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circa 1 February 1782
Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796
[Return]
Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of January 1782 at Fishkill, New York. Items listed by type and weight.
GLC02437.10692
3 August 1781
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to George Washington
Marked as a copy; copied by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. General Lincoln offers Washington his observations "on the situation of Charlestown, the strength of its works, the number of men necessary to garrison it, and the point or points by which it may...
GLC02437.01112
31 August 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Board of War & Ordnance
Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege...
GLC02437.01160
[Map of Charleston, South Carolina]
Manuscript map of Charleston, South Carolina showing the coastline, various rivers and geographic features, certain structures and county names. Date and creator inferred, based on the presumption that this map accompanies GLC02437.01112.
GLC02437.01113
4 August 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Return of ordnance & part of the military stores on hand at Philadelphia Augt. 4, 1781
Consists of a return of artillery ammunition and supplies on hand at Philadelphia and of "Muskets &c delivered for the use of the undermention'd states & Troops" from 1 January to 4 August 1781. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military...
GLC02437.01115
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Instructions to Sebastian Bauman and Thomas Patten]
In the first letter, Shaw instructs Major Bauman to deliver a traveling forge to New Windsor, New York. In the second letter, written on the same date, Shaw orders Captain Patten at New Windsor to complete the forge if it is unfinished.
GLC02437.01117
7 August 1781
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
to Henry Knox
Colonel Carrington writes to Knox from "Camp High Hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Reports that he received Knox's previous letter via Governor [John] Rutledge. Informs Knox he has been transferred to Virginia and, per the...
GLC02437.01123
10 August 1781
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Written by Major Bauman, the commander of artillery at West Point, to Brigadier General Knox. Says Lieutenant Colonel Popkins has arrived to replace him and asks to be transfered to relieve his "lazy habit, according to the predominant Custom of West...
GLC02437.01126
13 August 1781
An invoice of military stores brought from [Succasunna Plains] New Jersey
Includes artillery ammunition and supplies, and other military supplies. Docketed twice.
GLC02437.01130
Latimer, Henry, 1752-1819
[Recommendation for Jacob Baker's discharge]
Latimer, a surgeon in the Flying Hospital, states that Baker, an artificer in Colonel Baldwin's regiment, is unfit for duty and should be discharged from service.
GLC02437.01131
15 August 1781
to Sebastian Bauman
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman. References Bauman's letter of 10 August 1781. Says he cannot give him a transfer as Colonel Popkins, who was supposed to replace him, was sick. Says all other line officers are not available because...
GLC02437.01134
16 August 1781
Wetzell, Michael, fl. 1781
Second Lieutenant Wetzell reports on the poor state of ordnance and stores on board the sloop Liberty. The stores have sustained extensive water damage because of a damp, leaky hull. Declares, "Nor can I keep the Vessel afloat any longer On account...
GLC02437.01135
Written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Brigadier General Knox. A response to Knox's letter regarding his transfer from West Point (GLC02437.01134). Says General McDougall has no objections to Bauman's transfer and that...
GLC02437.01136
20 August 1781
to Samuel Shaw
An angry letter written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Major Shaw, aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox. Says "You will please to inform the general that it is moral[ly] impossible for me to join the party at New...
GLC02437.01145
21 August 1781
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. Orders Bauman to take command of the companies of artillery when he reaches "this place." Tells him to march his units through Smith's Clove(?), Ringwood, & Curtis's...
GLC02437.01150
23 August 1781
Written from camp at Kings Ferry, New York. Tells Major Bauman that the party stores under his command are to halt at Potts Mill. Indicates that Colonel Olney's regiment will guard Bauman's charge, possibly a misidentification of Captain Stephen...
GLC02437.01154
25 August 1781
Response to Knox's 23 August 1781 letter (GLC02437.01154). Bauman arrived at the Curtis House, near Potts Mill, where Knox ordered him to halt. Reports that the ground has been "marked out for the left wing of the French line." Requests further...
GLC02437.01158
7 September 1781
Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores forwarded to the Southern Army.
Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.01168
Orders Major Bauman to obtain cannons left in Baltimore by the Marquis de Lafayette, as well as some other ordnance and supplies. They were needed for the "intended operation," referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an...
GLC02437.01169
O'Hannan, A.B., fl. 1781
A General return of military Stores State [of] Virginia.
Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held in Irvins Store, Charlottesville, Staunton, New London, Richmond and West Ham. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. O'Hannan's name is signed in a...
GLC02437.01171
9 September 1781
to Board of War and Ordnance
Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's...
GLC02437.01175
Parvin, Matthew, fl. 1781
Prepared by Matthew Parvin, designated as "Cr. M. Stores." "Invoice of Military Stores not Embarked at Elk Landing. Lists quantities of ordnance. Supplies were being embarked at Elk Head, Maryland to support the upcoming siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01176
10 September 1781
Discusses obtaining needed supplies, and even though this falls outside the scope of his department Knox asserts that "in these times one must do more than mere duty." He hopes Major Bauman has succeeded and that he has embarked. Knox is sending an...
GLC02437.01178
11 September 1781
Reports that General Mordecai Gist received permission from Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee to take the cannons Knox was seeking. Bauman is attempting to get vessels to transport troops as well as other supplies. Mr. Thorp has arrived and...
GLC02437.01182
12 September 1781
Tells Knox that this letter will be delivered by a Lieutenant Ford, who will also deliver ordnance and information about available ships. Describes his activities fulfilling Knox's orders to obtain ordnance and shipping vessels. Mentions using shot...
GLC02437.01183
21 September 1781
Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782
Return of all Continental spare ordnance and Military Stores in the field, and the Waggons which contain them.
Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with three units under the charge of the Marquis de Lafayette. The stores listed "are exclusive of those which Complete the pieces annex'd to the Brigades, with the Park, & in the hands of the men of...
GLC02437.01186
23 September 1781
Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to...
GLC02437.01188
26 September 1781
Invoice of Ordnance & Stores Shipp'd on board Sundry Vessels at Elk Landing.
The first six pages in Knox's hand enumerate military stores for use in the siege of Yorktown embarked on fifty-three ships at Head of Elk, Maryland. The names of the ships and captains are recorded with marginal annotations, dated 26 September 1781...
GLC02437.01191
29 September 1781
Peters, Richard, fl. 1732-1828
Orders Knox to send ordnance to General Nathanael Greene, who was "extremely destitute of Musket Ammunition." The Continental Army began to invest the British works for the siege of Yorktown the day before. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of...
GLC02437.01197
30 September 1781
to Thomas Shild
Orders Shild, captain of the schooner Betsy, to load his vessels with oak planks on the eastern shore of Maryland. Describes the planks as essential supplies for the siege of Yorktown. Authorizes the impressment of materials and procurement of...
GLC02437.01200
[Receipt for Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown].
Colonel Carrington, on behalf of QMG Colonel Thomas Pickering, acknowledges the receipt of four horses from General Henry Knox which were furnished by Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee. The Continental Army began invading Yorktown on 28 September...
GLC02437.01201
September 1781
A list of the Vessels appropriated to the American Army, loaded with Ordnance & Stores.
Enumerates military stores for use in the siege of Yorktown embarked on sixty-four ships at Head of Elk, Maryland. The names of the ships and captains are recorded.
- Pages 1-3 list 64 ships, enumerating type (sloop, schooner, etc.), name, captain...
GLC02437.01202
2 October 1781
Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the...
GLC02437.01204
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Assures Knox that he will not publish his correspondence and asks him to write often about the operation in Virginia. Reports that the British "suffered much more severely in the Action off Cape Henry than you seem to have expected," referring to...
GLC02437.01205
5 October 1781
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Return of the Companies of Artillery attached to the Brigade of the Line.
Chart enumerating numbers of men in various companies. Created during the siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01208
6 October 1781
Responds to Knox's request for armaments with assurances that the Board of War & Ordnance is working expeditiously to fulfill his request. Explains recent activities of Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board...
GLC02437.01209
to Samuel Hodgdon
Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....
GLC02437.01210
8 August 1781
[Return of the Tents & Camp Equipment, horses in General Knox's family.]
Lists items of camp equipment and horses and their quantities on 15 August 1781 and 8 October 1781. Signed twice by Shaw. The Continental Army was then engaged in the campaign against Yorktown.
GLC02437.01211
11 October 1781
Return of the Ammunition expended at the grand Battery October 10th & 11th 1781.
Lists quantities of ammunition used at the Continental Army's grand Battery, redoubt, and left battery under Colonel Edward Carrington's command during the siege of Yorktown on 10 October 1781 and 11 October 1781. Directed to Samuel Shaw, aide de...
GLC02437.01218
10 October 1781
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Return of stores expended at the Grand Battery on the 9th and 10th Instant.
Lists quantities of ammunition used at the Continental Army's battery under Colonel John Lamb's command during the siege of Yorktown on 9 and 10 October 1781. Reported to Henry Knox. Labeled "9 & 10" on page two in a different hand.
GLC02437.01219
August 1781
[Plan of encampment at Philipsburg, in Westchester County, New York]
Hand drawn map in Knox's hand, bearing his corrections and additions, of picket lines from Tuckahoe west to the Hudson River at Dobbs Ferry, New York. The Hudson River is referred to as the North River. In 1781, the Dobbs Ferry shoreline was...
GLC02437.10024
July 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
Return of ordnance and military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the month of June and July 1781.
Lists brass ordnance, case shot, fuzes, and other ordnance items. Indicates the amount of items last return, the amount received since last return, the total, the amount delivered since last return, and the number on hand. Signed by Frothingham as...
GLC02437.10492
1 August 1781
Return of ordnance and military stores on hand the 1st Augt 1781.
Creator from docket (Frothingham was field commissary of military stores). Lists case shot, can shot, fuzes, gunners implements, and damaged stores, among other items.
GLC02437.10493
1 October 1781
Monthly Return of the Corps of Artillery.
Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held by several regiments, including Colonel John Lamb's 2nd Artillery. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown, which began that month. Henry Knox's copy.
GLC02437.10495
30 June 1781
Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered at Fishkill, New York for the month of June 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.
GLC02437.10682
3 October 1781
Frothingham, Thomas, 1755-1827
Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of September 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.
GLC02437.10684
Return for ordnance and stores at Fishkill, New York for the months of August and September 1781. Items listed by type, and date issued. Noted as under the orders of John Ruddock.
GLC02437.10685
26 June 1862
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to his sister
Written in pencil from camp near Seven Pines in Virginia. Provides reports on the Seven Days battles.
GLC02082.18
29 September 1862
Written in pencil. Gives battle reports (he was away), and discusses Stonewall Jackson and stragglers at Antietam.
GLC02082.19
9 October 1862
Written in pencil. Discusses the Shenandoah Valley and provides more news of Antietam and Stonewall Jackson.
GLC02082.20
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