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ca. 1861-1862
Anthony, fl. 1861-1862
Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite
White mount with purple border. Imprint of Anthony on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, wearing hat.
GLC07808.002
13 August 1775
Howland, Joseph, 1749-1836
to Henry Knox
Indicates that he sent Knox some hosiery. Describes Norwich as confused. Discusses current preparations to defend against the British, who would like to seize their provisions. Calls the uncontested British seizure of provisions on Fishers Island...
GLC02437.00201
25 September 1775
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Mentions making daily excursions to Cambridge. Reports that General Charles Lee said William could easily get a commission, and Knox will discuss it further with George Washington and Horatio Gates. Knox wants William to join the artillery...
GLC02437.00203
23 October 1775
Greenleaf, Joseph, 1720-1810
to George Washington
Docketed by George Washington. Forwards Knox a plan (not included) given to Greenleaf "by a country gentleman." He concludes that Knox could make the best use of it, commenting that "if it affords any good hints they will be improved by you for the...
GLC02437.00207
16 November 1775
to Lucy Knox
Writes lovingly to his wife. Discusses his journey to visit her, getting caught in a violent storm, and expecting to see her tomorrow night. Explains that George Washington has ordered him to go to Fort Ticonderoga. Knox, having recently been...
GLC02437.00209
Moylan, Stephen, 1737-1811
to Gouverneur Morris
A letter of introduction for Henry Knox. Asks that Morris "make New York as agreeable to [Knox] as the circumstances of the times will admit." Also asks if there were any letters from "our friend Penn." Moylan was a soldier and officer in the...
GLC02437.00210
27 November 1775
Writes affectionately, asking about Lucy's journey from Worcester. Discusses his own journey to New York City on his way to Fort Ticonderoga, where George Washington had ordered him to travel to in order to bring back to Cambridge the British...
GLC02437.00211
A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his...
GLC02437.00212
Quincy, Josiah, 1710-1784
Discusses the need for and benefits that would come from establishing an American naval force. Has changed his mind and now believes Row Gallies could be effectively used in the Boston Harbor. In support of establishing a navy, cites successful...
GLC02437.00213
5 December 1775
A brief note to tell his wife that he has arrived near Fort Ticonderoga and is in good health. Comments that the battery is waiting for him, in reference to his orders from George Washington to inspect artillery seized from the British earlier that...
GLC02437.00214
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