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25 January 1783
Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Addams]
Captain Moodie recommends Addams for a twenty-one day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09619
22 January 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Seares]
Captain Patten recommends Seares (spelled "Sears" in docket) for a leave of absence until 1 April 1783. Directs his request to the Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09620
26 January 1783
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Hall]
Colonel Nicola recommends Hall, of the Invalid Regiment, for a ten day leave of absence. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09621
[Recommendation of a leave of absence for Sergeant Kneeland]
Captain Patten recommends [Kneeland?] for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09622
Osham, Nathaniel, fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Mott]
On recto, Sergeant Nathaniel [Osham?] recommends Mott for a twelve to fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his request to Captain Niven. On verso, Captain Niven recommends Mott for a fifteen day leave of absence. Niven writes from West Point, New...
GLC02437.09623
8 March 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Reports to son about the death of a family friend, Ben Morgan. Writes that "I asked him of his hope of Heaven. He said it was strong, strong enough to bear him over the Jordon of waters." Instructs his son to make himself acquainted with his officers...
GLC03523.10.061
6 April 1863
Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863
to [James M. Maitland]
Tells his brother that he has been happily working at the Rolling Mill, where he has made 900 dollars. He is also in good health. Reports on farm activities and comments that their uncle, James Maitland died two years ago. States, "Conflict has come...
GLC03523.10.062
23 April 1863
Petty, John S., 1838-?
Writes to his friend from the 13th Army Corps apologizing for not getting back to him sooner. Written on Head Quarters, 13th Army Corps letterhead. Envelope is addressed to Maitland "near Young's Point," Louisiana.
GLC03523.10.064
27 April 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to William Grier Maitland
Reports to his brother, discussing possible troop movements. Reports a "rumour" the Rebels are evacuating Vicksburg. Writes that all their friends are doing well, and notes that his brother may call "the Colt after Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, the...
GLC03523.10.065
10 May 1863
Provides his son with details about various friends and family members. Admits he previously published one of Joseph's letters without his permission and asks if he can continue doing so. Writes to him, "The recent News of the taking of Richmond has...
GLC03523.10.066
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