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1863/01/01
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.40
1863/01/23
Describes conditions which led to the delay of his regiment's move from their present position, along with its contempt of General Burnside. He mentions the prevalence of desertions, along with news of a possible upcoming battle with the rebels...
GLC07164.41
1863/01/28
He sends thanks for his sister forwarding the four dollars to him, and requests news from home. He mentions how he is contemptuous of Captain Crist, along with his dislike of the bad rations. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.42
3 June 1778
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to William Knox
Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, apologizes for the delay in sending a box owned by William. Reports that the army plans to leave Valley Forge, and Henry Knox is unwilling "to leave any thing of his in this d-n'd State." Refers to military and...
GLC02437.00707
1814/09/24
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Ann Jeffery
Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.
GLC01896.007
1817/10/22
Berry, Thomas, fl. 1817
[Master Mason Certificate]
Certifies that William Jeffery is a regular registered Master Mason of Lodge 34. Signed by Master Thomas Berry, Senior Warden, Peter Gaskell, Junior Warden Henry [Lucas], and Secretary, Lewis Hughes.
GLC01896.008
1837/06/14
Eustis, Abraham, fl. 1837
to Doctor Robert Archer
Requesting the doctor's observations on the "effects produced on the channel, the bar, and the more western wharves, by the repeated extension of the eastern, or steamboat wharf, and your opinion of the probable effects to be produced by its further...
GLC01896.009
1838/01/28
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to Mr. Gates & Mr. Leater
After an Indian named Ocula Powell accosted General Thompson and accused him of intruding in his country, Thompson arrested Powell, confined him to the guard house, and demanded an apology and assurances of his future good conduct. After he initially...
GLC01896.010
1861-1865
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
to the governor & council of the state of Virginia
Regarding the present Quarantine establishment located on Tanners Creek 7 miles from Norfolk, acquisition and decrepit condition of the property and structures thereon, inability to bring boats up creek due to low-level of water, possible better...
GLC01896.011
21 April 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Location from docket. Asks his brother William, in Boston, why he has not recently written. Declares, "My God this War will go near to ruin me, they are making their Fortunes & I am losing one, however a good intention and a good Conclusion will I...
GLC02437.00697
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