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16 October 1867 circa
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Vignette sketches of workmen]
On both sides. With letterhead "New York, 16 Oct. 1867." Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.194
circa 1830-1910
[Man wearing top hat and carrying sack]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.195
[Tomb-like structure with figures]
With various sketches on reverse side. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.196
[Blindfolded figure surrounded by other figures]
Pale graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.197
[Female nude standing with grapes]
Black ink with graphite grid; glassine paper.
GLC06343.198
[Five sketches of busts resting on crafted stands]
Pale graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.199
[Fountain design with stag and doe mounted on top]
Graphite, black ink, tracing paper.
GLC06343.200
8 June 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Replies to a letter he received from Washington on the same day. Refers to another letter Washington enclosed, from General [Ezekiel] Cornell. Cornell's letter referred to lead and cartridge expected to arrive from Boston, Massachusetts, and...
GLC02437.00965
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
to Henry Knox
Humphreys, an aide-de-camp for George Washington, informs Knox that Washington "thinks in the present state of our Ammunition not more than 15,000 of the Cartridges at Succasanna can be spared to the State of New Jersey..." Asks Knox to issue the...
GLC02437.00966
9 June 1781
Grayson, William, 1736-1790
to [Henry Knox]
Grayson signs as a Commissioner of the Board of War. Docket appears to be Samuel Shaw's hand, thus it is likely this document was directed to Henry Knox. "The Board have directed the estimates to be made out immediately of the articles necessary to...
GLC02437.00968
1861-1865
[Short story]
Re: untitled fragments of a short story.
GLC01896.154
[History and provenance of the Jeffery family seal]
A note that once accompanied the Jeffery family seal containing the history and provenance of the seal. Includes short anectdote about a Mr. Jeffery who was captured in the War of 1812 while wearing the family seal. The British officer in command...
GLC01896.155
1856-1858
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Letter Book and Log of Edward R. Archer. U.S. Navy. 1857
First nine pages contain letters to and from Archer (1856/5/19-1857/9/19). Log entries begin on 19 May 1856 and include his voyage aboard the U.S.S. Roanoke (1857/4/17 - 1857/9/16) and his cruise to the East Indies aboard the U.S.S. Powhatan (1857...
GLC01896.156
1860
[Notes on a voyage to the East Indies]
Written at sea and various ports. Full title: "Notes on a voyage to the East Indies. U. S. Steamer 'Powhatan' during the years 1857, 8, 9, & 60, Continued from Vol. 1st 29th Feby." Tan calf spine and corners, green marbled boards, rose-coloured...
GLC01896.157
1864/01/01-1864/12/31
[Diary] London
Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan)...
GLC01896.158
1864/03/18-1864/11/15
[Copy Book of E. R. Archer]
"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and fellow officers in the C.S.V.N. [Confederate States Volunteer Navy] with index of letters copied. Written while visiting London and Bermuda. On the cover it...
GLC01896.159
circa 1860
[Copy book]
Green marbled boards, black leather corners and spine, pocket inside front cover containing "Metal Tablet" and "Pasteboard Guard", also includes a pen loop, advertisements on front pastedown, instructions in English and French on rear pastedown, and...
GLC01896.160
1878/07/20-1878/12/31
Memorandum book of E.R. Archer
Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of...
GLC01896.161
1878/08/04-1878/10/01
[Copy book of E.R. Archer]
"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently...
GLC01896.162
1881/05/09-1917/08/06
[Account book of E. R. Archer]
Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...
GLC01896.164
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
Return of arms and cartridge boxes at New Windsor West Point & Fishkill
Possibly created at New Windsor. Lists good and damaged muskets and cartridge boxes. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores.
GLC02437.00967
16 April 1865
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore Kelly
He describes the surrender of Raleigh and the request for protection from looters. "The men here with few exceptions are anxious to come back into the Union; but as usual the majority of the ladies are rebellious, of course." He is optimistic of...
GLC04195.31
circa May 1865
Banquet programme
Fragment of banquet program, probably for a celebration following the victory of the Civil War. Sherman presided. Poems, songs, and reports given for each army. Verso has illustration of Union flags with lists of victories. On May 24 a Grand...
GLC04195.33
24 November 1885
Brasure, John W., fl. 1885-1891
[Burial Card for John B. Stonehouse]
Burial card with advertisement for John W. Brasure, undertaker, on verso.
GLC00368.06.01
28 November 1885
Ford, S.T., fl. 1885
Interesting Biographical Sketch by Rev. S.T. Ford
Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John B. Stonehouse given by the Reverend S.T. Ford. Newspaper reprints words said at the funeral, "General, we shall be lonesome without you."
GLC00368.06.02
20 December 1776
Mann, Sabin, fl. 1776-1779
[Marching orders for Asa Hamant]
Orders Asa Hamant to march to Warwick Neck Rhode Island "as a soldier."
GLC01450.162.01
16 May 1777
Baxter, John, 1746-1832
[Reciept for fine of Asa Hamant for refusing to serve]
States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service."
GLC01450.162.02
21 August 1778
Wheelock, Ephriam, 1733-1826
[Reciept for fine of Charles Hamant for refusing to serve]
States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service, after being Duly Notified."
GLC01450.162.03
1763-1783
[Unidentified silhouette]
Accompanied a 1777 appointment of Nathaniel Dearing as a captain in the Massachusetts militia, signed by John Avery, Artemas Ward, and others (see GLC01450.520.01).
GLC01450.520.02
24 September 1722
Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726
[Appointment for Thomas Hollier from the reign of King George I]
Appoints Thomas Hollier as a swordcutter for the office of ordnance. Affixed with seal. Written from the office of ordnance. Sent to Charles Wills and the officers of ordnance. Also signed by Leonard Smelt.
GLC01450.546.01
[Appointment for John Dukes from the reign of King George I]
Appoints John Dukes as one of the "Laborers in Ordinary" for the office of ordnance. Affixed with seal. Written from the office of ordnance. Sent to Charles Wills and the officers of ordnance. Also signed by Leonard Smelt.
GLC01450.546.02
25 January 1779
Keyes, Amasa, 1744-?
Debit Report Capt. Amassa Keyes in [inscrutable] Jeremiah Wadsworth Esquire for his 1/16 of the cargo of the Sloop Liberty. Nathan Pettis Commander, Voyage from Connecticut River to Virginia, & back to Boston.
Includes account records signed in accordance with Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth for 1/16 of the Liberty's cargo for a voyage from the Connecticut River to Virginia and back to Boston commanded by Nathan Pettis. Also contains account records signed in...
GLC01450.554.01
17 September 1780
Davis, John, 1754-1818
Inspection return of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Isaac Pope Esqr. Capt.
Signed by John Davis as lieutenant and adjutant. Docketed 16 September 1780 by E. Virront, Lieutenant Colonel commanding inspection. Docketed in a second location on verso with indecipherable signature. Created at Camp Steenrapie, which was a...
GLC01450.554.02
[Sketched plan]
Includes measurements in feet. Indicates the position of four tiers. Contains a sketched gate and building. Possibly a military document. Added measurements on verso, no indication as to what these are for.
GLC01450.554.03
1742
Proposal for an establishment for the detachment in the island of Rattan upon major general Wentworth's memorial to the duke of Newcastle
Lists the expenses that would be entailed by a proposed regiment in the American colonies and says there is enough surplus in the American military budget to create this regiment.
GLC01450.556.01
26 April 1757
Ligonier, John, 1680-1770
[Pay order for numerous soldiers]
Orders Gashry to pay the debts owed to various military personel. Also signed by Signed by W.B. Earle and Charles Frederick. Written from the Office of Ordnance.
GLC01450.556.02
16 March 1765
Herbert, Paul, fl. 1765
[Receipt for gold items bought from Nathaniel Jefferys]
Receipt for a snuff box, candlesticks, a frame and a necklace bought from Nathanael Jefferys by Captain Hervey. Signed by Paul Herbert stating he recieved the goods. Written on Jefferys stationary, which contains a stylized printed version of the...
GLC01450.556.03
February 17, 1769
Grant, Robert, 1762-1843
to John Manners, Marquis of Granby
Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.
GLC01450.556.04
5 February 1778
Erskine, Robert, fl. 1778
A demand for a supply of gunners store for the use of his majesty's ship Canterbury
Lists the quantity needed of various artillery related items. Also signed by Charles Knowles.
GLC01450.556.05
April 11, 1783
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786
to Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
Informs Lennox that "His Majesty's ships the Cambridge, Panther, and Medway to be paid off and laid up at Plymouth." Plan to store the guns ordinances in "His Majesty's Magazine." While the order was given on 10 April 1783 the letter was written 11...
GLC01450.556.06
26 April 1865
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
[Draft of supplement terms to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Greensboro, North Carolina]
Clerically signed by Johnston, General Commanding Confederate State forces North Carolina, and James M. Schofield, Major General Commanding United States forces North Carolina. Marked "Military Convention of April 26, 1865, Supplemental Terms."...
GLC02220.01
27 April 1865
[Draft of General Orders No. 18]
Clerically signed by Johnston, General Commanding and signed official by Archer Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General. Announces the terms of the surrender of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston to Union General William T. Sherman on 21 April 1865...
GLC02220.02
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
[Draft of Special Orders No. 15]
By order of Major General Sherman, clerically signed by L. M. Dayton, Assistant Adjutant General. Announces the cessation of hostilities and the final surrender agreement with Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Gives instructions on carrying...
GLC02220.03
2 May 1865
Herald Extra. Farewell Address of General Joseph E. Johnston.
Reprints Johnston's farewell to the troops of the Army of Tennessee following his surrender to Union General William T. Sherman. Advises his troops to obey the surrender terms. Thanks the men for their devotion and wishes them prosperity and...
GLC02220.04
20 July 1781
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Discusses information about their brother George and letters he has been sending. Describes the fleets at Portsmouth and compares them to the locusts of Egypt. Asks James to obtain a "Seal Cutter two scales with our Arms Cut upon a good Cornelian...
GLC02549.16
24 May 1781
Mentions the marriage of D. Erskine and the parliamentary elections. Describes his first visit to the opera, which he detested. Compares listening to songs in foreign languages (he does not understand) to "those poor bigots who say their prayers in...
GLC02549.17
20 November 1781
Discusses some family news, commenting on his separation from his wife. Thanks James for his work on a seal (also discusses in GLC025490.16), but asks him not to send it until after the lottery, fearing it might be stolen. Comments on the status of...
GLC02549.18
26 May 1781
[Unattached address leaf of a letter from David Dundas to his brother James Dundas]
GLC02549.57
8 September 1863
Hyde, Alvern P., fl. 1863
Received a book of deposits for the Savings Bank of Tolland, Connecticut, from John Moore, with specific instructions to invest in bonds.
GLC04195.12
14 August 1863
He will send the bond coupons and will take a receipt for them.
GLC04195.13
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