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September 23, 1778
Delany, Sharp, 1736-1799
to Joseph Clarke
Cosigned by George Campbell as Sitting Manager of the United States Lottery. Assigns care of Rhode Island State lottery tickets to Clark.
GLC01412.24
September 1, 1778
Powell, Jeremiah, 1714-1789
to Selectmen of Newburyport
Written by Powell as President of the Massachusetts Bay Council, which was the upper house of the legislature when the General Court was in session to the selectmen of Newburyport, a northern coastal town. The president of the council was always the...
GLC01412.25
August 20, 1780
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
to Samuel Phillips Savage
Discusses the amount of saltpeter he has left in the refining house, mill, and other buildings. States that the amount of gun powder he can produce weekly is uncertain because it depends on weather and other circumstances.
GLC01412.26
May 29, 1775
Green, Robert, fl. 1775
to his brother
Cosigned by Mary Green. Says he has been in bad health for the past five weeks. Hopes to get better by the grace of God. Says their sister has a new daughter three months old. References a letter that came from several brothers and sisters. Hopes he...
GLC01412.31
May 28, 1775
Jewett, D., fl. 1775
to his son
A father writes to his son outside of Boston in the early stages of the siege. Relates that he just heard that "our Forces" march to Boston tomorrow. Was disposed to visit him in camp, but sends this letter instead. Sends his kindest regards and says...
GLC01412.58
February 12, 1776
Langdon, Henry Sherburne, 1766-1858
to Woodbury Langdon
Written by the ten-year-old son of Woodbury Langdon. Woodbury was elected to the New Hampshire assembly in 1774-1775, but then spent the next two years in England trying to recover a large sum he invested there. This letter was sent to England. Henry...
GLC01412.59
October 25, 1775
Stanley, Edward H., fl. 1765-1775
to Henry Jelly and Stephen Watson
Recipients inferred from contents of the letter. Countersigned by William Goodwin, Mr. Norris, Henry Jelly, and Stephen Watson. Orders an account of every ship and vessel that has arrived at the port in Dover, England, from North America. Further...
GLC01412.63.03
August 2, 1782
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Colonel Henry Jackson
The recipient is inferred from contenets of the letter. Informs Col. Jackson that he has just received the New York newspaper with an enclosed letter of intelligence from him. States that he will send the letter and newspaper to the Commander in...
GLC01412.63.04
May 10, 1777
Ridges, R., fl. 1777
to Samuel Purveyance
Requests a portion of shirts purchased by Purveyance for the Continental troops.
GLC01412.64.06
April 1, 1782
Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815
to Benjamin Stevens
Bowen states that he has received a request from Stevens to supply rations to Rhode Island troops. Stevens is instructed to only answer orders from Bowen or Lieutenant Colonel Olney regarding supplies for troops. Jabez Bowen was Deputy-Governor of...
GLC01412.64.09
January 2, 1781
Acknowledges his reception of the Quarter Master's receipt for Colonel Hazen's regiment. Written from "Garrison West Point."
GLC01412.64.10
May 6, 1782
Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811
to William Livingston
Written by Colonel Taylor, commander of the 4th Hunterdon militia, to New Jersey Governor Livingston. Tells Livingston that the citizens of Brunswick have mounted a piece of artillery and have procured everything necessary for it. Says a company has...
GLC01412.64.12.01
October 19, 1880
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Gen. John Ramsay
Grant expresses the hope that New Jersey will vote for Garfield and Arthur, and keep the Democrats out.
GLC01416
July 18, 1871
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873
to William Claflin
Explains that the United States Coast Survey is attempting to "make us acquainted with the bottom of the Ocean, as thoroughly as we already are with the surface of the Earth." Requests a contribution of $20,000 from Massachusetts Governor Claflin to...
GLC01417
April 12, 1862
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Gov. John Milton
Lee asks the Florida governor if the state could raise troops to defend Pensacola.
GLC01424
April 16, 1864
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
to K. Butts
Hood, commanding 2nd Corps of the Army of Tennessee, thanks Butts for a map of Georgia. Envelope addressed to Miss K. Butts of Macon, Georgia.
GLC01425
June 10, 1847
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to Jabez True
Informs True that he will probably not be nominated for county Sheriff. Discusses the political caucus debating nominations. Hamlin and others support True's candidacy, but believe that the "nomination for Shff for our county" will probably go to...
GLC01429
October 9, 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Governor John Milton
Writes as President of the Confederate States to the Governor of Florida about enforcing the Conscript Act in the state and encloses a copy of the instructions (not present). Addresses the issue of physically unfit men reporting for duty and directs...
GLC01430.01
November 25, 1861
Garner, George Gibson, 1830-1877
to John Milton
Garner (possibly Gardner), Assistant Adjutant General, writes from Head Quarters of the Department of Alabama and West Florida, near Pensacola. Replies to a letter from Milton, Governor of Florida. Relates that his commanding general, Braxton Bragg...
GLC01430.02
November 7, 1862
Discusses the defense of Florida. Has received Milton's letter requesting aid to Florida. Notes the need to defend Florida, but is unable to send troops. Will, however, send arms and officers. Written primarily in the hand of Davis' private secretary...
GLC01430.03
January 8, 1861
Brown, Joseph Emerson, 1821-1894
to Madison Starke Perry
Georgia Governor Brown writes to Florida Governor Perry about the importance of taking control of Pensacola, Florida. Acknowledges "that it will be regarded as a bold move, but it is better to look danger full in the face, than by inaction to give...
GLC01430.04
December 13, 1861
Blocker, Haley T., 1818-1897
Captain Blocker relates events of the capture of John Futch, Cicero Franklin, and L. S. Spright to Milton, Governor of Florida. States that after hearing that the prisoners were on the Island of St. George, he apprehended them at Porter's Bar...
GLC01430.05.02
April 14, 1867
to Ellen Caskie
Returns photographs that he has signed. Tells her to never hesitate to ask him for more. Thanks her for keeping his name out of the papers and requests that she "... ask the editors of the Despatch & Inquirer to cease quarelling over my name."...
GLC01434
April 7, 1778
to Ebenezer Hancock
Countersigned by Seth Loring, Secretary. Writes to the Deputy Paymaster General of the Forces of the United States of America requesting payment of $200 for Captain Benjamin Wallcott of Colonel Thomas Marshall's Regiment for five months of pay...
GLC01450.005.03
February 8, 1777
Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
States that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. Asks Clarke to number them and dispose of...
GLC01450.008.01
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