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6 January 1776-30 March 1776
[An account of Cash Receiv'd for my Comp'y at Sundry times]
Lists amounts received and days received for Colonel William Burbeck and Colonel Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00239
5 January 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Capt. Bayler
Apologizes for taking Bayler's horse for his brother, William Knox. Had Knox known he would have been away so long, he would not have taken it. Knox was then organizing the transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00240
12 January 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Knox
Certifies that a Lieutenant Gray "has rode Cannon Seven Miles." Refers to the artillery transport from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts that Knox was overseeing. Contemporary secretarial signature.
GLC02437.00241
14 January 1776
to Mr. Swart
Discusses the movement of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, specifically between Blandford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Updates arrangements for the assistance Swart was supplying.
GLC02437.00242
12 December 1775-16 January 1776
[Account of cash paid the officers under Henry Knox's command]
Lists officers, the amount of cash allotted to them, and the date allotted. Written from Knox's headquarters to Lieutenant Colonel of the Artillery William Burbeck and signed by him.
GLC02437.00243
20 January 1776
Cooper, Samuel, 1757-1840
Provides a letter of introduction for a man named Mr. Pollard, and asks a Knox to give him an office of some sort. Possibly, Jonathan Pollard, who became a quartermaster for Knox.
GLC02437.00244
23 June 1861
Stemple, David Jr., fl. 1861
to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]
He reports that he is still "right side up," in good health, and working for 13 dollars a month. He mentions that A.J. is also still well and "was on last Sunday as full of mischief as ever." Stemple then encloses some of A.J.'s own words in the...
GLC03523.40.02
20 March 1900
Brown, Walter T., fl. 1900-1901
to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown
Brown served as Paymaster Yeoman on the USS Monocacy during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. The Monocacy had served in Chinese waters for nearly 30 years, and was ordered to recapture the forts at Taku on 11 June 1900. He was trapped with the US...
GLC04546.001b
1862-1920s
Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc. (# 1-14, 16)
Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes.
GLC05508.068.01
Three 20th century 8 x 10 prints of midway and carnival acts
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GLC05508.068.02
1865/05/20
Allen, Robert, fl. 1865
to: A[lba] M. Tucker [Parkersburg, W.Va.]
In entirety: "The route has changed. Return."
GLC07642.09
Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865
[Unidentified newspaper.]
Newspaper clipping reprinting the telegrams described above in items 3-9. Reprints are followed by brief criticism of the extreme secrecy surrounding the transportation of Davis.
GLC07642.11
May 1865
[Albumen of Ada M. Tucker and his staff]
Oval photograph of Union officer (probably Ada M. Tucker) surrounded by his staff in Louisville, Ky. White mount with pencil inscription "15" on verso.
GLC07642.12
1865/06/02
to: A[lba] M. Tucker
transportation of troops via steamboat or rail. Copy of letter printed on wove paper.
GLC07642.13
1865/12/08
Tucker, Alba M., fl. 1865-1887
[summary of Tucker's military service]
printed summary of Tucker's military service from his enlistment in 1862 to the time he was mustered out in 1865.
GLC07642.14
1884/03/10
Data for The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.15
1887/12/15
Data for the second volume of The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in second volume of The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.16
1900/02/08
Cleveland Leader.
Newspaper clipping containing obituary of Alva [sic] M. Tucker.
GLC07642.18
17 August 1865
Lenthall, John, fl. 1865
to Richard T. Renshaw
The Chief of the Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair writes to Renshaw in response to a letter "enclosing charters with schooners 'Farland' and 'Montevue'." Asks Renshaw to communicate with Commandant Berrien about "barges belonging to the...
GLC02254.30
6 January 1866
Smith, A.N., fl. 1866
Smith writes to Renshaw with orders to discharge Colonel Wallace Wilson of the 1st Colored Brigade,"he having originally enlisted for one year." The order also extends to "any other Contrabands on board the 'Agawam'." Forwarded by Commodore Joseph...
GLC02254.31
circa 1864
McKeever, Edwin, fl. 1864
"To all whom it may concern"
Writes that although he had no order from R.T. Renshaw to burn a bridge at Little Washington, North Carolina, orders from Captain Graham led McKeever to "unhesitatingly say that I understood him to direct me to burn the Bridge." Signed by Mckeever...
GLC02254.36
6 February 1776
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
Informs Knox that William Cowley has been granted permission for a military discharge by George Washington. Asks Knox to issue the discharge and have Captain Burbeck pay his wages. Harrison was then a secretary to George Washington.
GLC02437.00248
10 February 1776
Payne, Benjamin, 1728-1782
to the Respective Committees of Inspection of the Several Towns on the Road Between Hartford and Cambridge
Also signed by Samuel Wadsworth and George Smith, all on behalf of the Committee of Inspection for the Town of Hartford. Indicates that the bearer of this letter will have two brass artillery pieces to be delivered to George Washington in Cambridge...
GLC02437.00250
28 May 1864
Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893
Responds to news of broken boilers in Renshaw's vessels and asks if Renshaw can "not make the repairs on one with your own workmen." Desires to send the U.S.S. Miami, currently under Renshaw's command, to Hatteras Inlet. Inquires about the...
GLC02254.19
8 June 1864
[General order to be read aloud by the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Miami]
General order to read letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. A transcription of Welles' letter, a response to Smith's report of the action at the Battle of Albermarle is attached. Welles "congratulates all of the Officers and Men of the...
GLC02254.20
4 July 1864
1st Regiment North Carolina Union Volunteers
[Invitation to a 4th of July celebration sponsored by the Ist Regt. N.C. Union Volunteers]
Printed invitation requesting Renshaw's presence at a 4th of July celebration at Fort Macon. Includes an "Order of Exercise" listing a variety of activities for the day, including music, prayer, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a...
GLC02254.21
30 November 1864
Parker, William A., fl. 1864
Parker, Commander of the U.S.S. Onondaga, states "you will not employ Negroes as lookouts, as they are not fit to be entrusted with such important duties." Informs Renshaw, Commander of the U.S.S. Massasoit, that "in this Division the strictest...
GLC02254.22
6 December 1864
Turner, John Wesley, 1833-1899
[Orders to dispatch a gunboat to the mouth of the Chickahominy]
Brig. Gnl. Turner relays orders to William A. Parker, in command of the U.S.S. Onondaga. Parker then orders Captain S.W. Graves of the U.S.S. Miami to the Chickahominy. Notes that "should the 'Miami' not be ready to move at once Comdr. Renshaw will...
GLC02254.23
8 December 1864
Sumner, G. Watson, fl. 1864
Lt. Sumner of the USS Massasoit lists men volunteering their services. The list is broken up into sections: "Officers," "Marines," and "Sailors." Marked "copy". There is a short autograph letter signed from Sumner attached, stating that "I deem it...
GLC02254.24
2 March 1865
Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879
to Ella Godley Renshaw
Writes to his wife from aboard the U.S.S. Massasoit. Expresses confusion over Ella not having received letters from him -- "I write...every two or three days, and what becomes of my letters gracious only knows." Mentions some money he has sent her...
GLC02254.25
6 April 1865
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
Orders Renshaw to move on to Beaufort, North Carolina and telegraph a series of dispatches to General Sherman. "Use all the haste you can as these dispatches are very important." He is then ordered to return to the Sounds of North Carolina via...
GLC02254.26
30 April 1865
Macomb, William Henry Alexander, 1819-1872
Writes Renshaw about arrangements to send the mortar schooner Henry James to Norfolk carrying ammunition. At Hatteras, the schooner Etta is to meet the Henry James and transfer more ammunition aboard. Mentions that "we have news here, which I...
GLC02254.27
22 July 1865
[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Avery's schooner]
Documents a transaction between William N. Avery, master of the schooner Fairland, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to "charter and take" Avery's schooner "to use or not to...
GLC02254.28
15 August 1865
[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Tourgee's schooner]
Documents a transaction between Daniel G. Tourgee, master of the schooner Garrison, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to charter Tourgee's schooner for ten days or more....
GLC02254.29
March 21, 1872
Lee, Samuel Phillips, 1812-1897
Rear Admiral Lee writes Renshaw with orders to transfer to the Kansas "together with Eight (8) reliable men." Letter written aboard the U.S. Flagship Worcester.
GLC02254.32
23 March 1872
Rear Admiral Lee orders Renshaw to investigate an attack reported by the Colonel Chief of Staff, Jose de Chasso. De Chasso's report was relayed by Genl. Franciscos de Ceballos. Sailors "supposed to belong to the Worcester, attacked a Sentinel...
GLC02254.33
15 July 1872
Bermejo, Segismundo, 1832-1899
To the commander of the sloop of war Canandaigua [in Spanish]
Seal in upper lefthand corner of first page. Pages sewn together in upper lefthand corner. Denounces the ex-Confederate blockade runner "Virginius". Argues that the ship has violated Spanish waters and committed piratical acts. Admiral Bermejo y...
GLC02254.34
1862
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
[General Order. No 16.]
Orders for the establishment of a set of signals "as the means of communication between the Army & the fleet." Signals are to be made with rockets, but "the color of the rocket make [sic] no difference."
GLC02254.35
no date
[Manual of marching maneuvers]
Hand bound notebook containing detailed instructions for marching maneuvers. In one half of the notebook, Renshaw has written out instructions for the loading, firing and inspection of arms. When flipped over, the other half of the notebook...
GLC02254.37
1861-1865
to Ella Godley Renshaw [incomplete]
The letter is incomplete, beginning on the fifth page of Renshaw's original letter to his wife. He asks after his wife and "baby child" and hopes to return home in three months, for "there is not an hour through the days that I am not wondering what...
GLC02254.38
circa 1872-1875
[Instructions for directing letters]
Renshaw gives his address aboard the U.S.S. Worcester in care of the Consul General in Havana, via the US Secretary of State. He adds, "you do not want to put any stamps on your letter."
GLC02254.39
21 January 1861
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Cook has just arrived in New Orleans and is excited to be involved in the war. Probably doesn't realize the gravity of the nation's situation when he writes, "I think it probable that I shall be back by the 10th of February but am not sure of it."...
GLC02570.01
17 February 1861
Has arrived in Hayneville from Montgomery and plans to return to the latter to attend the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. Has received Eliza's letter and writes, "…I do assure you that I was much gratified that you had thought enough of me to write...
GLC02570.02
7 June 1861
Short note. Letter of introduction of a house guest. Includes his third forecast of an early return when he writes, "I will be with you in two months. I am getting well very rapidly. Be patient."
GLC02570.03
8 September 1861
Camp news. Discusses his company and the support his charges extend to him. He writes, "I am treated with such kindness and appreciation by the men that it more than compensates for the hardship. I know I shall be well cared for and think that I...
GLC02570.04
23 September 1861
En route to New Orleans. Discusses his impending appointment to captain. Writes that Louisiana is beautiful and wonders if Eliza would consider living there. On the people of New Iberia, Cook writes, "The people here all talk nothing but French...
GLC02570.05
27 September 1861
Short note. Introduces a Mr. Brauch, who is delivering this note. Discusses the wellbeing of the regiment and writes that he doesn't know where they will be moving next but thinks it will be Kentucky. He writes, "Before leaving I shall write to...
GLC02570.06
30 September 1861
GLC02570.07
18 October 1861
Cook has kept up his correspondence with the "Houston Telegraph" regarding the daily camp lives of the soldiers. He reports that he didn't have any time to write Eliza and asked his friend John to address her in his letter to Lou (wife or sister?)....
GLC02570.08
28 October 1861
Writes that he is bored and that nothing is interesting happens. He and a friend (John Weston) have decided to take turns writing home to keep their families posted. Reports that Sam Glascock is very ill but tells Eliza to be careful who she tells...
GLC02570.09
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