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1860/08/16
Toucey, Isaac, 1796-1869
to Edward R. Archer
Grants Archer leave of absence for three months and detachment from U.S.F.S Powhatan.
GLC01896.036
1860/09
Orders to porceed to Philadelphia by September 18, 1860 to face examination for promotion to First Assistant Engineer.
GLC01896.038
1860/10/12
Archibald, Samuel, fl. 1855-1860
Response to Archer's letter explaining reasons for his resignation from the U.S. Navy, expressing sadness over Archer's resignation and wishing him good luck.
GLC01896.042
1860/11/01
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to Isaac Toucey
Archer's formal resignation request. Marked "copy" in upper left corner.
GLC01896.043
1860/11/03
Acceptance of Archer's resignation from the U.S. Navy.
GLC01896.044
1861/09/28
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
to Robert W. Jeffery
Duplicate of Gideon Welles' letter acknowledging Jeffery's resignation as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy.
GLC01896.047
29 March 1780
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, and signed by him for Knox'. Knox advises against sending troops from the northern Continental force "to the southward ... supposing the events at Charlestown [Charleston, South Carolina] to prove unfortunate."...
GLC02437.00805
23 May 1780
An Opinion delivered 23rd May 1780 to His Excellency General Washington.
Title from docket. Details his opinions and analysis on military strategy and tactics in response to George Washington's questions. First discusses provisions, stating they "are the main savings of an army, and unless they are in perfect order...
GLC02437.00809
1860/08/20
Notification of having received letter granting leave of absence from Toucey. "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of my detachment, granting me a leave of Absence of three months from the 16th August." Marked "copy" in upper left corner.
GLC01896.037
1860/09/26
Goodwin, Mary Frances, fl. 1860-1890
to Roberta Jeffery
Written by Roberta's sister. Regarding the death of Roberta's baby and the ordeal she had to undego as a result. "...[A]nother of our band of dear little ones is foreve safe from the trials, dangers & temptations of this wicked world!...[You] must...
GLC01896.039
1860/09/27
Notification of having received from Toucey orders to report for duty in Philadelphia, and decision to decline promotion in order to resign from service. "...I respectfully decline it, having determined to engage in private business, I therefore...
GLC01896.040
to Samuel Archibald
Explaining reasons for his resignation to the Engineer in Chief of the U.S. Navy, and pride felt of serving in the Engineer Corps. "Since my return from the East Indies, in the "Powhatan", I have determined to pursue a private life with a view of...
GLC01896.041
1860/11/13
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
to Aaron Jeffery
Expresses his disapproval of a possible appointment to office from Abraham Lincoln who has been elected president, the conflict between North and South, his advice to prepare for the worst and to hold above all else the fundamental principle of self...
GLC01896.045
1861/04/10
Boyden, E., fl. 1861
Expressing strong sympathies to Aaron for the death of Aaron's mother, Anne Woodlief Jeffery.
GLC01896.046
1861/11/08
Eldridge, William, fl. 1861
to George Eldridge
Regarding: Hardships and suffering of military life, poor mail delivery as he does not receive letters sent from home very often and vice versa, and an anecdote about a young boy originally a Yankee [from New Jersey] who joined the regiment after the...
GLC01896.048
1862/10/04
Has decided to leave Greensborough and go to Wilmington to "attend the sick" in that city, acknowledging that he is leaving his post without permission but rationalizes his behavior with the contention that his request must have "miscarried" in the...
GLC01896.049
1862/10/09
Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899
to Fanny Timberlake
Roberta describes her family's nighttime escape from Norfolk to Petersburg, aboard a baggage car, and then there further traveling to Richmond, Lynchburg and Buchanan. Includes a description of accommodations and prices of goods in Petersburg and an...
GLC01896.050
9 March 1780
Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797
to William Knox
Smith writes to Knox in Amsterdam. Issues a lengthy apology for not writing sooner. Relates that his friend, Mr. Whitlock, shipped Knox's trunks. Describes a mutual acquaintance, "young Mynham," as "a perfect Dutchman." Compares the virtues of...
GLC02437.00803
13 March 1780
to Peter Anspach
Written by Samuel Shaw, and signed by him for Knox. Knox replies to a letter from Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department (GLC02437.00801). Finds no error in his account with the Quartermaster besides one omission of credit...
GLC02437.00804
3 April 1780
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
to Henry Knox
Writes that this letter as an introduction and states that it will be delivered by a Mr. Gau, the Commissary at War for the Corps of Artillery. Remnants of sealing wax on the address leaf.
GLC02437.00806
2 May 1780
Neufville, Leendert de, fl. 1780
Discusses an upcoming visit from William Knox and gives thanks for an offer to take care of some business. Writes concerning further business ventures. Author of the letter possibly Leendert de Neufville, most likely related to the de Neufvilles of...
GLC02437.00807
16 May 1780
Beal, Cato, fl. 1780
[Receipt of money paid]
Receipt of money paid for the services of a servant (likely a black servant) of General Henry Knox. Witnessed by Nabby Crocker and signed with Cato Beal's mark. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00808
1 June 1780
Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790
[Return of tools in the Ordinance Department at Fredricksburg]
Lists tools by type and number, including blacksmith, carpentry, wheelwright tools and "Work in Hands." Post signs as Captain of Artillery.
GLC02437.00810
24 June 1780
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Congratulates General Lincoln for field fortifications and sends his regrets in not being able to meet with him. Noted as "Directed to Lincoln at Philadelphia."
GLC02437.00812
29 June 1780
to Lucy Knox
Updates Lucy on his arrival in Ramapaugh and states that the enemy is "in the vicinity of Phillips Manor and Kings-bridge ... " Reassures her that he loves her and sends his love to the rest of the family.
GLC02437.00813
3 July 1780
[Return of Shells Shot & Powder in Possession of the Continents & the Places where they are deposited, composed with an Estimate of those presented to the Committee of Congress with the Army - 27th June 1780 for sixty Days Service. ]
Lists number of shells and powder requested and their deficiencies by size and place. Includes an explanation of the numbers in Knox's hand at the end. Noted as a copy, "one presented to the Commander in chief, and one transmitted to the board of...
GLC02437.00814
6 July 1780
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Certificate for Lieutenant John Thorp
Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed by him for Henry Knox. Certificate given to Lieutenant John Thorp of the Artillery Artificers regarding his entitlement to the depreciation of his pay.
GLC02437.00815
13 July 1780
Neufville, John de, fl. 1779-1789
Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.
GLC02437.00816
15 July 1780
Stores Necessary for 2 Ten Inch Mortors with one hundred Shells Each
Lists items necessary for mortars and the number needed.
GLC02437.00817
17 July 1780
Return of Stores Burnt & discharged on board the Sloop July 15
Lists goods damaged and their amounts. Signed for John Miles by Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00818
8 March 1780
Knowles, Charles, ?-1796
Honble Brig Genl Henry Knox... his account of cash with [Charles] Knowles
Includes account information from March 1777-November 1778. Lists payments made and received, most via Samuel Shaw, who has extensively annotated the account. Includes amounts paid for recruiting, purchase of "the horse Paoli" for General Knox, and...
GLC02437.10477
Honble Brig. General Henry Knox- his account current, with Charles Knowles
Signed by Knowles as paymaster. Lists accounts between Knox and several companies. Knowles certifies that "General Knox has accounted with me for the sum expressed on the Credit side of this account..." Also contains an attached receipt created by...
GLC02437.10479
4 September 1739
Corbin, R., fl. 1739
[Regarding two debts of Patrick Pursell's estate]
Attesting that two debts have not been paid from Patrick Pursell's estate, with account information. Docket indicates the debt was paid in 1740.
GLC03434.12
20 July 1739
[List of goods sold from the estate of Patrick Pursell]
Listing items from the estate of Patrick Pursell that were sold, value totalling twenty pounds. Also lists debt records owed to Pursell with blank amounts.
GLC03434.13
17 August 1739
Reid, James, fl. 1739
[Attesting to a debt owed by the Pursell estate]
Attesting that Joseph Small is owed ten schillings by the estate of Patrick Pursell.
GLC03434.14
3 July 1739
Skipwith, George, fl. 1739
[Reciept relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.]
A receipt for one hundred and fifty pounds, relating to the administration of Patrick Pursell's estate.
GLC03434.15
17 July 1738
Pursell, Patrick, fl. 1730-1738
[Acknowledging account due for leather purchases]
Pursell acknowledging account due for leather purchases.
GLC03434.16
1738 circa
[Account of debts]
Account of debts that appear to be owed to Pursell.
GLC03434.17
9 June 1730
[Promissory note to John Lymmes]
A promissory note for a debt of one pond with John Lymmes.
GLC03434.18
4 February 1697
O'Neal, Thomas, fl. 1697
[Will of Thomas O'Neal]
The will of Thomas O'Neal. Lists how his possessions, including a feather bed, fish plate, looking glass, tankard, great chest, smoothing iron, etc., should be divided between his daughters, Sarah O'Neal and Mary Atwood.
GLC03434.19
14 January 1695
Wortham, George, fl. 1695
[Inventory of the estate of John Bullman]
An inventory listing the possessions of the deceased John Bullman. Also signed James Williamson and Richard Sloobons
GLC03434.20
31 July 1693
Downing, William, fl. 1693
[Promissory note of William Downing]
Downing agrees to pay a debt of twelve hundred and sixty pounds in 1694. Court clerk Edwin Thacker certifies that "the above bill was proved to be the Act and deed of Wm Downing by the oaths of the evidences." Also signed by Robert Williams and...
GLC03434.21
16 May 1860
Tabb, Henry Wythe, 1791-1864
[Last will and testament of Henry W. Tabb]
Last will of Henry W. Tabb, making provisions for his lands, children and enslaved people. Provides two hundred dollars per year for the education of each younger child. Wants his main plantation maintained, "for the support and education of my...
GLC03434.22
1815-1860
Apraisment of negros
Listing the values of nine enslaved people, all worth between ten and sixty dollars. Title from docket.
GLC03434.23
[List of values of slaves]
Listing values of enslaved people for an apparent exchange of property. Written for Dr. Wells.
GLC03434.24
26 February 1844
Greay, Thomas, fl. 1844
to John Winn
Discussing personal affairs and business transactions, including the sale of an enslaved person for one hundred and fifty dollars. Greay signs with his mark. Winn's name is spelled Wynn.
GLC03434.25
7 August 1839
Winn, John, 1789-?
[Account between John and George Winn]
A list of the figures in a settlement between John and George Winn.
GLC03434.26
23 September 1838
to George Winn
Discussing the price of enslaved people and corn. Writes to his brother, possibly George Winn, to discuss a transaction between the two regarding the purchase of enslaved people. Says the prices on enslaved people have gone up in the last year....
GLC03434.27
1837
[Account for the estate of Thomas Winn]
Listing bills and payments due to the estate of Thomas Winn, administered by John Winn. Entries range from 1829 to 1837. Court docketing dated 10 June 1837.
GLC03434.28
25 November 1837
Winn, George, 1793-?
Negotiating the purchase of enslaved people from his brother. Wishes to buy the enslaved people his brother is selling, but only wishes to pay five hundred dollars for each, less than his brother desires. Believes he may still have enemies in...
GLC03434.29
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