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January 1776
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Newell's company of artillery]
Lists the names of six men and their corresponding pay. Docketed in graphite.
GLC02437.09498
Pierce, Thomas, fl. 1775-1778
[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.
GLC02437.09499
[Abstract of pay for Captain Thomas Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.
GLC02437.09500
February-April 1776
Morton, Dimond, 1743-1792
[Abstract of pay for Captain Morton's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstracts of pay for Dimond Morton's company of artillery for the month of February, March and April of 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09501
February 1776
[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]
Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.
GLC02437.09502
15 March 1776
[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery]
Abstract for six men in Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position, and amount of pay.
GLC02437.09504
12 March 1776
[Abstract of pay for Captain John Popkin's company]
Abstract of pay for commissioned officers in John Popkin's company. Lists men by rank. Docketed in pencil.
GLC02437.09505
8 March 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]
Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.
GLC02437.09506
February-March 1776
[Abstract for a detachment of men formerly commanded by Captain Edward Burbeck]
Abstract of men formerly of Edward Burbeck's company for the months of February and March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09509
March 1776
[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09510
2 November 1783
Bailey, Francis, 1744-1817
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.
GLC02437.10565
8 November 1783
Boynton, Joseph, fl. 1776-1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...
GLC02437.10567
1775-1776
[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]
Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10655
GLC02437.10656
GLC02437.10657
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's Company in the regiment of artillery commanded by Henry Knox]
Includes records of service and wages from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10658
25 October 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...
GLC03523.08.20
7 November 1861
to Sister
Expresses dismay about the news of his father's sickness. Complains of the cold weather, remarking that "if they dont put us in Winter Quarters this winter we will all be dead before spring." Written on stationery with embossed image of soldier...
GLC03523.08.21
25 November 1861
Reports "within 3 weeks, you will hear tell of the Battle of Manassas Junction for Gen. McClellan has deceided to take that place what ever it may cost them. the campaign in Virginia will be over. And I guess we the Pennsylvania Reserve will have to...
GLC03523.08.22
9 December 1861
to Sister and Father
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...
GLC03523.08.23
6 January 1862
Reports from Camp Pierpont. Professes to her, "I think I told you once before that you must not believe all the newspapers say about [this] war for they dont know more than you do. Or not much more. You must not suppose that General George McCall is...
GLC03523.08.25
14 January 1862
Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military...
GLC03523.08.26
29 April 1861
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...
GLC03523.20.01
14 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can...
GLC03523.20.02
19 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.
GLC03523.20.03
6 August 1862
Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Expresses concern for her health. Inquires how the new baby is doing. Mentions he sent her ten dollars. States he is watching for Rebel gunboats. Expects to move on to Malvern Hill soon. Complains of...
GLC03523.20.04
20 September 1776
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Return of Captain Thomas Pierce's company of artillery in Henry Knox's regiment]
Lists the numbers of officers and soldiers who were sick, absent, on command, etc. Written from Mount Washington, state unspecified. New York inferred as state from which written based on location of the American army at that date.
GLC02437.09537
21 January 1863
to Louisa B. Terry
Addresses letter, "dear Lou", possibly his sister. Thanks her for her invitation to go to their Aunt Mary's, but states that he has already accepted invitations to visit Rochester, Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago for the summer. Written on blue...
GLC03523.08.58
4 August 1863
Expresses sorrow that their father is in ill health. Reports that he may go down to Annapolis or Washington City tomorrow. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.
GLC03523.08.77
4 September 1862
Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before...
GLC03523.20.06
6 January 1863
Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union...
GLC03523.20.07
28 April 1864
Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Informs he was officer of the day. Reports he must take the company to Fort Ward. Mentions that a complete siege train is being prepared at the Washington arsenal for a sudden move. Suspects their...
GLC03523.20.10
1783
Sandford, John, fl. 1783
[Record of John Sandford, Absolom Martin and John Peck]
Indicates that Captain John Sandford is paymaster to Spencer's Regiment, and that Captain Martin and Peck are paymasters of the Jersey line. The line "with a Servant" has been struck.
GLC02437.02886
circa 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Return of shoes and stockings received from General Thomas Mifflin's at Morristown 14 January 1777]
Written for Henry Knox by Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Indicates the distribution of forty pairs of shoes and stockings among ten officers, Knox included. Date of creation previously inferred (but erroneously recorded as 1873) and written in pencil...
GLC02437.02887
[List of officers pertaining to New Hampshire]
This list of men corresponds to the New Hampshire battalion. Date of creation previously inferred and written in pencil in a different hand.
GLC02437.02889
4 January 1784
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
[An account of sleigh and horses bought from Colonel Timothy Pickering]
Pickering, Quartermaster General, attests that he received seventy dollars for "one second hand sleigh" and "two draught horses" from an unspecified buyer.
GLC02437.02905
Sumner, Job, 1754-1789
Rolls of mens names belonging to the 1st, 2d, 3d & 4th Regt.
A note at the bottom of the page states: "All the men whose names are mentioned above were discharg'd the fourth day of January 1784 except two the 2nd day." Docket indicates that the men listed were discharged by Major Sumner, possibly Job Sumner.
GLC02437.02906
4 Jaunary 1784
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Return of the American regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson
Lists commissioned and staff officers.
GLC02437.02907
[Return of the troops retained in the service of the United States stationed at West Point]
Lists infantry and artillery. Cites artillery officers who composed the corps retained for service. Lists invalids and the names of men in Brigadier General Henry Jackson's regiment.
GLC02437.02910
5 January 1784
[Certification of Samuel Shaw's military service]
Knox attest that Shaw has served in the Continental Artillery for eight years, "more than seven of which he has been particularly attached to the subscriber in the capacities of adjutant, Brigade-Major, and aid de Camp." Praises Shaw as "an...
GLC02437.02915
to Henry Knox
Pickering, Quartermaster General, informs Knox he will attempt to leave for Boston before the following Sunday. Recommends the bearer of this note, Smith, to drive a team of oxen carrying Knox's baggage when he departs for Boston.
GLC02437.02916
8 January 1784
Cogswell, William, 1760-1831
Return of the general hospital at Moorse house from the 1st to the 8th of January 1784
Cogswell, hospital mate, directs this hospital return to Major General Henry Knox. Lists admitted, discharged, deceased. Also lists numbers of those with fever, dysentery, rheumatism, epilepsy, and other conditions at the "General Hospital at...
GLC02437.02926
9 January 1784
[Certification of Romeo Smith's status as a freeman]
Certifies that Smith has served in the army for three years. Writes "Any person attempting to circumvent or trepan him as a slave will incur the severest penalty of the Law and the indignation of Heaven."
GLC02437.02929
to John Peirce
Knox instructs Peirce (in some sources "Pierce"), Paymaster General, to pay Daniel Parker & Co. on his account.
GLC02437.02933
15 February 1784
to Nathanael Greene
Knox discusses possibilities of visiting Greene and his family. Hopes Greene is interested in the Society of the Cincinnati. Refers to a cannon he intends to engrave for Greene. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.02955
February 1784
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
[Return of artillery men in the Northern Department]
Lieutenant Jefferds lists lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and matrosses present fit for duty and on command.
GLC02437.02968
3 March 1784
[Certification regarding John Dewman's injuries]
Knox certifies that Captain John [Dewman] received a wound in the Battle of Germantown, 4 October 1777. Attests that the wound has incapacitated Dewman, causing dizziness, general sickness, and at times insanity.
GLC02437.02969
24 March 1784
Return of the sick & convalescents in General Hospital at West Point
Cogswell signs as hospital mate, directing his return to William Hull, commandant of West Point. Lists members of two regiments, artillery, invalids, and women with their corresponding condition. Lists John Forbes as hospital steward.
GLC02437.02984
12 April 1784
Tucker, Joseph, 1754-1804
[Certification regarding Reuben Chace, former soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment]
Certifies that Chace served during the war in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. Cosigned by Colonel Henry Jackson, who attests to the veracity of Tucker's claim.
GLC02437.02994
June 1784
McLean, James, ?-1804
[Monthly return of the invalids corps commanded by Captain James McLean]
Lists commissioned, noncommissioned, rank and file, and alterations since the last return. Captain McLean signs as "James M'Lean."
GLC02437.02995
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