Can you pass the Citizenship Test? Visit this page to test your civics knowledge!
October 15, 1776
Duset, Philemon, fl. 1776
to Henry Allyn
Informs Allen that he is sick, and asks for that his coat be sent to him. Written at "Camp near Kingsbridge" in Bronx, New York.
GLC01450.621
January 5, 1787
Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787
to Augustin Prevost
Writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on the 22 of November. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the...
GLC01450.622.02
March 25, 1776
Cudworth, Melzar, fl. 1775-1806
to Zephaniah Cudworth
Cudworth, impressed on board H. M. S. Asia, instructs his brother Zepheniah "what you do do quick for I hear we are a going to nan tasket ... " Addressed to Melzar's friend Joseph Otis in Boston. Includes some mathematical calculations near the...
GLC01450.630.03
circa 1776
Cudworth, Zephaniah, 1752-1827
to James Cudworth
Cudworth reports to his father in Scituate, Massachusetts that he has been aboard the ship where his brother Melzar remains impressed. States that Melzar, who was impressed on H.M.S. Asia in March 1776, is on board the ship Russia. Informs James...
GLC01450.630.04
to Melzar Cudworth
Informs his brother, Melzar, impressed aboard H.M.S. Asia "I have got a man to go in your Room If you go to Nantasket Road I Shall Come in a Sail boat to bring the man ... " Mentions Mr. Otis (possibly Joseph Otis), a friend of Melzar's. A small...
GLC01450.630.05
April 26, 1806
Kiteridge, Peter, 1750-?
to Gentlemen
One document written by Peter Kiteridge dated April 26, 1806. Details that he was born to African parents in Boston. Kiteridge at the time of this document is a freeman, and requests financial assistance from the Medfield's selectmen. Provides...
GLC01450.702
September 19, 1814
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
to General Brooks
The recipient was probably Micah Brooks. Explains that the government will not be able to grant the request of the Selectmen of Belfast to send troops to expel the British from Fort Castine on the Penobscot Bay, which they recently came to occupy....
GLC01450.703
June 21, 1813
Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815
to Nathan Hodgdon
Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his...
GLC01450.705.01
March 7, 1814
Informs his uncle that he is in good health and asks that his love be given to family and friends. Notes that his time (serving aboard the frigate Macedonian) is about half up and he has been at sea since the previous April. Asks to be written to.
GLC01450.705.02
January 16, 1815
Informs his uncle that he is in good health and asks that his love be given to family and friends. Indicates that they are building ships "and expect to take the Lake next summer," referring to Lake George. Asks to be written to and that the mail...
GLC01450.705.03
December 12, 1843
N. Starr, & Son, fl. 1843
to George Talcott
N. Starr & Son, weapons repair or manufacturing firm write to Lieutenant Colonel George Talcott of the Ordnance Department regarding a rifle repair or supply contract. This letter discusses the reasons why they have been unable to fulfill their...
GLC01450.707
April 27, 1792
Orr, Hugh, 1717-1798
to Amasa Davis
Written by Orr as an inventor and owner of a foundry to Davis as Quartermaster General of Boston. Says he is in possession of a cannon bore which belongs to the state and wants to return it. Claims it would be proper to give it to Davis. It weighs...
GLC01450.708
October 26, 1812
Coffin, David, 1788-1815
to Robert Boyd
During the War of 1812, reports difficulties selling lead and black powder because the market in Boston is glutted and prices are low. Suggests selling at auction. Boyd was a merchant in Portland, Maine.
GLC01450.719.03
February 28, 1813
Arnold, Dorcas, fl. 1813
to Joseph Sarles
Discusses how the British successfully attacked and took control of their village (Ogdensburg, New York) on 22 February 1813 during the War of 1812. Comments on how her husband was captured and paroled and remarks on the growing strength of Canada....
GLC01450.719.04
July 11, 1816
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William H. Crawford
Army Major General Scott requests that Secretary of War William Crawford promote soldier John Wynkoop to position of lieutenant.
GLC01450.719.05
March 14, 1814
Treadwell, John White, 1785-1857
to Thomas Oakes
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to assemble the legal voters in his company and have them elect an ensign to replace the recently discharged Jm Peek. The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812.
GLC01450.720.05
June 26, 1814
Derby, Samuel Gardner, 1767-1843
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to "visit the Guard of Sentinels at Hospital point & elsewhere to night as Guard Rounds." The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812. Derby was a brigadier general.
GLC01450.720.07
June 30, 1814
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to organize a guard unit from his company and have them report for duty at 6:30 at the Court House to receive orders. The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812.
GLC01450.720.08
April 13, 1815
Bedel, Hazel, fl. 1812-1821
to Moody Bedel
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Notes that General Jacob Brown assumed command and comments on his activities pertaining to...
GLC01450.721.11
May 24, 1815
Shortly after the end of the War of 1812, writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report that the men have been paid and will march home tomorrow. Provides news about the regiment and lingering issues regarding pay...
GLC01450.721.12
May 31, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the end of the War of 1812. Indicates that he would like a staff appointment. Hazen had...
GLC01450.721.13
June 12, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on his duties on guard, and military reorganization and pay issues after the end of the War of 1812. Also discusses the suicide of an ensign named Douvra. Asks that...
GLC01450.721.14
June 25, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother while on guard duty. Indicates that his unit will be heading to Greenbush on the Niagara frontier. Relates stories of how one soldier had to resign after drinking too much...
GLC01450.721.15
August 31, 1815
Tupper, Thomas, fl. 1815
Writes on behalf of Private Isaac Whitcomb, to help get the documentation necessary for him to obtain a discharge after his service in the 11th infantry regiment during the War of 1812. Tupper was a captain in the 3rd regiment of Vermont militia.
GLC01450.721.16
November 17, 1815
Blake, Henry J., fl. 1815
Seeks an affidavit attesting to his good character and to have Bedel come and lend him support in his upcoming court martial. A note on the address leaf reiterates the urgency of the message and asks it be delivered as soon as possible.
GLC01450.721.17
April 13, 1816
McNeil, John, 1784-1850
McNeil informs Bedel that he will leave for Detroit in a few days. Notes talking with generals Eleazer Ripley and Benjamin Pierce (McNeil's father-in-law) about Colonel Bedel's merits and seeks continued correspondence. During the War of 1812...
GLC01450.721.18
February 12, 1815
Mande, J., fl. 1815
to Winfield Scott
Asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.
GLC01450.722
July 15, 1774
Bromfield, Thomas, fl. 1774-1777
to Henry Bromfield
Also has a note from Thomas on the third page dated 26 July 1774. Thomas is writing from London to Bromfield in Boston. Mentions he received Henry's letter of 9 June 1774. Most of the letter deals with business transactions, inventories, bills, and...
GLC01450.803.05
March 30, 1782
Bromfield, Henry, 1751-1837
to Sally Bromfield
Affectionate letter from Henry to his sister Sally at Harvard. Says he has not written because he has been so busy with business. Says he has received two letters from her, one met him before he left Amsterdam previously and another when he was on...
GLC01450.803.06
March 7, 1758
Holmes, Henry, 1703-1762
to John Lorimer
Signed by British Major General Holmes, Colonel of the 31st Regiment of Foot. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, certifying that this letter has been entered in the office of Thomas Gore, Commissary General of Musters. Holmes appoints Lorimer as...
GLC01450.807.04.01
March 1, 1784
Lorimer, John, 1732-1795
to George Yonge
Signed on verso by Robert Adair, Inspector General of Military Hospitals. Lorimer writes his own memorial, citing his service to Great Britain. Reports that during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) he served as surgeon's mate of the general...
GLC01450.807.04.04
circa 1784
Odell, James, fl. 1784
Odell informs Lorimer that Sir Guy Carleton has again mentioned him to Sir George Yonge, British Secretary at War. Relates that Yonge "had spoken to the King on the Subject, and that His Majesty is pleased to approve of your having the half-pay of...
GLC01450.807.04.05
June 12, 1816
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828
to John Taylor
Clinton writes that Robert Grey's offense of grand larceny was so aggravated as to force him to avoid recommending his pardon without other mitigating circumstances. Written as gubernatorial candidate to the lieutenant governor of New York....
GLC01459
March 7, 1788
Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798
to Col. Lewis V. Morris
Discusses the violent debates back-and-forth in Albany and New York, and writes that he believes the majority of New Yorkers are against the new Constitution.
GLC01461
February 7, 1833
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
to Gen. Charles Gratiot
Requests funds for improvements needed to make the St. Marks River more easily navigated.
GLC01462
June 16, 1845
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849
to Col. Thomas Aspinwall
Also mentions concerns about Texas. Gaines seems to welcome war with England.
GLC01463
March 10, 1794
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Thomas Seymour
Written as Vice President.
GLC01482
October 24, 1847
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Thomas Sidney Jesup
Transmitting the summary and muster roll for July 1847.
GLC01489
May 15, 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to James McHenry
Written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born in 1782...
GLC01490
May 9, 1789
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to John Sullivan
Signed by Gerry as a Maryland Congressman. Also signed by William Smith of Maryland and Josiah Parker of Virginia. Requests that Sullivan, as the Governor of New Hampshire, transmit the proper statements to the House of Representatives concerning...
GLC01496
June 15, 1790
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to Elbridge Gerry
Writes to Congressman from Massachusetts Gerry to say that since the Constitution has been ratified, it is now proper for him to ask for his support for appointment as the Collector of the Southern District of Rhode Island. He has asked him to be...
GLC01497
August 5, 1777
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to Horatio Gates
Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress to Gates as Commander of the Northern Department. Says enclosed resolutions (which are not included here) give him command of the army. Gates was in a struggle for control of the Northern...
GLC01498
March 9, 1866
Bell, T. S., fl. 1866
to Andrew Johnson
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Bell, Bland Ballard, and W. C. Goodloe (possibly William Cassius Goodloe) request President Johnson to appoint Brisbin as a Colonel or Brigadier...
GLC01504.02.10
April 20, 1866
Reynolds, Joseph Jones, 1822-1899
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Major General (Joseph Jones) Reynolds informs Stanton, Secretary of War, that Colonel Brisbin served in the Department of Arkansas for the past five...
GLC01504.02.11
August 20, 1866
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Major General Hooker recommends Colonel Brisbin "for the Colonelcy of one of the new colored regiments" to Stanton, Secretary of War. Praises Brisbin...
GLC01504.02.14
December 22, 1867
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Ulysses S. Grant
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain James S. Brisbin informs General Grant, Secretary of War and Interior, that he has "not received the Brevets in the Regular Army generally...
GLC01504.02.15
January 12, 1868
Hatch, Edward, 1832-1889
to James S. Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Hatch states that he was informed of Brisbin's promotion following the death of Major Thompson, 4th Cavalry. Expresses regret at losing Brisbin...
GLC01504.02.16
January 13, 1868
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Hatch personally expresses his regret in losing General Brisbin as a recruiting officer in Lexington, Kentucky. Writes, "I think the Regiment...
GLC01504.02.17
August 27, 1916
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Miss Treadwell
On his Sagamore Hill letterhead, Roosevelt thanks Treadwell for her letter to him and his wife. Written from, or just after a trip to France during World War I: "your letter brings vividly before my eyes the terrible suffering and high heroism of...
GLC01518
January 19, 1933
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957
to Mrs. Glessner
Thanks her for her sympathy note about the death of her husband, Calvin Coolidge. "Although Calvin Coolidge can no longer speak to us in his calm, clear way, I feel his influence abides and will still lead us in plain paths." Written on mourning...
GLC01522.01
Showing results 89951 - 90000