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circa August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Disposition of Troops at New York
Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.
GLC02437.00415
15 August 1776
to Lucy Knox
Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family...
GLC02437.00419
1909/10/06
Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910
to Owen Horsfall
His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is...
GLC05245.50
circa 1864
Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?
[Lieutenant Daniel Waite Burdick]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.
GLC05528.09
[Lieutenant Lucian E. Carter]
Standing full portrait with painted camp scene backdrop, holding hat and sword. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.
GLC05528.10
Addis, R.W., fl. 1864
[Lieutenant Silas Wright Frame]
Vignette bust portrait. Name and rank inscribed on recto of photograph, possibly Frame's signature.
GLC05528.13
[Lieutenant Malcolm G. Cook]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Identifying inscription on verso.
GLC05528.15
[Lieutenant Philander B. Grant]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard. Identifying inscription on verso.
GLC05528.16
[Lieutenant Wallace R. Hill]
Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name and rank inscribed on recto below photograph.
GLC05528.17
[Lieutenant Patrick H. Keenan]
Vignette bust portrait with beard. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.
GLC05528.18
[Lieutenant James A. Taylor]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache.
GLC05528.20
[Lieutenant Addison W. Wheelock]
Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto beneath photograph. Name and rank inscribed on verso.
GLC05528.21
[unknown Lieutenant in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]
Vignette bust portrait with beard.
GLC05528.22
GLC05528.23
20 September 1839
Grand Jury
The Grand Jury finds the following fact
Relates details pertaining to the sailing of the Amistad, the mutiny of the captives on board, and the ship's subsequent capture near the coast of New York. Mentions Lieutenant Thomas R. Gedney, commander of the brig Washington and other persons...
GLC05636.06
29 July 1776
to John Adams
Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then...
GLC02437.00403
circa July 1776
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Henry Knox
After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the canons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New...
GLC02437.00405
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Gives a letter of introduction for John Robertson, who served under Colonel McDougall "in the sea service" and has experience manning canons. Thinks Robertson could be of use to Knox and seeks to have him put on the payroll. Dated "summer 1776."
GLC02437.00406
1 August 1776
to William Knox
Chastises his brother for not writing and complains of writing so much himself that his arm hurts. Gives some instructions for business.
GLC02437.00407
4 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities....
GLC02437.00409
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses his introduction to Mr. Livingston and Mr. King and their activities in the area. Comments on a rude letter from his brother, Henry Knox (see GLC02437.00398) and how he should respond. Notes that he will talk to the doctor about Lucy...
GLC02437.00410
5 August 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Captain Burbeck has heard that all the Continental regiments are heading to New York and seeks instructions on what to do with his company. Also discusses accounts and pay for his and Lieutenant John Edes' company. Burbeck and Edes were officers in...
GLC02437.00411
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Rebukes Knox for calling him a lazy scoundrel for not writing at every post. Discusses privateering news from a man named Captain White in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and provides an account of ships and cargo seized. Notes that the privateering has...
GLC02437.00412
8 August 1776
Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.
GLC02437.00414
13 August 1776
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00403) to tell him that he did not meet with the founder making the cannons Knox wrote about, but another member of the Continental Congress did. Reports that the congress is also making efforts to mine copper...
GLC02437.00416
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