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24 February 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Goodell]
Colonel Butler recommends Goodell, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.
GLC02437.09656
22 February 1783
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Cunningham]
Colonel Butler recommends Cunningham, of the first Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09657
O'Reily, John, fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Corporal John Heath]
Captain O'Reily recommends Heath for a leave of absence for twenty days. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09659
25 February 1783
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Keeler]
Major Wright recommends Keeler, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09660
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Simpson]
Colonel Swift recommends Simpson, surgeon of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09661
26 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Machin]
Recommends Machin for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09662
27 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Fanning]
Recommends Lieutenant Fanning, paymaster of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 10 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09663
28 February 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
[Recommendation for furloughs for Corporal Edward Bass and P. Gardner]
Captain Bushnell recommends Bass for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Recommends [P.?] Gardner for a leave of absence for twenty-five days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09665
2 March 1783
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Bond]
Colonel Nicola indicates that one of his men, who left on furlough in 1782, has not returned, and was mustered as a deserter. Notes that the deserter's absence leaves an opening for another man to go on furlough, and recommends Bond.
GLC02437.09667
Hills, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Ludlow]
Captain Hills recommends Ludlow, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence for fifteen days. Cosigned by Sergeant John Fulford. Hills directs his recommendation to Captain Reily (possibly Captain John O'Reily). Written at...
GLC02437.09669
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Duffield]
Recommends Duffield for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09670
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wetzell]
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Wetzell for a leave of absence for twenty days. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09671
3 March 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Warner]
Captain Patten recommends Warner for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09673
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Goodrich]
Colonel Butler recommends Goodrich for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783.
GLC02437.09674
4 March 1783
Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Thomas Dakin]
Recommendation consists of two parts. In the first part, Major Runals, Foreman of Blacksmiths, recommends Dakin for a five day leave of absence. In the second part, Lieutenant Campbell signs, noting that Dakin, from the corps of invalids and...
GLC02437.09676
Wills, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Moses Boardman]
Captain [Wills?] recommends Boardman for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09678
Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Holden]
Carleton, commanding a company in the Invalid Regiment, recommends Holden for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09679
6 March 1783
Stearns, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Fulford]
Sergeant Major Stearns recommends Sergeant Fulford of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a fifteen day leave of absence. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09680
8 March 1783
[Recommendation for a hired man to serve in the military in the place of Benjamin Burt]
Burt hires the man for one year's service. Captain Patten directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. On verso, Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizes Burt's discharge for one year. Shaw also writes from West Point.
GLC02437.09682
9 August 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Tells his son that his uncle, Elhanan Mast, is planning on running for "Representative or Clerk of the Court it is not determined which it is the intention of nominating a full Democratic ticket in the County of the War Democrats..." Praises Mast's...
GLC03523.10.090
16 August 1863
Asks his son not to "neglect your daily devotions and cast off your Confidence in God: for he is your only shield, and defense in the day of trouble." Continues on to report that he has heard that General Ambrose Burnside's old Corps has returned to...
GLC03523.10.091
17 August 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Grier Maitland
Writes to his brother from Camp Bear Creek. Tells him, "I am now seated in the Capt's Tent with no one to disturb me, and as I sit here my mind wanders back to the old Homestead, in my imagination I see you all as you ply your Evening Care, Mother...
GLC03523.10.092
19 August 1863
Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920
Writes to his brother from home, possibly Kingston, Ohio, detailing that they recently hosted a "Political meeting" at their house. Tells him that "Old Chaplain Shaffer made a slang and Bullyragging speech denounced every one in bitter terms did not...
GLC03523.10.093
21 August 1863
Provides details regarding Captain Warmock's recent good health. Reports that he has not heard positive things about Lieutenant Colwell. Informs his son, "I learned to day of another outbreak on Political Matters. The Union Party so called held a...
GLC03523.10.094
23 August 1863
Discusses a church sermon about religion and the war, during which the preacher stated, "any man be he Whig, Democrat, Republican, abolitionist or even Negro that would help to put down the Rebellion he would take them by they hand." States "I think...
GLC03523.10.095
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