), 3000 blankets (also noted good and bad) and others. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis...
GLC02437.10162
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
1 February 1781
Lieutenant Colonel William Hull transmits several documents to Knox, including military returns and a letter respecting subsistence of the officers. Writes, "We find ourselves much accommodated by the Articles of Furnitures left in the House and our...
GLC02437.02940
3 November 1783
to Timothy Pickering
Two parts. First part discusses obtaining wood for New York City if the enemy leaves. Second part on verso discusses transporting cannon from Poughkeepsie. Both noted as copies.
GLC02437.02753
24 October 1783
Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three...
GLC02437.10174
6 March 1788
to Samuel A. Otis
Replies to GLC02437.03814, from Otis, regarding a clothing account. Has transmitted Otis's note to Mr. Walker based on Otis's request.
GLC02437.03817
2 July 1783
to John Popkin
Written by Major General Knox to Lieutenant Colonel Popkin. References Popkin's letter of 19 June 1783. Says as the army is about to be disbanded the complainants "have been advised to another mode by the Judge advocate, you will consider the...
GLC02437.02226
19 October 1788
to Lieutenant [John] Pratt
Was informed by his brother, William, that Lieutenant [John] Pratt met the quota of Connecticut troops, and the recruits are at West Point. Instructs Pratt to prepare to march on an expedition.
GLC02437.04004
21 February 1783
Sends General Henry Knox a bass, caught near the port where Jackson is at present. Describes the fish as a Mr. Bass, a possible spy for the enemy and warns him to be on guard at West Point for a sudden attack. States that Knox should "examine him...
GLC02437.01939
11 April 1787
Writes in full, "This will inform you, that your friend is the most wreched [sic] man on earth, in consequence of your Letter of the 4th Inst. recd. by the post this Evening - derange - disband - return to private life again - great gad it is too...
GLC02437.03518
1814/08/31
Fonciu, John, fl. 1814
[Provision of Fortifications indispensable to the defense of Philadelphia] [French]
Fonciu, a French officer who had lived in Philadelphia, was Jonathan Williams' chief assistant in the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence.
GLC02978.05
5 February 1783
[Provision return of Capt Patten's Company]
Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.
GLC02437.01891
1 February 1783
Day, Joseph, fl. 1783
[Provision return for a party of artificers from the Connecticut brigade]
Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Day on the verso. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.01895
13 February 1783
[Provisions for men of Thomas Patten's Company]
Lists men by platoon with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.01914
[Provision return for Capt Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]
Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer on verso.
GLC02437.01916
[Provision return]
Request for provisions for a man. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement on the verso, signed with an illegible signature. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.01927
25 February 1783
[Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]
Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.
GLC02437.01951
5 March 1783
[Provision ration of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]
Lists men by regiment, company and occupation with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Dudley Mercer.
GLC02437.01983
[Request for extra rations]
Request for a week's worth of provisions. Includes a note on the verso from a Paul [Ramsey ?].
GLC02437.01985
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